I tried this brand since my usual, (up until now) Campesino, has been unavailable for a while. This is a typical paraguayan yerba with a taste similar to Campesino, and therefore stronger than Argentine yerbas. It keeps its taste for a long time and although it doesn' have palitos, it's easy to pull the terere or mate from the bombilla. I think I'll drop Campesino and continue to get this yerba. Good stuff especially for the price...