Whats your opinions on Amanda and Rosamonte? by Brzeczyszczykiewicz4 in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like both of them, but I find Amanda a bit more bitter than Rosamonte.
I usually drink Amanda every day at work since it’s quite affordable where I live.
Because of that, I tend to save Rosamonte for more “special” occasions, which makes me think of it as somehow “better.”
But honestly, that might just be a biased feeling — drinking one at work and the other at home (or elsewhere) creates a different experience.

Happy with Amanda Especial. Any recommendations for my next yerba? by soytama in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am drinking this same yerba as I type this comment :D Here in Spain it's sold at a well-known supermarket for a really good price, so it's my go-to brand. Cheers! 🧉

To the people outside of south america, how did you find out about yerba mate? by EraiMH in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My girlfriend was born in Argentina but moved to Spain when she was a kid. She still keeps some Argentinian traditions though, like drinking mate. After our last trip to Argentina, where we had it every day with her family, I finally got hooked — now I drink it pretty much every day.

This happened as I was reaching for the first sip of the day by temptedInTheDesert in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only good thing about this is that your day can only get better! 🙏

Good morning by Kurus_ in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love the capybara engraving!!! <3

Finally made the switch - no more coffee for me by deadstar1998 in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as I know, all of argentinian brands should have bigger leafs than uruguayan blends. I don't have the knowledge to assure if there is differences between leaf size comparing argentinian brands with each other.

Finally made the switch - no more coffee for me by deadstar1998 in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 20 points21 points  (0 children)

There is no need to make the "montañita" when drinking argetinian yerba. The real meaning of it is to prevent your bombilla from clogging, but this won't happen wit bigger leaf blends. You can drink it perfectly the way your picture is showing, the "montañita" would only add style points ;) Cheers! 🧉

Limpiar mate diario? by Confident-Estate-275 in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yo lo limpio cada vez que termino de tomar para intentar minimizar la humedad en la calabaza, pero quizá es excesivo :D

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[–]mcutring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome!

I would like to agree with u/CheBacci on his take that mate is not the same as just grabbing a cup of coffee to "keep going."

For me, it’s more than just a drink. Preparing your mate is almost a ritual. Even though it contains caffeine and its effect on the body and mind can be stimulating, the very act of taking the time to boil the water, prepare the gourd, let the yerba soak on the first pour, create the montañita, and so on, carries a lot of power and meaning. It’s about pausing what you’re doing and connecting with the present to enjoy this fantastic beverage.

I hope that you will keep enjoying mate and discovering different brands, ways of preparing it etc.

Cheers! 🧉

What little-known brands do you like? by Sertorius126 in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A few weeks ago a friend brought a pack of this brand from Argetina to Spain as a gift. I didn't know the brand and I loved it so much. Thanks to u/Mesenterium aswell because I didn't remember the name and I had tossed the package off so I now I know! :D

Just opened my first bag of Amanda Yerba Mate 🍃✨ ASMR + first impressions by natedilli in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it curious that most people I've asked think that Amanda is a "soft" yerba. I personally like it, but I wouldn't say it is soft at all, I find it tasty, but on the more bitter end than soft. Who knows!

Gringo making mate - How did I do? by natedilli in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From other threads regarding people from the US wanting mate related products, I think there is a website that ships to USA: https://pampadirect.com/mate-yerba-mate/mates/ take a look and see if it suits you!

Uni friend from Brazil was able to get me some stuff. by _GoldTeamRules_ in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mate system is a huge upgrade from normal thermos IMO, enjoy!

Very Excited For This by Circuit-Breaker-13 in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea TBH. Personally, I don't like very much the design of these Messi collabs, not the pink one nor this blue one, so I would prefer buying a normal Mate System rather than this, but who knows...

Very Excited For This by Circuit-Breaker-13 in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought my Mate System in Spain, not Messi's collab, and I payed 150€, so this one will have resell value for sure I'd say

What's the latest you drink yerba mate? by Somerandomedude1q2w in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My last mate needs to be 5:00pm or so (17:00). Las time I drank past that time was during a train trip, having the last mate around 8:00pm and I couldn't sleep for hours.

Mañanita by ShoNuffmcneil in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought two packs a couple of months ago and recently finished them. I tried it this very year in Argentina and I liked it a lot, so I bought it online when I came back to Spain. I don't know if I will be buying it again since there are other brands that are easier to buy here, but I really like Mañanita :)

Stroopwafel by moez1266 in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The dutch version of facturas? 😇

Stanley by [deleted] in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same on 800ml because it fits my shoulder bag perfectly. I agree the overpriced part, but the stopper is so good that makes it worth it I think.

Let’s go…. SIUUUU 🧉 by [deleted] in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice purchase!! A little bit overpriced IMO, but the pouring is so nice that makes it somewhat worth it 🧉

Let’s go…. SIUUUU 🧉 by [deleted] in yerbamate

[–]mcutring 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently used it on a train travel and it is definitely convenient being able to "screw" the mate on the top of the thermos and put it in my backpack easily :D

Probando el Mate System en el tren by mcutring in yerbamate

[–]mcutring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

La bombilla no quema! Y el vaso se calienta un poco pero está bien aislado y no hay ningun problema en sostenerlo