A few weeks ago, I received a glass Yerba Mate gourd and bombilla set from a self-taught glassblower, Derek Dayan. After Derek explained to me why he chose to make this glass set, opposed to drinking out of a traditional calabash gourd and metal bombilla setup, I knew that I had to review it.
The glass set has many positives:
- Easy to wash
- Transparent view of Mate
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Smooth filtration (after 1-2 pulls)
- Stable base
The five reasons above could make anyone interested in purchasing a set. But, it’s also important to note the negatives:
- Fragile
- Hard to clean (in terms of getting Yerba out of gourd)
- Possible issues with heat (I haven’t encountered any, but with glass, it’s possible)
To purchase this Glass Yerba Mate Kit ($30 with shipping + handling) please email mateovermatter@gmail.com
How much does the glas Bombillia cost?
Hi Valerie,
Unfortunately, we no longer carry them. But check out either Circle of Drink, Guayaki or ECOTEAS to see what kinds of bombillas and gourds they have.