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1 Yerba Mate Tea, a Traditional South American …
Table 1.1
A matrix of correlation between basic yerba mate
typologies, from the commercial viewpoint, and seven technological parameters
Quality
Selection of
leaves?
Exclusively from
natural plantations?
Concomitant
barbaqua/secado
process ?
Particle
sizes
Amount of
twigs
Roasting
process
Genetic
variations
Premium
Yes
Yes
No
–
–
No
No
Nativa
No
Yes
No
–
–
No
No
Traditional
No
No
Yes
–
–
No
No
Moida grossa
No
No
Yes
>Moida
grossa
–
No
No
Exportação
No
No
Yes
–
Reduced
Yes
No
Tererê
No
No
Yes
Approx.
500
µm
–
No
No
Tostada
No
No
Yes
Notable
–
Yes
No
Cambona
–
–
–
–
–
–
Yes