To consume the mate , it is practically essential to go about it without a calabash . But how do we choose the one that will accompany us during numerous tastings? Don't panic, the answers to your questions can be found below.
What is a calabash anyway?
THE calabashes are traditional containers used in South America to prepare the mate . They are also known as mate bottle , mate pot Or mate cup .
Traditionally, a gourd is made from dried hollowed out gourds. Today, however, it exists in many materials: wood, ceramic, glass, metal, plastic...
Some tips for choosing the right gourd:
・Materials to make the calabash : Besides the aesthetic aspect, the material is also important because it can affect the taste, preparation or maintenance of the gourd.
・The capacity of the calabash in question: If you consume mate alone at home, you only need a little calabash . If the whole family likes mate, don't hesitate to opt for a larger calabash.
The different calabashes offered
1. The traditional calabash
It's here 100% natural traditional mate calabash directly made in Argentina!
This artisanal gourd is a natural container. Traditionally, it is with her we sip mate . It's one of the most popular accessories in Latin America! On this model, the craftsmen added a metal finish to prevent overflow .
There calabash is actually a local fruit (squash) which, once dried, becomes a pot. She is then engraved with our “Mimaté” logo by hand by Argentinian artisans .
Each fruit being unique, the gourd which is made by hand in each of them is also unique. Therefore, the calabash you receive may be slightly different from the one shown in the photo.
Being made from a squash, this traditional calabash must be cleaned before first use : explanatory guide delivered with the calabash.
It is the essential accessory for all lovers of mate and its preparation!
To find out how to cure and maintain your gourd, just click here!
2. The brushed stainless steel calabash
The “ brushed stainless steel gourd ” is perfect for drinking mate without having to maintain your gourd .
・Lacquered black in color, it is very resistant and entirely in stainless steel, of very good quality!
・The gray Mimaté logo is engraved directly on the calabash .
・It requires no maintenance and guaranteed a long lifespan .
・With its large size of 10.5cm in height by 8cm in width, it is more imposing than a traditional calabash and therefore has a larger volume.
3. The wooden mate calabash
Our “varnished wood” calabash is elegant, robust and varnished. It is also the cheapest gourd for sipping your mate without having to maintain it.
・Calabash entirely made of wood, therefore 100% natural !
・It requires very little maintenance and guarantees a long lifespan.
・Each copy is unique because all our calabashes are made and varnished by artisans.
・Capacity: 130ml.
So, which gourd are you leaning towards?
