In Paraguay, tereré isn’t just cold yerba mate—it’s a ritual of refreshment. And one of the most beloved ingredients in that ritual is lemon—or limón in Spanish, and limõ in Guaraní.
Lemon has been added to tereré for generations, bringing a bright, clean, and citrusy balance to the earthy flavor of yerba mate. At Teko, we pay tribute to that tradition with our own lemon yerba mate flavor, designed to deliver the same cool, vibrant experience—anywhere, anytime.
🌿 Why Lemon and Yerba Mate Go Hand in Hand
Lemon isn’t just a modern twist—it’s a deeply rooted part of Paraguayan tereré culture. Whether it’s squeezed directly into the guampa or infused with ice water and herbs, lemon is one of the most common and beloved additions to yerba mate.
Here’s why:
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🍋 It refreshes: The natural acidity of lemon brightens and smooths the flavor of strong yerba mate.
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💧 It hydrates with flavor: Lemon adds depth and flavor to plain cold water, making tereré even more satisfying.
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🌞 It cools you down: On hot Paraguayan days, lemon’s crisp taste delivers instant refreshment.
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🧘 It’s cleansing: Traditionally, lemon is believed to support digestion and cleansing—especially when paired with ka’a or cold infusions.
🧊 Tereré + Lemon: A Paraguayan Classic
In Paraguay, it’s common to flavor tereré water with herbs like menta’i (wild mint), cedrón (lemon verbena), or cocú. But lemon is often the hero of the mix, especially in summer.
Known as limõ in Guaraní, the fruit is squeezed directly into the thermo water, or sliced and added to infuse over time. This style of preparation is passed down generation to generation as a symbol of natural living and clean hydration.
🍋 How Teko Uses Lemon in Yerba Mate
At Teko, we created our Lemon Yerba Mate flavor to match that same experience. We use:
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Organic yerba mate, sourced and processed in Paraguay
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A clean, bright natural lemon flavor
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A touch of stevia (ka’a he’ẽ) for balance
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No sugar, no artificial ingredients
It’s our way of bottling the Paraguayan way to refresh, but making it easy to drink on the go. Just pour, stir, and sip—no fruit slicing or infusion time required.
💬 Final Thoughts
Lemon and yerba mate have always belonged together in Paraguay—and at Teko, we’ve taken that tradition and made it effortless.
Our Lemon Yerba Mate isn’t just a flavor—it’s a shout-out to summer, to simplicity, and to staying cool in every sense of the word.
