Mate Gourd Algarrobo Salteño Small Wood Cup

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This is a high quality mate gourd made from lovely algarrobo wood from the province of Salta

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This is a high quality wooden mate gourd that will last for years if treated correctly. It is made from algarrobo wood from the province of Salta in Northern Argentina. Algarrobo is also known as the carob tree a wood used as a natural sweetener. Mate cups made of algarrobo are popular because this fragrant, sweet wood contributes to the flavour of the yerba. While using the gourd a discolouration of the wood takes place. This is a natural process which occurs through the absorption of the tea.

Approximate dimensions:
Width: 70mm
Depth: 95mm
Mouth: 40mm

How to cure a wooden mate gourd
1: Wash the interior of the gourd with warm water
2: Fill the gourd with moist yerba (it can be yerba that has already been used), add warm water and leave to sit
3: The following day, remove the yerba and with a small spoon gently scrape the inside of the gourd to remove any loose material that may exist
4: Repeat this process from the beginning without washing the interior of the gourd...2 times will be sufficient to fully cure the gourd