{"product_id":"cruz-de-malta-yerba-mate-1kg","title":"Cruz de Malta Traditional Yerba Mate with Stems – 1 kg \/ 2.2 lb Argentine Mate Tea","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"166\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor generations of Argentines, the day often begins the same way: hot water, a mate gourd, and the unmistakable aroma of Cruz de Malta Yerba Mate. With more than 150 years of tradition, this classic yerba delivers the authentic mate experience cherished across Argentina.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"478\"\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong data-end=\"497\" data-start=\"489\"\u003e1874\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cruz de Malta is one of Argentina’s most historic and respected yerba mate brands. 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