This Yerba mate mug is covered with tiny spikes individually applied by hand. They not only insulate your hands from direct heat but also can give you refreshing massage when you gently roll the mug between your hands. It is handmade of stoneware. in this version I have decorated it with effective glaze that looks like rust metal in some areas & in other is shiny & sparkly. The colour range is from dark steel matte to light glossy brown. This makes each cup different & unique. Its spherical shape is to keep the heat & steep tea leaves to perfection. You will love how the generous size of this gourd. The capacity is 450 ml (15.8fl oz). It is approx 10.5 cm (4in) high & the opening is 4.5 cm (1.7in) wide. The mug is available with bombilla (straw) that can be added to your order from the drop down menu. Hand wash recommended, do no use in microwave. I also have other variations of this mug. Visit section Yerba Mate Mugs in my shop: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/KinaCeramics/tools/listings/section:24758522,stats:true Please note that this is handmade product & there can be small differences between presented photo & the item that you will receive, however it does not effect the quality of the product. To see the whole range of products visit Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KinaCeramics If you would like to be updated with the latest offer or see work process, visit my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/KinaCeramics & Instagram @kinaceramics About yerba mate: Yerba mate tea also known as mate is a coffeine rich infused drink. It is native to subtropical South America in northeastern Argentina, Bolivia, southern Brazil, Uruguay & Paraguay. It is prepared by steeping dry leaves (and twigs) of the mate plant in hot water, rather than in boiling water. As mate leafs are finely grated, it is drank with a straw called bombilla. The flavor of brewed mate is strongly vegetal, herbal, & grassy, reminiscent of some varieties of green tea. Flavored mate is also available, in which the mate leaves are blended with another herb (such as peppermint) or citrus rind. Yerba Mate Mug With Spikes, Dark Metallic Ceramic Gourd, Cup
