{"product_id":"calabash-mate-gourd-leather-base","title":"CRIOLLO Calabash Mate Gourd + Leather Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis calabash mate gourd keeps the yerba mate ritual simple, traditional, and authentic. Handmade in Argentina from a natural calabash, it features a plain gourd paired with a handcrafted leather base for stability and rustic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \"criollo\" style is a classic, lightweight, easy-to-hold gourd that makes you appreciate its simplicity. Plus, with the leather base, you can rest the gourd at an angle when steeping to better ensure a stable mountain of mate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome calabashes have a more flared opening, while others have a straighter shape, giving each piece its own unique look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: medium\u003cbr\u003eDimensions (approx.): Base: 3.5 x 2.5in. Calabash: 3 x 3in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Please follow these specific curing instructions:\u003cstrong\u003efill with used (slightly damp) yerba and leave it for 12-24 hours. Do NOT add water. Then scoop out the yerba, rinse, and leave to dry\u003c\/strong\u003e. We have noticed these are more susceptible to cracks due to being saturated with water too fast. This method helps prevent that from happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"632\" width=\"949\" alt=\"mate criollo calabaza\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/0685\/6562\/files\/mate-criollo-calabaza.jpg?v=1756757077\" class=\"wp-image-17287 aligncenter\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"633\" width=\"950\" alt=\"mate criollo con base de cuero\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/0685\/6562\/files\/mate-criollo-con-base-de-cuero.jpg?v=1756757083\" class=\"wp-image-17288 aligncenter\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Mate Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60646436274546,"sku":"YML-G-CRIOLLO","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/0685\/6562\/files\/mate_criollo_with_leather_base.jpg?v=1777209982","url":"https:\/\/yerbamatelab.mom\/products\/calabash-mate-gourd-leather-base","provider":"Yerba Mate Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}