comment choisir bombilla mate

Which mate bombilla to choose? Our advice

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It can be difficult to find your way around this multitude of bombillas , yet it is an essential element in the consumption of a traditional mate in a calabash.

A very good quality mate straw can last a lifetime, while a poor quality one may not last very long - a few months.

But then which mate straw should you choose? What is the difference between an Alpaca and a stainless steel bombilla? Which bombilla is best suited to your gourd?

The mate bombilla: what exactly is it?

The bombilla or mate straw is essential for enjoying a matein a gourd .

It is a filter straw that can be made from different materials such as stainless steel , aluminum or alpaca . These different manufacturing materials will obviously impact the quality of the straw .

There are several things to consider before investing in a mate straw: its strength, the size of the holes, its shape, its size, its maintenance and its compatibility with your mate gourd.

The different materials of the mate bombilla

Stainless Steel Bombillas

They are made to be resistant and especially thick enough to reduce the risk of burns when drinking mate. In addition, they have the advantage of not oxidizing like aluminum.

These are fairly affordable straws and can be ideal for a first purchase.

Alpaca bombillas

The bombillas made from Alpaca are the most resistant and are exclusively handmade. In addition, they have a low heat conduction which makes the consumption of mate very pleasant.

We offer several Alpaca mate straws that we can guarantee for life - a guarantee of the quality of the work of our partner artisan.

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