- Joel Muñoz
- Apr 9
- 2 min read
Choosing the mate according to your personality
Which mate is best for you? Here's a quick guide to the many options on the market, so you can choose the right mate for your needs, personal tastes, and lifestyle.
For the experienced
Mate con palo is the most classic version of this infusion, and the most consumed by Argentinians. It has all the properties that make it such a valuable beverage, making it ideal for the traditional ritual of sipping mate with friends. Of course, you can also find mate without a stem and with more leaves.
Other traditional but lighter versions allow for lighter mates, thanks to their specially selected leaves, while maintaining balance throughout the steeping process.
For the active and the employed
Students, workers, athletes, and people whose lives are a constant rush and an endless to-do list will especially appreciate yerba mate +energía, which has 30% more natural mateine content and can be an interesting substitute for commercial energy drinks.
Mate cocido is an equally good alternative for those who don't have time for a traditional mate cup, as its tea bag presentation means it can be enjoyed with milk and sugar like coffee or tea. Those who are out and about all day and want to enjoy a mate can opt for the more practical option: buying the Mate Experience kit at a kiosk or supermarket, which includes everything you need, such as a thermos, container, bombilla, and yerba mate.
For the adventurous and avant-garde
For those who like to experiment with new things and flavors, there's a variety of flavors that will take you around the world. For example, Orange from the East and Citrus from the Coast with hints of orange, tangerine, and grapefruit. The ideal option for those who want to try something different or give traditional mate a twist.
