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Have you already tasted yerba mate tea? The green tea flavour alternative to coffee is not only delicious but also energising. However, even the best quality herbs can lose their charm if they are prepared without the right tools. Every ritual involving Yerba Mate requires tools. A calabash and a bombilla can both be part of your utensil collection.
Since ancient times, Mate tea has been enjoyed not just as it was but following its traditions. The beverage is served in a special cup, the calabash, and is tasted through a metal pipe called a bombilla. The Mate tea is passed in a circle to encourage socialising and sharing. Of course, there is a simpler way to brew it – either by using tea bags or, if you choose to brew loose leaves, pouring hot water over them or using a tea strainer. However, if you want to experience the traditional ritual, the assortment includes the necessary tools and accessories for the brewing process, perfect for both personal pleasure and group experiences.
Just as coffee is best enjoyed from a lovely cup, the Yerba Mate experience is made even more special when enjoyed from specially designed cups. The calabash is usually used for this purpose. Inspired by long-cherished traditions, ceramic cups combine old customs with modern convenience. Each Mate cup can hold up to 350 ml, which preserves the natural flavour and aroma of the herbs. The Calabash is perfect for both experienced beverage connoisseurs as well as curious beginners. Above all, make sure to keep it clean with a special brush that will thoroughly clean the calabash or the pipe for the Mate. With proper use and care, your Mate tea cup will not only serve for a long time, but it can also be handed over from generation to generation, just like the old customs.
We are usually used to drinking beverages in a simple way, sipping straight from the cup. But Mate tea requires a special approach – it actually needs to be tasted through a special straw, called a bombilla. The special straw for this beverage is used for filtration and easy sipping, so that you can enjoy only the tastiest part of the tea and not the finest Mate tea leaves. Each bombilla is made of stainless steel, is slightly curved and is approximately 15.5 cm long. With this tool, you can enjoy Mate tea even more, experiencing an authentic and pleasant ritual every time.
The Cebador brand comes from Argentina, a country with a strong Mate culture. Cebador produces unique accessories such as calabashes and bombillas. The company strives to provide Mate lovers with functional solutions that allow them to enjoy the beverage in the traditional way. The brand combines quality, style and modernity, while at the same time maintaining the old traditions. Cebador accessories are easy to clean and maintain, and this helps to make the ritual experience particularly easy.
Not only Yerba Mate, but also any other beverage is usually drunk from a cup, and if it comes in a favourite colour, style or design, it seems to make the drink even tastier. The Coffee Friend assortment offers a wide range of cups in different sizes, colours and styles. There’s something for everyone’s heart and eyes.
Although tea cups appear to be just like any other cup – they do have certain unique qualities. There’s a wide choice of tea cups in our assortment. They are there to ensure that the tea experience is at its best. Tea cups are usually slightly smaller and some may have no handles, following Asian tradition. The width of the tea cups is slightly wider to help ensure the correct temperature of the brewed tea.
While caring for your tools, don’t forget the most important element – the Mate tea. The assortment offers products from a variety of producers, so you can start with small packs for your first trials and move up to larger packs as you discover your favourite Mate flavour. Moreover, in addition to the traditional version of Yerba Mate, we also offer a variety of other aromas and flavours such as citrus, mint, vanilla and spices. Find your favourite!
If you’re looking for stylish utensils and accessories for your favourite beverages, the Coffee Friend is here to help you! Feel free to contact us and we’ll assist you in choosing from a wide range of unique accessories.
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