The mate gourd (also called “mate” or “recipient”) is the vessel used to drink yerba mate. Traditionally made from calabash or wood, today you can find mate gourds in a wide variety of materials...
Mate Components: Gourd, Bombilla & Yerba Mate Guide
To prepare an authentic mate, you need three essential components: the mate gourd (the vessel), the bombilla (the metal straw-filter), and yerba mate itself (the dried leaves). Below you'll find detailed guides on each — materials, how to choose the right one, and everything you need to start enjoying this centuries-old South American tradition.
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Bombilla: The Yerba Mate Straw Guide (Types, Materials & How to Choose)
The bombilla is the metal straw used to drink yerba mate. It acts as both a straw and a filter, allowing you to sip the liquid while keeping the yerba leaves inside the gourd. Materials Material Durability Flavor Impact...
Yerba Mate: What It Is, Where It Comes From & Health Benefits
Yerba mate is made from the dried and processed leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant, a shrub native to subtropical South America. To brew and enjoy it, you’ll need a mate gourd and a bombilla — see our full...
