Mate Gourd
2 guides tagged Mate Gourd
Review
thebmate Calabash Gourd Review (2026)
An authentic Uruguayan calabash, leather-wrapped — the vessel mate has been drunk from for centuries. It must be cured and hand-cared for, but that upkeep is the point.
Read the guide →7 min
Buyer's Guide
The Best Yerba Mate Gourd (2026): Calabash vs Stainless
The gourd is the cup of the mate ritual. The real choice is traditional calabash — which must be cured and babied — versus foolproof stainless that needs no curing and goes in the dishwasher.
Read the guide →9 min