Maintenance guide for your artisanal mate gourd

First of all, it is necessary to separate the maintenance of a natural artisanal mate gourd from that made of stainless steel or ceramic.

The first step in maintenance, when you receive your natural mate cup, is cleaning . It should be remembered that a well-cleaned and well-maintained natural gourd has a lifespan of more than 20 years .

If you don't know how to cure your gourd, we have created a curing guide with a video to help you step by step.

After preparing your yerba mate in the gourd, you should not let it sit in your mate gourd for too long .

After each use, remember to:

• Empty and clean the gourd with hot water (around 80-90°C).
• Drain it, head upside down, for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Then let it air dry in its normal position.

As it is used, certain sensitive elements must be maintained:

• The inside of the gourd must be emptied after each use.
• The strapping must be maintained.
• The leather needs to be nourished.
• The bombilla must be well cleaned and maintained.

Together we will look at several tips for maintaining the hoop and leather of your gourd.