Amanda

More than 100 years of family expertise goes into every pack of Amanda Traditional. This classic yerba mate from La Cachuera S.A. in Apóstoles, Misiones embodies authentic Argentinian tradition: balanced, soft and surprisingly sweet. Amanda Traditional is the dependable everyday choice.

What does Amanda Traditional taste like?

Amanda Traditional has a soft, woody and surprisingly sweet character that sets it apart from more powerful Argentinian varieties. The pleasant woody aroma carries fresh notes of cake batter and vanilla, while the flavour reveals soft nuances of wood and hay with a fine hint of bread. Sweet, agreeable notes of caramel, popcorn, grain and sugar cane come forward as you drink on, the light sweetness building with every sip. Not very bitter, pleasant and, on the whole, relatively mild.

About the producer

Amanda is produced by La Cachuera S.A., a family business founded in the 1920s by Polish immigrant Juan Szychowski in Apóstoles, Argentina's national capital of yerba mate. The company manages plantations on the La Negrita and Santa María estates and works with ecological methods, using virtually no agricultural chemicals and relying on organic fertilisers. An in-house laboratory and a team of professionals maintain consistent quality.

How do you drink Amanda Traditional?

Fill your gourd about three quarters with Amanda Traditional, tilt the gourd and pour lukewarm water down the sloped side. Add hot water at 70-80°C and place your bombilla (metal filter straw). Pass it round your circle or enjoy it alone, refilling with hot water as soon as the flavour starts to fade.

For anyone ready to leave the stems behind and embrace the pure strength of the yerba mate leaf. Amanda Despalada removes most of the woody stems, leaving a composition of 90-95% leaf that gives an authentic, lightly smoky flavour with a stronger, more concentrated character and a higher caffeine content. This is the right choice when you want a robust, energetic mate.

What does Amanda Despalada taste like?

Amanda Despalada has an authentic, lightly smoky flavour with a stronger and more pronounced mate character than traditional varieties, and despite that higher intensity it still manages to stay soft and mild. You taste grassy and woody notes with a touch of sweetness, giving a cleaner infusion with a softer and more consistent flavour thanks to the absence of stems. The taste is noticeably stronger than con palo versions and delivers a more concentrated mate character without becoming harsh or overwhelming.

About the producer

Amanda Despalada is made by La Cachuera S.A., with more than 100 years of family expertise and modern laboratory quality control. The unsmoked processing gives a pure yerba mate character without carcinogenic compounds. The company places continual emphasis on ecological balance, works virtually without agricultural chemicals and relies on organic fertilisers. Despalada products are certified gluten-free and comply with Argentinian food regulations (Sin T.A.C.C.).

How do you drink Amanda Despalada?

Prepare Amanda Despalada with the traditional mate method: fill your gourd about three quarters, tilt it and add lukewarm water first, then hot water at 70-80°C. Use a spoon bombilla or a slotted bombilla (the low dust content means clogging isn't a major problem, but these work best). Refill with hot water as needed; you will get around 20 refills with strong flavour. The sin palo form naturally contains more caffeine, which makes this variety ideal for the morning or whenever you need sustained energy through the day.

Amanda Orgánica organic yerba mate directly from Argentina. Medium-cut leaves and stems provide an intense, balanced flavor: grassy and woody notes with a hint of sweetness, subtle smoke, and roasted sunflower seeds. Rich in natural caffeine, antioxidants, and polyphenols for a powerful energy boost, without artificial additives or gluten.

Perfect for both traditional mate gourds and refreshing tereré. Thanks to its fine, delicate finish, this organic blend is ideal for beginners and experienced enthusiasts looking for a smooth, high-quality yerba mate experience.

Packaging of 0.5 kg

The gentlest entry point into the Amanda product line. Suave means ""smooth"" in Spanish, and Amanda Suave delivers exactly that: grassy and woody notes with a hint of sweetness, lighter and less bitter than traditional versions, designed for all-day consumption without palate fatigue. Perfect for beginners or anyone sensitive to strong flavors.

What does Amanda Suave taste like?

Amanda Suave tastes grassy and woody with a hint of sweetness, delivering a lighter and less bitter flavor than traditional versions while maintaining Amanda's characteristic quality. The medium-cut leaves provide balanced flavor without overwhelming intensity, creating a clean, friendly profile with soft drinking experience. You'll find subtle plant-like notes with gentle sweetness that doesn't saturate the palate after multiple servings, making this approachable for all-day consumption without flavor fatigue.

About the manufacturer

Amanda Suave is produced by La Cachuera S.A. using their signature unsmoked processing and quality standards developed over more than 100 years of family operation. The delicate grinding and lower powder content distinguish this variant from traditional Amanda, allowing for repeated infusions while maintaining pleasant flavor. All products are gluten-free certified and comply with Argentine food regulations, backed by laboratory testing and professional quality control.

How do you prepare Amanda Suave?

Prepare Suave using traditional mate preparation: fill your gourd three-quarters full, add lukewarm water along the tilted side, then hot water at 70-80°C, and insert your bombilla. 

Amanda Seleccion Especial is a blend of a small amount of mate stems with carefully selected high-quality leaves. It contains the right proportion of powder particles and, like all Amanda products, offers a very balanced flavour and stimulating effects. This mate is ideal for drinking throughout the day.

Packaging of 500 grams