Mates-Gourds
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.
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Leather Flat Metal Rimmed Mate Gourd/Cuia
The highest quality gourd (cup) that there is. Made from a hollowed…
Leather, Metal Rimmed Mate Gourd
The highest quality gourd (cup) that there is. Made from a hollowed…
Large Ceramic Mate Natural Shape – Various Colours
A natural looking ceramic mate in the shape of a gourd! Choose…
Leather Bound Ceramic Mate Cuia Cup With Wide Stainless Steel Rim
The highest quality mate (cup) that there is. A ceramic mug wrapped…
Large Ceramic Mate Natural Shape with Stripes
A natural looking ceramic mate in the shape of a gourd!
Large Ceramic Mate Prism Shape with Engraving
An unusual prism shaped ceramic mate with engraving!
Tribal Ceramic Mate Cup in Guarani Style
A delightful tribal ceramic mate cup designed to mimic the style of…
Stainless Steel Yerba Mate Thermal Cup in Natural Shape
This attractive stainless steel mate cup is perfect if you wish to…
Carved Natural Gourd with Tribal Engraving
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing…
Industrial Stainless Steel Yerba Mate Thermal Cup Grey
An attractive dark grey industrial stainless steel yerba mate cup. Perfect if…
Dark Carved Natural Gourd with Dancing Bird
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing…
Uruguayan Mate Gourd With Stand
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing…
Playadito Mate Cup Leather Bound in Glass
Playadito leather bound mate cup in a choice of bright and natural…
Natural Gourd with Rim and Base
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing….
Dark Carved Natural Gourd with Interlocking Leaves
A Traditional Mate Gourd, Made From A Hollowed Out Dry Fruit Casing…
Thermal Stainless Steel Mate Cup
This attractive stainless steel mate cup is perfect if you wish to…
Palo Santo Wooden Mate Cup
A much sought after mate cup made from the fragrant Palo Santo…
Guampa Mate Cup – Horn
A Guampa mate is a  cup made from a bull's horn -…
Large Ceramic Mate Natural Shape Green
A natural looking ceramic mate in the shape of a gourd! Deep…
Traditional Ceramic Mate Cup in Classic Shape
A delightful ceramic mate cup designed to mimic the style of a…
Camionero Stainless Steel Thermal Mate Cup – Green
An attractive green camionero style stainless steel yerba mate cup. Perfect if…
Ceramic Mate Cup Traditional Shape with Flat Base
A delightful ceramic mate cup designed to mimic the style of a…
Small Thermal Yerba Mate Cup Natural Look Mate Stainless Steel – Tribal
A delightful thermal stainless steel mate cup designed to mimic the style…
Large Ceramic Mate Natural Shape Black
A natural looking ceramic mate in the shape of a gourd! Black…