Preparation
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Step 1
Fill with yerba mate
Pour yerba mate into the gourd up to ¾ of its height.
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Step 2
Shake
Turn the gourd upside down, cover the opening with your hand and shake it several times.
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Step 3
Insert the bombilla
Place the gourd upright – the yerba will settle at an angle. Carefully insert the bombilla on the lower side.
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Step 4
Moisten with cold water
Pour cold water up to ¼ of the gourd height and wait 2 minutes.
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Step 5
Top up with hot water
Top up with water heated to a maximum of 80 °C. Do not stir.
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Step 6
Enjoy!
Enjoy your mate! Simply keep refilling – one serving lasts for up to 10 infusions.
Materials & care
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Materials
Our gourds are made of high-quality stainless steel or ceramic.
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Dishwasher safe
All our stainless steel and ceramic gourds are dishwasher safe.
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Our tip
To extend the life of the surface finish, we still recommend washing your gourd by hand in warm water, without detergents.