Despalada
Yerba mate cut without stems. Type of yerba mate cut which is characterized by almost complete lack of stems, or palos in Spanish. Usually more strong and bitter than con palo cut. Very popular in Uruguay (see P.U.1). In Argentina, according to point 2.2 of the article 1194 of Argentine Food Code, despalada yerba mate should contain no less than 90% of dried leaves, coarsely ground or pulverized, and no more than 10% of coarsely or finely ground stems and sticks.
Dulce
Sweet in Spanish. Mate dulce means that mate is enhanced with sweeteners like sugar or sweet milk.
Durability
Characteristic, which is used to describe the amount of refills that yerba mate can take before becoming lavado, or washed out. Usually, durability can be classified as short, moderate and long.