Whether you are buying a gift for someone just starting their yerba mate journey, or for a seasoned mate aficionado, there are always some interesting and unexpected ideas for holiday gifts. So if you have that someone special in your life who is passionate about yerba mate (or maybe it is you) and struggle with choosing a perfect gift, I have compiled an official Matexperience 2023 Holiday Gift Guide that will get you covered no matter the budget.
Holiday season is also a discount season! The end of the year is full of constantly running Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals, so be sure to check prices as most of the listed items below are most likely on a juicy sale.
Black Friday sales
Pampa Direct
This holiday season has also arrived at Pampa Direct! Check out the Black Days section to discover your favorite yerba mate on sale as well as up to 40% discount on the brands that you haven’t tried yet! But don’t limit yourself to just yerba — Pampa Direct has a great variety of Argentine sweets and snacks that go really well with mate, and can be a great supplement to any yerba mate related gift!
Make sure to also check out Christmas & Holidays section and treat yourself and your loved ones with seasonal sweets and snacks from Argentina! Use code HOLIDAYS23 to get an extra 15% off of the products in this category. Hurry up in order not to miss the Black Days, as the promotion is valid from November 22 to November 28.
Un Mate
Both Un Mate Europe and Un Mate Poland launched their Black Friday sale this holidays! For a limited time, use discount code BF23 to get -25% off the entire range of products, including yerba mate, South American sweets and delicacies, gourds, bombillas and other accessories.
Amazon
The annual Black Friday Sale is live on Amazon! This year, they offer a huge variety of deals on different goods and products, including yerba mate and accessories! Check out their Black Friday Deals section where you can browse all the discounted products, and especially check out the selection of yerba mate related products on sale!
Enisay
Last but not least, the Yerba Mate Mania is coming to Enisay this holiday season! Check out the Black Friday discounts on calabash gourds and accessories from November 20 until November 30, and don’t forget to use the coupon code MateExperience10 at the checkout to get an extra 10% off of your whole order, exclusively for Matexperience readers!
Gifts under $10
Yerba mate under $10
The world of yerba mate is truly endless. No matter how much yerba mate someone has tried in their life, I can guarantee you that there are some yerbas that they haven’t had yet. Most of the brands are very budget friendly, even selección especial versions, and will always be a great gift by itself or combined with some other gifts, like gourds and bombillas.
Do you have a hard time deciding what yerba mate to get? Head over to our reviews section, so you can learn more about different brands and regional cuts of yerba mate and find those that suit the palate of your giftee.
Gourds under $10
Who said that gourds should be expensive? You can get a nice gourd made from natural materials even on a budget!
Every true matero must have a calabash gourd. Some may find them too much of a hassle, but the smell and taste that it imparts to the mate is very unique. Most simple and traditional calabash gourd is nothing fancy, but is a perfect risk-free way to try it for the first time.
Calabash Gourd With Metal Ring
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
Check PriceAnother great natural option is algarrobo gourd. Made from the soft carob wood, it is not only pleasant to touch and more crack-resistant than harder woods, like palo santo, but it also imparts a slightly sweet woodsy taste to the mate. It also needs an extra bit of care, but for that price it is a great first-time gourd.
Algarrobo Wood Gourd
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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Easiest way of extending the collection of mate accessories is to get a new bombilla — there are dozens of different styles and filtration systems, so it is extremely easy to find a gift-worthy bombilla!
Most of the yerba mate lovers have spoon bombillas, but how about more unique and interesting options? Spring bombilla should be enough for most Argentine yerba mates and is really beautiful and easy to use, especially for the money.
Steel Bombilla With Spring Filter
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
Check PriceA pick bombilla with a slit filter makes it easy to scrape used yerba mate from the gourd after mate becomes lavado.
Steel Flat Bombilla Chata
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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Yerberas are often overlooked, but it is a great accessory for those who enjoy mate on the go and don’t want to carry around an opened bag of yerba that can tear and make a mess. Some people also notice that this tin container makes yerba mate stay fresh for longer periods of time, and pouring yerba into the gourd is easier with a built-in serving spout.
Yerba Mate & Sugar Dispenser
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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Yerba mate under $20
More exotic brands from Brazil and Uruguay are usually harder to find and are packed in 1kg bags, which results in a higher price tag. However, a rare yerba mate also makes a great gift! Head over to our Brazilian and Uruguayan yerba mate reviews section to pick those that you find more interesting.
Delicacies under $20
Mate is delicious in and of itself, but if you combine it with a something sweet like alfajores, you will unlock one of the most heavenly sensory experiences out there. Alfajores are the traditional South American cookies filled with dulce de leche — caramelized sweet milk that is also popular Latin America — and dipped in chocolate. A box of alfajores makes a great gift to anyone, no matter if it’s a novice matero, or a seasoned mate aficionado.
