Erva Brew Co. Yerba Mate Iced Teas - Pasadena, California

Eva Rivera

If you're on the hunt for a vibrant spot to invigorate your taste buds, look no further than Erva, the Yerba Mate bar nestled in Pasadena. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with an ambiance that exudes energy and warmth.

Let's talk about their cold brews – a symphony of flavors that awaken the senses. The Tamarindo and hibiscus cold brews are nothing short of sensational. Each sip is a refreshing journey, offering a delightful fusion of fruity sweetness and invigorating tanginess that's sure to leave you craving more.

And oh, the empanadas! Whether you're diving into the quinoa lentil variety or savoring the classic beef filling, every bite is a burst of culinary excellence. The quinoa lentil empanadas offer a delightful blend of earthy flavors and wholesome goodness, while the beef ones are a savory delight that's impossible to resist.

But Erva offers more than just exceptional beverages and delectable bites. The friendly owners add to the welcoming atmosphere, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.
So, if you're in Pasadena and in need of a pick-me-up, head over to Erva. Whether you're craving a refreshing cold brew or a satisfying empanada fix, this charming Yerba Mate bar has everything you need to elevate your day to new heights of culinary delight!

Lisa Smith

What a wonderful little treasure this place is a gem. Riley was so sweet and helpful. We had the hibiscus lemon and a berries empanada. The hibiscus lemon was delicious and so pretty too. The berries empanadas were good too. Ten out of ten totally recommend. The location is super cute.

Isabella Dula

Got the strawberry sunshine summer special Yerba mate and a tomato and mozzarella empanada. Perfect pick me up in the morning. The mate was refreshing, delicious, and not too sweet (which you can’t say about the yellow cans you can buy around). The empanada was flaky and the cheese was delightfully melty, which a great Italian flavor palate. Service was great.

Andrea Christian

Amazing yerba mate bar!!!

If you haven't tried yerba mate before, this is a great place to start. They have a delicious array of sweet, fruity, minty, and tangy blends to satisfy any palate. The cold brewed yerba mate blends are on draft, and shaken drinks are made to order for a super fresh, personalized drink!

One of my favorite blends is a mix of the ginger lime and hibiscus lemon (included in photos). The tulsi passion is my fiance's favorite as a sweet, tropical tea. The bartender's special and the guava rooibos are also refreshingly delicious. I've also enjoyed the agave latte with oat milk - a sweet and creamy milk tea (and vegan!).

We have been ordering the larger growlers from Erva to enjoy at home during quarantine, so being able to enjoy the original blends as well as a few new mixes at their new shop has been a great bonus.

They serve several food items as well. I've tried the seasonal fruit and samosa empanadas - both delicious! The chifle and cancha serve as a nice snack while sipping on your tea.

Overall, it's a relaxing environment with a kick of energy. They have appropriate safety measures in place for covid, so it also feels very safe to enjoy my drinks here. All of the drinks are vegan, and the food options are either vegetarian or vegan. I love their selection; I'm hooked on their yerba mate for life!!

Michael Paredes

1st time here and it's been a great experience! I had the pomodoro and spinach empanadas the cookies and I had the batista make me a custom drink, everything was delicious and the customer service was top notch. 10/10 would recommend ?

Paul Gonzalez

This was my first time at a Yerba Mate bar and our server, Adriana, was knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and improved my group's experience. The yerb was high quality and I appreciated the vegan empanada options (sweet and two savory, quoina and lentil and eggplant). They had a variety of boardgames that were amusing and entertaining including banana grams and Janga. A perfect ambiance and accessibility for all ages and abilities (wheel chair friendly). Overall a wonderful experience and I would love to see this store expand to more areas! Thank you Adriana and owner!

Elisabeth Gustafson

This is my favorite spot ever for tasty drinks and grub, too! Everything is delicious from the mate to the empanadas. The drinks are crafted with care and creativity - each one has complex, unique flavors that blend so well. The space is also lovely and so are the people there!

Sharareh Drury

Erva's Pasadena location is a refreshing oasis filled with delightful drinks, savory snacks and a welcoming atmosphere. A favorite of mine is their Hibiscus Lemonade but honestly every item on the menu is worth a try! If you can't come by them physically, delivery is an option too.