The ‘mate’ is commonly made from a natural gourd, although other types are available e.g. wooden cups.
It is important to know what you’re letting yourself in for when buying a natural gourd as they are quite high maintenance! The need to be cured before use, this increases the life of the cup, and prevent it from splitting, it also enhances the flavour. See our guide how to cure your gourd. And between use great care needs to be taken to dry (but not over-dry) to avoid mould formation.
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.
A great alternative to the natural gourd is the ceramic mate cup. There are great designs available including cups that look like natural gourds.
The highest quality gourd (cup) that there is. Made from a hollowed…
The highest quality gourd (cup) that there is. Made from a hollowed…
A natural looking ceramic mate in the shape of a gourd! Choose…
The highest quality mate (cup) that there is. A ceramic mug wrapped…
A natural looking ceramic mate in the shape of a gourd!
An unusual prism shaped ceramic mate with engraving!
A delightful tribal ceramic mate cup designed to mimic the style of…
This attractive stainless steel mate cup is perfect if you wish to…
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing…
An attractive dark grey industrial stainless steel yerba mate cup. Perfect if…
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing…
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing…
Playadito leather bound mate cup in a choice of bright and natural…
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing….
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing…
This attractive stainless steel mate cup is perfect if you wish to…
A much sought after mate cup made from the fragrant Palo Santo…
A Guampa mate is a  cup made from a bull's horn -…
A natural looking ceramic mate in the shape of a gourd! Deep…
A delightful ceramic mate cup designed to mimic the style of a…
An attractive green camionero style stainless steel yerba mate cup. Perfect if…
A delightful ceramic mate cup designed to mimic the style of a…
A delightful thermal stainless steel mate cup designed to mimic the style…
A natural looking ceramic mate in the shape of a gourd! Black…