Our Story

Why the name Papelime?

Papelón — the raw, unrefined sugar cane our grandmothers cooked with. Lime — the bright citrus that wakes it all up. Put them together and you get the name, and the drink.

Mission

A healthier choice, honestly made.

PAPELIME LLC. wants to be recognized in society as the company that contributes and raises awareness so that people choose a healthier lifestyle — one bottle, one neighborhood at a time.

Vision

The leading natural beverage in Northern Virginia.

To be the leading company in 100% natural refreshing beverages in Northern Virginia, USA, with a predominant market presence, generating employment and fostering the local economy in our region. Promoting environmental preservation and recycling campaigns is our commitment.

The recipe

Traditional. Three steps. No shortcuts.

  1. 01

    Press the cane

    Raw papelón dissolves into clean, filtered water — the way it's been done in Latin American kitchens for generations.

  2. 02

    Squeeze the lime

    Fresh lime juice cuts the sweetness and brightens the cane. No artificial acidifiers, no concentrates.

  3. 03

    Bottle. Shake. Serve.

    Keep refrigerated. Shake well. Drink it cold or hot — it works both ways.

Papelime watercolor logo handmade

You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

Jane Goodall · Primatologist & Conservationist

By the numbers

What the neighborhood told us.

A survey of 350 people across Northern Virginia over six months, before bottling the first product. See the full market study →

32%prefer Papelime over tea, soda or juice
36%chose lime as their favorite flavor
53%want recyclable packaging
350people surveyed in Northern Virginia