Bombilla Yerba
Enjoying Yerba Mate the Standard Way
Mate is also known as chimarrao. It is the South American prepared beverage. The mate drink is served in a special and unique way. It is served with a metal straw from a shared calabash gourd. In South American nations it is reffered as a bombilla. The modern design of a bombilla is a straight tube with little holes on the end so when you sip the yerba mate you filter the Yerba Mate leaves.
Mate is the national drink of Argentina nevertheless it is gaining popularity in other states all over the world. The yerba mate drinking ritual is believed to be good not only for body but also for the soul. Many drink yerba mate as a kind of social entertainment. It is extremely popular in student activities like sports occasions, work, and so on.
Yerba mate is enjoyed in the morning and afternoon between meals. According to rituals a Mate cup or gourd and bombilla set is a typical gift for friends and family. To drink yerba mate according to the customs you want a Bombilla. This helps filter leaves out from the yerba mate tea. It is made from all kinds of different rare metals, from nickel, bronze, stainless steel, gold plated and silver plated. A bombilla made with harder metals can go on for many decades of day-to-day utilization. Many Gourd and bombilla sets are decorated by hand. This gives each set a unique look. No 2 sets are similar.
Yerba mate tea leaves comes from “Ilex Paraguariensis” and are cultivated in the South America rainforests. The leaves are first dried and crushed. A premium yerba contains no stems because the stem can reduce the quality of blend. The “Nativa” is the purest 100% yerba mate leaves. These are cultivated from mature, wild trees.
Each culture has its deep-routed preferences as to temperature, taste and size of the Mate gourd. You may want to add honey or sugar to the yerba mate to enhance the flavor to fit your individual preference. Yerba mate is a good alternative to coffee. Yerba mate can be enjoyed on daily basis. You may even add other medical herbs for different health reasons. During the past, it was common to add these herbs in the thermos. But now in present times, many tea shops simply add them to their unique yerba mate blend.
Enjoying yerba mate in the native way can have a powerful earthy taste that might be slightly overpowering. Drinking it this way has more medicinal effects but you might want to work your way up to this point.
Thomas Egbert has written many articles about the sacred mate drink and it’s benefits. To learn more and buy tea online you may visit the Fusion Tea Room web site.
Yerba Mate Gourd and Bombilla
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The Mate Factor Bombilla – Stainless Steel Yerba Mat… $17.33 |
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Yerba Mate Kit – Artisan Gourd – Bombilla – Free Shipping $29.87 |
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YERBA MATE KIT – Bamboo Artisan Vessel and Bombilla – Free Shipping $26.47 |
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ARGENTINA NATURAL GIANT NANDUBAY YERBA MATE GOURD AND 1.- BOMBILLA # 20 $19.99 |
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Mate Kit Gourd Yerba Bombilla Straw Argentina Tea Free Shipping Artisan Set New $48.99 |
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Metal Silver Yerba Mate Tea Bombilla Gourd Drinking Straw Sip Argentina M07 $11.99 |
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New Mate Drink Bottle Cup Straw Bombilla Kit for Yerba $18.98 |
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Metal Silver Yerba Mate Tea Bombilla Gourd Drinking Straw M03 $8.18 |
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Metal Silver Yerba Mate Tea Bombilla Gourd Drinking Straw M02 $8.18 |
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Metal Silver Yerba Mate Tea Bombilla Gourd Drinking Straw M05 $8.18 |
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Metal Silver Yerba Mate Tea Argentina Gaucho Bombilla Gourd Straw Handmade M08 $8.20 |
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Metal Silver Yerba Mate Tea Bombilla Gourd Drinking Straw Sip Filtered New M04 $8.18 |
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Mate Kit Termo Bombilla Yerba Azucar Carafe Containers $39.99 |
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Mate Kit Termo Bombilla Yerba Azucar Carafe Containers $39.99 |
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Metal Silver Yerba Mate Tea Bombilla Gourd Drinking Straw Filtered Argentina M06 $8.18 |
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Mate Kit Gourd Cup Yerba Bombilla Straw Argentina Green Tea Amanda Bag Loose New $49.98 |
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Metal Silver Yerba Mate Tea Bombilla Gourd Straw Argentina Gaucho Handmade M09 ! $8.18 |
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Metal Silver Yerba Mate Tea Bombilla Gourd Drinking Straw Filtered Argentina M01 $8.18 |
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YERBA MATE KIT – Gourd – Bombilla – 6 oz. Yerba Mate – Free Shipping $26.87 |
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Bombilla for Yerba Mate – Filtered Straw Argentina $14.68 |
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B51 BOMBILLA / METAL STRAW TO DRINK YERBA MATE STAINLESS STEEL WITH GOLD CUFFS $19.65 |
