Large Ceramic Mate Cup Natural Shape with Bombilla

Ceramic Mate Cup and Bombilla Set

This ceramic mate cup is perfect for those who don’t want to use a traditional gourd. This cup is perfect if you suffer from acid indigestion (a natural gourd adds flavour and acidity to the brew) and is also more simple to care for, and more durable. Very stylish and made in a similar style to a natural gourd.

Supplied with a stainless bombilla with classical spoon filter and curved straw for comfort of use.

The approximate dimensions of this mate cup are:
Diameter at the widest point – 8.5cm
Height – 11cm
Volume – 400ml

The length of the bombilla is 19cm

Brewing Your Yerba Mate Tea

The tradition of drinking yerba mate is such an important part of the South American culture. This is specifically true in Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, although in addition it is also enjoyed in other South American countries. Typically, it is drunk from a natural gourd (a hollowed out fruit) used as a cup. It is then sipped through a metal straw known as a bombilla that has a filtered end to separate the infusion from the yerba leaves. This happens while groups of friends and family get together to chat, and enjoy mate together.

With any purchase of loose leaf yerba, full photo instructions will be provided on how to brew the perfect yerba mate. So there is no excuse not to brew the perfect yerba mate! If you get it right, your yerba will always taste great, and last twice as long. Most of all, practice makes perfect! If you prefer to read up before delivery, you can read our blog or watch our video on how to prepare the perfect yerba mate here.