Maintenance guide for your artisanal mate gourd

First and foremost, it is necessary to distinguish between the maintenance of a natural, handcrafted mate gourd and one made of stainless steel or ceramic.

The first maintenance step when you receive your natural maté cup is curing . It's important to remember that a well-cured and well-maintained natural gourd can last for over 20 years .

If you don't know how to clean it, we have created a cleaning guide accompanied by a video to help you step by step.

After preparing and drinking your yerba mate, 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 (approximately 80-90°C).
• Drain it, upside down, for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Then, let it air dry in its normal position.

With repeated use, certain sensitive components require maintenance:

• The mate gourd should be emptied after each use.
• The leather needs to be nourished.
• The bombilla must be thoroughly cleaned and maintained .

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