Launching a new beverage brand isn’t easy—but Teko Yerba Mate isn’t just another drink. It’s a product rooted in tradition, built on integrity, and fueled by care for quality. That’s why what was supposed to be a December 2024 launch turned into a September 2025 release.
And honestly? We’re proud of that delay.
What Happened: A Supplier That Didn't Share the Whole Truth
Early in the process, we partnered with a supplier who helped us create some initial samples. We took these to the U.S. for taste testing, and people loved them. The flavor, the energy, the convenience—everything felt like it was falling into place.
But behind the scenes, there was a problem: we didn’t actually know what was in the product.
The supplier had added:
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Sugar
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Sucralose
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Pre-mixed powdered juice
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Other unlisted additives
And they didn’t tell us.
We only found out six or seven months into the project, when we began preparing the product's final formulation. At that point, we realized we didn’t have the transparency—or the control—we needed to move forward in good faith.
Starting Over: A Hard Decision for the Right Reasons
We could’ve cut corners. We could’ve launched on time. But we made the hard decision to start over.
That meant:
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Cutting ties with the supplier
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Finding new partners who shared our values
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Reformulating from scratch
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Re-taste testing with real people again
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Ensuring every ingredient was natural, clean, and honest
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Making sure our product was eligible for USDA Organic
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Staying true to what yerba mate means to us
Our Commitment: We Don’t Just Sell Yerba Mate—We Respect It
At Teko, we’re not here to commercialize yerba mate with gimmicks or fake energy. We respect it.
We drink it ourselves—not every day, but regularly. When we have samples around, we’re the first to pour a glass. And we’re genuinely proud of the taste, the clean formula, and the experience.
We wanted to make a product that:
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We love
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We trust
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We’re proud to share
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Reflects the real heritage and power of yerba mate
Why the Delay Matters
If you’re wondering why we took nine extra months, it’s because we refused to compromise.
We chose:
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Quality over speed
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Integrity over shortcuts
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Transparency over convenience
And we hope you can taste the difference in every stick.
Final Thoughts: Why You Can Trust Teko Yerba Mate
Teko isn’t a white-label drink made for margin. It’s a product built from scratch with care. From the ingredients to the flavor to the energy it gives you, everything is intentional.
We’re finally ready to launch—not because we rushed it, but because we took the time to get it right.
So when you sip your first Teko, you’re not just drinking yerba mate.
You’re drinking something we believe in.
