Amanda

Over 100 years of family expertise goes into every package of Amanda Traditional. This classic yerba mate from La Cachuera S.A. in Apóstoles, Misiones represents the authentic Argentine tradition: balanced, smooth, and surprisingly sweet. Amanda Traditional is the reliable everyday option for daily drinking.

What does Amanda Traditional taste like?

Amanda Traditional has a smooth, woody, and surprisingly sweet character that sets it apart from bolder Argentine options. The lovely woody aroma carries bright notes of cake batter and vanilla, while on the palate you'll find smooth gentle notes of wood and hay with a nice hint of bread, progressing to nutty tastes and subtle plant-like flavors. Sweet pleasant notes of caramel, popcorn, cereal, and sugar cane emerge as you continue drinking, with faint sweetness growing stronger with each sip. You get classic Argentinian hay-like and earthy notes throughout, not very bitter, pleasant and relatively mild overall.

About the manufacturer

Amanda is produced by La Cachuera S.A., a family operation founded in the 1920s by Polish immigrant Juan Szychowski in Apóstoles. Argentina's national capital of yerba mate. The company operates plantations on properties called La Negrita and Santa María, using ecological practices with practically no agrochemicals and organic fertilizers throughout. A dedicated laboratory and team of professionals maintain consistent quality levels..

How do you prepare Amanda Traditional?

Fill your mate gourd about three-quarters full with Amanda Traditional, then tilt the gourd and pour lukewarm water along the tilted side. Add hot water at 70-80°C and insert your bombilla (metal filtering straw). Pass it around your circle or enjoy solo, refilling with hot water as the flavor fades. 

For those ready to drop the stems and embrace pure leaf power. Amanda Despalada strips away most of the woody stems, leaving you with 90-95% leaf content that delivers authentic, slightly smoky taste with stronger, more concentrated flavor and higher caffeine content. This is the move when you want a robust, energizing mate.

What does Amanda Despalada taste like?

Amanda Despalada has an authentic, slightly smoky taste with a stronger, more prominent mate flavor than traditional versions, yet still manages to stay smooth and mild despite the higher intensity. You'll notice grassy and woody notes with hints of sweetness, creating a cleaner infusion with a smoother, more consistent taste thanks to the absence of stems. The flavor is noticeably stronger than con palo versions, delivering more concentrated mate character without becoming harsh or overwhelming.

About the manufacturer

Amanda Despalada is crafted by La Cachuera S.A. using their 100+ years of family expertise and modern laboratory quality control. The unsmoked processing ensures pure yerba mate character without carcinogenic compounds. The company maintains ecological balance as a constant concern, using practically no agrochemicals and relying on organic fertilizers. Despalada products come with gluten-free certification and comply with Argentine food regulations (Sin T.A.C.C.).

How do you prepare Amanda Despalada?

Prepare Amanda Despalada using traditional mate technique: fill your gourd about three-quarters full, tilt it and add lukewarm water first, then hot water at 70-80°C and enjoy!

Amanda Orgánica organic yerba mate directly from Argentina. Medium-cut leaves and stems provide an intense, balanced flavor: grassy and woody notes with a hint of sweetness, subtle smoke, and roasted sunflower seeds. Rich in natural caffeine, antioxidants, and polyphenols for a powerful energy boost, without artificial additives or gluten.

Perfect for both traditional mate gourds and refreshing tereré. Thanks to its fine, delicate finish, this organic blend is ideal for beginners and experienced enthusiasts looking for a smooth, high-quality yerba mate experience.

Packaging of 0.5 kg

The gentlest entry point into the Amanda product line. Suave means ""smooth"" in Spanish, and Amanda Suave delivers exactly that: grassy and woody notes with a hint of sweetness, lighter and less bitter than traditional versions, designed for all-day consumption without palate fatigue. Perfect for beginners or anyone sensitive to strong flavors.

What does Amanda Suave taste like?

Amanda Suave tastes grassy and woody with a hint of sweetness, delivering a lighter and less bitter flavor than traditional versions while maintaining Amanda's characteristic quality. The medium-cut leaves provide balanced flavor without overwhelming intensity, creating a clean, friendly profile with soft drinking experience. You'll find subtle plant-like notes with gentle sweetness that doesn't saturate the palate after multiple servings, making this approachable for all-day consumption without flavor fatigue.

About the manufacturer

Amanda Suave is produced by La Cachuera S.A. using their signature unsmoked processing and quality standards developed over more than 100 years of family operation. The delicate grinding and lower powder content distinguish this variant from traditional Amanda, allowing for repeated infusions while maintaining pleasant flavor. All products are gluten-free certified and comply with Argentine food regulations, backed by laboratory testing and professional quality control.

How do you prepare Amanda Suave?

Prepare Suave using traditional mate preparation: fill your gourd three-quarters full, add lukewarm water along the tilted side, then hot water at 70-80°C, and insert your bombilla. 

Amanda Seleccion Especial is a blend of a small amount of mate stems with carefully selected high-quality leaves. It contains the right proportion of powder particles and, like all Amanda products, offers a very balanced flavour and stimulating effects. This mate is ideal for drinking throughout the day.

Packaging of 500 grams