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Playadito Traditional is a smooth, naturally sweet yerba mate from Argentina's heritage-driven Cooperativa Liebig. With nearly a century of cooperative expertise behind it, this classic blend delivers an exceptionally balanced profile that works perfectly for anyone new to mate or seeking an approachable, calming experience.
What does Playadito Traditional taste like?
Playadito Traditional tastes remarkably sweet and mellow for a yerba mate, with distinct notes of honey, sugar cane, and sweet tobacco undertones. The flavor profile is smooth and naturally mild with subtle floral attributes reminiscent of green tea, woody notes, and a clean finish without harshness. Despite its gentle sweetness, it never feels artificial or overly sugary, the taste comes directly from the plant itself through traditional processing and 12-month minimum aging.
About the manufacturer
Playadito is produced by Cooperativa Agrícola de la Colonia Liebig, founded in 1926 by German, Ukrainian, and Polish immigrant families in Corrientes Province, Argentina. The cooperative is now one of Argentina's oldest and most respected yerba mate producers, maintaining membership with 130+ associated agricultural producers and producing 36 million kilograms of processed product yearly. In 2015, Playadito began major expansion, partnering with supermarket chains across Buenos Aires and launching exports to China and beyond.
How do you prepare Playadito Traditional?
Playadito Traditional is prepared in the classic Argentine style: fill a traditional mate gourd about two-thirds full with the loose yerba, then pour hot water (70-80°C) over it while blocking some of the mate with your thumb. Insert your bombilla and enjoy!
Canarias Tradicional is Uruguay's #1 selling yerba mate, representing the pinnacle of Uruguayan mate excellence with bold, full-body flavor. This flagship blend features fine-cut despalada style (no stems) delivering strong, lasting infusions through traditional barbacuá drying and 4-6 month aging. The characteristic powder-rich composition creates the explosive flavor and uplifting effects that established Canarias as Uruguay's dominant mate brand.
What does Canarias Traditional taste like?
Canarias Tradicional tastes muscular and bold, earthy and dusty, with roasted nuts and toasted bread flavors balanced by pleasant sweetness creating rich, dark chocolate overtones. The aroma features very woodsy and spicy nose with rich, dark earthiness and fresh hay notes creating aged, fragrant complexity. The taste delivers strong, bitter, and earthy character with slight natural sweetness and smooth, clean, refreshing finish that achieves remarkable balance despite boldness. The aftertaste remains stable and consistent, offering good, stable, consistent long cycle with pleasantly bitter character and strong personality that stands apart from Argentine or Paraguayan mate through distinctive Brazilian-origin zest combined with unique cake and toast taste profiles.
About the manufacturer
Canarias is produced by CAFES LA VIRGINIA S.A. in Uruguay and manufactured by Baldo S.A. in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, using leaves grown in Brazilian states of Santa Catarina, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul. The Canarias name reflects significant historical Canarian emigration to Uruguay, with Canarian emigrants integrated as "the primordial families in the formation of Uruguay." The brand has become emblematic of Uruguayan yerba mate culture, dominating the market through consistent quality and strong flavor delivery.
How do you prepare Canarias Traditional?
Canarias Tradicional prepares identically to other yerba mate: fill your gourd two-thirds full with the fine-cut despalada yerba, pour hot water (70-80°C), insert the bombilla, and drink. Note that the fine, powdery composition means the blend may clog traditional bombillas. We recommend using a very fine filtered bombilla's, like our '1000 furos' Bortonaggio bombilla.
Want to try several CBSé flavours without paying full price? With this CBSé Bundle, you can combine your favourite varieties in one bulk deal. Ideal for discovering, sharing or replenishing your stock in one go.
CBSE Guarana (also marketed as Energia) combines yerba mate with guaraná extract for an enhanced energy blend featuring herbal and citrusy notes. This variant mixes 63% yerba mate with pennyroyal, lemon verbena, guaraná extract, and natural menthol, creating a stimulating beverage for those seeking an extra energy boost alongside pleasant flavor. Guaraná is traditionally used for its energizing properties, complementing yerba mate's natural caffeine content.