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Yerba Mate Tea Gourd / Pot from Uruguay w/ Bombilla Straw ~ ” mate amargo ” $15.75 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD YERBA TEA WITH STRAW BOMBILLA GAUCHO DRINKING KIT SET 0035 $12.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD YERBA TEA WITH STRAW BOMBILLA 0058 $13.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD PALO YERBA TEA BOMBILLA 0167 $21.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD YERBA TEA WITH STRAW BOMBILLA HANDMADE HEALTHY DRINK 0041 ! $12.99 |
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ARGENTINA CERAMIC MATE GOURD YERBA STRAW BOMBILLA DIET HEALTHY DRINK DETOX 0243 $14.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD YERBA TEA WITH STRAW BOMBILLA KIT HEALTHY DIET DRINK 3357 ! $12.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD WOOD YERBA TEA STRAW BOMBILLA 3876 $12.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD METAL YERBA TEA STRAW BOMBILLA 214 $16.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD YERBA TEA WITH STRAW BOMBILLA KIT ARTISAN HANDMADE NEW 6778 $14.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD YERBA W STRAW BOMBILLA 57 DK BROWN $12.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD PALO STO YERBA TEA BOMBILLA GAUCHO DRINKING SET KIT 0114 !! $15.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD YERBA TEA WITH STRAW BOMBILLA KIT INFUSION HANDMADE 6822 !! $19.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD PALO STRAW YERBA TEA BOMBILLA HANDMADE DRINK ARTISAN 0135 ! $16.99 |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD YERBA TEA WITH STRAW BOMBILLA 0035 $13.82 BRAND NEW, GENUINE ARGENTINA HAND MADE MATE GOURD AND STRAW. This set includes all you need to drink the great energy drink called MATE. 1 Mate Gourd and 1 Bombilla (straw). You will need to “cure” the Mate cup before using it for the first time. This process must be made only once. To cure the Mate cup, please follow these instructions: 1.- PLACE YERBA MATE TEA IN THE MATE GOURD “CUP”. 2.- ADD… |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD YERBA TEA WITH STRAW BOMBILLA 0041 $13.82 BRAND NEW, GENUINE ARGENTINA HAND MADE MATE GOURD AND STRAW. This set includes all you need to drink the great energy drink called MATE. 1 Mate Gourd and 1 Bombilla (straw). You will need to “cure” the Mate cup before using it for the first time. This process must be made only once. To cure the Mate cup, please follow these instructions: 1.- PLACE YERBA MATE TEA IN THE MATE GOURD “CUP”. … |
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Primero Yerba Mate Kit Get a complete start on your yerba mate adventure with our Primero Yerba Mate Kit. The natural gourd with rich, red finish delivers an authentic mate experience. The included high quality spring bombilla filters your mate for smooth drinking. You also get a 7 oz package of our Especial Yerba Mate. A 10 oz stainless steel thermos completes your kit so you can take your yerba mate to go. Please cu… |
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Wisdom Natural Brands Bombilla Strainer Straw 1 straw $5.17 Bombilla Strainer Straw 1 straw… |
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Guayaki Pre-Columbian Gourd Gift Pack with 6 oz of Loose Yerba Mate $31.99 … |
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Eco Teas Bombillas Cane Bamboo Bombilla $9.99 Guayaki – Bamboo Bombilla Cane Tea Straw You’ll love this affordable, eco-friendly Bamboo Bombilla Cane Tea Straw imported from their friends in Brazil. This naturally harvested and handcrafted Guayaki Bamboo Bombilla Cane Tea Straw gives a more earthy feel to your yerba mate drinking experience. Why Bamboo? Bamboo makes for a sturdy yet lightweight bombilla. With proper care, your bamboo bombilla… |
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Taragui Mates & Bombillas, 1(500g) Yerba Mate + 1 Mate + 1 Bombillas $19.20 South America’s green tea, yerba mate is a nutritious tea made from the leaves of Ilex Paraguariensis, a tree that grows only in sub-tropical South… |
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ARGENTINA MATE GOURD YERBA TEA WITH STRAW BOMBILLA 0060 $12.99 BRAND NEW, GENUINE ARGENTINA HAND MADE MATE GOURD AND STRAW. This set includes all you need to drink the great energy drink called MATE. 1 Mate Gourd and 1 Bombilla (straw). You will need to “cure” the Mate cup before using it for the first time. This process must be made only once. To cure the Mate cup, please follow these instructions: 1.- PLACE YERBA MATE TEA IN THE MATE GOURD “CUP”. 2.- ADD… |
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ARGENTINA MATE KIT: Gourd with Nickel support + Brass & Nickel straw (w/filter) + Yerba Mate Herb Tea This is the world famous argentinean MATE, spreaded in all Southern South America, for drinking the MATE herb tea…(both, the mug and the herb, are named the same way) The herb (YERBA MATE), is a natural source of energy, discovered by the pre-columbus indians, and cultivated in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Paraguay ever since. The MATE mug, is made out of natural gourd (squash), conveniently … |
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Argentina MATE kit – Natural gourd with gaucho design + Bombilla straw + Yerba Mate herb tea This is the world famous argentinean MATE, spreaded in all Southern South America, for drinking the MATE herb tea…(both, the mug and the herb, are named the same way) The herb (YERBA MATE), is a natural source of energy, discovered by the pre-columbus indians, and cultivated in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Paraguay ever since. The MATE mug, is made out of natural gourd, and placed in a conven… |