Yerba Mate reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 243 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 63 posts to rank the best Yerba Mate brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/yerbamate, r/HubermanLab, r/SaltLakeCity, r/tea, r/UCSantaBarbara. Top-rated brands include Canarias (4.4/5), Playadito (4.4/5), Cruz de Malta (3.9/5).
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Reviews243
Subreddits10
Posts63
Brands80
Products44
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#1
Canarias
4.4
(29)
"Canárias Serena é a melhor!!"
"Baldo and canarias are the really energizing ones if you want to study all night or day"
"Elite athletes like the Argentina world cup champions team are fond of Canarias, including Messi."
"Canarias. Best tasting and energising by far."
"Another vote for Canarias."
"As far as traditional brands go, I go back and forth between Taragui and Rosamonte. Canarias, for me, is *very* smoky."
"Canarias for me as well :)"
"Canarias 💯!"
"Canarias for me."
"Canarias and La Rubia for me."
#2
Playadito
4.4
(26)
"Playadito is awesome"
"Desde mi punto de vista con una que no podes errar es con Playadito."
"Playadito is really good very smooth even on the first pour."
"Try playadito - possibly the softest and the sweetest tasting yerba. Imo best choice for beginners"
"Playadito also gives me focus and concentration like no other brand."
"I love it, Playadito is good for a slow day or Cruz the Malta."
"Playadito “Hierbas”, the best!"
"Playadito, Amanda, Kurupi, Rosamonte, La Merced"
"Argentina: Playadito"
"Playadito without a doubt."
#3
Cruz de Malta
3.9
(18)
"I love cruz de malta, my stomach is thankfull."
"I just started drinking Cruz de malta and it's really nice I like it very much"
"Cruz de Malta in my opinion."
"Cruz de Malta works for me."
"Cruz de Malta is my brand of choice."
"Cruz de malta is always a good choice"
"Cruz de malta for beggies."
"Cruz de Malta is pretty easy going"
"I just have a mega bag of cruz de malta and sip it during work."
"Cruz de Malta or Canarias."
#4
Pajarito
4.1
(15)
"Pajarito"
"Pajarito hierbas, CBSe hierbas del litoral (also like cuyanas), Union hierbas del litoral, Indega Fresca."
"Pajarito, pipore"
"I like pajarito"
"Paraguayan: Pajarito/selecta/kurupí(if you like strong flavours)"
"Try something Paraguayan. Pajarito, La Rubia...."
"I've tried a few of these. The Pajarito one, the "traditional" one, and they used to have a roasted one. All are pretty good for instant."
"I started with Pajarito and CBSé hierbas serranas. Wildly different, but loved both."
"Lower your temperature, I like pajarito 65-70,"
"Pajarito is the most popular brand in Paraguay, where mate was invented."
#5
Rosamonte
4.1
(13)
"I really love La Tranquera. This and Rosamonte are my two favorites."
"Current hot mate favorite is hands down rosamonte especially."
"I really like Rosamonte Especial for Argentine mate."
"Rosamonte especial - Argentina - smooth and smokey"
"Rosamonte."
"Rosamonte a lot more. Of course this is just personal taste"
"Rosa Monte is the most common that I see and what I order on Amazon when I’m home."
"I think Rosamonte is your best bet. I think it's the smoothest"
"When I have Argentine style thick cut I'd go for Rosamonte or Playadito."
"Rosamonte is argentine, and argentine yerba has bigger pieces of leaf and stem."
#6
La Rubia
4.0
(9)
"I could swear on La Rubia personally if you want a strong body and mental boost, makes my mind really sharp, and it genuinely makes me physically stronger"
"Or La Rubia."
"I would go for either La Rubia or Pajarito Orgánica."
"La Rubia for Tereré"
"My faves for terere are La Rubia, Pajarito, Selecta, Isondu Barba"
"La Rubia, FD/Federico (both blue-bag and black-bag La Mejor)"
"La Rubia, pajarito, selecta, or campesino."
"Paraguayan mates like La Rubia, Pajarito, Federico/FD, Selecta, Itapua organica mate, Campesino, and others work best for Terere."
