Mateo Flor - Silicone Yerba Mate Gourd with Bombilla (Turquoise)

I've been a real fan of their other silicone gourd, the mate mateo, but I'm not sure about this one. I think that there are pros and cons to both of them. The Mateo Flor is smaller than their other one which I don't like, but a little more stable because of the base, The base kind of gets in the way with my hand when using it. I wish the company would try to improve on the original mate mateo, like having the base wider, similar to the Mathienzo. I've tipped over my mate mateo a few times because of me not paying attention to it on my desk, and just hitting it by mistake, and tilting it over and causing a mess. The Mateo Flor is clumsier to empty also. I really do love the fact this gourd is silicone, and so easy to take care of. I've cracked a few wood gourds, so I usually rely on silicone gourds, when I'm not using one of my ceramic ones. The silicone is nice because it insulates, so your hand doesn't get too warm. I think the company was trying to cater to women with this Mateo Flor. I don't really care about a gourd that "is cute", I want to use one that works well, and I think that most men would agree with me. So, I'm not real sure about this gourd. I will continue to use it, and maybe it will grow on me more. Like I said, I really like silicone gourds, for practicality reasons.

I have the Mateo Flor in purple and I love this addition to my yerba mate gourd collection! It is easy to clean, very cute to look at, the perfect size, and the little stand keeps it from falling over on me (which is occasionally a concern when drinking from the other silicone gourd by BYTmate). The customer service from BYTmate is the best, and their Anna Park loose leaf mate has been my favorite since I first tried it. This would be a great "first gourd" for someone new to yerba mate or make a great gift for the yerba mate drinker who has it all.

This is such a Great design! As usual the silicone males an amazing job and the style is gorgeous for ladies who love pretty things! you won't regret it!