What does CBSE Guarana taste like?
CBSE Guarana tastes herbal and citrusy with energizing guaraná notes and soothing undertones from pennyroyal and lemon verbena. The natural menthol aroma provides freshness and invigorating character, while the guaraná adds distinctive flavor alongside the yerba mate base. The overall profile remains balanced with warm, slightly spicy, and stimulating notes without becoming aggressive or overwhelming. The herbal foundation prevents the beverage from tasting purely medicinal, maintaining genuine flavor appeal alongside functional benefits.
About the manufacturer
Guarana comes from CBSé's commitment to functional yerba mate innovation. The company sources guaraná extract and combines it with their carefully selected herbs (pennyroyal, cedrón (lemon verbena), and natural menthol), to create a blend with enhanced energizing properties. The product is gluten-free and made in Argentina under certified standards, maintaining CBSé's reputation for quality across their entire functional beverage lineup.
How do you prepare CBSE Guarana?
CBSE Guarana prepares identically to other flavored CBSé variants: fill your gourd two-thirds full with the blend, pour hot water (70-75°C), insert the bombilla, and drink. The energizing formula works best when served at recommended temperature for optimal flavor extraction.
The classic Rosamonte expression: a very well-balanced, deep classical Argentine mate flavor that's been perfected through 12 months of aging. Bold without being harsh, complex without being overwhelming, Rosamonte Tradicional is the choice for experienced drinkers who appreciate authentic smoky character and traditional Argentine culture.
What does Rosamonte Tradicional taste like?
Rosamonte Tradicional has a very well-balanced, deep classical Argentine mate flavor with a moderately sharp and dusty aroma carrying strong inherent notes of dry wood, hay, and slightly sour character with subtle smokiness. The first impression can shock newcomers, but once your palate develops, it reveals smooth and sweet initial notes with light pleasant bitterness, appropriate sourness, and smoky woody character reminiscent of black tea and dough. The body is medium to full (thick, dense, heavy in the mouth), with a long and heavy aftertaste similar to dark chocolate that prevents mindless chugging and rewards mindful sipping.
About the manufacturer
Rosamonte Tradicional is produced using the barbacuá method, the oldest traditional yerba mate drying technique used by the Guaraní people, where leaves are exposed to wood fire heat for 12-24 hours, creating the distinctive smoky flavor. Founded in 1936 by Demetrio Hreñuk, Rosamonte now operates one of the most modern drying facilities in the industry with advanced quality control laboratory and mechanized production ensuring consistency. The 12-month aging period develops balanced complexity while maintaining signature character.
How do you prepare Rosamonte Tradicional?
Fill your gourd about two-thirds to three-quarters full with Rosamonte Tradicional, tilt it, and add lukewarm water along the tilted side. Add hot water at 70°C (not too hot, not too cold, temperature precision brings out the deep, balanced flavor), and enjoy through your bombilla!
The flagship of Argentina's most trusted yerba mate brand. Taragui Traditional is a perfectly balanced blend of leaves and stems that's been perfected over 85+ years of production. Whether you're new to mate or a seasoned drinker, this everyday option delivers authentic Argentine flavor without any smoke-drying surprises.
What does Taragui Traditional taste like?
Taragui Traditional has a subtle earthy taste with hints of sour fruit and a slight bread-like flavor that keeps things interesting. You'll notice a smoky undertone without it overpowering the show; instead, the real star is that classic burned cookie dough and tobacco character when brewed, followed by bitterness reminiscent of wormwood and rye bread crust. It finishes with hints of lemon and butter, delivering a simple, balanced taste that appeals to anyone who prefers less extravagant flavors.
About the manufacturer
Taragui is produced by Establecimiento Las Marías in Corrientes, Argentina, a company that's been leading the yerba mate world since 1924. They were the first Argentine producer to eliminate PAHs (cancer-causing compounds) through air-drying instead of smoke, and they hold Rainforest Alliance and FSC certifications for sustainable forestry. The Navajas family still runs the operation today, maintaining their commitment to quality across four generations.
