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 2021 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
Un Mate Europe
This Black Friday Un Mate has prepared interesting bundles so you can discover new yerba mate blends and save when buying them together! You will also find best-selling Un Mate products on sale so hurry up while stock lasts! Orders over €70 get free Pampa Organica yerba mate and free shipping in Europe! Worldwide shipping available.
Check out Un Mate Europe sale via this link, or use promocode MATEXPERIENCE and receive an additional 10% off!
Pampa Direct
This holiday season Black Friday has also arrived at Pampa Direct! The sale will last until November 29 with 15% off of the whole Christmas category, as well as up to 50% off on selected products, including yerba mate. 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!
Check out Black Friday sale from Pampa direct and treat yourself and your loved ones!
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 alway be a great gift by itself or combined with some of the 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.
Bombillas under $10
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.
Spring Bombilla With Flaps
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.
Una Bombilla
Available on Un Mate Europe
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
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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.
Aguantadora Yerba Mate Bundle
Available on Un Mate Europe
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
Check PriceAnother 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.
Despalada Yerba Mate Bundle
Available on Un Mate Europe
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
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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.
Wrapped Aluminum Algarrobo Gourd
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.
Wrapped Aluminum Palo Santo 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.
Flower Silicone Gourd With Bombilla
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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Silicone Gourd With Bombilla
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
Check PriceBombillas under $20
At this price point, you also start to see more premium and high quality bombillas. They are made out of alpacca, not stainless steel, and feature more beautiful and exquisite designs. Alpacca 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 Alpacca Spoon Bombilla
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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Pico de Loro Alpacca Spoon Bombilla
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
Check PriceThermometers under $20
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 a 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
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.
Un Mate Yerbera
Available on Un Mate Europe
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
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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.
Brazilian Cuia For Chimarrão
Available on Un Mate Europe
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
Check PriceSilicone 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 on Un Mate Europe
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
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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 nice round bomba will be an amazing gift for someone who wants to start experimenting with finer yerba mates.
Simone Bomba
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
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Bomba For Chimarrão
Available on Un Mate Europe
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
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A more technologically advanced option for food thermometers is a laser 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 laser 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.
Laser 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 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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Vacuum 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 sprout that makes it extremely easy to pour water into the water hole which makes it so popular among yerba mate enthusiasts.
R-Evolution Termolar Vacuum Bottle
Available on Pampa Direct
Free worldwide shipping on qualified orders.
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R-Evolution Termolar Vacuum Bottle
Available on Un Mate Europe
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
Check PriceMateras
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 on Un Mate Europe
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
Check PriceWhile modern materas are very practical and fit nicely in the present-day living, some people may prefer the look and feel of a vintage leather matera. Popular choice among the yerba mate enthusiasts in South America, leather matera will attract attention and will make its owner feel like a true gaucho.
Gifts over $100
Premium gourds
The endgame for every yerba mate lover is a custom made leather wrapped gourd with engraved alpacca silver bezel. Leo Messi and other football players are often seen drinking from premium 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.
Corvo Electric Kettle With Temperature Control
Available on Amazon
North America and Europe shipping. Amazon Prime available.
Check PriceYerba mate set
A great way to save up some significant money is to get a yerba mate set, that includes everything one needs to start a yerba mate journey. Whether it is for you or for someone in your life who expresses their desire to start drinking mate — you can’t go wrong with getting a nice quality set, consisting of stainless steel gourd, bombilla, thermos and matera.
Yerba Mate Set With Thermos and Backpack
Available on Un Mate Europe
10% off the whole order! Worldwide shipping available.
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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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