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Stuck for a Christmas gift idea and running our of time?

2011-12-19T21:13:00.001+13:00

Feliz Navidad amigos! We hope that everybody has a fantastic Christmas and those lucky enough to get a break, a wonderful summer holiday! Its been a tough year for many - all the more reason to make the most of the Summer Sun! To help you enjoy the Summer La Pachamama is offering some great deals to enjoy the summer sun. Ecoteas yerba mate ONLY $8 (usually $12.40). EcoTeas is a

Special 15% off all on-line purchases until Christmas

2011-11-04T11:55:00.005+13:00

The Cup is over for another four years and watching the All Blacks lift the cup at the end was both a relief and a cause for immense celebration! Many of our customers will have been partying it up in Party Central or enjoying it at home, but one of the cup highlights for us was following Los Pumas and the amazing Argentinian fans across the country. There was Tango, Chorizo, yerba mate and

Rugby World Cup 2011 is Here!

2011-09-12T00:43:00.003+12:00

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

Argentine Organics & Sustainable Production

2011-08-08T22:35:00.003+12:00

Sydney 2011 Organic Expo And Green Show5-7 August 2011, Hall 3, Sydney Exhibition CentreWe had such a fantastic time at the show last weekend. We've taken some pics and thrown them in a slide show to share. Click here to view in Picasa We were there under invite from the Argentinean Consulate General. The Embassy was raising awareness of the strength of the organics industry and to show case

Friend's Day at the Argentinean Embassy in Wellington

2011-07-28T00:49:00.001+12:00

Recently the NZ Consulate held a celebration that latinos from most of South America will be familiar with. Dia Del Amigo. For Kiwis who have travelled to South America or made friends with South Americans they likely will have received lots of electronic hugs and possibly the odd annoying chain mail. La Pachamama supported the event supplying Rosamonte and Kraus Organic to the guests. Check out

Protecting Yerba Mate from negative publicity

2011-06-30T22:18:00.003+12:00

For decades so called herbal ecstasy and various other chemical concoctions have been popular in European and North American subculture. New Zealand has been somewhat sheltered from dangerous narcotics due to its low population and geographic position (not to mention our very effective border control system which seeks to protect our island nation from the dangers of continental regions).

Organic & Green Living Show, Auckland 2011

2011-05-31T21:37:00.004+12:00

The Organic & Green Living expo came and went and although we didn't get to attend any of the excellent seminars we did hear some excellent feedback about many of the presentations that were open. Some people came to both days so that they could see presentations that they missed due to clashes on the first day. The mayor Len Brown flew past our stand when he noticed that "Fonterra is in the

25 de Mayo Celebrations 2011

2011-05-23T13:36:00.003+12:00

25 of May 1810, Argentina's Revolution The May Revolution (Spanish: Revolución de Mayo) was a week-long series of events that took place from May 18 to 25 (1810), in Buenos Aires. The result was the ousting of Viceroy Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros and the establishment of a local government, the Primera Junta (First Junta). These events are commemorated in Argentina as "May Week" (Spanish: Semana

Delicious yerba mate cocktail

2011-05-23T13:06:00.001+12:00

Do you want to impress your guests with a delicious and stimulating drink? Try this delicious yerba mate cocktail. Ingredients: 1 litre mate juice (bring to boil 1 litre of water with 3 tablespoons of yerba mate, later sift the yerba mate and let the juice sit) 2 cups dry vermouth 1/2 cup brandy 8 tablespoons sugar 1 glass of orange juice or lemon juice crushed ice orange or lemon slices for

Mothers' Day Specials Out

2011-04-21T22:55:00.009+12:00

IT’S OFFICIAL! La Pachamama has the cheapest prices of yerba mate in New Zealand!We are proud to announce that La Pachamama has forged an alliance with Kraus Organic and Rosamonte and is now able to supply to you at incredibly low prices. We are passing our savings on to our loyal customers, so finally NZ can enjoy drinking yerba mate without worrying about the cost! We also have the full

