La Merced Deluxe traditional drinking gourd and Alpaca silver Bombilla. How to cure the mate gourd. 1. Fill the gourd 2/3 full with mate. 2. Add warm water, just enough to wet the yerba mate inside the gourd. 3. Let the gourd sit 24-48 hours. This will allow it to expand and seal. 4. Scrape the inside of the gourd with a spoon and rinse. Now it is ready for use.
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