Mold in Yerba Mate Gourd? Here's How to Save it...

Don't worry. I'll show you have to save your yerba mate gourd from mold. Learn more: circleofdrink.com

[@rddior]

Hi friend, It's been like 2 months since I got my gourd from CircleOfDrink delivered to the Czech Republic :) I drink maté every day, I love Mission yerba and I'm fully satisfied with all stuff i got from the Circle :) You should get some too :) Salute!

[@starwilkinson8020]

There is another method of curing that my grandmother used in Argentina in the 40's. Fill up your gourd with Mate and then you fill it up with whiskey and you let it sit for a couple weeks, presto.

[@CarlyGarcia9183]

These gourds are beautiful ❣️😍❣️🇩🇴

[@bvgatti]

I use coconut shell instead of the traditional gourde ,work pretty well

[@sarsbrooks4813]

...SMART - WHICH ONE (1) ARE YOU USING - THE BROWN OR GREEN COCONUT - ? - THE NEXT TIME I BUY A BROWN COCONUT - I'LL TRY VERY HARD NOT TO DESTROY IS COMPLETELY - THE GREEN ONE (1) - I'LL HOLLOW IT OUT VERY CAREFULLY...

[@Kazzzzzo]

I hollowed a lovely fresh squash. How do I proceed to get what you have? Do I put it in the oven, or just let it dry in a dry place? Also, when do I carve the pattern. When fresh or when dried and hard? Thanks for the info. ;)

[@ivanangelov589]

I live in the UK what sun? Any alternatives?

[@daniellazala4857]

Wow Man! Thanks for the explanation! greetings from Argentina!

[@Circleofdrink]

Un placer.

[@SuperDeut4]

Can we drink from a clay cup? I am in Mexico and we use jarroncitos/small clay mugs. Great vids. Thanks!

[@Circleofdrink]

+SuperDeut4 Sure!

[@asabifatosin1150]

I was getting ready to ask the same question when I scrolled across yours!

[@antpooler]

ok i get it fully now, thanks dave!

[@SPINEVENTZ]

You forgot Uruguay the one that drink the most mates 🤣

[@trees8240]

I just got 2 from a thrift store and drenced them just now with coconut oil which is antibacterial and antifungal. I hope I didn't ruin them but don't see why it wouldn't work.

[@staygreenfor420]

After it is fully cured can you use it everyday?

[@xteric1]

what about the bombilla... I tried three, and all of them became oxidized after some time. Are they too cheap? Do I have to throw them away?

[@terrancezievinger4247]

What do you do, when you live in a very humid country like the Netherlands and do not have the privilege of seeing the son so often. How do you safely remove the hairy mold?

[@josehenrique94]

You can use a stainless steel gourd

[@krissytaylor8102]

I got a gourd and did not cure it. I used it twice and it's been sitting for about 3 days. I went to use it today and there is green fuzzy mold inside and black spots. You said in the video to sit it out in the sun and the sunlight and temperatures will kill the bacteria. Well, we currently have 3 feet of snow outside and it's about 36 degrees fahrenheit. Is that still the best way to kill the mold or is there something else I can do? TIA

[@Circleofdrink]

+Krissy Taylor Rinse it with freshly boiled water, then set it aside for several days in a well-aerated location for several days until it becomes bone dry.

[@krissytaylor8102]

Thank you!

[@davidmaclean1539]

i love your videos but the prices of your gourds and things are crazy I get a gourd and bombulla and like 3 bags of mate for $20 - $30 depending on the gourd ship to me strait from Brazil

[@Circleofdrink]

david maclean Our product prices are commensurate with quality and lifetime warranties. We live in a world where there are so many options, from poor quality to great, and everything in between. So I'm happy you found some options that work for you. Salud.

[@andiyaom2051]

+david maclean Here in NYC there is a South American store, there they have Mates for really cheap. Also try to find an Argentine/Brazilian store. Don't go into Mexican stores I have never seen mate anywhere in Mexican stores and Mexicans look at me weird when I ask for Mate, later I found out Mexicans don't drink or know much about Mate.... It's a South American thing exclusively.

[@bhtx2052]

do you know the name of the south american store in nyc? I'm going to be traveling there soon and would like to buy a gourd. thank you@@andiyaom2051

[@spawn345bl8]

Hi Dave! Does Circle of Drink ships things to Bulgaria ? I'd like to try some of the sorts you've made and I could get my wooden gourd from you! :D

[@edzmuda6870]

I can’t find any Sherpa on your website!

[@antpooler]

do u have to do this with your new wooden gourd?

[@Circleofdrink]

+Anthony Pooler Nope. You can use right away.

[@antpooler]

Cool thx

[@Circleofdrink]

Nope.

[@crpdiem]

Gracias!!