Maintain Energy and Alertness with less caffeine

2011-04-17T21:04:00.001+12:00

How can yerba mate keep me healthy and active? Mate contains three xanthines: caffeine, theobromine and theophylline, the main xanthine being caffeine. Caffeine content varies between 0.7% and 1.7% of dry weight (compared with up to 3.2% for ground coffee). Yerba mate connoisseurs have coined the term "mateine" due to scientific studies regarding the unique biochemical effects that

Drinking Yerba Mate during Pregnancy

2010-12-23T20:41:00.003+13:00

I thought this recent enquiry was worth sharing with the rest of the Internet. . Name: Rebecca Enquiry/Comments: Drinking Yerba Mate during Pregnancy! I am enquiring about drinking Mate during pregnancy. I am 7 months pregnant and used to drink mate everyday. I am wondering if pregnant women in south america drink yerba mate? Iced mate is my summer saviour and I want to start drinking it again!

Canarias Bonanza

2010-11-19T23:10:00.009+13:00

Canarias 1 kg only $18Serena 1 kg only $19 The favourite of many of our Uruguayan amigos. Want to learn why? Buy now. Why not check out our special offer on Taragui while you're at it, only $22.50 for 1.5KG! That's the lowest price we've had yet for that product. Compra Compra! Visit Our Specials page to check if this offer is still valid you need flash to view this preview.

About the Mate gourd = and how to choose the right one for you.

2010-11-09T21:41:00.003+13:00

With consumers more and more concerned about the food we consume and the health risks to our bodies and our environment of the goods used to serve that food. This is where yerba mate really stands out as the sustainable choice. Preparing your gourd Most mate gourds are made from vegetable products (traditionally of the pumpkin variety) and dyes are natural and non-toxic. They are not treated

Frequently Asked Questions about Yerba mate

2010-09-10T21:06:00.003+12:00

Many people write to us asking questions about Yerba Mate, so we thought it would be a good idea to record them here in our blog to help people get the answers they want on-line. Questions about drinking Yerba Mate Is mate tea legal?Yes, its true, we get this question suprisingly a lot. And likely for two reasons, the first being the fact that the traditional way of drinking mate is to drink it

La Pachamama - Time for new beginnings!

2010-08-03T21:36:00.000+12:00

August is the month when people of the Andes in South America celebrate ‘La Pachamama’ (or mother earth). The celebration consists of making offers to the earth to acknowledge past harvests and in hope that future ones will be prosperous. For many, August also becomes a time for new beginnings. The change in season brings for us a chance to put away the winter wolleys for another summer and for

Healthy Tea will make you feel great

2010-06-15T21:57:00.002+12:00

Drinking yerba mate is a healthy way to boost your energy levels and stay healthy - with high levels of antioxidants, healthy alkeloids, low levels of caffeine, yerba mate is a great way to reduce your cafeine levels without having to compromise alertness. Can I really loose weight by drinking this healthy green tea? In lab studies, ilex paraguensis the yerba mate tea plant has been shown to

Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers

2010-06-11T21:52:00.004+12:00

Premium Herbal Green Tea Gift sets The culture of tea drinking is a favourite past time to thousands of New Zealanders cross all cultures. The Latin American tea culture is fast becoming popular with many boutique tea shops and cafes providing this alternative tea throughout New Zealand and the world. Good quality organic yerba mate (how the tea is called) has been sold throughout New Zealnd

Becoming a Yerba Mate Connoisseur

2010-06-07T00:11:00.004+12:00

What blend is the right blend for you? Yerba mate not only comes in lots of different brands but also in different types depending on several factors including the length of time the leaves are left to dry, if it contaains stick or powder, if it has flavour added, and of course whether it is organic, sweetened, smoked . The list goes on. You will notice that New Zealand yerba is generally

Looking after your gourd (mate)

