Pacific Imports LtdThis web site is currently under construction.Yerba mate (Ilex paraguayenis) is a tree native to the rainforests of South America. A member of the holly family, the tree produces leaves and stems that have long been used to make tea in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Consumed as a beverage, yerba mate tea (often simply called ''yerba mate'') is also used in traditional medicine to treat various health problems. Yerba mate was discovered centuries ago by the indigenous people in South America and has been revered as the 'drink of the gods' and consumed to enhance, vitality, clarity, and well-being. With 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, 11 polyphenols, caffeine, and is high in antioxidants, yerba mate triumphs as nature's most balanced stimulant.We invite you into our family business, when you walk in youwill not only hear the sounds of low German,but also smell the aromas of South American yerba mate teas,herbs and spices that fill the air.We are proud to offer a variety of imported products rangingfrom yerba mate to charcoal, noodles, and candies.For further inquiries: please visit us at our store location orgives us a call or email us.We look forward to hearing from you! more... See more text