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Yerba Madre's "Watermelody" Marks First Seasonal Flavor, First Yellow Can Under New Name
Yerba Madre – formerly known as Guayakí Yerba Mate – is ushering in a bold new era of innovation with the launch of Watermelody, the first seasonal release to debut under its new name and refreshed iconic yellow can design.
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