Havanna Alfajores
Available from multiple sellers
3 Offers Available:
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
Free shipping to EU and UK on orders over PLN 120.
Speaking of dulce de leche — a jar of it makes a great present to someone who likes to make their own deserts that go well with mate, or simply likes to grab a spoon and go nuts with it while sipping on their favorite yerba!
Havanna Dulce de Leche
Available from multiple sellers
3 Offers Available:
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
Free shipping to EU and UK on orders over PLN 120.
Gourds under $20
A great step-up from regular algarrobo gourds are metal-wrapped ones. Even though algarrobo is a soft wood, it is still prone to cracking over time, so having a metal wrapper will stop it from leaking even when tiny cracks will start to appear.
Algarrobo Gourd Wrapped Aluminum with Engraved Details
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
Check PriceAnother wooden option makes its appearance in this price category — a heavenly smelling palo santo gourd. It is a must for any serious yerba mate lover and will take mate drinking experience to a whole new level of enjoyment. Palo santo is a harder wood compared to algarrobo, which means that it will more likely start to crack. That’s why I always recommend getting a metal wrapped one and stop worrying about the cracks.
Palo Santo Wood Wrapped Aluminum Gourd
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
Check PriceA more modern approach for mateware is a silicone gourd that is easier to take care of and is a more durable option for travelling and commuting. Silicone gourds usually come with a bombilla that fits it perfectly both in terms of its length and its weight.
Silicone Mate Gourd
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
Check PriceBombillas under $20
At this price point, you also start to see more premium and high quality bombillas. They are made out of alpaca, not stainless steel, and feature more beautiful and exquisite designs. Alpaca aka German silver, is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, and is named due to its shiny and silvery appearance, as well as relative softness which enables artisans to customize it by engraving various patterns and letters.
Engraved Alpaca Bombilla
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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In my reviews and water for mate guide I often point out the importance of water temperature. Some mates are better with slightly colder water, while others shine with water that is more on the hotter side. That’s why I think having control over the temperature of the water is crucial for those who want to treat yerba mate as a gourmet product and become a true aficionado of this beautiful drink.
The most simple way to control temperature is to use a food thermometer. Plus it is a very versatile item that will have a lot of use in everyone’s kitchen.
Digital Food Thermometer
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
Check PriceYerberas under $20
At a higher price point you can expect a larger size and better quality yerberas, that will allow you to store bigger quantities of your favorite yerba mate, or take more of it on the go.
Balibetov Yerba Mate Container
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
Check PriceBut the cool thing is that in this price range you can buy some of the most popular and loved yerbas that already come in a yerbera! This makes it a great 2-in-1 gift — a delicious yerba mate to enjoy straight away, and a quality yerbera that you can later reuse in the future!
Porongo Organic Yerba Mate + Yerbera
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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Most of materos are using thermos or a vacuum flask to keep their water hot for mate or ice-cold for tereré. Chances are, the vacuum bottle they are using is Stanley — it’s no secret that this is one of the most popular brands of vacuum flasks and insulated containers on the market. Sometimes, people who start to drink mate already have a regular Stanley thermos with a twist-and-pour cap for other purposes. If you don’t find the default cap to be precise enough for mate, especially when you use poro gourds with narrow openings, then the following little accessory will be a game changer. No need to buy a whole separate thermos just for mate — just get the pico cebador screw cap that is compatible with Stanley flasks and enjoy the durability and heat retention of your favorite vacuum bottle with extra precision provided by a cap with a pouring spout.
Pico Cebador Stanley Compatible Screw Cap
Available from multiple sellers
2 Offers Available:
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
Gifts under $50
Yerba mate under $50
Another option is to buy yerba mate in bundles, as it allows you not only to save up some money, but also to try similar yerbas side by side, or introduce certain styles and types of yerba mate to your fellow materos.
Yerba Mate Artesanal Barbacua Selection 4x500g
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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Yerba Mate Organic Selection 4x500g
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
Check PriceStarter sets under $50
If somebody special in your life expressed the desire to start drinking mate, then the perfect gift would be a yerba mate starter set, that includes everything one might need to enjoy this beautiful drink traditionally — a bag of a good yerba mate, hassle-free stainless steel gourd and a bombilla with a cleaning brush.
Yerba Mate Starter Set
Reviewed
Available from multiple sellers
2 Offers Available:
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
Free shipping to EU and UK on orders over PLN 120.