How do you prepare Taragui Traditional?
Fill your gourd about three-quarters full with Taragui Traditional, then tilt it and pour lukewarm water along the tilted side. Add hot water at 70-80°C, let it settle briefly, then insert your bombilla (the filtering straw). Pass it around your circle, refilling with hot water as needed. The stems help the leaves pack nicely without clogging your bombilla, making this beginner-friendly and perfect for long mate sessions.
Kraus Organica is the flagship product from this pioneering organic producer, showcasing the distinctive results of their revolutionary air-drying method. Bright, grassy, and beautifully complex, this Organic and Fair Trade certified yerba demonstrates that premium quality and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
What does Kraus Organica taste like?
Kraus Organica tastes intensely grassy with a brightness rarely found in yerba mate, thanks to the brand's smoke-free air-drying process. Orange, fig, and woody undertones emerge as you drink, with subtle floral notes adding complexity. The green character is fresh and herbaceous (almost tea-like), without the bitterness typical of smoked varieties.
About the manufacturer
Kraus is a family-owned business founded in 1894, pioneering certified organic yerba mate in 2001 after recognizing their grandparents had always cultivated using traditional methods without chemicals. Based in Misiones Province, Kraus operates their distinctive air-drying system that preserves natural flavor compounds and color.
How do you prepare Kraus Organica?
Prepare Kraus Organica with water at 65-70°C to capture its delicate green character. Load your gourd with the yerba, insert your bombilla, and fill with warm water to enjoy the fresh herbaceous notes that reward patient, mindful drinking.
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.
One of Argentina's oldest and most iconic yerba mate brands, with over 150 years of uninterrupted production. Cruz de Malta Traditional represents authentic Argentine flavor with smooth taste suitable for everyone from curious beginners to experienced traditionalists. This is heritage mate that's earned its reputation through consistency and quality.
What does Cruz de Malta Traditional taste like?
Cruz de Malta Traditional has a balanced and pleasant flavor that hits the sweet spot between smoothness and character. The taste delivers moderate bitterness and acidity without overwhelming newcomers, revealing subtle herbal notes that develop with each sip. You get the earthy, grassy foundation typical of quality Argentine mate, with a pleasant finish that invites another round. The overall profile is approachable yet satisfying, bold enough for traditionalists but gentle enough for those discovering mate for the first time.
About the manufacturer
Cruz de Malta has been produced continuously since 1874, now owned by Molinos Río de la Plata. The brand has maintained its commitment to traditional Argentine flavor while adapting to modern quality standards. Over 150 years of expertise means refined production methods, careful sourcing, and quality control that ensures every batch meets the high standards the brand is known for. Cruz de Malta occupies a special place in Argentine culture as one of the nation's most recognizable and trusted yerba mate brands.
How do you prepare Cruz de Malta Traditional?
Fill your mate gourd about two-thirds full with Cruz de Malta Traditional, tilt the gourd, and add lukewarm water along the tilted side. Then insert your bombilla, pour hot water at 70-80°C and enjoy!
Natura's energy drink; without the synthetic crash. Taragui Energia harnesses the power of a summer harvest, when yerba plants naturally concentrate their caffeine. You're getting double the mateine (yerba mate's natural caffeine) and up to 30% more xanthines than regular Taragui, making this the choice for athletes and anyone who needs sustained, natural energy.
What does Taragui Energia taste like?
Taragui Energia tastes strong and bold, with a pronounced earthy profile and subtle citrus undertones that cut through the intensity. Unlike smoke-dried mates, this air-dried version skips the heavy smokiness and delivers fresh, enjoyable flavor with herbal notes and mild bitterness; think strong green tea rather than tobacco. The fresh, vegetal character shines through, making this intense yerba feel clean and approachable despite its raw power.
About the manufacturer
Taragui Energia is produced by Establecimiento Las Marías, Argentina's largest yerba mate operation. They pioneered air-drying technology (SIN HUMO) to eliminate PAHs while preserving maximum flavor and energy. The summer harvest that makes Energia special is carefully processed and verified to contain zero agrochemicals, meeting the strictest EU food safety standards.
