Unique Mate Gourd Bombilla 6 oz. Yerba Mate - eBay (item 200404228559 end time Nov-16-09 12:52:15 PST)


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Original or Reproduction:	Original	Type:	Yerba Mate kit
Region or Culture:	Argentina

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In this auction we have (1) 6 ounce package of My Yerba Mate Store Balanced Blend Yerba Mate, a beautiful Charcoal Black color mate gourd with aluminum rim and a unique nickel plated 5.50 inch bombilla.

This wonderful mate was handmade without the utilization of complex tools by an Argentine artisan.

In our travels through South America we have met and come to know the artisan whose work is being showcased in this auction. We support the artisans and their efforts to provide a better quality of life for their families.

I ask for your help in supporting the artisan who is featured in this auction by placing your bid now.

This is a great yerba mate kit at a great starting bid.

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THIS IS THE NATIONAL DRINK OF ARGENTINA

This Mate Gourd was made from the gourd of the Lagenaria vulgaris plant. It is used to drink a tea-like beverage called mate.
This handmade mate gourd is approximately 3.00" tall and holds 5-6 fluid ounces of liquid. It is black in color and has an aluminum collar. Mates vary slightly in size.

This unique bombilla is nickel plated with gold accents. It measures 5.50 inches long and is equipped with a heat sink that keeps the heat away from the drinkers lips.
It is very easy to clean, just remove the threaded bulb and rinse with warm and mild detergent.

Yerba Mate is an herb that is a traditional tea infusion used by the natives of South America. This tea-like beverage is consumed mainly in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil. It is brewed from the dried leaves and stems of the Yerba Mate tree (Ilex paraguarensis).

The infusion is prepared from the leaves of the mate tree, a native of the tropical rain forests of northeastern Argentina, eastern Paraguay and southern Brazil. The Yerba is placed into the mate or gourd and hot water is added to create the infusion. The infusion is consumed through a traditional bombilla or straw that strains the herb. This stimulating herbal drink is low in caffeine and carbohydrates and contains generous amounts of amino acids and antioxidants.

Yerba Mate reduces stress, boosts immunity, helps control appetite and stimulates the mind. Among many of the benefits enjoyed by drinking this infusion are improved digestion, cleansing of your blood and it slows aging. This social drink enjoys tremendous popularity in Argentina where the ritual of sharing a mate with friends is a part of the fabric that holds that society together.

Please help us support the artisans' effort, they appreciate your patronage.

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HOW TO CURE A MATE GOURD

Fill your new mate gourd 3/4 of the way full with fresh Yerba Mate. Fill the mate gourd with hot (Not Boiling) water. Let the hot water absorb for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the water level will have gone down due to absorption. Add hot water to fill the mate gourd again. Let the gourd sit for 24 Hours. After 24 Hrs. remove the Yerba Mate and gently scrape the inside of the mate gourd with a small spoon to remove loose debris. (Be careful not to damage the thick membrane of the gourd)Wash the inside of the mate gourd with hot water (do not use soap!).
Repeat steps 1 through 7 one more time and you are ready to use your mate.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 6

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If you are unhappy with your purchase, send me an email and give me an opportunity to resolve the issue.
If the matter can not be resolved, you can return your items for a full refund. (minus shipping and handling)

If you have any questions about this auction please contact us before bidding at pete@mastroianni.com

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