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Basic information

This mate is listed as Uruguayan style, from Brazil, and made from yerba mate only. Leaf structure shows fine cut, stemless, and high dust. Declared profile points to strong bitterness, tannic, grapefruit-like bitterness. Profile signals high bitterness and high stimulation.

Origin country: Brazil

Declared notes

strong bitternesstannicgrapefruit-like bitternessmalty sweetnessgrain silofresh-cut grasssweet-cookie

How to prepare?

Uruguayan-style yerba mate preparation preparation artwork

Uruguayan-style yerba mate preparation

Key parameters

Water temperature
70-75 C
Leaf fill
2/3-3/4 of the vessel
Bombilla
Fine-filter bomba
Mate
Calabash or ceramic vessel
Pouring technique
Keep a firm mound and pour slowly into one side
Refills
Long session

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Controlled pours

Pour gently on one side so the fine-cut yerba does not clog the bombilla

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What is the origin of Esmeralda?

Esmeralda is listed with origin country: Brazil.

What flavor profile does Esmeralda have?

Esmeralda is described as strong bitterness, tannic, grapefruit-like bitterness.

Is Esmeralda beginner friendly?

This product is not explicitly flagged as beginner friendly.

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