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Yerba Mate information from Ma-Tea.com is not intended as medical advice. Its intent is solely informational and educational. Please consult a health professional should the need for one be indicated. |
Yerba Mate: Sin palo vs. Con palo and Menos Polvo |
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Con Palo |
Sin Palo |
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Translation |
With stems |
Without stems |
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Clog Straw |
Stems protect straw from clogging |
More likely to clog straw |
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Straw |
No restrictions |
Spring end straw solves clogging |
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Flavor |
Stems add 'bite' to flavor |
Longer lasting flavor |
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Nutrition |
Most concentrated levels |
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Menos Polvo |
Least clogging style is Menos Polvo (less powder). |
Only available with Palo |
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Wood Gourd vs. Natural Gourd (or why people like to own both types) |
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Wood Gourd |
Natural Gourd |
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Strength |
Strongest |
Very strong |
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Durability |
equal only with upkeep; coat with olive oil if it ever appears too dry. |
Least likely to crack from dryness. |
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Cleanliness |
Easiest to keep clean. See Gourd
Care and Upkeep
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Easy to keep clean. |
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Curing |
Never needs to be cured; can be used instantly. |
Not necessary to cure first, but gourd taste will overpower yerba mate in an uncurred gourd. |
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Taste |
Adds nice flavor to the yerba mate that stays consistent over time. |
Best at "remembering" sweet memories; gives best flavor to the yerba mate that improves over time and with each use. |
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Yerba Mate Brand Notes P = Palo, S = Sin Palo, F = Flavored, M = Menos Polvo |
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Taragui |
Most popular brand in the world.
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P, S, F, M |
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Rosamonte |
Hip brand made with most kick.
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P, S |
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Canarias |
Worlds most popular 'sin palo' brand. Veary hearty; strong flavor. Sweet aftertaste
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S, F |
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La Esquina de las Flores |
Very green 'sin palo'. Very fresh. Organic!
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P, S, F |
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Sarah |
Like Canarias but with more 'roasted' undertones.
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S |
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Armino |
A popular Uruguayan brand.
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Cruz de Malta |
Very smooth flavor.
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P, S |
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La Hoja |
Oldest and first brand. Leafy flavor.
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P |
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Nobleza Gaucha |
Very subtle flavor; slight chocolate tones in the aftertaste.
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P, S |
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Union |
Consistent nice quality. Comparable to Taragui.
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P, F, M |
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La Merced |
Very smooth taste. High end brand of Taragui.
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P |
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CBS'e |
Specialize in flavored mates. Orange flavor is favorite of many.
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P, F |
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Adelgamate |
Specializing in health aspect of drink.
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P, F |
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La Tranquera |
Another Uruguayan brand that is known for being smooth.
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NOTE: Describing flavors of yerba mate is difficult, like describing coffee or wine; flavors become comparable in description, but the subtleties of 'smooth' are difficult to clarify. The fact that people report different experiences and favorites further complicates comparisons. Please contact us with suggestions or input about our 'Brand Notes' . |
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