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?

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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	B00E3UI0SC
Allergen Information	Gluten Free
Best Sellers Rank	#4,575 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #67 in Herbal Tea
Brand Name	CRUZ DE MALTA
Caffeine Content Description	Caffeine Free
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (7,776)
Each Unit Count	1
Flavor	Yerba Mate
Item Dimensions	5 x 3.5 x 8.75 inches
Item Form	Loose Leaves
Item Volume	16.9 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	2 Pounds
Manufacturer	Friendshop 2016
Model Number	0102042
Number of Items	1
Part Number	0102042
Product Benefits	Gluten Free
Recommended Uses For Product	Everyday Use, Drinking as a Hot Beverage
Region of Origin	south America
Special Ingredients	Yerba Mate
Specialty	Caffeine Free
Sweetness Description	Not Sweet
Tea Variety	Yerba Mate
UPC	885662219546 885411970599
Unit Count	35.2 Ounce

Cruz de Malta Yerba Mate Tea – 1kg (2.2 lbs) Loose Leaf – Traditional Argentine Herbal Tea – Smooth Flavor, Naturally Sourced – USA Specific Packaging – Gluten-Free – Large Leaf Low Dust Yerba Mate

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