{"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. A thorough rinse is sufficient. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDo not leave used tea leaves in the gourd for extended periods after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEmpty gourd after use, rinse well, and allow to dry thoroughly in between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you use additional herbs or flavors in your gourd, your gourd will acquire those flavors afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt is natural for the inner walls of your gourd to stain greenish-black over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EcoTeas","offers":[{"title":"Mate Gourd and Bombilla","offer_id":49072502,"sku":"ET-FGBB1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/Mate_Gourd.jpg?v=1619023401","url":"https:\/\/www.bellocqtea.mom\/products\/yerba-mate-gourd-and-bombillo","provider":"BELLOCQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}