# Seleccion Especial

Canonical URL: https://thematerico.com/products/colon-seleccion-especial-602

Canonical product id: 602. Brand: Colon. Origin: Paraguay. Style: Terere. Flavor profile: bitter, dry/woody, slightly acidic. Ingredients: yerba mate, yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). Certifications: not declared. Drying method: smoked (barbecue/barbacua style).

Updated: 2026-04-05T13:49:57.392Z

## Overview

Seleccion Especial by Colon is cataloged as a yerba mate profile from Paraguay. Style: Terere. Flavor profile: bitter, dry/woody, slightly acidic.

## Facts

- Canonical product id: 602
- Brand: Colon
- Origin: Paraguay
- Style family: Terere
- Drying method: smoked (barbecue/barbacua style)

## Tasting Highlights

- Primary profile leans toward bitter, dry/woody, slightly acidic.
- Tasting notes include bitter, smoky, woody, astringent.
- Smokiness is marked as high.

## Usage Tips

- No recommended water temperature is declared.
- Not explicitly positioned as beginner friendly.
- No filter straw or matero guidance is declared.

## FAQ

### What is the origin of Seleccion Especial?

Seleccion Especial is listed with origin country: Paraguay.

### What flavor profile does Seleccion Especial have?

Seleccion Especial is described as bitter, dry/woody, slightly acidic.

### Is Seleccion Especial beginner friendly?

This product is not explicitly flagged as beginner friendly.


## Related Links

- Colon: https://thematerico.com/yerba-mate/brands/colon
- Paraguay: https://thematerico.com/yerba-mate/origins/paraguay