Yerba Mate Tradicional Pura Centenaria 500 g (1,1 lb)

I really enjoy drinking this Centenaria Traditional. Very robust flavor but because it’s so smooth it is all quite pleasant on the pallet. A bit of smokiness but not too much at all to over power the flavor. I enjoy this with a water temp at 160 and no hotter. The first cycle or two or three were very sweet to me. Later cycles bring out a bit more strong tastes and smokiness but still smooth. This is very nice in the morning the way it starts off easy and gets bolder later for later in the day. The wake up it gives you is exceptional. A slow gradual feeling of energy and happiness. No jitters.

Tom Suter

Another one of their great blends not strong and not like just right

Excellent flavor. I love the smoked traditional mates.

This yerba comes on strong at first but washes out before the thermos is empty.

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I was hoping to venture out of my comfortable zone of lighter Yerbas such as Playadito, CBSe Hierbas Serranas, La Merced De campo, and the like--into something a bit stronger. This Yerba is excellent thus far. The flavor is not just earthy; there are sweet notes that hold throughout multiple cebadas/refills. I also get an energy boost that is sustained and stronger than what I had become accustomed to from the aforementioned products. This is my go-to when I have long days ahead or when I am seeking a tad-bit more mental energy and clarity.

This is so powdery, it clogs up my bombilla. It also has a very sour taste. Never buying this again and throwing away the two bags i bought.

Good mate. Been french pressing it. It will get you jacked

smooth but flavor rich

Strange flavor. Doesn’t taste like Yerba. I don’t know if I can use it.

This is the first time I have tried Centanria Traditional and I have been drinking mate for 50 years so I have a pretty good idea what my family and I like and none of us really liked the flavor. The packaging is excellent and very clean. You don't make a mess opening the package. Very nice but I am not a big fan of the flavor. I much prefer Cruz de Malta, Rosamonte, Taragui or Playdito over Centenaria Traditional. It is a bit finer than these other brands, which isn't an issue with me but the flavor is not my favorite. I purchased 10 kilos too which I shouldn't have done without trying it first. I don't see myself ever purchasing it again. Live and learn.

We usually order the same yerba from Argentina, coarse and with stems, and one from Brazil, without stems finely crushed leaves. We mix them for a more lasting flavor (more sips from the same load) without plugging the bombilla. I wanted to try a Uruguayan style yerba without stems because according to a Uruguayan friend their yerba has no stems and never plugs the bombilla. Because of the attractive sale price I bought Centenaria Traditional With Stems along a package of Centenaria Tradicional Without Stems with the idea that they are produced in Uruguay - but instead they are produced in Brazil following the Argentinean and the Uruguayan standards respectively. I have not tried the Traditional without Stems yet so will reserve comments until I try it. The Traditional With Stems is a mild yerba compared with other Argentinean yerbas like the strong Rosamonte but still very flavorful with fresh herbs and grassy tones as opposed to smoky tones, with shorter stems and lower percentage of stems for a lasting flavor than the bland Argentinean brands. On sale for $8/kg was a good deal. I look forward to try the Centenaria without Stems - Uruguayan standard - sometime soon.

Enjoying the traditional with a great price.

Product is exactly as described; it is mild and has a lovely mix of stems and fine material. I prefer a stronger flavor than this, so personal preference is the only reason I gave it a 4 star.