How do you prepare Taragui Energia?
Brew Taragui Energia using traditional mate preparation: fill your gourd three-quarters full, add lukewarm water first to prevent the leaves from floating, then top with hot water at 70-80°C. Insert your bombilla and start sipping. The high-energy content means you'll feel sustained stimulation without the jitters; perfect for morning mate sessions or pre-workout drinks that need to deliver real results.
CBSE Frutos del Bosque blends traditional yerba mate with natural berry flavors including blueberry, raspberry, cherry, strawberry, and rosehip. This fruity variant delivers vibrant, naturally sweet notes without artificial flavoring, creating a pleasant and accessible introduction to flavored yerba mate. It's rich in vitamins A, C, and antioxidants while maintaining the functional benefits of traditional mate.
What does CBSE Frutos del Bosque taste like?
CBSE Frutos del Bosque tastes sweet and fruity with a smooth berry flavor that layers beautifully over the yerba mate base. The blend features highlights of candied cherry and multiple berry notes that create a vibrant, naturally sweet experience without artificial character. The aroma is distinctly fruity and inviting, while the taste remains balanced and well-integrated, with the berry flavors complementing rather than overpowering the underlying mate. The overall effect is pleasant and accessible, making it ideal for those seeking fruit-forward beverages.
About the manufacturer
Frutos del Bosque comes from CBSé, Argentina's flavored yerba mate pioneer. Using sustainably farmed ingredients from Argentina, CBSé crafts this blend with 100% authentic, imported materials, no artificial flavors or colors. The company's commitment to quality includes both their production facility in Santa Ana, Misiones, and their sophisticated blending expertise developed over decades of innovation in the flavored yerba mate category.
How do you prepare CBSE Frutos del Bosque?
CBSE Frutos del Bosque prepares identically to other CBSé variants: fill your gourd two-thirds full, pour hot water (70-75°C), insert the bombilla, and drink. The fruity blend is particularly excellent as cold tereré during warm weather, when the berry flavors truly shine.
Canarias Serena is a compuesta (herbal-blended) yerba mate providing gentler, more balanced alternative to the bold Traditional. This unique blend combines Canarias yerba mate with linden flower, passionflower, mint, and lemon balm herbs, creating calming blend with zero harshness, zero bitterness, and absolutely no acidity. It maintains Uruguayan integrity while leaning toward softer side, ideal for those seeking smoother experience with herbal benefits.
What does Canarias Serena taste like?
Canarias Serena tastes milky, chocolate, bready, and doughy with velvety-smooth full-bodied taste featuring zero harshness, zero bitterness, and absolutely no acidity. The herb contributions include passionflower adding grassiness and earthiness, linden flower adding floral and sweet notes, while mint and lemon balm provide freshness and citrusy brightness. The overall profile presents bold and earthy character with refreshing herbal undertones, slight mint and citrus notes creating clean, calming finish with distinctive taste featuring sweet notes and very good digestive effects. The unique blend achieves remarkable balance, either stroke of genius or brilliant result from many trial-and-error blending attempts.
About the manufacturer
Canarias Serena comes from CAFES LA VIRGINIA S.A.'s commitment to product diversity within the Uruguayan market. The herbal blend combines traditional Canarias yerba mate with 100% natural ingredients without artificial additives, maintaining the quality standards that established Canarias as market leader. The blend is aged 4-6 months like Traditional, allowing flavors to soften further while herbs integrate fully with the yerba mate base.
How do you prepare Canarias Serena?
Canarias Serena prepares identically to other Canarias variants: fill your gourd two-thirds full, pour hot water (70-80°C), insert the bombilla, and enjoy. The calming herbal blend works equally well in hot mate preparation and cold tereré, offering flexibility for seasonal preference.
