Today, I have a nice giant kilo of CBSe Hierbas Serranas to review.

Now you’re probably wondering what in the world is Hierbas Serranas.

Good question.

Hierbas Serranas translates to mountain herbs in English. And as you’re about to find out below, those herbs are actually used in this mate to give it a unique taste and effect.

If you’re wondering what that taste is like, then keep reading.

You’re about to discover how it looks, tastes, smells, and much more.

Let’s begin!

Nose

Once I opened up my bag of mate, I’m instantly hit with this refreshing mint note with a light grassiness. Which isn’t surprising as mint is actually one of the herbs featured in this blend (more on this later). The smell of this mate is very similar to the smell of Kurupi Menta Y Boldo. Not much going on but very strong.

Taste

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When you hear something is mixed with mountain herbs, the only thing you can really hope for is that it tastes good. Luckily, CBSe Hierbas Serranas does. Immediately, I get a nice mild and smooth earthy/plant-like flavor with a nice undertone of mint. After a few refills, notes of cream and a delectable sweetness start coming to the scene to balance out the bitterness. There’s also a hint of pepper and nuts in the second half that quickly come and go.

At this point, I’m in love with this mate. But there’s something that doesn’t sit too well on my tongue. I’m not sure how to describe it, but it’s somewhat herbal and metallic which I’m pretty sure comes from one of the added herbs. Fortunately, it’s subtle and disappears so it doesn’t ruin anything for me.

I found this mate to do best in temperatures of around 150-160ºF (66-71ºC).

Finish

CBSe Hierbas Serranas finishes strong starting with the creaminess and mint from before which disappears after just a few seconds. Then, it leaves a lingering but subtle bitterness and astringency in my mouth which you can expect to last for a couple minutes. This astringency makes the sides of my tongue feeling tingly and contracted so be aware of that. I personally don’t like the sensation.

Body/Texture

This mate features a light-to-medium-body. It’s strange. Every time I take a sip, I can experience a wateriness to it that’s milky at the same time. And I like it. It’s not overbearing and it’s not too light either. It’s actually very smooth.

Cut

CBSe Hierbas Serranas is an Argentine brand. This mate consists mostly of medium-to-large leaves, lots of large white and brown palos, and a healthy amount of dust. Along with the yerba, some mountain herbs (as its name says) are thrown into the blend as well including peppermint, spearmint, and pennyroyal (poleo), which you can visibly see. They add a nice orange color to the cut.

With a good amount of powder, preparing the mountain of mate is easy as the yerba glues together. But remember, this mate is both flavored and blended with mountain herbs, so you don’t want to use a calabash or wooden gourd as it can taint the inside. Instead, you want to reach for a silicone, ceramic, stainless steel, or glass gourd.

Cycle

CBSe Hierbas Serranas has a short cycle. With a medium-sized gourd, I can only drink a little more than 1/2 a liter before the mate completely washes out. This is typical of most flavored mates I’ve tried. Luckily, it doesn’t lose its strength quickly, rather, gradually until there’s nothing left to taste.

Effect

With all the added mountain herbs, you’d think it would produce a much different effect than just plain old yerba.

But it doesn’t.

However, thanks to its minty flavor, this mate provides me with a soothing and calming effect. Despite whether it’s hot or cold out, this mate is always comforting to drink. It warms my body up and slows my breathing, all while helping me focus. There’s nothing energizing about this mate which is why I would only drink it when I want to relax, write, or read.

CBSe Hierbas Serranas is an all-day mate for me. I can drink it any time of the day and find no issue with it. In fact, one of my favorite times to drink it is when I’m all cozy in bed. It’s like drinking a hot chocolate or herbal tea.

CBSe Hierbas Serranas Yerba Mate Review

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Overall, CBSe Hierbas Serranas is a fine mate.

It’s not something I would drink time and time again, but it’s definitely not something I would put off either.

If you’re into flavored mates, then this should be one of the brands on your buy soon list especially if you’re a fan of mint.

For a flavored/blended mate, I couldn’t believe the complexity of its taste. The only issue I have is its short cycle. Beyond that though, this CBSe Hierbas Serranas is nice to drink if you’re looking for a soft, soothing mate.

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