Question 1

What is the difference between the regular package and the package that says "Sin Capas Plasticas" at the top?

Accepted Answer

It's a packaging gimmick. Nothing to make any difference in taste."Con Palo" means it's manufactured with the plant's stems. Which is very common. It doesn't make it any lesser quality. If you drink mate with bombilla then "con palo" helps the bombilla from clogging. For teas, if you're going to steep the mate, then sin palo would make more sense.There is a difference in taste between the "con palo" o "sin palo" but it's a matter of taste, not quality.Sin palo will cost more due to the process cost of removing the stems.Hope this helps.I had bought 1/2 of cruz de Malta for $11 from amazon. But I found my local Mexican market, and just bought a kilo for $12, so try your local Latin market if there's one around. Also check out the link below http://www.infobae.com/2013/11/08/1522214-aseguran-que-las-yerbas-cambiaron-sus-envases-aumentar-manera-encubierta/

Question 2

does this contain caffine?

Accepted Answer

Debatable. It is known that Maté contains Theobromine an interesting compound. Overheating it changes it to caffeine. If you cannot drink your Maté immediately after pouring in the "hot" water you're probably drinking a more caffeinated form of Maté.

There are studies about Maté stating that when consumed the central nervous system is boosted without the cardio system boost. Caffeine is in stark contrast to this.

Question 3

Is your yerba mate organic?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't need to be. Organics can be worse than non organic. 
Anything that is organic can be used as a pesticide. These can be very bad for you, as you know, many toxins and poisons exist in nature. 
Don't let that deter you from this product, it's the one of the best Ilex Paraguariensis teas you'll find.

Question 4

Does the product you received seem fresh? I know, with mate it can be hard to tell. Is there a freshness date on the package?

Accepted Answer

Never bothered to look for freshness dates. It has always been (Cruz De Malta) best quality and I do not believe mate can get stale.

ASIN	B001UO90BA
Age Range Description	adult
Best Sellers Rank	#254,115 in Grocery & Gourmet Foods ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Foods ) #17,413 in Tea
Brand	Cruz de Malta
Brand Name	Cruz de Malta
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 1,894 Reviews
Flavor	Unflavoured
Flavour	Unflavoured
Global Trade Identification Number	07790070507099
Item Dimensions	10.2 x 7.6 x 17.8 Centimeters
Item Form	Leaf
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Manufacturer	Cruz de Malta
Model Number	EB027
Net Quantity	500.0 Grams
Number of Items	1
Part Number	EB027
Recommended Uses For Product	Digestion, Stress Relief
Special Ingredients	Yerba Mate
Specialty	Vegetarian
Tea Variety	Yerba Mate
UPC	885765607448 798256050169 041331038478
Unit Count	500.0 Grams
Warranty Description	no warranty

Cruz De Malta 1/2 Kilo Yerba Mate

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