Another delicious unsmoked yerba to add to the list, today we have Natura – a brand coming out of the Misiones region.

Before writing this review, I finished a kilo of Natura over six months ago because I had an extra bag. Without focusing on tasting notes and simply drinking for my own enjoyment, I can say without a doubt that this mate was delicious.

Now coming back to this yerba for a second time, I still have the same thoughts.

Natura is soft and beginner-friendly, but also strong enough to keep you sticking around for more.

It’s a mate I consider hearty – its full flavor satisfies that inner craving for yerba and in a way, feels filling.

Not every mate has this unique aspect to them so when I find one, I always take note. This element is needed for those days you need an extra boost in overall well-being.

But this is only scratching the surface.

Let’s see what else this mate has to offer…

Nose

To the nose, Natura is nothing unfamiliar. Just pouring the yerba into my gourd produces clouds of dust that fill the air with a sickly sweet aroma. Your typical jammy, pastry-like notes are present along with little hints of grass, bread, and raisins.

Taste

Natura may be the only brand I was able to correctly assume how it tasted based on name and packaging. As the name implies, it tastes all-natural like sipping earth in a gourd in the best way possible.

To start, Natura has a dominant wet/dry grassy and herbaceous flavor like green tea and other unsmoked brands like Anna Park, La Obereña, and Roapipó to name a few. A tart sourness is also present with each sip and can become overwhelming depending on your brewing temperature. Continuing on with its natural taste, Natura also shows notes of hay and dirt in the background. And even subtler hints of fresh bread, wood shavings, and pine to give the mate a nice balance. As you approach the end, a honey sweetness bulges through, taking a page out of Playadito’s book. Overall, this mate boasts a moderate, yet soft strength suitable for both advanced and beginner drinkers.

I found this mate to do best in temps near 160ºF (71ºC). Going lower than that and the astringency is too strong for my liking. But this temp seems to dampen it down just enough while also bringing out more flavor/strength. You can go hotter and it tastes just as good too.

Finish

On the finish, Natura doesn’t leave much behind. A bit of its woodiness and dirt from before linger on. But as you have a few more gourdfuls, it starts giving off a tartness that’s similar to taking a bite out of a semi-unripe orange.

Body/Texture

Natura is a solid medium-bodied mate. Off the bat, it makes its presence known with a grainy texture as some of the polvo and small particles get through the bombilla. But as it works itself out, you’re left with this creamy, buttery feel that’s super smooth on the palate. However, if you brew at lower temps, the texture becomes astringent and grippy. That dry-mouth, constricting sensation completely takes over which is why I stick to 160ºF.

Cut

Natura has your classic Argentine cut but with a lot of fine particles thrown into the mix. Leaves are about 50% medium-sized and 50% pulverized, all showing off a nice army green color. Palos are about an average amount with most being short and stumpy but there are also plenty splinter-sized as well. Meanwhile, dust is clearly abundant. A powdery circle forms on the palm of your hand when preparing, and plumes of dust billow when pouring into your gourd.

Preparation should be a breeze with the smaller particles helping firmly hold the mountain of mate. Any bombilla will do.

Cycle

Natura features a medium cycle with unwavering strength. The strength you get at the beginning remains the same for nearly the entire session. And with an average-sized gourd, you can easily get about 3/4 of a liter from it.

Effect

When drinking Natura, the effects aren’t something you’d expect from such a soft-tasting mate.

As the typical storyline of mate goes, you get this gradual and steady increase in energy and concentration. This one is interesting because you can noticeably feel the effects creeping up on you with each sip. The focus slowly intensifies around the eyes and forehead, while you can feel this overall boost of energy in your body. It’s not jitters that you feel the need to shake it out of you, but it does make you feel lighter in a sense. The typical floaty-head sensation is there too and is strong enough to keep you focused on the task at hand. Overall, it’s a very strong yet stable effect.

I would avoid drinking this any time other than in the morning. The stimulation can be too much at any other time of day.

Natura Yerba Mate Review

Natura is a brand you just can’t go wrong with.

It won’t knock you off your feet, but its reserved flavor profile is a safe bet for when you don’t know what to drink.

Having now finished my second kilo of Natura, this is definitely an everyday type of mate. Strong enough to not scare you away, and tasty enough to keep you coming for more.

Those looking for more bold, complex flavors though won’t find it here.

Natura is for those who just need a good-tasting mate that they can rely on at all times.

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