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"BALON" Imperial Criollo Mate - Bronze Rim & Leather Base
$90.00 USD
Description
Slick, clean, and perfectly constructed, this imperial mate gourd was handmade in Argentina and comes with a separate, fitted leather base. Allowing you to take the calabash on the move, angle it for perfect mountains of mate, and just for a more luxurious feel. These mates are tightly wrapped with a black croc-patterned leather and crowned with an elegant chiseled bronze rim. Ranges from medium to large capacity.
It’s recommended you cure your gourd before use. (The size, shape, and rim design varies from the pictures shown as no two gourds are the same and are all handmade – some are larger, some are smaller.)
Dimensions (approx.) : 4 x 4 in.
Care / Maintenance
Mate Gourds
Before your first use, it's best to cure your mate gourd (if made of calabash or wood) to remove debris and reduce bitter tannins.
- Fill with hot water (170°F / 77 °C) and steep for 20 minutes.
- Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Dry gourd on its side in a well-ventilated spot (a fan works best).
Bombillas
New bombillas should be cleaned to remove any potential manufacturing residue.
- Boil in water with 1 tbsp baking soda for 10–15 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
Yerba Mate
Keep yerba mate in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. For green yerba, store in the fridge/freezer to preserve freshness and prevent degradation. An airtight container works best.
Shipping & Returns
- Free US shipping on orders $60+ (2-5 business days)
- Worldwide shipping to 50+ countries (more info)
- Returns allowed within 30 days