Description
This mini calabaza cuia, made from the hollowed out calabash plant, represents the most traditional method of drinking mate (cuia is the Brazilian name for a mate gourd). This is a small cuia with a fixed wooden foot and a polished finish. It is ca. 12cm tall and ca. 9cm in diameter at the rim. It’s perfect for solo drinking but equally suited to sharing a mate with friends.
Being a product of nature, the cuia will vary slightly in size and shape. Unlike gourds used in Argentina, this cuia has the wide top typical of the Brazilian style. This allows for a larger pile of fresh Mate to sit on top, meaning you can refill the cuia more times and the enjoy the mate throughout the day.
The cuia is robust, but it is important to cure it properly and clean and dry it after each use to avoid mould. For instructions on how to cure a gourd/cuia, please click here. Over time, the cuia will become infused with the flavour of Mate, resulting in a vessel unique to its owner. For a more neutral taste, or for trying new Mates, a ceramic or glass cuia may be more suitable.
Pair with a mini Bortonaggio bomba, a small Bortonaggio bomba, or a small Serejo bomba.
