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MATE CALABASH GOURD BOWL

Product code: 001084

£16.50

A mate calabash gourd bowl. This authentic bowl is what mate is traditionally prepared in. Esstential mate tea equipment.

Enjoy your Yerba Mate the traditional way with this authentic gourd Calabash

Yerba Mate is traditionally prepared by filling a gourd bowl (calabash) around two-thirds full with dried leaves and adding hot water (some prefer to prepare the infusion with cold water to remove some of the bitterness). The infusion is then drunk through a metal straw (bombilla). Hot water is added to the infusion throughout the day.

Before first use, the gourd should be 'cured' by adding about one-third full of Yerba Mate and topping up with boiling water and left overnight. Then pour out the liquid and scrape off the loose skin on the inside with a teaspoon.

With metal ring top. Approx 9cm in height.

Please note: Actual product may not be exactly as shown due to natural variations in the materials used.