We buy our mate directly from the growers in the Missiones region of Argentina. These folks have been growing yerba mate since the 1950s. Their mate is certified organic, they are preserving much of their rainforest, they're instituting crop diversification and they're moving confidently into a more thoughtful and sustainable agricultural model. These are people who are honoring their traditions but are open to change and interested in preserving the richness of what they have and where they live. Not unlike you.