The Rugby World Cup is here and La Pachamama is proudly supporting the All Blacks and Los Pumas (the Argentinean team). Keep reading for the details on how you can get 15% chopped off all on-line purchases during the Rugby World Cup (ends October 23 2011).
We have just completed testing on our new website. The new site has a revamped look and feel with some improvements to the on-line shopping experience that we would appreciate your feedback on: www.pachamama.co.nz
The Argentinean Bus
The Argentinean Embassy is touring New Zealand in a bus, following Los Pumas and supporting them during their RWC campaign. Follow us on Facebookto be updated about their wherebouts. La Pachamama is providing the Embassy with lots of yerba mate to offer their visitors during the tour. They have a tango band and dancers... so do not miss out! Come and drink mate with us!
La Pachamama Rugby World Cup schedule:
23 September: Tango Gala, Town Hall Wellington (19 hs)
4-9 October: Yerba mate tasting and special deals, follow the Argentinean bus in Auckland!
7 October: Yerba mate tasting, tango and band. Otahuhu Library (10 am to 12)
7 October: Yerba mate tasting, tango and band. Otahuhu Library (10 am to 12)
9 October: Best of the West. Prime Minister John Key will be attending this event at the Kumeu Country Market, from 10am to 10pm. Come and visit us. There are great shows, a gigant screen to watch the rugby and you can also drink mate with us!...all free!
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR THE RUGBY WORLD CUP.............GO PUMAS!We are offering a spectacular deal on our full product range. Visit our website www.pachamama.co.nz, load the products you want in your basket, check out and add the following promotion code "PUMAS" to receive an incredible 15% DISCOUNT!!
Buying Yerba Mate off-line
We have a new map on our website showing all our distributors nationwide. In Auckland you can now
find yerba mate at:
23 Crowhurst Street, Newmarket.
Phone: (09) 529 9529
Products: Kraus yerba mate, Rosamonte, Canarias, Serena, gourds and straws
East West Organics
7/273 West Coast Rd, Glen Eden.
Phone: (09) 818 2838Products: Kraus Organic, EcoTeas
Barry's Emporium
220 Hobson St. Auckland
Phone: (09) 373 4583
Products: Rosamonte (full range), Canarias, Kraus organic
Hobson St Convenience Store
133 Hobson St,Phone: (09) 377 0953
Products: Rosamonte (full range), Canarias, Serena
The organic range is available at Harvest Wholefoods and Huckleberry Farms (Greenlane, Glenn Innes and Grey Lynn).
Yerba mate tea contains the largest antioxidant and polyphenol content among tea-based and non-tea-based drinks a recent study published in the Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety shows (doi 10.1111/j.1541-4337.2010.00111.x). This contributes to the functionality of the beverage, which includes anti-inflammatory and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol-lowering properties that help aid in the prevention of diabetes and heart disease. Drink yerba mate and stay healthy!
Yerba mate recipes
Coconut water mate
•1 cup brewed traditional yerba mate
•1/2 cup coconut water (fresh or can/tetra-pack)
1. Brew the mate
2. Add ice to cool, then add coconut water, serve and enjoy!
Ginger Mate Spritzer
Sweet and spicy
Sweet and spicy
•1 1/3 cups traditional brewed yerba mate
•1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger•2 2/3 cups chilled ginger ale
• Ice cubes
1. Combine ginger and yerba mate while still hot and refrigerate for at least three hours.
2. Strain and discard ginger.
3. Pour yerba mate and ginger ale into ice filled glasses, drink!
What is going on?
Recently founded, the "Asociacion de profesionales e hispanohablantes de Nueva Zelanda" is bringing together professionals and business people from Spanish speaking countries who wish to network. The group is very diverse, providing a broad range of networking opportunities and has a really nice magazine. Join in by emailing info@kiwilatino.co.nz
Craving something sweet?
Dulce As is a family business importing sweets and goodies from prestigious and well known brands in Argentina. They have alfajores, bites, cookies, chocolate en rama, conitos and many other delicious sweets! Enjoy a mate with an alfajor...order online now!
Check out these great pics we took down at the Wynyard Quarter Precinct
