Ladina-Ameerikas kasutatakse kalebasse traditsiooniliselt mate tee valmistamiseks. Selleks täidetakse kalebass mate’ga ja valatakse peale kuum vesi. Seejärel juuakse teed bombilla kaudu – spetsiaalse kõrrega, millel on sisseehitatud sõel. Selline valmistusviis võimaldab teed korduvalt üle kallata ja pakub seega pikaajalist naudingut.
Made of stainless steel, this calabash is particularly comfortable to use and easy to clean. Traditionally, the drinking of mate is a ritual or a ceremony performed in the company of family, friends and guests. The calabash is passed from one person to another. El cebador - the person who prepares and serves the mate - makes a fresh brew for everyone until all the guests have had their share. This ritual is widely regarded as a symbol of friendship, courtesy and openness.
If you want to do well as a guest at the ceremony, it's worth following a few rules: finish your mate, don't say „thank you“ and don't attend if you're sick. That way you'll make a good impression.
Try it for yourself - nowadays, mate is not only cultish, it's also fashionable and really offers a lot!