GAUCHO-MARKET Yerba Mate Cup and 2 Bombilla Set.[Upgraded] Insulated Double Wall Glass Keeps the Water Hot While Protects your Hands from Heat, 2 Stainless Steel Bombilla (Lavender)…

I wasn't sure what I was going to think of this one. I'd always used a wooden gourd and this was not at all the same.However it worked well and was a nice experience for me. I could actually watch the water as it mixed in with the mate before I drank it. I've used this one probably about 20 times now and like it quite a bit.The straw has a built in filter. Some sediment does get through at times, but I've never found a perfect bombilla that filters everythingI definitely recommend it. Works well and it's asthetically pleasing.

I found this little cup while looking for a double walled cup to use for my morning coffee. I've had some issues in the past with breaking mug handles and I thought perhaps a handle-free mug would better suit me. Initially I didn't realize this wasn't a coffee mug (at least not specifically), but that didn't sway me from ordering.After receiving the cup from Amazon I unboxed it, hand-washed it (super easy), and gave it a try. As a mug, and it's pretty good. It fits nicely in the hand and worked well as a coffee cup, but in the end I don't think it is quite large enough for me to stop looking. On the other hand, I have a new thing to try and that's pretty exciting. I mean I've *had* yerba mate before, but I've never prepared it myself, so yay for an opportunity to try new things!On the PRO side, it's really a beautiful piece of glassware. If I were an experienced mate drinker I might have a more informed opinion here, but the best I can say is that because it comes with the yerba mate accessory pieces (the "bombilla straws") it appears to be a perfect setup. Also, because it's made out of borosilicate glass, it should be pretty sturdy - I gave it a 5-star rating on that based on how it felt while washing and using it - it did not feel delicate despite being very lightweight.I included a few photos: The first show the original box, the second is the unboxed contents, and the 3rd is to show the printed logo on the bottom of the cup (which I mention mostly because I know the aesthetic of it could be annoying to the more particular). It is a pretty piece and I would not object to a set of 2 or 4 to have in the drinkware collection. I wish I knew more about how to use the accessory pieces that came with it, but I guess I'll figure that out when I explore yerba mate, eh?The only CONs I can really think of is probably the 8oz size (which isn't really fair since my understanding is that yerba mate isn't served by the gallon!). I guess you could also count the printing mentioned in the paragraph above, but it didn't bother me.In all, not a bad find and I'm happy with it. If I ever use it for its intended purpose (yerba mate), I'll update this review accordingly.

The GAUCHO-MARKET Yerba Mate cup and 2-bombilla set is as described on the product page.LIKES:Made from borosilicate glass, not plastic.Borosilicate glass is easier to clean than a gourd.Double-walled glass provides thermal insulation but allows you to see the contents of the glass.Contrasting jade/green color of the interior glass.Includes TWO different types of bombillas/metal straws, one traditional (has one end shaped like a spoon) and the other one modern, ends more like regular straws.Includes a cleaning brush.ON THE FENCE:8 oz capacity, it’s just large enough but could use a couple more oz.While I like the borosilicate glass, it does require more careful handling than a traditional gourd.DISLIKES:The included cleaning brush does not fit into the modern-style bombilla.VERDICT: if Star Trek wanted to show the crew drinking mate in the future, they could very well pick this GAUCHO-MARKET double-walled mate cup. Well-made, good-looking, and easy to clean, it's a great alternative to the traditional mate gourd. For me, I would like one size up, maybe 10oz or 12oz capacity. It's a bummer that the included cleaning brush only fits in the traditional bombilla straw and does not fit into the modern-shaped bombilla straw.

Drinking Mate is a very traditional activity, but 'gourds' come in many forms. Many are made out of metal or enamelware besides the dried gourd.This is a very cool double-walled vessel made out of a single piece of glass. The inside is green and the outside is clear glass. However perfectly fused together making it a single piece.It comes with a bombilla (The metal straw). This is also 'innovative' as it's make of a thick piece of metal tubing bended, with cuts on the bottom part and clamp sealed. It works well except t that it doesn't filter smaller particles so you might want to 'spit out' the first few sips.It also comes with a straw cleaning brush.

This was a great gift and it looked so nice! Worked well and came with all the parts