We're highlighting exhibitors as we get closer to the 2026 World Tea Expo, returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 23-25.
This week, we spoke with Sacred Dose, a company born from a second-grade friendship and a lifelong love of yerba mate.
Tell our readers more about your company
Sacred Dose is a small, passionate company dedicated to sharing high quality yerba mate and the traditional South American ritual that comes with it. We offer premium loose leaf organic and air dried yerba mate along with authentic gourds, bombillas, and other accessories, plus our groundbreaking Yerba Mate Energy Oral Pouches—the first of their kind—delivering that same clean, focused energy in a convenient, discreet format.
Why are you exhibiting at World Tea Expo?
We’re exhibiting at World Tea Expo because yerba mate belongs in the conversation around tea and herbal infusions. It’s a caffeinated, cultural beverage with a unique story, and the Expo is the perfect place to introduce it.
What do you hope to gain from the Expo?
What we hope to gain is simple: meaningful connections with people who care about quality and authenticity. We’re looking to partner with shops, distributors, and others who want to offer something distinctive and wellness-focused, while also learning from the community and getting direct feedback.
What products/services will you be showing at the Expo?
At the Expo, we’ll showcase our core lineup of premium yerba mate, traditional gourds and bombillas, and our Yerba Mate Energy Oral Pouches. These pouches bring the natural benefits of yerba mate—sustained energy, focus, and mood support into a portable, no-prep option that’s perfect for on-the-go. We’ll do tastings, demos of the classic preparation, and hands-on experiences with the pouches so people can feel that steady lift without the crash.
What challenges do you see members of the tea industry facing in 2026, and how can your product/service help them overcome these obstacles?
Our yerba mate products, including the pioneering oral pouches, help by delivering clean, natural energy from caffeine, theobromine, and other compounds that support focus, mood, and gentle stimulation. The pouches make it easier than ever to get that benefit anywhere, anytime—offering a reliable alternative to synthetic boosts or overly processed drinks—while the traditional sharing ritual encourages mindful, intentional consumption that resonates with people seeking more than just a quick hit.
What trends are you seeing in the tea industry?
We’re seeing big trends toward functional beverages with real benefits like natural energy, mood support, and focus. Convenience formats like pouches are surging for busy lifestyles, customization is growing with personalized experiences, and premium, origin-driven products with strong storytelling are on the rise. There’s a clear shift toward beverages that feel authentic and purposeful. Yerba mate fits perfectly! It’s naturally energizing yet calming, rooted in tradition, and now with our first-to-market oral pouches, more accessible than ever. We’re excited about where this is headed.
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