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This widely consumed beverage, beloved by the Argentine people, enjoys a unique profile of slightly toasty (not smokey), yet delicate aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003erebenque\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eponcho,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand sip from a traditional gourd and bombilla and imagine yourself exploring the Pampas. Yerba mate is part of the holly family and contains less caffeine than coffee, and slightly more than traditional tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic, fair trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bellocq","offers":[{"title":"Atelier Bag, 4oz\/114g","offer_id":44568542,"sku":"NO23-AB","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Traveler Caddy, (4.75\") 4oz\/114g","offer_id":773845961,"sku":"NO23-TCY","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue Traveler Caddy, (4.75\") 4oz\/114g","offer_id":1698672068,"sku":"NO23-TCB","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver Traveler Caddy, (4.75\") 4oz\/114g","offer_id":31840495108162,"sku":"NO23TCS","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Connoisseur Caddy, (6\") 12oz\/341g","offer_id":8043648517,"sku":"NO23-CCY","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Connoisseur Caddy, (6\") 12oz\/341g","offer_id":718403421,"sku":"NO23-CCB","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver Connoisseur Caddy, (6\") 5.5oz\/128g","offer_id":41616841343042,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk (1lb)","offer_id":45575664658,"sku":"NO23-BULK","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/0421_Bellocq-YerbaMate-747.jpg?v=1619047569"},{"product_id":"yerba-mate-gourd-and-bombillo","title":"Yerba Mate Gourd and Bombilla","description":"\u003cp\u003eYerba Mate, the legendary libation of gauchos and vaqueros working the South American lowlands, is traditionally sipped from a mate gourd and bombilla. (Ideally this scenario would include vintage South American textiles and a 19th century \u003cem\u003eestancia\u003c\/em\u003e.) The hand-crafted hollow calabash gourd* will mature beautifully over the years adding unique nuance to each cup. The bombilla, a perforated straw, performs as a light filter. The gourd must be seasoned, or \"cured,\" prior to using. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Although there are two gourd\/bombilla sets represented in the photo, they are sold individually.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please note that each calabash gourd is an organic, artisan crafted product and slight tonal and shape variations are to be expected, making every vessel unique and authentic. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to cure the gourd: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrape the dry, flaky material from the inside of the gourd with a spoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the gourd with loose yerba mate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in hot water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the gourd sit for 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty the gourd and scrape inside again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat this process once again, rinsing well at finish. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYour gourd is now ready to use! Remember the following notes to keep the gourd in good shape for years to come:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDo not use soap or a dishwasher when cleaning the gourd. 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Available in two sizes, the Petite Basket Brass Strainer is built to perch on the edge of your mug and designed to strain leaves from a larger pot into your cup. The Deep Basket Brass Strainer fits perfectly into a teapot or large cup to either brew or strain loose leaf tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur brass products are designed to acquire a delicate patina over time, an aesthetic documentation of their use in your home. 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