Question 1

Does the gourd come with curing instructions?

Accepted Answer

Hi.  Thanks for your inquiry.  I didn't insert curing instructions, but that is a good idea.  I'll put the instructions on the Amazon site.  Here's the info for curing.In the old days, the guaraní indians talked about taking away "the bad spirit" (initial bitterness) each gourd had. That´s where the expression "to cure a gourd" comes from. By "curing" the gourds, the indians prepared them to be the perfect recipient for their favorite drink.The curing has one purpose : the removal of the inner soft tissues a "clean" gourd still may have. By removing the soft membrane it will insure that your first mate will not be so bitter. The gourds I am selling have been through a fire burnishing process and most, if not all, of the membrane has been removed.To be sure that all the membrane is gone, we suggest that you fill your new gourd with almost boiling water (boiled water could crack the gourd), let the hot water sit for approximately 5 - 10 minutes. After this you may use a teaspoon and softly scrape the membrane out of the gourd under running water. If you have successfully removed the majority of the membrane you have completed the curing process. We strongly suggest you complete this process even if the inside of your new gourd looks pretty clean. If the inside of your new gourd has nothing to scrape out (many of our gourds are this way), just do the hot water thing only.However if you want to use your gourd right away you don't have to cure it at all. The soft membrane will slowly be removed as you empty out the old mate and rinse with running water. The first couple of times the mate may have a more bitter taste by not curing it.Please do not remove the stem in the center of the gourd. Doing so will cause the gourd to leak.Please let me know how you like the gourd, bombilla and Origin Yerba Mate  And please leave a review to help us get the word out on the best Yerba Mate out there!Best Regards,ChrisHealthy Dynamics Solutions

Question 2

How much tea is used per gourd?

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Hi.  The amount of tea really depends on how you like it.  I've seen some hard-core yerba drinkers fill their gourd half-full and then keep topping off with more hot water.  Personally, I like mine much more mild.  I put about a table spoon or two into the gourd and I drink it before it steeps too long.  I hope this helps!

Question 3

Why is the mata going through the straw?

Accepted Answer

I am not really sure but what you could do is maybe use those little loose tea holders so it won't sit through your straw

Question 4

How many oz does 1 gourd can contain?

Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for your question.  As I'm sure you know, our gourds are a natural product so the exact volume will vary from gourd to gourd.  But to answer your question, the gourds hold approximately 8-12 oz.  I think you'll love this gourd/tea combo product.  The gourds are hand made and are beautifully burnished.  The Origin Yerba Mate tea is top quality.  Please let us know how you like our product.
Best,
Chris
Origin Yerba Mate
Healthy Dynamics

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Argentina Gourd, Bombilla (Straw) and ORIGIN Traditional Yerba Mate Tea Value Set - Organic, Free Trade, Herbal, Loose Leaf, Rich Buttery Smooth!

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