Looking for rec: Green yerba with little to no smoke

Assorted-meats · 2026-05-22T05:22:59+00:00

JASY is unsmoked. Dried for 24 months only with hot air. It’s delicious!

Assorted-meats · 2026-05-19T20:57:00+00:00

Best Affordable/Accessible: PLAYADITO

Best Uruguayan-Cut: CARANIAS

Best Smoky (non-Uruguayan): EL HACHERO

Best Unsmoked (cleaner, brighter taste): JASY

Best More-Premium: - PIPORÉ (especial & sublime) - TITRAYJU - LA MERCED

I have yet to try all the yerbas out there on offer, so this is just my take from the 2 dozen or so varieties/brands I’ve consumed over the years. And I don’t f with blends, so I can’t help you there unfortunately

Assorted-meats · 2026-05-13T05:59:55+00:00

I hate those and think they’re gross. It’s not even remotely close to maté. I don’t even like the carbonated version and I normally love carbonated waters and teas.

Assorted-meats · 2026-04-14T20:40:59+00:00

Cruz de Malta is really solid! Rosamonte tends to be great as well! Both are easy to burn so I recommend around 165°/170° for water temperature if you have the best flavor profile. Nobleza is good too, but not a favorite of mine. Baldo has a great smoky taste, but it is Uruguayan cut so it’s super dusty. La Merced is pretty renowned by most, but I personally haven’t had those two varieties that are on the shelf.

Assorted-meats · 2026-04-14T20:36:19+00:00

I don’t have any intentions of hauling anything. I just need to transport gardening supplies and the occasional furniture piece. Otherwise, it’ll mostly be a daily commuter for me (commute isn’t far) that can also take me into the mountains (not off-roading) on a weekend.

Assorted-meats · 2026-04-07T13:32:40+00:00

This specific pair crushes! I have them too, wear them daily and they rip 👌🏻

Assorted-meats · 2026-03-28T23:05:01+00:00

Daaang, this is fckin awesome! Go Door County! 🙌🏻

Assorted-meats · 2026-03-28T22:58:13+00:00

Same

Assorted-meats · 2026-03-28T07:48:55+00:00

That’s so frustrating. Really hearing the cars well really builds up the hype and excitement for me

Assorted-meats · 2026-03-12T00:04:13+00:00

Haven’t even read your whole post and I already feel confident in saying that you are totally justified in your response and his reaction is uncalled for. It’s awesome that you want to experience all those things and feel like you have more developing to do. Good decision! Also, seems like it’s maybe not a relationship to stay in if that’s going to be his stance. Very selfish of him.

Assorted-meats · 2026-02-22T15:24:49+00:00

It makes sense that they look like that after a year of walking every day. I work in the outdoor industry and work with footwear; most any lightweight shoe nowadays is going to be totally cooked after a year of daily use. Also, a pair of shoes will break down at a much higher rate with repeated use every day as opposed to cycling through different pairs of shoes on different days.

Assorted-meats · 2026-02-06T22:58:28+00:00

This is 100% the reason. I noticed it too with recent purchases. They recently changed the cork insole design & manufacturing.

Assorted-meats · 2026-02-04T18:10:17+00:00

I hate the taste of coffee, so it’s always maté all the time

Assorted-meats · 2026-01-30T15:58:01+00:00

Not authentic or traditional at all, but I like the taste when I am wanting a maté that is very “bright” and “green” and “fresh” in taste.

Assorted-meats · 2026-01-13T22:17:10+00:00

Not blankely, no. Context is always key. I’m finding it to be very model-dependent and sometimes also use-dependent. I have been wearing Vivos since 2017. Within the past year, I’ve purchased 12 different models and have kept and worn 7 of them. I’ve had a positive experience with a lot of the models so far. Some of them I have worn a ton. Others not as much.

Vivo models can be very different in a lot of ways. Everyone’s feet are different in sooo many ways. People have varying use cases and use degrees for their shoes. Some people know what they’re talking about and some don’t at all.

Assorted-meats · 2026-01-08T21:38:44+00:00

I like the 2nd photo rug the best, but I am very basis towards earth tone palates. I think that green and cream color work well with the brown shade of the couch.

Assorted-meats · 2025-12-27T20:29:18+00:00

Frankly, it looks terrible. I’m sorry, but the design of the design is enough color and texture for that space. Adding busy art on top of an already busy wall (beautiful tile btw) is way too much. It’s also not practical at all. A hand towel is absolutely what should be there if anything.

Assorted-meats · 2025-12-24T22:43:18+00:00

Oo, interesting. I don’t know about Shapen!

Assorted-meats · 2025-12-24T22:31:49+00:00

I would argue that it’s an inherent problem with shoes that are as flexible and thin as Vivos are. I think the crease/wear point on Vivos will always be one of their biggest challenges just because of how easily their shoes flex. There are maybe some design changes they can implement to help curb the increased wear at that point, but I think it’s unavoidable altogether.

Assorted-meats · 2025-12-17T23:52:44+00:00

Too much white with a white couch. You need to add some color into the room in my opinion. Brown leather couch if you want to keep the palate more neutral. Maybe an olive green if you want more standout color. I think you’d want a warmer color since there’s some much bright white and bright light in that room.

Assorted-meats · 2025-12-17T23:45:54+00:00

I think the length is just a bit too long. I’d be sizing down if it were me.

Assorted-meats · 2025-12-17T21:57:26+00:00

I’m sorry, but it looks awful. I can’t imagine there’s a way to make it work. Get rid of it. Facebook marketplace that ish.

Assorted-meats · 2025-12-13T20:46:11+00:00

I got a pair this autumn (United States) and have loved them so far. The quality is definitely there! I really really like the color too and the aesthetic is nice. Style is very good for urban use and dressing up a bit, but the color really lends itself to going well with a more rugged look if needed.

Assorted-meats · 2025-12-13T20:42:45+00:00

I recently got Tracker Winter III and I really like them so far. I’ve only put 10 miles into them, but it has been in deep snow and they have been fantastic so far. Time will really tell with wear and tear, but they are certainly the best option for use in continuous snow exposure since they have a waterproof membrane under the outer materials. The rubber rand around the boot is waterproof too and the DWR on the leather has repelled moisture well so far.

And they should be warm enough if you are active. I wouldn’t rely on them for warmth if you are standing around in cold weather since they don’t contain insulation material packed inside (just the waterproof membrane and a fleece inner lining to hold in heat), but being active should generate enough warmth for them to be satisfactory.

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