If you ever wanted a classic yerba mate experience you can enjoy on any day of the week, Amanda is the brand for you.

She’s like that faithful girlfriend everyone wants.

How?

Because when you drink this mate, you’ll quickly be consumed by its warm and welcoming taste. Personally, whenever I drink Amanda, I get a nice homey feeling. As if this brand was the one designed just for me.

If you’re wondering why, keep reading because I’m about to show you what this yerba mate smells, tastes, and looks like (plus more).

Let’s start!

Nose

After opening up the packaging and taking a nice big whiff, I’m instantly greeted with this lovely woody aroma. Bright notes of cake batter and vanilla also rise into the air. Very sweet and pleasant, I couldn’t wait to finally brew myself a gourd.

Taste

Amanda came as no surprise to me. It’s an Argentinian brand that tastes exactly how it should. Smooth gentle notes of wood and hay dominate the palate with a nice hint of bread. As I move into the halfway point, a nutty taste along with a subtle plant-like flavor comes to the scene. There’s nothing too bitter or harsh about this mate (maybe because it’s not smoked). In fact, a faint sweetness grows stronger as you keep sipping. Although Amanda does lack complexity, its simple and consistent taste  gives me something to enjoy and always count on.

I found Amanda to do best in water temperatures of 160ºF (71ºC).

Finish

Amanda has a nice clean finish. After swallowing, light hints wood and cream can be detected which fades away almost instantly. With a finish lasting only a few seconds, your palate is cleansed making it yearn more for another sip of Amanda.

Body/Texture

Amanda is a light-to-medium bodied mate. In the beginning, Amanda can be felt through her slightly chalky texture. But after just a few refills, this quickly transforms into a light watery infusion. And I kind of like it. Combined with its taste and strength, everything works well together.

Cut

Amanda features a classic Argentine cut. In its package is a nice balance of all three elements. Coarsely-cut olive green leaves take up most of the bag with some finely-chopped ones. Short and long white stems of varying thickness is abundant. And a decent amount of dust floats from the bag when shook.

Thanks to Amanda’s large leaves and stems, preparation is easy. Any style of bombilla will work. Just be careful with the mountain of mate as it can easily slide down.

Cycle

Amanda has a medium-to-long cycle. Its flavor stays strong throughout most of the mate. As you keep refilling and refilling, you will notice Amanda to gradually lose its taste. But even when you’re near the end, Amanda stays strong and still provides some flavor for your palate. With a medium-sized gourd, I’m able to drink about 3/4 of a liter.

Effect

Like with most yerba mates, Amanda is ready to give you the boost you need.

Waking up in the morning, and preparing a gourd of this always gets me ready for what the day has in store for me. A very strong blast of energy from the start gets me on my feet. Not too much, though. I don’t get jumpy. But my tiredness and groggy feeling always disappears. I feel light on my feet and ready to move. Along with a full body of energy, you can also expect better focus and a better mood.

It’s almost impossible to feel bad with this in your system. Everything is painted in a calm, euphoric spirit.

Amanda is a great mate for being productive.

Enjoy it in the morning or early afternoon. It will be too stimulating during the evening.

Amanda Yerba Mate Review

There’s nothing bad I have to say about Amanda. But there’s nothing too special about it either.

This mate comes and delivers. It’s the one you reach for when you’re not sure what to drink that day. Not because Amanda is your backup, but because she’s highly dependable when it comes to taste and effect.

The only notable thing that pops out about this brand is its smoothness and long-lasting taste.

For beginners, I wouldn’t recommend Amanda. She can be a bit too strong. But for the more experienced, I’m sure you’ll love this one.

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