I took a break from coffee this month and switched to Yerba Mate to see how my energy levels would respond. I've gone through different products - Anna Park, Guayaki, Ecoteas, and a few others. My pallette is sensitive to sweetness, so I tend to enjoy unsweetened, earthy flavors. Doing a side-by-side comparison between this and the other Yerba mate's I've tried, this one is creamier, lighter and smooth. Still delivers the same kick but it's a more pleasant experience. The other teas I drank had more of a metallic aftertaste to them. Definitely returning to this as I keep trying other Yerba Mates - it's a winner!