Close-up shot of the Media Caña Chiseled Imperial Mate. The black leather gourd features a deeply patterned alpaca metal rim showing repeating cross motifs and a decorative footed base with bronze 'bolitas'. An interactive blue dot hotspot is prominent on the gourd body for feature exploration.

Media Caña - Chiseled Imperial Mate Set

$90.00 CAD
$90.00 CAD
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Close-up shot of the Media Caña Chiseled Imperial Mate. The black leather gourd features a deeply patterned alpaca metal rim showing repeating cross motifs and a decorative footed base with bronze 'bolitas'. An interactive blue dot hotspot is prominent on the gourd body for feature exploration.
Media Caña - Chiseled Imperial Mate Set

Media Caña - Chiseled Imperial Mate Set

$90.00 CAD
$90.00 CAD
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Elegance in every cadence, warmth in every pour.

Inspired by one of South America’s most graceful and historic traditional salon dances, the "Media Caña" brings a rhythm of balance and timeless distinction to your daily ritual. Crafted for those who appreciate the finer details of heritage, this Imperial mate serves as a beautiful, quiet space to pause and reconnect with your roots.

Hand-wrapped in top-tier genuine leather, this masterpiece stands out due to its unique alpaca base, reinforced with traditional bronze spheres (bolitas de bronce) that offer exceptional stability and a classic touch of warmth. Crowned with a high-quality chiseled alpaca rim (virola) featuring intricate geometric folk motifs, it is a stunning marriage of texture, artisan mastery, and natural durability.

Designed to accompany your lifetime journey, each mate features a thick-walled, carefully selected Brazilian gourd that softens and enriches the flavour of your sessions over time.

Complete Your Ritual: This set includes our emblematic stainless steel Limay bombilla as a standard companion. Looking to elevate your experience? Upgrade your set with any of our premium Alpaca bombillas—choose from our Sol, Argentina, Escudo, or Uruguay models—and enjoy an automatic $10 CAD discount on your selected upgrade.

 

The Craft Behind the Ritual:

  • Bronze-Footed Base: Distinct alpaca base reinforced with traditional bronze accents for unmatched stability.

  • Time-Honored Detailing: High-quality chiseled alpaca rim featuring elegant geometric folk motifs.

  • Premium Leather: Hand-wrapped in first-class genuine leather, selected to age beautifully.

  • Selected Gourd: Thick-walled Brazilian gourd chosen for its optimal shape and natural longevity.

 
Make it part of your ritual

A chiseled alpaca rim and bronze-footed mate are built to last a lifetime, growing more beautiful and rich in character with every single pour. To keep your "Media Caña" set in perfect condition for the journeys ahead, treat it with these simple care steps:

The Curing Ritual: Before your very first session, fill the gourd with used, damp yerba and warm water, letting it rest for 24 hours. Afterwards, gently scrape the inner walls with a spoon to remove any loose natural fibers. Then, it's ready for the field.

Keep Soap Far Away: After you finish your ritual, empty the yerba and rinse the gourd thoroughly with warm water only. Never use dish soap, detergents, or abrasive sponges. The natural gourd is porous and will absorb chemicals, altering the flavor of your future pours.

Drying is Key: Always allow your mate to air-dry completely face up (or slightly tilted) in a well-ventilated, dry spot. Never leave damp yerba inside for days, as natural gourds can develop mold if left wet in enclosed spaces.

Mind the Leather and Metals: The premium leather, alpaca, and bronze accents are noble but hate being drowned. While a few accidental splashes are part of the ritual, avoid soaking or submerging the body under the tap. If a spill happens, simply pat it dry with a soft cloth immediately.

Bombilla Maintenance: Whether you stick with the classic stainless steel Limay or upgrade to one of our premium Alpaca models, maintenance is simple. Rinse it under warm water after use, and occasionally run a thin pipe brush through it to keep your connection to home flowing perfectly clean.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

Shipping

We currently ship across Canada and the U.S.

  • Processing time: Orders are prepared and shipped within 1–3 business days.
  • Shipping time: Standard shipping takes 3–9 business days depending on your location.
  • Shipping rates: Calculated at checkout based on destination and weight.
  • Free shipping: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $100 across Canada & the U.S.


You’ll receive a tracking number by email once your order is on its way.

Have questions? Reach out to us at info@luvmate.shop, we’re here to help.


Returns & Store Credit

We accept returns on unused and unopened items within 14 days of delivery.

  • To start a return, email info@luvmate.shop with your order number.
  • Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless the item arrived damaged or incorrect.
  • Once we receive and inspect your return, we’ll issue a store credit for the full amount, valid for any future purchase at luvmate.shop.

Please note: We don’t offer refunds to the original payment method.

Important Notes

  • For hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns on opened yerba packages or used mate accessories.
  • If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 3 days of delivery and include a photo so we can make it right.

Complete Your Ritual

Modern Ritual, Made Simple

We get it — traditional mates are beautiful, but they can be hard work.

At Luv Mate, we’ve done the work for you.

Our collection is curated to make mate easy, modern and joyful — with no curing or complicated steps.

Just pour, sip, and enjoy.

For purists and collectors, our Premium Mates keep the craft alive — but for the everyday ritual, we keep it simple.

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