What’s in a Teko Stick? A Closer Look at the Ingredients You’re Actually Drinking

If you care about what goes into your drink, you’re not alone — and we do too. That’s why Teko is made with carefully selected, plant-based ingredients, blended in small batches, and backed by full transparency.

In this post, we break down what’s inside every stick of Teko, why we chose these ingredients, and how we keep our blends clean, simple, and naturally refreshing.

Teko is made with real, recognizable ingredients — no added sugar, no artificial junk, and no overhyped additives. Here’s what goes into each flavor:

Yerba mate is the foundation of everything we make. It’s a naturally caffeinated plant native to South America and the core of our cold-brew inspired formula.

We process our own yerba mate at our factory in Paraguay, allowing us to control quality from start to finish — from drying to grinding to blending.

Our organic yerba mate is:

• Grown without synthetic chemicals

• Naturally rich in caffeine and theobromine

• Known for its smooth, steady energy and antioxidant content

It’s what gives Teko its signature lift — without the crash of sugary drinks or intense stimulants.

Each blend is infused with 100% natural flavors sourced from real fruit components. Depending on the stick, you’ll find lemon, pineapple, passion fruit, peach, or orange notes — always from natural sources, never artificial.

These flavors help make the drink taste light, clean, and bright — without any syrupy or overpowering finish.

To make Teko even more refreshing, we add a touch of 100% natural mint extract. It’s subtle — not mint-flavored — but it creates a cooling sensation that enhances the fruit and yerba mate blend.

Many testers described this as a “clean” or “crisp” feeling on the tongue, especially in flavors like Passion Fruit or Peach Orange.

Instead of added sugar or synthetic sweeteners, we use a small amount of organic stevia leaf extract to give Teko a light touch of sweetness — just enough to balance the herbal and citrus notes.

• No calories

• No added sugar

• No artificial aftertaste

It’s a common favorite among people who want flavor without the crash or sticky mouthfeel of soda and juice.

To preserve taste and brightness, we use small amounts of citric acid and natural acidifiers. These are widely used in teas, juices, and citrus-based beverages — and help maintain freshness and pH without affecting the natural quality of the product.

We’re just as proud of what’s not in our formula:

Teko contains no:

• Added sugar

• Artificial sweeteners
  

• Synthetic caffeine

• Artificial dyes or flavors

• Dairy, soy, or gluten

This keeps Teko light, clean, and compatible with a wide range of lifestyles and preferences.

That light foam on top? It’s completely natural — caused by saponins in yerba mate, which act as mild surfactants when shaken or stirred. You’ll find this same property in traditional tereré and mate brews.

It’s a natural feature — and a sign that you’re getting real, unprocessed plant compounds in every sip.

Teko is made with purposeful, high-quality ingredients — not trends. From our organic yerba mate grown and processed in Paraguay, to our 100% natural fruit and mint extracts, every stick is built to offer a refreshing, energizing experience you can feel good about.

Simple ingredients. Real flavor. Nothing to hide.