Camionero mate calabash - Alpaca
The Camionero Alpaca YVY Mate Gourd skillfully blends traditional craftsmanship and refinement, thanks to its alpaca leather band. This exceptional gourd offers a mate tasting experience that combines aesthetics and quality. It is characterized by:
- Handcrafted
- Brazilian pumpkin
- 100% Alpaca Rim
- worked cowhide
- Approximately 200ml/250ml
Discover this gourd mate kit , complete with an alpaca bombilla and 500g of organic green mate!
The handcrafted Camionero Alpaca Maté Gourd is made with remarkable fineness. Sourced from the best gourds in Brazil, this well-maintained gourd will accompany your mates for many years.
The alpaca band adds a luxurious touch to this gourd.
Measuring 11.5 cm in height and 10 cm in diameter, it has a capacity between 180 ml and 250 ml and can hold up to 30 g of yerba mate. As the gourd is handmade, capacity may vary slightly.
You can add an order note or email us if you want to specify the capacity you prefer!
NB: Our gourds are not cured. To enjoy your gourd for as long as possible and avoid altering the taste of mate, we strongly recommend that you cure your gourd.
Orders placed before 11am are shipped the same day .
Delivery :
• Chronopost Relais delivery (1 to 4 days) in mainland France is free for any order over €30 .
• DPD home delivery (1 to 2 days) in mainland France is free for any order over €90 .
More information about our delivery charges in France and Europe.
Camionero mate calabash - Alpaca
AN EXCEPTIONAL NATURAL GOURD
THE SQUASH, THE ORIGIN OF THE GOURD
Our mate gourds are made from the most resistant gourds, grown in the southern region of Brazil.
These gourds are recognized as the best for making calabashes thanks to their shape and thickness .
After harvesting, the squash is emptied and then dried for several months, in order to acquire the resistant properties of wood.
AT THE HEART OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
It is after this that our craftsman, Cristian, begins his meticulous work.
By hand, he will cover the gourd with leather and form feet to protect and stabilize it . He will then make a custom-made rim and hand-carve it before attaching it to the top of the gourd used for maté.
That's why our gourds are unique . The total production time, from the gourd growing until it leaves Cristian's workshop, is between 12 and 18 months .
In addition to your handcrafted gourd, opt to discover our range of organic mate , carefully selected for their unparalleled flavor.
Why mate?
Mate is a traditional South American beverage made from the leaves of the yerba mate tree. It is rich in antioxidants , vitamins , and minerals , and has stimulating properties similar to those of coffee and tea. It can help improve concentration , energy , and digestion .
How to prepare and consume maté?
Mate is traditionally prepared in a gourd and consumed with a bombilla, a metal filter straw. The gourd is filled about two-thirds with yerba mate, hot water (not boiling, around 70-80°C) is added, and the sipping is done through the bombilla.
When to drink maté?
Yerba mate can be consumed at any time of day, depending on individual preferences and needs. Because it contains caffeine, it is often enjoyed in the morning or early afternoon for an energy boost and improved concentration.
What does maté taste like?
We carefully select our different yerba mate for their exceptional flavors: sweet and complex , very close to the flavor of a green tea .
We have detailed the flavors of our yerba mate here