Batch #3 arrived on September 29, but I’m only writing this post today, when batch #4 has already arrived. Why? So instead of just announcing what I’ve got, I can share some short reviews since I’ve already had a chance to try everything!
So, what we got here?
- My usual go-tos. Always good choice to start a day:
- Meta Mate 23 – unusual and fresh!
- Pajarito Premium – strong and full of flavour. Although I still prefer the basic Tradicional version, which feels a bit more raw.
- Mate Rojo Tradicional – I really like the sourness of this one.
- First tries:
- Paisana – I don’t usually drink Uruguayan yerba mate because of how powdery it tends to be. But this one slipped through, and I’m glad it did! Strong flavour and a full body. I enjoyed it very much.
- Pajarito Menta y Boldo – After trying a few mint blends in the last batch, I wanted something with a stronger mint flavour. Well, this was too much. It felt like drinking mint-flavoured stomach drops. The flavour was artificial and completely overpowered the taste of the mate itself. I just wanted to get through it as quickly as possible. Definitely won’t order it again.
- Barão Tereré Menta Limão – Similar to the one above. A slightly different flavour, but pretty much the same problem.
- As de Bastos Especial – This one was extremely boring. Not bitter or sour enough for my taste. It was like drinking white tea with a little twist, but that’s about it. I could recommend it to someone just starting their yerba mate journey.
And new batch has arrived. My go-tos are there of course, but there’s couple of new brands to try too!
Yours, mellow mate.