Pajarito Tradicional is the flagship and most iconic expression of Paraguayan yerba mate. This bold, smoke-dried classic from the 1956-founded Pajarito brand represents 70 years of heritage from Bella Vista, Paraguay. It's the definitive representation of authentic Paraguayan mate character, bold, complex, and versatile for both traditional hot mate and cold tereré preparation.
What does Pajarito Tradicional taste like?
Parjarito Tradicional tastes bold, strong, and intense with pronounced roasted and smoky characteristics from the traditional barbacuá smoke-drying method. The flavor profile features roasted aroma, coffee and roasted notes, tobacco undertones, and oak and spicy character balanced with surprising nuttiness and slight sweetness in the finish. The aroma is woody with faint hay hints, buttery components, sweet caramel tones, and faint cotton candy notes creating mellow, slightly unpronounced but genuinely complex aroma. The taste experience balances exceptional strength with remarkable refinement, exceptionally well-balanced despite boldness, featuring clean, grassy, herbal tones throughout with long, pronounced finish and slight sweetness in aftertaste.
About the manufacturer
Parjarito is Paraguay's #1 selling yerba mate brand, founded in 1956 by Lauro Raatz and his wife Sara Ulbrich on the old yerba mate plantations of Don Gustavo Raatz. The brand has grown from hand-powered dryers and 25-woman hand-packing teams to producing 15,000 packages daily, exporting to 47+ countries worldwide. Pajarito pioneered Paraguayan tea bag commercialization in 1988 and received Leading Company of the Year recognition in 2005, establishing itself as the iconic Paraguayan yerba mate brand globally.
How do you prepare Pajarito Tradicional?
Parjarito Tradicional prepares identically whether served hot or cold: fill a traditional gourd (mate) or horn cup (guampa) two-thirds full with the smoke-dried yerba, pour either hot water (70-80°C for mate caliente) or cold water (for tereré), insert the bombilla, and drink. Traditional Paraguayan consumption often includes adding fresh herbs like mint or lemon verbena to the water for tereré. The smoke-dried character maintains quality across both temperatures, making it versatile for any season or preference, and it delivers strong, lasting infusions typical of Paraguayan mate culture.
CBSE Hierbas Serranas is the revolutionary blend that created the entire flavored yerba mate category in 1997. This signature mountain herb combination features 60% yerba mate mixed with pennyroyal, peppermint, and mint, producing an approachable, smooth profile that introduced millions to mate culture. It remains the brand's flagship and the gold standard for herbal yerba mate blends.
What does CBSE Hierbas Serranas taste like?
CBSE Hierbas Serranas tastes smooth, herbal, and distinctly minty with a cool mint finish that refreshes the palate. The blend features lower bitterness than traditional pure yerba mate, creating a more approachable experience for those new to the beverage. The aromatic herbs deliver fresh, minty notes without harshness or the harsh bitterness that can intimidate beginners, while the yerba mate base provides substance and character. The overall effect is refreshing and herbal without smokiness, suitable for hot or cold preparation.
About the manufacturer
CBSE was founded in 1978 by Florentino Orquera and María Amelia Elizagaray in Córdoba, Argentina, initially delivering products by bicycle in hand-painted cartons. The company revolutionized the mate market in 1997 by introducing the first flavored yerba mate, creating an entirely new product category that transformed mate from a traditional-only beverage to one accessible across taste preferences.
How do you prepare CBSE Hierbas Serranas?
CBSE Hierbas Serranas works perfectly in traditional gourd-and-bombilla preparation: fill your gourd about two-thirds full, pour hot water (70-75°C), insert the bombilla, and drink.
Canarias Edición Especial is a premium variant made from selected leaves aged longer than standard process, delivering softer, more complex flavor profile. This special selection uses only the best leaves from Brazilian forests, with extended aging period following differential drying and pre-milling to produce sophisticated taste experience. The exceptionally fine, powdery cut requires more skill and better tools but rewards preparation with remarkable longevity and depth.
What does Canarias Edicion Especial taste like?
