Alexis · Fondateur d'YVY Maté
The bombilla is far more than a simple filtered straw. It's the essential tool for fully savoring your mate.
But for it to stay with you a long time and keep all its qualities, regular care is a must.
Here are our tips for keeping your mate bombilla spotless and extending its lifespan.
Why is caring for your mate bombilla essential?
Over time, mate residue builds up in the filters and on your bombilla, altering the taste of your brew and encouraging bacteria to grow.
Regular cleaning preserves the authenticity of your South American drink while ensuring impeccable hygiene.
What you need to care for your mate bombilla
To care for your bombilla optimally, gather the following:
Hot water
Baking soda or white vinegar
A fine brush or pipe cleaner
Silver stone (for deep-cleaning the bombilla)
These simple tools will help you remove all residue effectively and keep your bombilla in perfect condition. They'll also come in handy for caring for your mate gourd.
Baking soda, white vinegar and lemon
Before your bombilla's first use
Before enjoying your first mate, it's important to prepare and clean your bombilla:
Rinse with hot water: run the bombilla under hot water to remove any dust or manufacturing residue.
Baking soda or white vinegar bath: soak the bombilla for 30 minutes in boiling water with baking soda and a few drops of lemon juice (you can swap the baking soda for white vinegar).
Thorough rinse: rinse your bombilla generously and carefully.
You can now prepare and drink your mate with your new bombilla!
Daily cleaning of your mate bombilla
Rinse right after use: run the bombilla under hot water to remove mate residue.
Dry carefully: use a clean cloth to dry the outside of the bombilla, and let it rest in the open air.
Deep-cleaning your mate bombilla
Baking soda (or white vinegar) bath: soak the bombilla for 30 minutes in boiling water with baking soda and a few drops of lemon juice (you can swap the baking soda for white vinegar).
Silver-stone cleaning: dampen a soft sponge, apply silver stone and rub the outside of your bombilla.
Fine brush for tricky areas: use a brush or pipe cleaner to reach the harder internal areas of your bombilla.
Thorough rinse: rinse your bombilla carefully with clean water to remove any trace of silver stone.
Complete drying: make sure your bombilla is fully dry before storing it.
Caring for a bombilla with silver stone
Precautions depending on your bombilla's material
Stainless steel bombilla: very resistant to rust and stains, but be sure to dry it well to keep its shine.
Alpaca bombilla: a metal alloy (often called "German silver") that needs regular care to prevent oxidation. Use non-abrasive products.
Taking care of your mate bombilla is a simple gesture that guarantees consistently pleasant mates. With regular care, your bombilla will remain your faithful companion for savoring every brew, honoring the traditions and authentic taste of mate.
So, ready to give your mate bombilla a fresh start?
