Padrón Argentino

Trần Ngọc Hoàng

9/17/2026

The Live

Efren GarciaTop reviewer

6/25/2026

This yerba mate resembles Argentine varieties but features much finer leaves and very few stems; there are hardly any medium or large leaves. I immediately noticed a neutral aroma, lacking any grassy or dried-herb notes. Upon tasting, it has almost zero bitterness, zero astringency, and a very mild flavor profile. It is pure yerba mate—nothing else. It feels smooth with a pleasant, subtle aftertaste that is neither sweet nor bitter. It is quite interesting. Forming the *montañita* (the characteristic slope of yerba) is a bit tricky, as the powder isn't fine enough to hold the shape well, though it can be rebuilt after a few servings. One thing to note is that spoon-style *bombillas* clog immediately; it is preferable to use *bombillas* designed for finely ground yerba. The package tore the moment I tried to open it, as the wrapping is fragile and brittle—so open it carefully. It easily lasts through a full liter of water. I prepared it at 165°F, though 175°F wouldn't be too hot. Score: 6.5/10.