"La rubia : too strong for me but it has a lasting flavor."
#7
Yerba Mate
4.4
(7)
"Passion is my go to"
"The raspberry terre in the glass bottle slaps"
"I am from Paraguay so authentic to me is drinking it cold out of a cow horn through a metal straw."
"I guess a yerbomos is maybe the easiest way to go. I just ordered one and will try it out soon."
"SPARKLING GINGER GRAPEFRUIT"
"I have a wooden/metal one (from Chile) and a gourd one."
"There are a lot of different ways to brew mate."
#8
Kraus
4.1
(7)
"Kraus and cuatro Caminos. I know them personally and visited their farms. They have been organic for 20+ years."
"Try Kraus Organic or Pampa Organica, they're unsmoked, air dried."
"I tried Kraus and really liked it, was bit mellow to me and quickly washed, but taste wise, it was very fresh and nice"
"Kraus, Cruz de Malta Suave, or Anna Park"
"Get unsmoked ones if you are into health issues. Kraus for example."
"At the moment I am brewing an organic, unsmoked yerba from Kraus. Tastes very different - I like it a lot."
"Grab some Kraus but screw Amazon, buy from other retailers."
#9
Baldo
4.3
(6)
"If you're in for the caffeine/stim. effect, go for Baldo (preferably) or Canarias."
"I consider Baldo as my favorite (same company as Canarias distributes it and mixes it, but they use a different percentage of herbs they use)"
"Baldo is a Urugayan blend made by the same people. It is a bit lighter, but still has smoky qualities."
"Baldo: (made by same company as Canarias) Is similar but smoother, less astringent."
"Maybe Baldo. It's like Canarias traditional but smoother."
"You should try Baldo before Canarias. It's pretty similar, just a little milder."
#10
Guayaki
3.8
(6)
"Im obsessed with Guayaki, extremely accessible to me because they’re local to my town but the flavors are great"
"I like Guayaki. They have low sugar versions that are surprisingly good."
"I like the brand Guayak."
"It’s the Guayaki brand, not as good as some of the brands in Latin America but still pretty good!"
"How I started was by Guayaki brand. I’m in North America so this was an accessible options in my local grocery stores."
"The Guayaki canned Yerba mate is tasty, but it’s also pretty much an energy drink."
#11
Amanda
4.6
(5)
"Amanda"
"I really like these brands of Argentine mates: Amanda, Pipore, Liebig/Playadito, Aguantadora, and Taragui."
"I'm a big fan of Amanda and Parajito."
"To my mind comes Amanda, Mate Rojo, La Hoja, Romance, Anna Park, Andresito."
"Personally I really like Amanda, Kraus and Cruz de Malta."
#12
Anna Park
4.4
(5)
"Anna Park is my absolute favorite, with the warning/caveat it’s twice as expensive as other brands in the same style."
"Andrew Huberman recommends Anna Park on amazon, unlike the smoked versions that are cariogenic, its organic and pretty affordable!"
"Anna park and eco teas are other brands, but they buy from Kraus."
"I think I’m going to try Anna park Yerba mate."
"Unsmoked yerba I Know: Anna Park"
#13
Guarana
4.8
(4)
"Guarana is so tasty and really wakes you up!"
"It's become a favourite in the morning due to brightening me up!"
"Guarana one is nicer 😋"
"The Guarana one is my favourite so far."
#14
Taragui
3.8
(5)
"Taragui citrus flavor better"
"Taragui sin palo is like 15 on amazon for 1 kg."
"Taragui sin palo is my favorite. Perfect price and taste."
"I started with Taragui."
"Taragui is the one I grew up with."
#15
Taragüi
4.3
(4)
"The latter is great to start with."
"Taragui is not smoky. In fact, their website advertises that it is not smoked at all: it is air dried."
"Taragui"
"Taragüi or Rosamonte"
#16
Porongo
4.7
(3)
"Porongo (is organic)"
"Porongo"
"Porongo or La Merced de monte"
#17
La Merced
4.0
(3)
"La merced 🧉"
"La Merced and Playadito"
"La merced"
#18
Mateina
4.0
(3)
"Mateina is a more premium brand that does deliver on their promises."
