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If you are looking for the best mate , you are in the right place.
In this article, we explain which is the best mate for you, depending on what you are looking for.
Before reading this article, you must probably be wondering who we are, and what we know about mate to be able to advise you on your choice of the best mate . And that's normal!
So, in a few words, at La Bombilla, we are mate specialists.
We met with most of the major mate producers in Argentina and Brazil to learn everything about mate and find the best mate on the market.
We are the first French brand to have completely developed a range of mate from A to Z (study of production methods, visit of a multitude of plantations, creation of unique recipes, setting up of packaging lines in France, etc.).
Since 2018, we've been working hard to introduce mate to France. You can learn everything there is to know about this drink thanks to more than 60 articles published on our blog .
Our website is the largest French-language source of information on mate.
When you're not familiar with mate, figuring out which mate to choose can seem a bit haphazard. And if you don't understand the differences, you might simply be tempted by the cheapest products.
But there are very important differences from one brand to another. The quality and taste of mate depends very strongly on the production methods of mate , the type of mate used or even the nature of the mixture (leaf/powder/stems) .
We won't go into detail here, as it could be long, but if you want to know more about these topics, don't hesitate to read the recommended articles at the bottom of the page.
Choosing the best mate brand is highly subjective. Obviously, everyone will have a different opinion. Our opinion, detailed in this article, is based exclusively on our experience.
A mate lover who has been drinking this drink since childhood will definitely have their favorite brand, the one they have always drunk.
But if you don't have that particular emotional attachment to a brand, and you're simply looking for a very good quality brand, with a lot of choice , organic , fair trade mate, and excellent value for money , the choice is obvious.
La Bombilla is the only brand that ticks all these boxes.
There is no definitive answer to the question " what is the best mate? ", as it depends on each person's needs.
A person who has been drinking mate for years will not have the same expectations as someone who wants to try this drink.
So we took a different approach to answering the question of " the best mate ." Rather than telling you what the best mate is, we're going to tell you what the best mate is based on what you need .
We are not going to answer the question of " best organic mate ", because all the mates mentioned in this article are from organic farming.
You want to discover mate, but:
Our recommendation: The Original Mate .
Original Mate is our best-selling mate. It's a unique green mate .
It has a slight powder ("polvo") and stem content, giving it a texture close to traditional yerba mate. But it has been cultivated in a special way, making its taste much less strong than classic mates.
Its taste, halfway between tea and coffee, is balanced. It is the perfect mate to take your first steps with this drink .
Our recommendation: Ginger-Lemon Mate .
Ginger-Lemon Mate is one of our most popular mates. Absolutely everyone loves this fresh and tangy mate.
But if you don't like ginger, we recommend two other fresh and fruity alternatives:
Our recommendation: Roasted Mate .
Roasted mate is a very unusual mate, which is found in almost no stores.
It is a mate with a caramelized taste and notes of cocoa.
Our recommendation: Intense Maté .
Intense Mate is a refined mate, cut very thinly and without any stems. Its flavor is powerful and it is the favorite of our customers who have been drinking mate for a long time.
On the other hand, its very fine (almost powdery) texture can make it difficult to prepare in the traditional way for someone who is not used to it. It is therefore a mate that we do not recommend for someone who just wants to get started with mate.
