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>>19928598
I second Cruz de Malta. Great introduction mate, light and grassy taste but nicely seasoned, without the insipid green sweetness you sometimes get in the greener productions. Kraus is also a nice one at this end of the spectrum.
Gotta recommend my Paraguayan bros too for the smoky, rough and seasoned reccs. Pajarito, Indega, Fede Rico, Kurupi and others. Don't think I've ever had a Paraguayan mate I disliked.

drinking Fede Rico today. cheapest organic mate out there as far as I can tell. the taste is classic paraguayan - deep, smoky and strong, more woody than bright green. lasts for a great many steepings, later on gets milder of course but with a surprising creamy sweetness
very strong stuff caffeine-wise as well, even though it's not a despalada. would recommend for someone who cares about organic certifications, because even if it wasn't organic it'd still be good value at this price