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The mate straw and the calabash (or " mate de calabaza " in Spanish) are the two accessories used to drink mate in the traditional way.
Choosing your mate pot is quite subjective, as everyone has their own tastes. But if there are two criteria to take into account when choosing your mate glass , they are the price and the material.
There are dozens of gourd models out there, but we've decided to only feature the ones we believe are the best for each price range. Prices start at around €20 (you'll always find " cheap mate gourds " for less elsewhere, but be careful about the quality...) and go up to over €100 for our high-end gourds .
The traditional handmade mate gourd is a gourd made of squash. And while squash cups are beautiful objects, we don't recommend them for everyone.
It's important to know that a traditional gourd mate bowl requires very specific preparation and maintenance. Other types of mate cups (stainless steel, glass, ceramic, etc.) require no special treatment and are much more practical.
If you're looking for a traditional and authentic item, we recommend a pumpkin gourd. If you're looking for a practical gourd, we recommend choosing one made of stainless steel, glass, or ceramic.
