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The Cowboy’s Mate: Kraus Gaucho

By on February 23, 2012 in Reviews

kraus gaucho yerba mateKraus — 3.65 of 5 palos — reviewed 2/7/2012
Type: Gaucho
Region: Misiones, Argentina.

Description

This is Kraus’ strong line of mate, Gaucho (Cowboy) style. Well balanced and tasty mate. Has a bit of a kick. Solid mate with excellent structure.

Cut 3.00 palos

Fluffy, fine cut. Contains fair amount of splinter palos. For a mate “sin palos” (without twigs), this is some of the best that you’re going to find on the market. Decent PPL-R, with evenly cut leaves and low polvo amount. Palos are absolutely included, so their marketing as “without stems” is a bit questionable — for those of you that absolutely don’t like palos.

Body/Texture 3.50 palos

Mid to Full Body. Has strong, coffee-like overtones. Balanced taste profile. Dark chocolate. Woody notes. Clay. Wet stone.

Nose 3.50 palos

Surprisingly subtle aroma for a mate with such strength. Clean, strong notes. Simple, sweet notes.

Finish 4.25 palos

Solid, bright, lasting finish. One of the most well-balanced and harmonious finishes I’ve ever experienced. No astringent backlash. Smooth, milk to dark chocolate finish. Coffee and cacao notes. Toasted bread.

Cycle 4 palos

Excellent cycle. Very maintainable.

Overall: 3.65 palos

Recommendation

Solid mate with strong backbone. Has the boldness of Rosamonte, Taragüí, and Cruz, but minus the harshness and punch in the face backlash. Very strong, but smooth finish for those of you that enjoy the bitterness of dark chocolate but also the smoothness of hot chocolate. This mate is a marriage of Mate Factor and Cruz de Malta. Highly recommendable to all mate drinkers.

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6 Responses to The Cowboy’s Mate: Kraus Gaucho

  1. Ruben March 12, 2012 at 8:01 pm #

    Regarding your overall recommendation, you are incorrect in saying that Taragui, “Cruz” (Cruz Malta), Rosamonte and Kraus Gaucho have the same boldness in flavor. For the Argentine like myself who drinks regularly (3-4 times a day) the flavors are entirely quite different. “Cruz” as you call it, is VERY mild in flovor. Rosamonte somewhat more flavorful and Taragui a bit more bold.
    Please don’t recommend something for the sake of advertisement.
    Be honest.

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    • David March 12, 2012 at 9:32 pm #

      I’m not in the business of “recommending something for the sake of advertisement.” I don’t make any money from recommending ANY yerba — so please keep that in mind when you comment.

      I agree, all of these yerbas have different taste profiles, as each one of them has a different review on the blog.

      Thanks so much for your comment.
      Honestly,
      Dave ;)

      Reply
  2. Matt April 19, 2012 at 6:15 am #

    I love the regular Kraus Organic Mate, but I really want to try this one however I can’t find it anywhere here in the U.S. or even online. Do you know if it’s sold anywhere here or where I can get it online or something because I want to try it so bad hahah

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