The world of mate is full of expressions and vocabulary that may seem quite barbaric at first glance to uninitiated enthusiasts.
But then, what is a bombilla? What is a calabash? Or what is a matero?
Mate accessories
Calabash :
The mate gourd is one of the main tools for consuming yerba mate. Indeed, it is the container in which the South American beverage is infused.
Bombilla:
The bombilla (or mate straw) is the tool used to draw water from the mate gourd. It acts as a straw or filter. It can be made of stainless steel, aluminum, alpaca, sterling silver, or even gold!
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