Canarias Edición Especial tastes smooth, creamy, and buttery with malty and grainy notes reminiscent of unsweetened cereal throughout the experience. The aroma features very nice, aged and fragrant character with woodsy and spicy nose, like palo santo sawdust with piney and resin aroma touches, possibly cedarwood. The flavor progression delivers robust notes of toasted bread and almond butter dominating initial refills, transitioning into watered-down black coffee taste as the mate deepens. The overall profile represents complete transformation from flagship Tradicional, achieving simple yet rich and profound character with good depth. Potent effects prove invigorating, energizing, and focusing whether enjoyed morning or evening, delivering 20+ refills reaching promising 25 refills despite earlier turning point.
About the manufacturer
Edición Especial represents Canarias' commitment to premium expression within their traditional line. The production process applies strict quality controls following good manufacturing practices, with expert tasters evaluating quality from raw material through final product. Extended aging period compared to standard Canarias process creates complexity while fine, powdery cut demonstrates meticulous leaf selection and processing. The special edition reflects producer commitment to excellence beyond commercial requirements.
How do you prepare Canarias Edicion Especial?
Canarias Edición Especial prepares identically to traditional Canarias but requires more careful technique due to exceptionally fine, powdery cut: fill your gourd two-thirds full with special selection, pour hot water (70-80°C), insert the bombilla (preferably hook or spoon type to prevent clogging from fine powder), and drink. The premium quality rewards careful preparation with extended longevity reaching 25+ refills and remarkable complexity throughout. The softer, more nuanced flavor appeals to experienced mate enthusiasts seeking sophisticated expression, though the fine cut and preparation requirements suggest this version for those with expertise and proper equipment rather than casual consumption.
Piporé Traditional is a classical Argentine yerba mate that's been perfecting the art of balance for decades. With its distinctive caramel and toffee notes, this smooth, well-balanced mate works beautifully for both hot and cold drinking. It's the reliable choice that never disappoints.
What does Pipore Traditional taste like?
Piporé Traditional tastes like a refined blend of sweet caramel and toffee with underlying notes of green and black tea. The aroma brings dried plum and roasted sunflower seeds to mind, with subtle grassy and floral hints that evolve with each refill. Despite its light appearance with abundant stems, the flavor maintains a pleasant body throughout multiple servings without becoming watery.
About the manufacturer
Piporé is produced by the Productores de Yerba Mate de Santo Pipó, a cooperative established in 1930 by Swiss immigrants in Argentina's Misiones Province. The brand has earned its reputation as "The Trustworthy Yerba" by maintaining unusually stable taste across batches and delivering a clean, smooth finish with no harsh astringency.
How do you prepare Pipore Traditional?
Prepare Piporé Traditional with water heated to 65-70°C for optimal flavor balance. Fill your gourd about three-quarters full with the yerba mate, angle your bombilla to one side, and add water gradually as you drink.
Verde Mate Energia Organica Guarana is the latest version of the famous Verde Mate Energia Guarana, widely recognized as the best stimulating yerba mate on the market. The recipe is based only on plant ingredients of organic origin an addition of natural oils. By choosing Verde Mate Energia Organica you are dealing with an organic product of the highest quality. The composition is based on organic yerba mate without sticks, accompanied by strongly uplifting guarana and lemongrass. The fruity taste of guarana is perfectly combined with lemongrass. Verde Mate Energia Organica Guarana stimulates excellently and stands out for its great taste. Highly recommended!
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La Merced Campo Sur is the lightest, softest, and sweetest expression from Las Marías' premium yerba mate line. Grown in Argentina's southernmost plantations, this flagship blend represents decades of expertise in terroir-focused mate production. It's an exceptional introduction to premium yerba mate that doesn't compromise on depth, delivering exceptional longevity alongside its delicate profile.
What does La Merced Campo Sur taste like?
La Merced Campo Sur tastes distinctly light and delicate with hay and cedar notes alongside subtle dried fruit character reminiscent of apricots and raisins. The flavor is naturally sweet and mellow, featuring delicate roasted sunflower seed undertones and a noticeable lime note with bright, sharp character. When brewed in a traditional gourd, a baked bread note emerges, and the finish is rounded and pleasant without any harshness. The body remains balanced and refined throughout, without ever overwhelming.
