Yerba Mate Straws

Metal bombillas and yerba mate drinking straws are the same thing, but there are a couple of different kinds. The main differences between types of bombilla is the metal filter or strainer on the bottom of some bombilla straws, and the shape of the drinking end (known as the beak or boquilla). A bombilla straw is great for drinking, but it’s also what filters out the tea leaves from the mate, ensuring you can enjoy your tea properly. It adds a lot to the drinking experience.

If you plan on filtering out the yerba mate leaves before drinking then a standard drinking straw would be fine. However, if you're drinking straight from a gourd, a bombilla straw will make sure you don't get a mouthful of leaves.

You can also put a reusable filter on the bottom of your straw or bombilla to filter out smaller leaves and particles. Results can vary though, depending on what type of bombilla you choose.

Once you're done, don't forget to clean your straw! Residue can build up and cause mould to grow inside the straw. We sell a complete range of straws, filters and cleaning brushes to help you enjoy your mate as much as possible.

There are two kinds of mate straws - Metal bombillas and standard drinking straws - with the main differences between the two being the metal filter or strainer on the bottom of a bombilla straw and the shape of the drinking end (known as the beak or boquilla). Traditionally, the bombilla straw is what filters out the tea leaves from the mate, ensuring you can enjoy your tea properly. It can also add to the drinking experience.

If you plan on filtering out the yerba mate leaves before drinking then a standard drinking straw would be fine. However, if you're drinking straight from a gourd, a bombilla straw will make sure you don't get a mouthful of leaves.

You can also put a reusable filter on the bottom of your straw or bombilla to filter out smaller leaves. These also work on standard drinking straws, but not as well as bombilla straws with a filter.

Once you're done, don't forget to clean your straw! Residue can build up and cause mould to grow inside the straw. We sell a complete range of straws, filters and cleaning brushes to help you enjoy your mate as much as possible.

While a regular drinking straw can be used, you're missing out on the full mate experience. Using a straw will let you drink your mate from mate gourds and ensure you get all the flavours you're supposed to. Plus, a straw will help to cool the hot water down while drinking. Order a yerba mate cup and straw today and get fast shipping to anywhere in Australia.

Bombillas are traditionally made from a metal alloy called alpaca, which is a combination of copper and nickel. However, you can also find bombillas made of wood or bamboo, plastic, and more.