Mate gourd made of algarrobo (carob) wood. Incomparable mate experience with this natural mate gourd! This cup is to drink yerba mate traditionally, with the bombilla straw to sip the yerba mate brew included, made of stainless steel. Wooden mates are handmade, there is not 2 mates exactly the same, measures and weight are aproximate.
This mate require curing before using:
1. With your finger or a cotton ball add any kind of oil that you prefer into the gourd. (coconut, olive, or sunflower oil)
2. Spread all over the walls, the oil will change the color, so be careful with the exterior of the mate if it's wood, so the color doesn't stay uneven, (include the rim or not)
3. Leave the oil in the gourd overnight.
4. In the morning, add milk ( or warm water) to the gourd, cover the top with your hand, shake it and throw it away
5. Clean inside with warm water
6. Let the gourd dry with fresh air