2010-06-06T19:24:00.006+12:00

The mate is a fantastic gift idea. However, receiving one brings with it responsibilities. These instructions will help you to maintain your gourd in good condition. However, first things first... Make sure your gourd has already been cured (for instructions on curing mates click here). Tips for first-timers When you receive a mate from a friend or family member it is important to know some

Curing your mate (gourd)

2010-06-06T19:17:00.004+12:00

An importaant step to enjoying many years of good mates The purpose of “curing” a gourd is to prevent it from breakage when pouring the hot water during use. Wood expands with water and the process of curing makes the wood strong enough to hold hoter temperatures. How to cure a gourd? Put one or two spoons of (wet or dry) yerba mate in your gourd and fill (to the top) with warm water from

Yerba Mate Traditional Preparation

2010-06-06T17:45:00.004+12:00

You need to know how to prepare a good mate to fully enjoy the experience. Although Yerba Mate can be brewed in a tea pot, yerba mate can also be prepared the traditional way. A more flavoursome experience whereby the process extracts the maximum benefit from its strong medicinal and therapeutic properties. For best mate results, we recommend the following steps to ensure your mate is

Indian Summer Specials, Celebrating May 25: The Revolution

2010-05-10T20:53:00.001+12:00

A few of my favourite areas to walk about in Buenos Aires are the barrios of Constitucion, Dorrego, San Telmo. It is amazing how an old museum can reveal itself any moment and led you to discover anything from an old pen used by Gr. San Martin to underground schematics of a city under siege. By walking around you discover that with all sorts of amazing history Buenos Aires holds proud its

August The Month of la Pachamama

2009-08-16T21:41:00.000+12:00

August is the month when people of the Andes in South America celebrate ‘La Pachamama’ (or mother earth). The celebration consists of making offers to the earth to acknowledge past harvests and in hope that future ones will be prosperous.For many, August also becomes a time for new beginnings. The change in season brings for us a chance to put away the winter wolleys for another summer and for

Carnaval 2009

2009-08-09T11:51:00.002+12:00

check out this footage of Carnavaal in Jujuy, Argentina. See older blogs for written word.

Organics Expo Melbourne 2009 and the Auckland Food Show 2009

2009-08-06T21:43:00.000+12:00

La Pachamama, Julio 2009!We had a working holiday this July and in the process met some fantastic people from the organics industry of Argentina, as well as prominent figures such as the Embassador and Trade and Commerce representative from the Argentine Embassy in Australia. It was exciting to see so many great innovations coming from Latin America and to learn about our compadres across the

Auckland Food Show exquisite tastes and yummy wines

2009-07-05T21:19:00.000+12:00

YERBA MATE AT THE AUCKLAND FOODSHOWBuenos dias amigos!La Pachamama is looking forward to another Auckland FoodShow event. We will bring South American culture closer to New Zealand by promoting the tradition of drinking yerba mate. The Auckland FoodShow will be hosted at the ASB Showground in Ellerslie from the 30th July to 2nd August. Come along and visit us at stand 41!! We will be offering

YERBA MATE AT THE AUCKLAND FOODSHOW

2009-07-05T21:07:00.000+12:00

Buenos dias amigos!La Pachamama enjoyed the July 2009 Auckland FoodShow event. We bought South American culture closer to New Zealand by promoting the tradition of drinking yerba mate. We introduced thousands of our visitors to free tastings and samples of our organic brands, as well as great special offers each day. If you had your name down for the draw and missed out let us know if you're

Yerba Mate Tea Merchants La Pachamama Limited

2009-06-21T15:00:00.000+12:00

La Pachamama is the South American Earth Goddess. She is worshipped still today across Latin America and she represents for our company the principles of our approach to business as ethical members of a global community spanning past and future generations.About us and the land we live in.La Pachamama Limited supply a healthy tea called yerba mate. yerba (a holly tree native to South America)

