Illustration: the Paraná River with a rowing boat, green hills and a toucan on a branch

Yerba mate from Misiones, Argentina

Rio Parana – the quintessence of tradition & simplicity

Do you see that toucan perched on a branch? Feel the tranquillity and rural idyll emanating from the landscape of the Paraná basin? Try yerba mate Rio Parana and experience the taste of an Argentine siesta!

Rio Parana

Discover the taste of Argentine yerba mate

Argentine tradition

It is created according to a tradition passed down from generation to generation.

Natural energy

Naturally contains caffeine – a great start to an active day.

Top quality

The essence of the best in Argentine yerba mate!

Natural richness

Intense, slightly bitter and aromatic. Multifaceted and ambiguous, just like the Paraná River.

¡Hola from Misiones!
Illustration: a toucan on a branch above the Paraná River
About us

A siesta on the banks of the Paraná

Imagine the Argentine countryside. A village far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where time passes more slowly. The heat is pouring down from the sky, the wind brushes your cheeks and you can hear the Río Paraná rushing in the background. In front of you – an endless crop of evergreen Ilex paraguariensis. You take a deep breath and feel nature – not only its scent, but also its taste.

Rio Parana is one of the newest yerba mate brands on the market. Despite its short history, it draws generously on the long tradition of growing and processing Ilex paraguariensis and on the vast experience of Argentine yerba mate masters. The brand owes its name to the place where it is made: the plantation lies in Misiones, in the far north-east of Argentina, in the Paraná River basin close to Parque Nacional Iguazú.

True to its Argentine roots, Rio Parana is simple and mild, yet full of multidimensional depth. Every packet holds a high-quality, aromatic blend of leaves, twigs and dust. Brewed, it becomes a delicious infusion that surprises with every sip and delivers a solid dose of caffeine. Its gentle bitterness is far from the intense yerbas of Paraguay – beginners and seasoned mate drinkers alike will appreciate it.

Simplicity is at the heart of the brand. Every variant has a harmoniously balanced, uncomplicated composition – each addition is there to highlight, not overpower, the natural character of yerba mate.

…Now take a calabash of Rio Parana in your hand, sip through the bombilla, close your eyes and let yourself be carried back to the peaceful Argentine countryside. Can you feel it?

From plantation to packet

How is Rio Parana yerba mate made?

Yerba mate is a traditional South American infusion and a natural alternative to coffee: it contains naturally occurring caffeine and comes without artificial additives. So how does Ilex paraguariensis from Misiones end up in the Rio Parana packet?

  1. Cultivation

    Seedlings are planted in Misiones in winter. The shrubs need 6–10 years before they are ready for harvest.

  2. Harvest & selection

    Mature leaves and twigs are picked by hand between December and September – only the most valuable ones are chosen.

  3. Traditional drying

    The harvest goes to the drying house – the secadero – where it is dried with a stream of hot air under precisely controlled conditions.

  4. Ageing & packing

    The dried, ground yerba is aged for 9–24 months, taking on its unique character. Before it goes into the packet, it is ground once more.

Our yerba

Seven ways to taste the Paraná

Classic yerbas without additives – with or without twigs – and blends with carefully chosen additions that highlight, never overpower, the natural taste of mate. Every packet: 500 g.

Rio Parana Elaborada con Palo 500 g
Classic · with twigs

Rio Parana Elaborada con Palo

The most classic Rio Parana. Pure yerba mate without additives: pale-green leaves dried with hot air, with a noticeable share of twigs. Balanced, with a pleasant, distinct bitterness.

Ingredients: 100% yerba mate

  • Energy
  • Bitterness
  • Dust
Rio Parana Despalada sin Palo 500 g
Classic · without twigs

Rio Parana Despalada sin Palo

Classic Argentine yerba mate almost entirely free of twigs (max. 5%) and with very little dust. Fuller and more energising, yet beautifully balanced.

Ingredients: 100% yerba mate

  • Energy
  • Bitterness
  • Dust
Rio Parana Energia 500 g
With guarana

Rio Parana Energia

Yerba mate with energising guarana – the South American fruit that makes the infusion even more stimulating. Lemongrass adds freshness, with natural raspberry and lemon notes. A perfect alternative to coffee.

Ingredients: 95.2% yerba mate, guarana, lemongrass, natural flavouring, flavouring

  • Energy
  • Bitterness
  • Dust
Rio Parana Limon 500 g
With lemon

Rio Parana Limon

A refreshing lemon composition: lemon peel and lemongrass bring a delicate citrus aroma to the classic Argentine taste. Delicious hot and as cold tereré.

Ingredients: 96.3% yerba mate, lemon peel, lemongrass, natural flavouring

  • Energy
  • Bitterness
  • Dust
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Rio Parana Naranja 500 g
With orange

Rio Parana Naranja

Yerba mate with a delicate tropical touch: the tart, bittersweet note of orange peel and tangy lemongrass over the earthy character of Argentine yerba.

Ingredients: 96.6% yerba mate, orange peel, lemongrass, flavouring

  • Energy
  • Bitterness
  • Dust
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Rio Parana Silueta 500 g
With a herbal bouquet

Rio Parana Silueta

One of the richest blends in the range: lemongrass, gunpowder green tea, cistus, mint and boldo create a fresh, harmonious herbal bouquet.

Ingredients: 93.8% yerba mate, gunpowder green tea, lemongrass, cistus, peppermint, boldo, natural flavouring, flavouring

  • Energy
  • Bitterness
  • Dust
Rio Parana Compuesta con Hierbas 500 g
With herbs

Rio Parana Compuesta con Hierbas

A composition rich in aromatic herbs, led by peppermint. Tangy, refreshing and slightly sweet, with hints of lemon verbena, fennel and chamomile.

Ingredients: 95.1% yerba mate, peppermint, cistus, lemon verbena, fennel, chamomile

  • Energy
  • Bitterness
  • Dust
Step by step

How to brew Rio Parana

Preparing mate is a small, unhurried ritual. Here is how to do it the Argentine way.

approx. 15 g max. 80 °C refill many times
  1. Pour in the yerba

    Pour yerba mate into the gourd: the more you use, the more intense the infusion.

  2. Shake and tilt

    Shake the gourd and arrange the yerba at an angle.

  3. Insert the bombilla

    Place the bombilla in the gourd – where there is the least yerba mate.

  4. Pour the water

    Pour in water at a maximum of 80 °C.

Tereré – the cold way

On hot days, use ice-cold water or ice cubes instead of hot water. Rio Parana Limon and Naranja are perfect for it.

Storage

Keep in a dry, dark and cool place. Protect from moisture.

What our clients say

Words from mate lovers

It is great for stimulating and puts you in a wonderful mood. This is my favourite mate!

— Louise, France

I was in Argentina many years ago. I fell in love with the country and with yerba mate. When drinking Rio Parana, I feel that unforgettable Argentine atmosphere every time.

— Paul, Germany

I love Rio Parana for that unique taste. Every sip has an incredible depth of flavour!

— Dave, UK