Avid yerba mate drinkers believe that sipping your mate from a regular teacup is an unforgivable blasphemy. Whether it is your first time enjoying this energy-boosting infusion or you need to replace your worn out container, this guide to the best yerba mate gourd will help you find the ideal mug for your favorite beverage.

For the authentic touch, you’ll also need a quality bombilla straw to drink your herbal tea. Only this way you can truly enjoy drinking your hot mate or tereré in the classic, stylish fashion established by a millennia-old tradition. Therefore, we’re going to take a look at some expertly-crafted yerba mate tea sets that will make drinking mate a veritable art and ritual.

You’ll experience herbal tea a whole new way with these top-rated yerba mate gourds and bombillas. We’ve hand picked the ones that deliver the authentic experience of drinking South American mate teas. We kept an eye on craftsmanship, design and convenience. And we’ve looked at both traditional and natural gourds, as well as the more contemporary cups for the modern tea drinker.

Naturally, the experience is not only about the cup you pour your tea in. It’s also about the customary stainless steel straws or bombillas that you use to drink it with, traditionally, so we’ve included those as well. With this fine selection, you’ll elevate your drinking ritual to a whole new level, and you’ll be able to deeply enjoy the earthy taste and rich flavor of your yerba mate hot herbal tea, the proper way.

Handmade Mate Tea Set Made In Argentina

Most yerba mate gourds come with a straw or bombilla to ease your worries and help you savor your first mate as soon as possible. It is the case of this popular set composed of a gourd and a stainless steel bombilla that comes all the way from the homeland of mate, Argentina.

This handmade yerba mate tea set from Gaucho Market comes with a brown, large-sized gourd that has a stainless steel coating at the top. The 14cm tall spooned bombilla straw enables smooth sipping and the 11.5cm tall yerba spoon helps you fill the traditional yerba mate teacup with minimal effort.

Traditional Natural Yerba Mate Gourd

If you want to feel the genuine taste of mate tea from an original yerba mate gourd, you cannot do better than this handmade yerba mate teacup from Balibetov. This gourd is made from natural calabash fruits that have had their whole interior hollowed out and the exterior darkened through direct exposure to flames. A silver rim is added to the finished gourd that gives it that stylish look.

The manufacturer recommends that you cure the gourd before preparing your first mate infusion. Also, since it’s made from the dried out fruit Calabaza, the gourds may vary in size, according to their natural shape. We must note, however, that this stylish orange gourd does not come with a traditional straw, so be sure to get yourself a bombilla too, if you want the authentic mate experience.

Premium Yerba Mate Gourd And Bombilla Straw

Sipping on delicious mate from an authentic Argentinian gourd should take your passion for this beverage at the ultimate level. Few other gourds can give you this feeling better than this premium handmade mate gourd. It’s hand crafted with passion and dedication by Argentinian artisans, and will provide an authentic herbal experience.

This calabash gourd comes with a unique exterior design that is handmade covered in real quality leather with precise stitching. The minute details of the silver rim are also done by hand with great care and attention by the expert crafters. The bombilla straw it comes with is made of stainless steel and also boasts an intricate hand crafted pattern. The cup and straw together are not merely a tea set, but more so a piece of art. If you value an authentic experience, in tune with the ancient traditions of drinking yerba mate, and you want a gourd that will provide that rich earthy and deep taste to your tea, this premium gourd will fully deliver. Remember to cure the gourd before fixing your first tea to ensure that the mate tea will have a rich and full-bodied taste.

Leather Wrapped Handmade Mate Gourd With Silver Alpaca Bombilla

Nothing spells elegance better than drinking your mate infusion from a gourd wrapped in natural leather. This handmade yerba mate teacup is a calabash gourd covered in slick parchment that rests on a convenient three-legged stand. The alpaca silver rim adds a subtle metallic note and enhances the classic design of the gourd.

This leather wrapped yerba mate tea set also includes a stainless steel bombilla that should help you sip on your beverage without having to ingest any of the brewed mate leaves.