"Two more organic ones I found: La Obereña and Mateina."
"I second Mateina! It tastes great! Has real pleasant flavors and sun dried."
#19
CBSe
4.0
(3)
"I would recommend start with any brand but their “suave” (light) version."
"Try CBSe Guarana. Its fine for me."
"CBSe yerbas are pretty good, guarana one is a bit smoky, bit minty and refreshing."
#20
Flor de Lis
5.0
(2)
"Just placed an order for much more Flor de Lis. My favorite mate!"
"Flor de Lis all the time"
#21
La Tranquera
5.0
(2)
"I really love La Tranquera. This and Rosamonte are my two favorites."
"La Tranquera- unsmoked classic argentine cut, has some deep vegetal note that I adore."
#22
Origeens
5.0
(2)
"I would definitely recommend Origeens. They are a France based company with ethical principles."
"They are a France based company with ethical principles. Their mate (the Wild, or la Savage) is wild grown and it’s the best I’ve ever had."
#23
Meta Mate
4.5
(2)
"Meta Mate 23"
"Unsmoked yerba I Know: Meta Mate 23"
#24
GoYerbaMate
4.5
(2)
"GoYerbaMate Select Smokeless With Stems (is organic)"
"Goyerbamate is very good too."
#25
Eco Teas
4.5
(2)
"I prefer unroasted by Eco teas. 5 pound bag lasts a couple months."
"Eco teas is the only one I’m aware of that advertises as unsmoked."
#26
Argentinian
4.0
(2)
"Argentine 100% because it’s easier to get without much powder, which can be annoying if you’re still figuring it out."
"Argentinian for beginners, Uruguayan (Brazilian) for pros."
#27
Piporé
4.0
(2)
"We buy Piporé from instashop online!"
"Avoid Taragüi, Rosamonte, Canarias), but go for something more sweet and floral; Piporé, Aguantadora or Tranquera are obvious choices."
#28
Del Cebador
4.0
(2)
"Del Cebador is another beautiful mate that is underrated."
"Del Cebador: maltier, richer."
#29
Vier
4.0
(2)
"Brazilian: Vier/Rei Verde nativa/Mazutti"
"Vier, Barao de Cotergipe, Ximango and Tertulia are my favorites."
#30
Sara
3.5
(2)
"Sara: Quite smooth and mild, especially Sara Blue"
"Maybe this. Haven’t tried it but I like the Sara traditional"
#31
Matero
5.0
(1)
"Go for Matero Yerba mate www.matero.in"
#32
Concentrace
5.0
(1)
"If using RO water, add concentrated liquid mineral drops to it for #1 health & #2 taste. Concentrace brand is the best one ; 8 oz bottles are the best deal."
#33
Moncayo
5.0
(1)
"If you can get some, Moncayo, that's my fave."
#34
Dobra Tea
5.0
(1)
"I love Dobra Tea! It's such a chill atmosphere and they serve mate in the traditional gourd."
#35
Verde Mate
5.0
(1)
"I use and highly recommend verde mate mas iq. 🧉"
#36
Puerto Madero
5.0
(1)
"Try Puerto madero in Santa Ana they have a vast selection of different loose leaf mate teas and blends."
#37
South America
5.0
(1)
"Buy yerba from South America rather than USA, your mate is going to be 100 times better than theirs."
#38
Mateko
5.0
(1)
"Best quality/price and get extra filter"
#39
Circle of Drink
5.0
(1)
"Go all the way and get yourself a high quality yerba mate kit from Circleofdrink.com."
#40
Materos Mate
5.0
(1)
"Materos Mate Original Green is the best Mate I've ever had and it's Organic."
#41
Las Marias
5.0
(1)
"I'm a huge fan of Las Marias, specifically La Merced and Taragüí."
#42
Sol Energy
5.0
(1)
"Sol Energy is really good. It’s a small company but they write me thank written thank you cards many times when I ordered."
