What is the difference between the regular package and the package that says "Sin Capas Plasticas" at the top?

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/

does this contain caffine?

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.

Is your yerba mate organic?

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.

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?

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.

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🌿 Sip the legacy, fuel your day with tradition and clean energy!

CLEAN ENERGY BOOST - Naturally sourced caffeine alternative delivering smooth, sustained vitality without jitters.
PURE GLUTEN FREE - All-natural, additive-free yerba mate crafted with large leaves and low dust for a premium taste.
HERITAGE BREWED EXCELLENCE - Over 140 years of authentic Argentine yerba mate tradition in every leaf.
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Cruz de Malta Yerba Mate Tea is a premium 1kg loose-leaf herbal tea sourced from Argentina, boasting over 140 years of heritage. It offers a smooth, bold flavor with low dust content, providing a natural, steady energy boost as a gluten-free, additive-free alternative to coffee. Packaged specifically for the USA market, it’s ideal for versatile brewing methods including traditional mate gourds, French press, or tea infusers.

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Product Dimensions	12.7 x 8.89 x 22.23 cm; 907.18 g
Item model number	0102042
Additives	Yerba Mate
Weight	1000 Grams
Units	35.2 Grams
Storage Instructions	Keep Dry
Brand	CRUZ DE MALTA
Format	Loose Leaves
Special Feature	Yerba Mate
Caffeine Content	Caffeine Free
Package Information	Bag
Manufacturer	Friendshop 2016

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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