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.
