Yerba mate kit w/ palo santo cup - 1 lb organic yerba

Yerba mate kit w/ palo santo cup - 1 lb organic yerba

Start price	16.45 USD
Current price	16.45 USD
Buy It Now price	19.95 USD
Start time	10/06/2008
End time	10/13/2008
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Finally, some yerba from the land where yerba mate was first cultivated by the Guarani Indians -- Paraguay!This kit comes with over one pound (500g) of organic yerba mate. This bold mate is a well aged 'limited edition'.Also included is 6 1/2 inch stainless steel bombilla from Argentina. The bombilla can be unscrewed from the shaft for easy cleaning (note picture). The Brazilian style cup (guampa/mate for you Spanish speakers) might be the finest part. It is hand crafted, about four inches tall. It has a solid base, so it won't tip over easily. Notice in the picture how the top of the cup flares out -- not only is it stylish, but it also makes filling the cup easier and less messy. Its ergonomic design makes it comfortable in your hand. The cup is made of palo santo, the fragrant wood often used by Paraguayan craftsmen. This sweet smelling wood, related to franckincense, is so pleasant, you might decide you'd rather use it for aromatherapy than drink mate from it! Not only delectable to the nose, it is beautiful to the eye as well. The pictures reveal the exquisite grain of the wood. This cup is heavier and more rugged than the normal mate gourds. This particular cup has a coat of lacquer for protection (but just on the outside of the cup, not on the inside where you put the yerba). With proper curing (instructions included) this cup will serve you well. The thick wood will insulate your mate better than those thin gourds and is suitable for hot mate (mate, chimarrao) or cold terere. If you are reading this ad now, you probably have some idea as to the benefits of drinking yerba mate. But in case you don’t, here are a few: Yerba mate is a soothing stimulant. It provides the energy of coffee without the jittery side effects. Mental alertness. Appetite suppressant. Antioxidants galore and all sorts of trace minerals. It cleanses your system. This kit gives you a great way to make yerba mate part of your daily routine. YERBA MATE STYLE --- Drinking yerba mate here in the US grabs people's attention. First people ask 'What are you doing?' Then they'll ask 'What is it?' Shortly thereafter they might jokingly follow up with "Is it legal?" This traditional kit is a conversation starter. Drinking yerba in the traditional way gives you a great chance to show off your palo santo guampa, talk about the health benefits yerba mate and maybe even get some adventurous souls to taste it. Who knows, they might start drinking yerba mate too. Yerba mate is consumed in South America as a communal beverage -- one person pours, drinks, pours again, and passes the yerba to his friend to drink. Yerba mate is about friendship and great conversation as you share one of nature's truly remarkable foods. Here is more info on yerba mate.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerba_mate www.yerbamateassociation.org Here is more info on palo santo.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulnesia_sarmientoiSorry, since this is a food item, I accept no returns. Shipping via Fed Ex home delivery.