Baldo Uruguayan Yerba Mate 1kg, Fine-Ground Leaf-Only Blend

Baldo Esmeralda is a Uruguayan yerba mate for a rich, intense infusion, made with TIPO PU1 finely ground leaves and no stems or sticks.

• TIPO PU1, leaf-only blend — a fine-ground infusion without stems or sticks.
• 1 kg (2.2 lb) net weight — a substantial amount of yerba mate.
• From the Baldo SA plantation in Uruguay — selected for a traditional Uruguayan mate style.
• Marked bitterness and a lingering taste — for drinkers who enjoy a robust infusion.
• Pale green leaves — a distinctive visual feature of Esmeralda.

Esmeralda is made for mate drinkers who prefer a strong, lingering taste and the traditional character of Uruguayan yerba mate. Its leaf-only blend gives the infusion a rich profile, while the fine grind sets it apart from blends that include stems or sticks. The result is a focused choice for people who enjoy bitterness and a full-flavored mate experience.

What is distinctive about Baldo Esmeralda’s blend?

It is a TIPO PU1 blend composed only of finely ground leaves, without stems or sticks. The leaves are carefully selected at the Baldo SA plantation in Uruguay, and their pale green color is a distinctive feature of Esmeralda. This leaf-only composition is made for an intense infusion in the traditional Uruguayan style.

• Blend type: TIPO PU1.
• Composition: finely ground leaves only.
• Origin: Baldo SA plantation, Uruguay.

What does Esmeralda yerba mate taste and smell like?

It has pronounced bitterness, with grapefruit-like nuances and a slight acidity that gives way to malty sweetness. Its aroma combines cereal and freshly cut grass notes with a subtle sweetness reminiscent of biscuits. These layered notes suit drinkers seeking a robust, lingering flavor rather than a mild profile.

• Aroma: cereal, freshly cut grass and a subtle biscuit-like sweet note.
• Flavor: strong bitterness, grapefruit-like nuances, slight acidity and malty sweetness.

Does the flavor last through multiple infusions?

Esmeralda is known for retaining its taste over several infusions. Yerba mate is also associated with a powerful energetic effect, making this blend a fit for those looking for an invigorating mate experience as well as a lasting flavor.

• Designed to maintain its taste over several infusions.
• Known for a powerful energetic effect.

Baldo Esmeralda suits Uruguayan mate enthusiasts who want a leaf-only blend, a marked bitterness and a lingering infusion. Its fine-ground leaves, traditional aroma and robust flavor make it a defined choice for drinkers who prefer an intense mate rather than a mild-tasting blend.

Ingredients

Leaves and minimum twigs of yerba mate