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When Union launched in 1982, it revolutionised the yerba mate market by creating the first "suave" (soft) mate, proving that authentic Argentinian mate doesn't have to overwhelm you from the first sip. Union Traditional is the approachable everyday option: soft, balanced and developed so you can enjoy mate all day without tiring your palate.
What does Union Suave taste like?
Union Suave has a soft, balanced flavour profile that is immediately pleasant, with surprisingly much character underneath. You taste subtle citrus notes interacting with floral and earthy nuances, while hints of wood and nuttiness give a round, approachable flavour. The aroma is sweet, rich and full, with floral undertones and dry fruity notes, and ranks among the most complex aromas in the Union range. There is a mild bitterness, a touch of grain and even notes of honey that make this a soft and agreeable mate to drink.
About the producer
Union Traditional is produced by Establecimiento Las Marías in Gobernador Virasoro, Corrientes, Argentina, the same production site where Taragui is made. Las Marías manages the entire process, from the selection of the seedbeds to the final packaging, uses organic methods instead of pesticides and holds FSC certification for sustainable forest management. When Union was introduced in 1982, it was the first yerba mate developed specifically to be soft and mild, and that changed the market for good.
How do you drink Union Suave?
Fill your gourd about three quarters with Union Suave, tilt the gourd and pour lukewarm water down the sloped side. Then add hot water at 70-80°C and place your bombilla in the gourd. Take a sip and pass it on. Union Traditional gives flavourful infusions that last for hours, which makes it perfect for long mate sessions. You can also use the French press method if you prefer: steep 1-2 tablespoons per cup for 3-5 minutes, then strain.
Three kinds of mint meet mountain herbs in this refreshing blend. Union Hierbas Serranas brings together the cool, fresh character of Argentinian serrano herbs from the mountain region with Union's soft base, creating something more pronounced than the citrus blends while keeping the brand's signature mildness and approachability.
What does Union Hierbas Serranas taste like?
Union Hierbas Serranas tastes mild and refreshing, with three kinds of mint producing a complex cooling sensation that feels natural rather than icy. Peppermint gives the strongest mint character, while field mint and poleo add subtle nuances underneath. The cooling effect is clearly noticeable but never artificial, giving a refreshing mouthfeel that lingers pleasantly. The herbal notes are more pronounced than in the citrus blend, but the soft Union base keeps the flavour in balance, so no single element takes over.
About the producer
Hierbas Serranas combines peppermint (Mentha piperita), field mint (Mentha spp.) and poleo (Marsypianthes chamaedrys, Argentinian pennyroyal), all natural components with no artificial additions. Produced by Establecimiento Las Marías, with the same careful ingredient selection and quality control that characterise their flagship brands. The herbal components are traditionally valued for their supportive effect on digestion and their cooling properties, which makes this blend as functional as it is flavourful.
How do you drink Union Hierbas Serranas?
Prepare Serranas with the standard mate method: fill your gourd three quarters full, add lukewarm water and then hot water at 70-80°C. This mate is particularly well suited to cold tereré (recommended), where the mint flavours and the cooling effect come into their own perfectly in warm weather. The herbal cooling character combines excellently with ice. You can also use the French press method: steep 1-2 tablespoons per cup for 3-5 minutes. The mint flavours become more intense with hot water extraction, and the flavour holds up across multiple refills throughout your whole session.
0.5 kg pack
Union's take on flavoured mate: herbs and citrus from Argentina's subtropical Litoral region, blended into a soft base that lets the natural flavours come through. Hierbas del Litoral walks that fine line between traditional and modern; it is flavoured mate for people who value balance and authenticity.
What does Union Hierbas del Litoral taste like?
Union Hierbas del Litoral has an agreeable flavour without bitterness, in which a delightful citrus blend takes the lead, while lemon verbena adds extra freshness and peppermint gives a subtle cooling effect. The added flavour is mild: the herbs and citrus complement the natural mate taste rather than dominating it. You get the soft, familiar Union base with a fresh and aromatic character: a subtle citrus mix (orange, mandarin and grapefruit in balance) supported by the earthy notes of traditional mate and rounded off with a refreshing herbal touch.
About the producer
Hierbas del Litoral is made by Establecimiento Las Marías, whose vertically integrated system safeguards quality from seedling to packaging. The blend contains lemon verbena (1.5%), peppermint (1.5%), carqueja herb (1.0%), orange (0.5%), mandarin (0.3%) and grapefruit (0.2%), plus a natural coastal aroma: 100% natural ingredients, with no artificial flavours or colours. Every component is tested and checked against the same strict quality standards that characterise Union.
How do you drink Union Hierbas del Litoral?
Prepare Hierbas del Litoral with the traditional mate method: fill your gourd three quarters full, add lukewarm water, then hot water at 70-80°C, and drink through your bombilla. This variety is also excellent as cold tereré; the citrus and herbal notes come through beautifully when served cold. Thanks to the soft flavour profile, you can drink this mate at any time of day.
