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You will notice that New Zealand yerba is generally non-smoked and falls into the following categories:
* With/without stick (con/sin palo)
* Polvo (very finely chopped)
* Aged (añejada)
Stick
With stick the flavour is often improved partly because it dilutes the strength of the leaf and makes the brew smoother to drink. But also because the stems of the plant retain important natural compounds that not only improve health but also taste good. Kraus Silvestre is a good example of a smooth yerba. Silvestre is infused with peppermint and other herbs from South America. It is a good choice for regular tea breaks throughout the day.
Polvo
Polvo blends require greater care during tea preparation as the infusion can be quite difficult to suck through the straw if not carefully brewed. Polvo is not recomended for first time drinkers as it can taste dusty. Canarias is a popular brand in this category.
Aged
A third category discussed here is the aged variety - often these are the best quality part of the plant and are slow dried to retain higher proportions of the goodness of yerba mate. Brands such as Ecoteas and Kraus that have leaf only mixtures (sin polvo, sin palo) are ideal for use in a tea pot or strainer. Kraus Gaucho (Red Label) is a good choice for a strong tea infusion that will give your day the boost it needs.
As well as yerba types there are also different ways of preparing and consuming yerba mate. Some with a tea pot, or a tea bag, and others traditionally with a mate and bombilla. Check out this post on traditional preparation.
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