La Tranquera

A good, all-around yerba is La Tranquera.  It is lesser known, rather inexpensive yerba but with a very nice earthy flavor - what a true yerba should taste like.  There is no bitter after taste, it is smooth and lasts for many mates which is a nice bonus.  The one thing I particularly like is there are not a lot of palos and the yerba pours smooth from the package without a lot of dust.  Next to Amanda, which I consider to be the best, this is a great substitute. There is nothing overwhelmingly special about this yerba but if you are looking to feel like a gaucho for a little bit - then fill your mate with Tranquera, head outside and drink away.  This particular yerba reminds me of being in Bariloche, enjoying a mate by Lake Guiterrez (see picture below). Try it for yourself, you will not be disappointed.

Un abrazo,

El Nacho