I went to Coto today to get some to try today in Rosario. It is ok. I like Playadito better. It was on discount at 2625 pesos so prices look much cheaper than CABA. But it looks like it is selling well.
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Darksider415
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Haven’t tried Cósmico yet, but my go to is Playadito for mate and Cbse guaraná for terere
Betsy Ross
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Playadito is tried and true for many people. One of the most popular brands around.
Yerba CBSe with guaraná is the best for me! I love it with hot water. I haven’t tried it in tereré, but it has a very fresh taste.
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This is a great article on Mate by an expat.
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Yerba Mate - Why You Should Drink It Every Day.
As an Australian living in Argentina, I’ve fully embraced the South American tradition of drinking yerba mate daily. With its health benefits, you should too, no matter where you are in the world.
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Mate isn’t just a drink; it’s a health boost! I’ve been drinking it for a while now, and I’ve noticed it really helps with my energy levels. Instead of crashing like I do with coffee, mate gives me a steady boost that lasts a good part of the day.
Plus, it’s full of antioxidants, which I’ve heard are great for keeping your immune system in check. And if you’re trying to cut back on snacks, mate might help since it’s known to curb your appetite a bit. It’s like a natural remedy: energizing, refreshing, and packed with health benefits.
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Plus, it’s full of antioxidants, which I’ve heard are great for keeping your immune system in check. And if you’re trying to cut back on snacks, mate might help since it’s known to curb your appetite a bit. It’s like a natural remedy: energizing, refreshing, and packed with health benefits.
7 Health Benefits of Yerba Mate (Backed by Science)
Yerba mate is a type of tea with powerful benefits for your health and weight. Here are 7 ways that drinking yerba mate can improve your health.
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I finally tried this Cosmico brand. It's ok. Tastes just like Pipore and it's more expensive.
Lucia
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Like many, I don’t understand how a yerba made by an American can be so successful. In this case, the phrase many Argentinians use applies: “Argentina... you wouldn’t understand.” Haha!...Maybe I'm missing out on a premium product; I haven't tried it yet, but I should give it a shot.
Ron
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I honestly think it's just a trend. Right now, the novelty is all in the packaging. I give it a few more months. From my time living here, I’ve noticed that Argentinians are attracted to what's new, and this yerba is just that, a novelty. Plus, it’s more expensive than others that are already well-established in the market.
Correct. Many mediocre restaurants and places are paying influencers to try to market. Argentineans are into the newest and trendy things but they eventually wear out.
I also tried it and nothing special or different. Just a marketing trick. It also tastes like Pipore and much higher prices. Just paying for a fancy label. There can only be a limited market for paying more for mediocre product. I am happy for them and hope they sell more. Maybe they will be successful marketing outside of Argentina later but many products are better and less expensive.
Digital Nomad
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This is true. I posted about this a while back. Quality is just ok. Even the owner of Cosmico said in a video he knows quality is just ok. Not the best and not the worst. I know a few people that tried it but they all say the same thing. Nothing special and not worth the extra cost. It's difficult to get people to switch from their favorite brands that have been around a while.
I see this company is now trying to market tin storage containers and other stuff saying people have been waiting for this. If they were so successful with mate they wouldn't need to get distracted with selling tins for them. Just a fad. No one I know in Argentina looks to store their mate in tin cans. This seems like like a marketing gimmick.
Uncle Wong
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I was thinking the same thing when I saw posts on X with them pushing these containers. Most of the popular mate companies are too busy selling mate. Seems like a good marketing trick even if she can sell these containers cheap to always have the brand showing in people's kitchens. I asked my local friends and the ones that tried it said nothing special and everyone seems to have their normal brands that they have been drinking forever.
VINO
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For any mate lovers out there there is a mate cultural night to learn about mate. Only 5,000 peso entrance. A good opportunity to drink some mate and meet some mostly middle aged divorced women. 😉
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I Love Mate
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Playadito is the gold standard.
Not just middle aged divorced women but yes many! They are a good chance for cultural exchange. Usually there are some people from other countries. Many from Brazil come too to learn about mate.For any mate lovers out there there is a mate cultural night to learn about mate. Only 5,000 peso entrance. A good opportunity to drink some mate and meet some mostly middle aged divorced women. 😉
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Argentina set a new record in yerba mate exports in 2024, surpassing 44 million kilograms, according to reports from the National Institute of Yerba Mate (INYM).
This achievement surpasses the previous record set in 2018, when 43 million kilograms were exported. Syria remains the main destination for Argentine yerba mate exports, followed by Chile, and there is also growing demand in countries like the United States, Spain, and other European nations, as well as emerging markets such as India.
Comparison with previous years: The 2024 exports exceeded those of 2023, which were 39,700,553 kilograms.
Although exports reached a record, the internal consumption of yerba mate in Argentina experienced a decrease in 2024.
Between January and November, sales in the local market were 238,042,303 kilograms, a figure lower than the same period in 2023. The most popular formats for domestic consumption remain half-kilogram and one-kilogram packages, which account for more than 94% of sales.
This achievement surpasses the previous record set in 2018, when 43 million kilograms were exported. Syria remains the main destination for Argentine yerba mate exports, followed by Chile, and there is also growing demand in countries like the United States, Spain, and other European nations, as well as emerging markets such as India.
Comparison with previous years: The 2024 exports exceeded those of 2023, which were 39,700,553 kilograms.
Although exports reached a record, the internal consumption of yerba mate in Argentina experienced a decrease in 2024.
Between January and November, sales in the local market were 238,042,303 kilograms, a figure lower than the same period in 2023. The most popular formats for domestic consumption remain half-kilogram and one-kilogram packages, which account for more than 94% of sales.
I Love Mate
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Wow times are so tough in Argentina that people are even cutting back on mate consumption! That is sad....
Cali Baby
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I don't like the taste. It is just super bitter. Is there any trick to making it taste better? I wanted to like it but just tastes terrible.
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