#43
Kurupi
5.0
(1)
"Kurupi"
#44
Rei Verde
4.0
(1)
"Try a nativa variety from a Brazilian brand if you can find it, like rei verde nativa, or vier nativa. They're good."
#45
Mate Factor
4.0
(1)
"Yes, I've had green Mate Factor many times. I've liked it."
#46
La Esquina de las Flores Orgánica
4.0
(1)
"Unsmoked yerba I Know: La Esquina de las Flores Organica Fuerte"
#47
El Moncayo
4.0
(1)
"El Moncayo compuesta"
#48
Cachamai
4.0
(1)
"Cachamai with herbs is very mild and the herbs (“hierbas serranas”) give it a very delicious, smooth flavor."
#49
Barão de Cotegipe Organic
4.0
(1)
"Unsmoked yerba I Know: Barão de Cotegipe Organic (Brazilian Chimarrão)"
#50
Yacuy Orgánica
4.0
(1)
"Unsmoked yerba I Know: Yacuy Organica (Brazilian Chimarrão)"
#51
Pajarito Especial
4.0
(1)
"I like the Paraguay brand Pajarito Especial"
#52
Titrayju
4.0
(1)
"Try titrayju"
#53
Guayra
4.0
(1)
"Guayra is a great choice - Cancheada is also easy to prep and can be mixed with others and maybe make your own blend"
#54
Union Suave
4.0
(1)
"Try the union suave, or from CBSe, both are very smooth."
#55
Pajarito Orgánica
4.0
(1)
"I would go for either La Rubia or Pajarito Orgánica."
#56
La Obereña
4.0
(1)
"Two more organic ones I found: La Obereña and Mateina."
#57
Madrugada
4.0
(1)
"I am crazy for tertulia and madrugada."
#58
Regina
4.0
(1)
"Regina is up there too."
#59
Kraus Organic
4.0
(1)
"Unsmoked yerba I Know: Krause Organic"
#60
Akila
4.0
(1)
"Akila is pretty good"
#61
Armino
4.0
(1)
"Armino: Sweeter, more idiosyncratic"
#62
Rei Verde Export
4.0
(1)
"Rei Verde Export: tastes just like Canarias to me"
#63
Selección Especial
4.0
(1)
"Seleccion Especial"
#64
AutoMate
4.0
(1)
"When a classmate brought his AutoMate with that yerba and he shared his mate, I taste it and it was heaven..."
#65
Camelia Sinesis
4.0
(1)
"Order online at Camelia Sinesis"
#66
Federico
4.0
(1)
"Federico, Kraus, Isondu, Picada Vieja, La Rubia, Selecta, La Merced..."
#67
Guayusa
4.0
(1)
"I was shocked when I looked it up and discovered it has caffeine."
#68
Goyermate
4.0
(1)
"Any of these are good."
#69
Unión Hierbas
4.0
(1)
"Mine are Unión Hierbas serranas, CBSé Hierbas del litoral, Playadito Hierbas and Amanda Hierbas serranas."
#70
Krups Organica
4.0
(1)
"Krups organica with palo: well balanced."
#71
Kurupi Menta
4.0
(1)
"Kurupi menta & boldo: one of my favorite."
#72
Bluephoria
4.0
(1)
"Bluephoria is a good starter :)"
#73
Romanesi
4.0
(1)
"Nothing fancy, very simple design with a filter you can open and clean from both ways."
#74
Ximango
4.0
(1)
"Want something mild? Brazilian (chimarrão). Ximango is a good brand."
#75
Union
4.0
(1)
"1. Union Suave Bajo contenido de polvo."
#76
Barão de Cotegipe
4.0
(1)
"For added flavour I'd actually would recommend the barão de cotegipe terere, the pineapple one is good."
#77
Cachamate
4.0
(1)
"I'd choose Cachamate since it has herbs and that gives tereré a special, fresh flavor."
#78
Brainista
3.0
(1)
"It's not as good as it's claimed to be on tiktok, I think I may of mix it wrong thou."
#79
Qualita
3.0
(1)
"Qualita not bad"
#80
Contigo
3.0
(1)
"Contigo (also made by Canarias company): Much less c"
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