Description Share your Gourd Alpaca Bombilla – Hand-Crafted Traditional Argentine Mate Straw | 19cm Straight Design | Fine Detail What Makes This Bombilla Special: This is no ordinary bombilla. Hand-chiseled from pure alpaca, this 19cm straight-design bombilla represents centuries of Argentine craftsmanship tradition. Each piece is meticulously crafted, making every bombilla unique— a genuine work of functional art. Alpaca: The Metal of Choice for Mate Connoisseurs Alpaca is an alloy composed of copper, zinc, and nickel—a material prized throughout Argentina for traditional mate accessories. Unlike stainless steel, alpaca offers distinct advantages: ✓ THERMAL INSULATION: Alpaca isolates heat better than steel, keeping your hands comfortable during extended mate sessions. ✓ NO ODOR OR TASTE ABSORPTION: Alpaca doesn’t absorb or alter the flavor of your mate. Every sip tastes as intended. ✓ ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES: The nickel content provides natural antibacterial properties, making alpaca hygienic for daily use. ✓ NON-CORRODING: Alpaca resists oxidation and corrosion. It won’t rust or degrade with regular use and proper care. ✓ VISUAL ELEGANCE: The silvery-white finish is strikingly elegant—reminiscent of fine silver but without the associated costs. Design & Craftsmanship: ✓ STRAIGHT DESIGN: Simple, refined profile suits all mate vessels and hand sizes ✓ FINE DETAILING: Hand-chiseled surface reveals authentic artisanal mastery ✓ FIXED PADDLE FILTER: Integrated and durable—designed to last a lifetime ✓ 19CM LENGTH: Ideal length for comfortable mate preparation and drinking Perfect For: • Mate enthusiasts seeking premium, authentic tools • Collectors of functional art pieces • Those valuing Argentine artisanal traditions • Anyone wanting a bombilla that improves with age • Treasured gifts for mate lovers Specifications: • Material: Pure Alpaca (Copper-Zinc-Nickel alloy) • Length: 19 cm | Design: Straight, fine detail • Filter: Fixed paddle (pala) | Finish: Hand-chiseled artisanal • Origin: Handcrafted in Argentina | Durability: Lifetime HOW DO BOMBILLAS / STRAWS FOR YERBA MATE WORK? Most straws (bombilla) are made either of metal, bamboo or cane. These bombillas or straws have a fine filter at the rear end (small holes). This is the side of the bombilla / straw that is inserted into the mate. The bombilla / straw works like a tea bag for regular tea, as it keeps any fibrous material from being mixed with the liquid that you suck when using it. HOW TO CLEAN YOUR NEW BOMBILLA / STRAW? Some straws can be disassembled and cleaned, and others are fixed. For the ones that can be disassembled just open the rear end and rinse until clean. The fixed bombilas can be cleaned with a straw cleaner. A thin pin may also be used to push small pieces of Yerba Mate leaves that might get stuck in the filter type holes of the bombilla / straw. TYPES OF BOMBILLAS / STRAWS: There are straight bombillas / straws, and slightly curved bombillas / straws. Some people prefer the curved ones because the cup doesn’t have to be tilted in order to drink from it. There is also fixed bombillas / straws, or with a detachable filter (easier to clean straws, but usually a bit pricier). Finally, there are bombillas / straws made of different materials such as, cane, alpaca silver, bamboo, and many more. Tip : Some people use an old toothbrush to remove the dust from the straw’s little holes GET THIS HIGH QUALITY YERBA MATE ACCESSORY NOW! PRODUCT DETAILS: MATERIAL : Alpaca TYPE : Spoon-Shape End – Straight LENGTH : 7.5″ inches / 19 cm