Ecoteas Video Release in New Zealand

2009-05-18T23:37:00.000+12:00

La Pachamama returns to Argentina!While we were recently in Argentina, we bumped into one of our distributors Boots-Off Travellers' Centre in Nelson. Glen is a friend of ours and he kindly provided these snaps for our website. We were unable to make a visit to Misiones, so it is great to be able to share some pictures from the old plantation with our customers.We bumped into Glen at the Airport

Ecoteas Sustainable Fair Trade Organic Yerba Mate | La Pachamama

2009-05-17T23:35:00.001+12:00

Buenos dias muchachos!See our revised price list - we've got some great new mates and bombillas for the traditionalites!Winter is fast approaching, The nights are longer, but the morning mate is all the more precious when you're fighting the winter blues. Have you ever tried lemon zest, manuka honey or herbs sprikled on top of your yerba - wonderful for coughs and colds. (see our recipes page for

Sustainble Sourcing and Outsourcing | La Pachamama Yerba Mate

2009-05-17T22:29:00.000+12:00

Running a sustainable Organic Tea Company in Australia and New ZealandRecently we met with Milton Kraus from Kraus Organic to discuss yerba mate in both Australia and New Zealand for the next year. La Pachamama is committed to delivering a high quality sustainble product. The Kraus and Ecoteas brands are superior brands with a wide selction of flavours and yerba types. The organic certification

Sustainably Harvested Fair Trade Yerba Mate

2009-05-17T01:39:00.000+12:00

Ladrones, café/pancito y banda incha Porteño!

2009-03-06T05:14:00.000+13:00

Contrary to popular belief, Buenos Aires doesn´t really have bueno aire. The Subte (subway) is champion but without hydrolic 4x4 coche (push chair/pram) functionality public transport is a bitch. Fortunately taxis are cheap as chips and the money you save you make up for in time and hassle.We had some business to take care of in the city and a nene (child) to entertain. I split off from the

Carnaval in Tilcara 2009 Images

2009-02-27T16:58:00.000+13:00

One of the many ¨diablitos¨. They speak with very high-pitched voices (perhaps to hide their identity), and are extremly cheeky. There are also women dressed as brujas (witches) who run around with giant zanahorias (carrots) - I won´t say what they do with them.Here´s one that stole my wife a few times. she could barely walk the next day (from all the dancing that is)This is the mojon (

Canaval en Tilcara, Jujuy 2009

2009-02-18T17:14:00.000+13:00

Today I witnessed the break out of urban guerilla warfare in the streets of S. S Jujuy. But not a war where men throw stones or hit police with battons, with blood or any kind of injustice. There were children as young as my ahijada (God daughter) leading the charge. Water baloons galore.We are in the final Count down for the official beggining of facilities. The following Monday and Tuesday are

San Salvador de Jujuy

2009-02-15T17:19:00.000+13:00

San Salvador de Jujuy is a large city in the very north of Argentina. If you use Google Maps, I have posted a few photos up there, and hope to put up a little video soon which shows the interesting architecture and town planning (or lack there of).Excuse me if this isn't 100% correct but a couple of hundred years ago Jujuy would've been part of Bolivia (before the Argentines got a little greedy

Our first days in Buenos Aires

2009-02-14T04:41:00.000+13:00

It was a twelve or so hour flight from Auckland to Buenos Aires and despite having the feeling that our Air Lineas plane was held together with plaster and wire we made it well. I say this as we sat in a section that had no onboard entertainment <(the projector was broken) and no music in one of our seats (there was simply no where to plug in your headphones). But the staff were very

La Pachamama, Tilcara, Jujuy

2009-02-08T15:07:00.000+13:00

Culture of South AmericaThis is a family friend of ours in a small mud brick home in Tilcara. This is where we stayed last time and were eaten alive by mosquitos (it was a bad year with flodding accross the continent when we were there last).These photos were taken with a disposable camera after I had my camera stolen by various postal organisations in South America. This time however we will be