The 'mate' is the cup you drink yerba mate from. It is commonly made from a natural gourd, although other types are available e.g. wooden cups.
It is important to cure natural gourds before use. Most importantly this increases the life of the cup, and prevent it from splitting, but also enhances the flavour. See our guide how to cure your gourd.
If you're interested you can read more information in our article: Mates, mates, mates - all you need to know about your yerba mate cup.
For instructions on how to prepare the perfect brew read our guide how to prepare yerba mate.
Algarrobo Wooden Mate Cup and Bombilla Set
A much sought after mate cup made from the fragrant Algarrobo wood. Comes with a non-oxidising bombilla.
£11.50
| Algarrobo Wooden Mate Gourd
A much sought after mate cup made from the fragrant Algarrobo wood.
£8.50
| Ceramic, Leather, Flat Metal Rimmed Mate
The highest quality mate (cup) that there is. A ceramic mug wrapped in leather and has a metal rim. Handmade
£19.99
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Dark Brown Mate Gourd With Stand
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing With A Metal Stand. Very dark brown, nearly black in colour.
£6.50
| Dark Mate Gourd & Bombilla Set
A set consisting of a dark traditional mate gourd with stand and bombilla: cup and straw for drinking yerba mate. The bombilla has a detachable, hinged filter for ease of cleaning.
£9.50
| Dark Natural Mate Gourd with Rim and Stand
A beautiful contemporary dark mate gourd with a flat top metal rim and a wire stand.
£8.99
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Extra Large Natural Gourd with Rim
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing - back to basics. With metal rim. Extra large size
£5.50
| Extra Large Natural Mate Gourd with Stand
A beautiful contemporary dark mate gourd with a wide top and a wire stand. Engraved decorative detail, extra large size. Note this is a natural product and may vary from the photo.
£6.50
| Hippy Leather covered Glass Gourd
Made from a glass cup, this recipient is then covered in leather with embroidered detail and has a flat metal rim. Please note this item is completely original and handmade in a hippy-style - each piece is made from a different combination of colours, textures and stitching.
£8.50
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Leather covered Glass Gourd with Rim
This is a high quality gourd (cup). Made from a glass cup, it is then covered in leather and has a flat metal rim.
£8.99
| Leather Flat Metal Rimmed Mate Gourd
The highest quality gourd (cup) that there is. Made from a hollowed out fruit casing, the traditional way, it is them covered in leather and has a flat metal rim.
£17.99
| Leather Mate Gourd 'Copita'
The highest quality gourd (cup) that there is. Made from a hollowed out fruit casing, the traditional way, it is then covered in leather with a metal rim.
£18.99
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