Camionero mate calabash engraved - Alpaca
The YVY Alpaca Engraved Camionero Mate Calabash is the epitome of refinement and craftsmanship. The meticulous engraving on the alpaca highlights the beauty of this precious metal and showcases the attention to detail in this handcrafted creation. The characteristics of this calabash are:
- Handcrafted
- Brazilian pumpkin
- Alpaca Rim
- Hand-carved
- worked cowhide
- Approximately 250ml
The Engraved Alpaca Mate Gourd is covered in leather and rimmed with alpaca, itself hand-engraved by our artisan partner.
Measuring 11.5 cm high with a 10 cm diameter, your handcrafted camionero alpaca mate gourd has a capacity between 250 ml and 350 ml and can hold up to 30 g of yerba mate. As our gourd is entirely handmade, capacity may vary slightly.
If you would like a specific capacity, feel free to let us know in the order notes or by email!
Note: These gourds are not cured; you will need to perform this step before first use. However, you can request that we do it for you — please allow 7 days for us to complete the curing!
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 engraved - 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