Tag Archives: Gourd

The Palo Santo Diaries Part 2: Six Months On

Back in October I wrote a piece about Palo Santo yerba mate cups, specifically the [...]

Calabash Gourds: The Basics

Yerba mate is unique in the world of caffeinated beverages as it’s name actually refers [...]

The Palo Santo Diaries Part 1: Whiskey & Wood

For the novice drinker who wishes to partake in the traditional preparation of yerba mate, the decision [...]

10 Tips to Keep Your Yerba Mate Gourd Healthy

Keep your Yerba Mate Gourd Healthy A gourd is not like a normal cup! It [...]

Curing and Looking After Your Yerba Mate Gourd

Curing and Looking after your Yerba Mate Gourd What is a ‘Mate’? The Mate is a [...]

Mates, Mates, Mates – all you need to know about your yerba mate gourd

Does it matter what you drink your yerba from? In a word – yes. Keen yerba [...]

Production of the Yerba Mate Gourd

Yerba Mate Gourd Plant Information The calabash plant is a vine that produces ‘pods’ that are very [...]