Mate cups come in all shapes, sizes, and materials: from bone to silicone, wood to ceramic, glass, metal, and gourd. A mate gourd, also called calabaza or porongo, are natural cups that come from the plant Legendaria Vulgaris, which gives a variety of shapes and sizes. It can also be decorated with silver or alpaca, engraved or covered with leather, ceramic, etc.
Are you excited about starting to drink mate but not sure where to begin? Check out our guide on How to Choose a Yerba Mate Cup in 2 Steps.
