I’ve used almost every type of yerba mate gourd there is on the market.

As of now, I own 10 different gourds.

However, there’s only one in particular that I use the most out of all of them.

And if I was left with the option of only picking one yerba mate gourd to use for the rest of my life, it would probably be this one…

What Is The Best Yerba Mate Gourd?

Before I let you in on what the best mate gourd is, let me explain why I picked this one in the first place…

As most would agree, for something to be considered the best, it has to meet criteria that others don’t.

In the case of yerba mate gourds, these criteria will be:

• Appearance
• Versatility
• Durability
• Ease of use
• Ease of maintenance

Most mate gourds check off a few of these things, but there’s one that checks them all off…

… and that’s the stainless steel mate gourd.

Although not traditional (that’s the only downside), it’s the best overall yerba mate gourd for drinkers of all experience levels, especially beginners.

Here’s why.

Appearance

Stainless steel gourds have a sleek and shiny appearance like no other gourd.

Our stainless steel gourd with our logo engraved

Perfectly round with curves that grow into a wide-mouthed opening, it serves as a beautiful display for your yerba mate. Its formfitting shape also comfortably fits in your hand like a glove so it feels like it was made just for you.

Modern and minimalistic, these gourds give the old tradition a new feel without being too ostentatious.

Plus, with Yerba Mate Lab’s exclusive stainless steel gourd, we added our logo to give it a nice touch that only true traditional drinkers can relate to.

Versatility

With stainless steel mate gourds, you can drink anything from it.

Whether it’s broad-cut leaves from Argentina, fine-cut leaves from Uruguay, or powdery Brazilian chimarrão, the shape of these gourds allows you to prepare any type of mate without any problems.

But that’s not all…

Because these gourds feature double-wall technology, it can help keep your mate hot or cold, which also makes it the best mate gourd for Paraguayan tereré.

It doesn’t stop here though.

Using a stainless steel gourd for tereré

If you ever wanted to drink a blended or flavored yerba mate such as CBSe Guarana and CBSe Hierbas Serranas, this is the gourd you want to use. Why? Because it’s not porous. If, instead, you used a gourd made out of calabash or wood, it can absorb the flavoring and affect the taste the next time you use it.

Durability

Stainless steel gourds are durable.

If you drop it, it won’t crack or break. At most, it’ll leave a scratch or blemish.

Bottom of a stainless steel gourd

It can also withstand very hot water. If you poured boiling water in these gourds, absolutely nothing will happen. But if you did the same to a glass, calabash, or wooden gourd, you’ll probably see it crack right before your eyes.

Ease Of Use

Drinking from a stainless steel gourd is no different than drinking from any other gourd. Preparation is still the same and just as easy whether it’s for traditional mate, chimarrão, or tereré.

But what makes these gourds just a little easier to use is their size. They’re just the right size (and weight) for it be paired with almost any bombilla of any size. But when it comes to calabash gourds, because they’re so lightweight, a bombilla that’s too big can topple the entire gourd over.

Maintenance

Stainless steel gourds require minimal maintenance. And if you’re looking for a hassle-free, stress-free drinking session, this is the best gourd for you.

With these gourds, not only do you not have to worry about curing it, but you also don’t have to worry about it molding. While calabash and wooden gourds, on the other hand, you have to cure it upon arrival (unless you get our pre-cured gourds), make sure you clean it thoroughly after every use, and dry it in the proper environment or it might grow mold.

Stainless steel gourds are dishwasher-safe

Instead of having to worry about all that, stainless steel gourds are low maintenance. When you get it, you can use it right away. And when you’re done using it, you can rinse it under water to get rid of all the leaves, dry it with a paper towel, and use it again if you choose to. You can’t do that with a calabash gourd. You have to let it dry first which can take 24+ hours.

Final Words

Before, I used to think Brazilian cuias were the best yerba mate gourd ever.

But after using a stainless steel gourd that all quickly changed.

Even though I love the tradition of calabash gourds and everything that goes into it, it’s a relief knowing a stainless steel gourd doesn’t require extra attention to use it.

It’s a reliable gourd serving a variety of purposes that other gourds can’t offer.

And it’s for that reason, why it’s the best mate gourd you can get right now.

P.S. If you want to get a stainless steel gourd for yourself, you can click here to grab ours with FREE shipping.