Hand-made Glass Yerba Mate Cup With Spoon-end Filter Alpaca Straw

People who say you can only enjoy an excellent mate from a natural calabash gourd have surely did not sip one from this handmade glass yerba mate teacup. The eye-catching design of this gourd includes a sturdy blue glass with unique decorations and a nickel-plated trim that also serves as a stand. The durable bombilla comes with a spoon-end pressurized extraction filter that does not let any leaf particles pass from the gourd to your mouth.

Double Wall Stainless Steel Yerba Mate Cup With Stainless Steel Mate Bombilla Straw

If you don’t want to go through the hassle of cleaning a natural gourd, you can opt for this double wall stainless steel yerba mate tea set. Boasting a slick, modern design and a bright green color, this 8oz unbreakable gourd will help you enjoy a tasty mate drink without the earthy flavor that some consumers find too bitter.

The manufacturer claims that this set contains the best yerba mate gourd and a top quality aluminum bombilla. If you are the type of mate drinker that likes to keep his passion simple and comfortable, then this dishwasher-safe, stainless gourd is ideal for you.

Wooden Handmade Premium Yerba Mate Gourd Set

This premium mate gourd is handmade in Argentina by skilled artisans. They hand carve it in premium quality wood, and no one gourd will be the same as the next, which makes it unique and personal. The beautiful intricate German silver details give this gourd personality and presence.

Made out of natural carob wood, the gourd provides a unique flavor to the natural herbal taste of mate teas. The bombilla straw is handcrafted as well and comes with a cleaning brush so that you can easily remove those stubborn herbs that sometimes insist on not being rinsed away.

Since it’s made of natural wood, you will have to prepare and cure your gourd the first time you use it. But it’s worth it for sure. Once cured you’ll be able to experience the unique taste and benefits of yerba mate the traditional way, in a finely crafted, stylish, and natural gourd or, dare I say, piece of art.

 Easy Clean Yerba Mate Bombilla

A great way of improving your mate drinking equipment is by adding a high-quality yerba mate bombilla. This easy-clean, stainless steel straw is perfect for regaining that satisfying taste that you experienced when you first drank from your mate gourd.

This 21-cm bombilla comes with a removable filter head that makes it easy to clean with the cleaning brush included in the package and a spoon-end pressurized extraction filter. The middle of the bombilla straw displays a blue bead that you can rest your fingers on without burning your hand while sipping on your mate.

GFDesign Yerba Mate Bombilla

Many mate drinkers invest in a yerba mate tea gourd and bombilla only to find the drinking straw unsatisfactory. Fortunately, they can improve on their investment by purchasing this set of two yerba mate filter straws that have no peculiar smell and endless reusability.

These 6″ long yerba mate bombilla straws have a smooth surface and an eco-friendly design. They come with an easy-to-use cleaning brush and are suitable for any type of gourd, regardless of its material. The spoon-end filters prevent the tiny yerba leaves from entering your mouth as you sip away your mate.

Gaucho Stainless Steel Yerba Mate Straw

If you are looking for a high-quality bombilla to add to your gourd, you do not have to look any further than the Gaucho Stainless Steel Yerba Mate Straw. This 6.5″ long bombilla has a three-part filter straw head that is more efficient in stopping yerba debris from entering your mouth than most spoon-end filters out there.

The Gaucho bombilla is highly resistant to corrosion, damage and you can easily clean it by putting it together with your cutlery in the dishwasher.

Finding a High-Quality Yerba Mate Gourd and Bombilla

Most yerba mate enthusiasts are at a loss when they look for places where to buy yerba mate gourd. While retail stores may have a limited offer of yerba mate gourds and bombilla straws, your best choice is to look for the best yerba mate tea set online.

In this regard, you cannot find a better selection of yerba mate teacups and drinking straws anywhere else than on Amazon. The biggest online retailer in the world offers hundreds of mate drinking accessories from which you can pick the best yerba mate gourd and bombilla for your taste.