Hand Burned Gourd - Fire Fish

Mate Factor Natural Hand Burned Yerba Mate Gourd - Fire Fish Design

In Argentina and Brazil, yerba mate is typically drunk from a cup made from a natural gourd. It is drunk through a drinking straw called a bombilla (pronounced bom-BEE-ya) which strains out the mate grounds. A traditionally cured gourd can make your yerba mate tea taste better.

Your Maté Factor gourd is harvested and prepared in the traditional fashion, naturally treated and individually by a skilled artisan. Every finished gourd will have its own unique characteristics. The inside and outside of your gourd may show dark brown or grey stains that are natural markings.

For best results, you should cure your gourd before using it. Check our instructions for curing your yerba mate gourd.

Also see: Everything you need to know to pack your mate gourd correctly