[@multiverse2533]

I used my wood gourd for the first time without curing it and I washed the inside but forgot to dry it. I live in really humid air and right now Inside my gourd i see large circles of green color with little white powder. are the green circles mold? how can i use my gourd again im afraid of the green circles.

[@Circleofdrink]

A_ Z Sounds quite normal. Just let it fully dry them start using it again. Overtime, it’ll smoothen and dry much faster between use.

[@xteric1]

what is the point of using a gourd? can you just use a porcelain cup?

[@yannabannanna]

I got my gourd for the first time. Can I drink the gourd while it's curing or should I wait for 24 hours for me to officially use and drink it?

[@Circleofdrink]

Drink right away.

[@neotropos]

My (new) gourd is leaking from the bottom. Do you know whether this will seal up over more curing/usage or if there is any product I can use as an effective natural sealant? Thanks

[@Circleofdrink]

Usually there is nothing to be done. You may attempt using food grade silicone, but it's best to get a new gourd.

[@neotropos]

@@Circleofdrink OK thanks. I may experiment with olive or coconut oil - which may harden in the tiny cracks and seal it. Wishful thinking perhaps!

[@slukky]

what about ye olde moldie trench mouth? I like the ceramic.

[@claudiogarate3672]

Where can I buy a bombilla in the USA ?. Thanks for the nice videos !!

[@Circleofdrink]

circleofdrink.com/product-category/bombilla

[@santipiccini9376]

what about white and light blue mold.My mate has a very dark bottom just a little bit where usually a little bit of water stay.

[@Circleofdrink]

You should try to destroy any sort of mold by allowing the gourd to fully dry. Nevertheless, as I've experienced, most people continue to use the gourd until it naturally fully cures, at which point, all traces of mold are gone.

[@santipiccini9376]

@@Circleofdrink thanks

[@jewellzz100]

I bought one and it has been painted on the outside and is enamel is this ok ? I didn't actually want it for Yerba mata ( I haven't found one I like ) I wanted it for herbal teas . The lady at the shop said to soak it in water for 24 hours and then after this scrap out the inside then put int he sun . I did this but as soon as I poured the water out after 24 hours I saw signs of what looked like mould ? I put in the sun which faded the mould but the mould is still there ? The lady said I could return it - should I be concerned ?

[@Circleofdrink]

+Lisa Bianca If it's a natural gourd, you should only use it if safe and natural materials were added to it. Curing isn't really necessary for calabashes. Mold will go away naturally after it's totally dried out. Then resume normal use. Find us: facebook.com/groups/circleofdrink/

[@jamisonfielosh]

is it ok if it’s turning dark green/ black. i’ve tried cleaning it with lemon juice and water and it’s still black and green. u think it’s good to use?

[@Ryan-si2zb]

Don’t worry about it

[@locotavo10]

Just got a brand new gourd and it has some black spots with a big black line is that ok

[@Circleofdrink]

Usually, mold is normal. It'll go away naturally in time. Keep your gourd dry each night.

[@lunabird89]

is it too late to cure a gourd ? when i purchased one i just scrapped it out and immediately drank from it. i never cured it. what should i do?

[@Circleofdrink]

Go ahead and cure it.

[@Ishay7227]

I usually use the vidrio gourd

[@d-lo811]

Hello. I cured my gourd for 24 hours, used it once, a week or so later I picked it up and it has furry mold. Do I put it out in the sun right away? Or do I cure it with mate and hot water first?

[@Circleofdrink]

Rinse it with boiled water, then let it totally dry out for a few days, then it should be fine.

[@manuelrey2147]

What makes you drink mate?

[@Circleofdrink]

Manuel Rey Mate called me to her. She has majestic powers of clarity, love, and peace.

[@alexsuarez485]

Tradition.

[@jewellzz100]

This is what I thought but wondered if it was common to use enamel ? To me I would think it would leach into my tea :(

[@xristo88]

So is it normal that the Mate gourd has green/blackish spots?

[@rekietabeatslc9980]

Yes, gourd will darken over time

[@gomezdaniel]

What do you think about the silicon gourds they sell in amazon? the "mate mateo" Ive been thinking about buying for for daily use at work.

[@Circleofdrink]

+g daniel Personally, I prefer wooden or calabash gourds over silicon. Some of the synthetic gourds products a weird taste.

[@gomezdaniel]

Thank you!

[@Circleofdrink]

Sure thing.

[@elgoyano]

Muy bueno che!

[@Circleofdrink]

de nada!!!

[@aztecprincessno1]

Too darn long.

[@Circleofdrink]

Ah dios mioooooo!!!!

[@carmenfigueroasotelo3096]

omg what kind of criticism is that! don't you WANT real explanations?

[@EllisHudsonn]

Nigga its a 12 minute video