Cruz de Malta Yerba Mate Tea – 1kg (2.2 lbs) Loose Leaf – Traditional Argentine Herbal Tea – Smooth Flavor, Naturally Sourced – USA Specific Packaging – Gluten-Free – Large Leaf Low Dust Yerba Mate

Q: What is the difference between the regular package and the package that says "Sin Capas Plasticas" at the top?

It's a packaging gimmick. Nothing to make any difference in taste."Con Palo" means it's manufactured with the plant's stems. Which is very common. It doesn't make it any lesser quality. If you drink mate with bombilla then "con palo" helps the bombilla from clogging. For teas, if you're going to steep the mate, then sin palo would make more sense.There is a difference in taste between the "con palo" o "sin palo" but it's a matter of taste, not quality.Sin palo will cost more due to the process cost of removing the stems.Hope this helps.I had bought 1/2 of cruz de Malta for $11 from amazon. But I found my local Mexican market, and just bought a kilo for $12, so try your local Latin market if there's one around. Also check out the link below http://www.infobae.com/2013/11/08/1522214-aseguran-que-las-yerbas-cambiaron-sus-envases-aumentar-manera-encubierta/

Q: does this contain caffine?

Debatable. It is known that Maté contains Theobromine an interesting compound. Overheating it changes it to caffeine. If you cannot drink your Maté immediately after pouring in the "hot" water you're probably drinking a more caffeinated form of Maté. There are studies about Maté stating that when consumed the central nervous system is boosted without the cardio system boost. Caffeine is in stark contrast to this.

Q: Is your yerba mate organic?

It doesn't need to be. Organics can be worse than non organic. Anything that is organic can be used as a pesticide. These can be very bad for you, as you know, many toxins and poisons exist in nature. Don't let that deter you from this product, it's the one of the best Ilex Paraguariensis teas you'll find.

Q: Does the product you received seem fresh? I know, with mate it can be hard to tell. Is there a freshness date on the package?

Never bothered to look for freshness dates. It has always been (Cruz De Malta) best quality and I do not believe mate can get stale.

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Detalles

Brand
CRUZ DE MALTA
Item Form
Loose Leaves
Flavor
Yerba Mate
Tea Variety
Yerba Mate
Unit Count
35.2 Ounce

⚡Steady natural energy

🌿140+ years heritage

🫖1kg versatile loose leaf

Descripción

🌿 Elevate your energy ritual with authentic Argentine heritage in every cup!

CLEAN ENERGY BOOST - Naturally sourced yerba mate delivers a smooth, sustained lift—ditch the jitters of coffee.
PURE GLUTEN FREE - No additives, no artificial ingredients—just pure, large leaf yerba mate with low dust content.
CULTURAL RITUAL IN A BAG - Join a global community embracing a rich South American tea tradition for daily wellness.
VERSATILE BREWING FREEDOM - Loose leaf format perfect for gourds, French press, or infusers—brew your ritual anywhere.
HERITAGE BREWED EXCELLENCE - Crafted with over 140 years of Argentine tradition for an authentic, bold flavor.

CRUZ DE MALTA Yerba Mate Tea offers 1kg of premium loose-leaf yerba mate, harvested and processed using traditional Argentine methods for over 140 years. This gluten-free, large leaf blend features low dust content for a smooth, bold flavor and provides a natural, steady energy boost as a coffee alternative. Packaged specifically for the USA market, it supports versatile brewing methods including mate gourds, French press, and tea infusers.