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When Union launched in 1982, they revolutionized the yerba mate market by creating the first "suave" (smooth) mate, proving that authentic Argentine mate doesn't have to punch you in the mouth. Union Traditional is the accessible everyday option: smooth, balanced, and designed to let you enjoy mate throughout the day without overwhelming your palate.
What does Union Traditional taste like?
Union Traditional has a smooth and balanced flavor profile that's initially pleasant with surprising character underneath. You'll find subtle citrus notes dancing with floral and soil notes, while hints of wood and nuttiness create a rounded, approachable taste. The aroma is sweet, rich, and thick with floral undertones and dry fruity notes, one of the most complex aromas in the Union lineup. There's mild bitterness, cereal undertones, and even honey notes that make this mate-drinking experience gentle and enjoyable.
About the manufacturer
Union Traditional is produced by Establecimiento Las Marías in Gobernador Virasoro, Corrientes, Argentina, the same facility that produces Taragui. Las Marías controls everything from seedbed selection to final packaging, using biological products instead of pesticides and maintaining FSC certification for sustainable forestry. When Union was created in 1982, it marked the first yerba mate specifically engineered to be smooth and mild, changing the market forever.
How do you prepare Union Traditional?
Fill your mate gourd about three-quarters full with Union Traditional, tilt the gourd, and pour lukewarm water along the tilted side. Then add hot water at 70-80°C and place your bombilla in the gourd. Sip and pass it around.
Three types of mint meet mountain herbs in this refreshing blend. Union Hierbas Serranas brings the cool, crisp character of Argentine serrano (mountain) herbs into Union's smooth baseline, creating something that's more pronounced than citrus blends while still maintaining the brand's signature mildness and approachability.
What does Union Hierbas Serranas taste like?
Union Hierbas Serranas tastes mild and refreshing, with three types of mint creating a complex cooling sensation that feels natural rather than icy. Peppermint provides the strongest mint character, while field mint and poleo add subtle variations underneath. The cooling effect is noticeable but not artificial, offering a refreshing mouthfeel that lingers pleasantly. The herbal notes are more pronounced than the citrus blend, yet the smooth Union foundation preserves the flavor balance, preventing any one element from taking over.
About the manufacturer
Hierbas Serranas combines peppermint (Mentha piperita), field mint (Mentha spp.), and poleo (Marsypianthes chamaedrys. Argentine pennyroyal), all natural components with no artificial additives. Produced by Establecimiento Las Marías using the same meticulous sourcing and quality control that defines their flagship brands. The herbal components are traditionally valued for digestive support and cooling properties, making this as functional as it is flavorful.
How do you prepare Union Hierbas Serranas?
Prepare Serranas using standard mate preparation: fill your gourd three-quarters full, add lukewarm water, then hot water at 70-80°C. This mate is also excellent as cold tereré.
Union's take on flavored mate: herbs and citrus from Argentina's subtropical Litoral region, blended into a smooth base that lets the natural flavors shine. Hierbas del Litoral walks that beautiful line between traditional and modern, it's flavored mate for people who appreciate balance and authenticity.
What does Union Hierbas del Litoral taste like?
Union Hierbas del Litoral has a pleasant flavor without bitterness, delivering a delicious citrus blend as the primary note while lemon verbena adds brightness and peppermint offers subtle cooling sensations. The flavoring is gentle, herbs and citrus complement the natural mate flavor rather than overshadow it. You get the smooth Union baseline with a fresh, aromatic character: subtle citrus blend (orange, mandarin, grapefruit balanced together) supported by traditional mate earthiness and finishing with a refreshing herbal touch.
About the manufacturer
Hierbas del Litoral is crafted by Establecimiento Las Marías using their vertical integration system to ensure quality from seedling to packaging. The blend includes lemon verbena (1.5%), peppermint (1.5%), carqueja herb (1.0%), orange (0.5%), mandarin (0.3%), grapefruit (0.2%), plus natural coastal aroma, 100% natural ingredients with zero artificial flavors or colors. All components are tested and verified under the same rigorous quality standards that define Union.
How do you prepare Union Hierbas del Litoral?
Prepare Hierbas del Litoral using the traditional mate method: fill your gourd three-quarters full, add lukewarm water, then hot water at 70-80°C, and sip through your bombilla. This variant is excellent for cold tereré preparation, the citrus and herb notes shine beautifully when served cold.
