Yerba mate is a special herbal tea that you can find at many specialty stores. You cannot drink plain tea in a mate gourd. These gourds are made to drink only yerba mate. It's a very different flavour from tea, bitter maybe. These gourds come with instructions on how to drink yerba mate for the first time. It's very easy. You just have to try it for yourself! There are lots of designs and colours to choose from. You can take a look at these wonderful yerba mate gourds. If you are looking for original gifts this is the best gift you can give.