Gourds under $50
Traditional calabash gourds are my favorite, but the cheaper ones are a bit too simple and dull, plus they are made from the bottom of the calabash fruit and usually are thin and not very durable. That’s why I absolutely love leather-wrapped porongos — not only do they look badass, but they are made from the top of the calabash gourd and have thicker walls, which makes them last a lifetime with proper care.
Camionero Leather Wrapped Calabash Gourd
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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Torpedo Leather Wrapped Calabash Gourd
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
Check PriceFor those who are ready to get serious with erva mate, a proper Brazilian cuia is a must — there is nothing like sipping a fresh chimarrão from a beautiful curvy hand-made vessel.
Cuia for Chimarrão + Bomba
Available from multiple sellers
2 Offers Available:
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
Free shipping to EU and UK on orders over PLN 120.
Silicone gourds are great, but as far as the ultimate durability is concerned, nothing beats a solid stainless steel gourd. Perfect for everyday drinking or taking it to travel.
Un Acero Platinum Stainless Steel Gourd
Available from multiple sellers
2 Offers Available:
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
Free shipping to EU and UK on orders over PLN 120.
Bombillas under $50
Unlike Argentine and Paraguayan yerba mate, Brazilian and Uruguayan cuts are much more fine and require more skill and exquisite bombillas to enjoy them properly. A quality Uruguayan bombilla or Brazilian bomba will be an amazing gift for someone who wants to start experimenting with finer yerba mates.
Premium Alpaca Bombilla
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
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A more technologically advanced option for food thermometers is an infrared thermometer. It is arguably easier to use than a conventional food thermometer, as you won’t have to dip it anywhere and then clean it. Plus, it can be used not only for cooking, but also for other DIY projects. Another advantage of infrared thermometers is the fact that it shows temperature instantly, whereas with most food thermometers you will need to wait for 10-20 seconds until it catches up to an actual temperature.
Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
Check PriceVacuum flasks under $50
Mate and thermos always go hand in hand, no matter if you drink hot mate or cold tereré. Good vacuum bottle can last you a lifetime and is a great gift for both novice materos and seasoned yerba mate sommeliers.
Stanley Classic Legendary 1-liter Vacuum Bottle
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
Check PriceKettles under $50
As I mentioned earlier, getting the right water temperature is key if you want to become a true aficionado of yerba mate. While a food thermometer is a great tool, a quality kettle with temperature control is just much simpler to use and prepare water for a mate.
Gooseneck Kettle With Thermometer
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
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Gourds under $100
The endgame for every yerba mate lover is a premium-made leather wrapped imperial gourd with engraved alpaca silver bezel. If you’re not hung up about personalization and custom engravings, you can not only get an artisanal high-quality calabash gourd at this price point, but also a nice premium bombilla to match its size and length perfectly.
Imperial Wrapped Leather Calabash Gourd + Bombilla
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
Check PriceVacuum flasks under $100
To make the gift more special and closer to the heart of a true yerba mate lover you can go with a famous South American mate thermos. It is equipped with a special spout that makes it extremely easy to pour water into the water hole which makes it so popular among yerba mate enthusiasts.
Lumilargo Pico Cebador Thermos
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
Check PriceMateras under $100
If you know someone who is really serious about mate, chances are they take it with them wherever they go. Or they want to take a mate with them but conventional backpacks and bags are not suited to carry everything you need for preparing mate on the go. That’s why materas are such an amazing gift — they are stylish, convenient and once you have one you’ll never leave home without your mate!
Matera Un Mate
Available from multiple sellers
2 Offers Available:
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
Free shipping to EU and UK on orders over PLN 120.
Gifts over $100
Premium gourds
There is nothing cooler than a custom premium gourd that boasts your name or initials! Leo Messi and other celebrities are often seen drinking from personalized gourds, so this is the ultimate gift for anyone passionate about yerba mate.
Customized Wrapped Leather Calabash Gourd
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
Check PricePremium kettles
Kettle with temperature control is a very convenient accessory, and if money is not an issue it is definitely worth it to go with the best electric kettle possible. Premium electric kettles have tons of great quality of life features, such as super quick heat time, to-the-degree precise temperature control, and option to hold and maintain desired temperature without having to reheat the water.
Fellow Corvo Electric Kettle With Temperature Control
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
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If money is no issue, you cannot go wrong with the best quality matera. At the end of the day, matera is just another bag that you carry around, throw in your car and travel with it, so the quality of materials, stitching and overall durability are the most important factors to consider if you want your matera to last as long as possible.
Kyma Atenea Premium Quality Mate Backpack
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year are all about being grateful, giving, sharing and taking care of each other. What gifts are you getting this season, and who are you going to surprise?
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