About the manufacturer
La Merced comes from Establecimiento Las Marías, one of the world's leading branded yerba mate producers since 1924. Las Marías pioneered the terroir concept in yerba mate production, recognizing that geography shapes flavor just as it does with wine. Campo Sur specifically sources from the southernmost yerba mate plantations in Argentina, where cooler climates produce softer, lighter expressions. The company maintains FSC certification and Rainforest Alliance recognition, ensuring sustainable practices at every stage.
How do you prepare La Merced Campo Sur?
La Merced Campo Sur follows traditional Argentine preparation: fill a mate gourd about two-thirds full with the loose yerba, pour hot water (70-80°C) while blocking some of the mate, insert the bombilla, and drink. This blend shines with its exceptional durability, yielding many refills and developing beautifully as you progress through the day.
CBSE Miel is a dietetic, naturally sweet yerba mate infused with honey flavoring and using aspartame and acesulfame K sweeteners instead of sugar. This blend delivers smooth, mellow honey character without excess sweetness or artificial aftertaste, making it perfect for those seeking sweet yerba mate without caloric intake. The honey aroma is strongest at the beginning of brewing, creating an inviting and pleasant experience.
What does CBSE Miel taste like?
CBSE Miel tastes smooth and mellow with nice honey flavor that's distinctly present but never overpowering. The blend avoids extreme bitterness and smokiness, creating an approachable experience even for those new to mate. The honey aroma is particularly strong when first infusing, with a slightly sweet character that diminishes across refills but maintains pleasant flavor throughout. The overall taste is clean, free of artificial character, and suitable for those avoiding sugar while seeking sweetness in their mate.
About the manufacturer
CBSé produces Miel as part of their innovative approach to yerba mate, making the beverage accessible to sugar-conscious consumers without sacrificing taste. The blend uses approved sweetening agents rather than sugar, creating a true dietetic option. The yerba mate base maintains CBSé's quality standards with gluten-free certification and no artificial colors or preservatives.
How do you prepare CBSE Miel?
CBSE Miel prepares identically to traditional mate: fill your gourd two-thirds full, pour hot water (70-75°C), insert the bombilla, and drink. The honey flavor is most pronounced in the first brewing, so enjoy that initial honey character before refilling. The smooth sweetness makes it particularly suitable for breakfast consumption or as an all-day beverage for those seeking gentle, naturally sweet flavor without too much bitterness.
The mate that convinced skeptics that flavored yerba mate can be delicious. Taragui Maracuyá Tropical combines passion fruit and orange in a light, sweet blend that bridges traditional Argentine mate with tropical fruit flavors; often called "the first flavored mate people truly enjoy." This is your entry point to exploring what mate culture offers beyond the basics.
What does Taragui Maracuya Tropical taste like?
Taragui Maracuyá Tropical tastes light and refreshing, with passion fruit and orange coming to the fore while the inherent earthy, woodsy, herbal flavors of yerba mate create harmony underneath. The overall experience is quite simple but well-executed, not too intoxicating with flavoring, maintaining the yerba mate essence while delivering genuine sweetness and tropical character. You get that classic hay and herbal quality of Argentine mate without any harsh bitterness getting in the way.
About the manufacturer
Taragui Maracuyá Tropical is produced by Establecimiento Las Marías using natural tropical fruit flavorings cultivated, harvested, and processed by specialists since 1924. The light-bodied yerba is air-dried (no smoke, no PAHs) and blended with carefully selected passion fruit and orange aromatics. Every batch undergoes laboratory verification to ensure no agrochemical residues and compliance with the strictest EU food safety standards.
How do you prepare Taragui Maracuya Tropical?
Break out your gourd and prepare Maracuyá Tropical like any traditional mate: fill three-quarters full, add lukewarm water, then hot water at around 70°C. This one truly shines as tereré (cold mate) on hot days, pour cold water over the leaves, add ice, and watch the tropical notes come alive.
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