How to Cure Your Imperial Mate Cup (Imperial Mate)
To prepare your imperial mate for first use, fill it with used yerba mate or fresh yerba and lukewarm water. Let it rest for 24 hours. Remove all the yerba with a spoon or bombilla, making sure the inside is clean and dry. Then add fresh yerba mate and enjoy your first brew.
How to Prepare and Serve the Perfect Yerba Mate
Fill your imperial mate cup three-quarters full with yerba mate.
Cover the top with your hand and shake gently, creating a “yerba mountain” near the rim.
Pour warm water on the lower side where the bombilla will go and let it rest for 1 minute.
Insert the bombilla on the wet side, covering the tip with your thumb to prevent air.
Add hot water (not boiling) and enjoy your mate.
Why Choose Our Imperial Mate Cups
Our calabash mate cups are handcrafted in Argentina, each one unique in shape, size, and color. We use premium materials and traditional methods to ensure authentic taste and lasting quality. All mate cups are compatible with our stainless steel and alpaca bombillas.
Tradition, Craftsmanship & Quality
With the finest raw materials and meticulous craftsmanship, our mates make unforgettable corporate gifts or personal keepsakes