Description
A Unique Collection from the Valley of the Gourds
Harvested by local farmers in the Valley of the Cuias (Valley of the Gourds) in the Rio Grande do Sul region of Southern Brazil, the Campanha Cup is an organic, voluptuously handcrafted calabash (squash) gourd that’s light, durable, and designed to last a lifetime. It doesn’t get more natural than this.
“I have been on a mission to get a Cuia for about a year. I finally got one from a Circle of Drink I am happy with the size, quality and price. I also like the idea of not having to cure the gourds.”
-Louis McPherson
Regal, Complex, Robust, and Elegant Natural Color Palette
Each gourd is unique, with rich marbling colors. Glimmering tan swirls with regal bronze and gold patterning. Luxurious earthy and espresso browns dappled with copper. And warm glowing curried reds, oranges, and gold tones. Each cup illustrates Nature’s natural brushstrokes.
Due to the wide breadth of colors and shapes, gourds and mate benches are randomly selected unless otherwise suggested in notes section on checkout page. We’ll try to accommodate your preference, but we can’t guarantee exact color scheme and size.
Large and Light Enough for Any Varietal of Mate
Any varietal of mate can be enjoyed in these cups, though if you’re drinking Gaucho / Erva, these gourds are especially crafted for more powdery mates. The large bowl shape allow you to perfectly position the spoon bombilla at the base, helping to prevent clogging. We recommend the following bombillas to pair with these gourds: Monte, Ryo, Simone.
Gourd Maintenance
Enjoy your Campanha Cup immediately — no curing necessary. Occasionally apply a thin layer of natural oil (i.e., coconut or olive) to preserve natural luster. Keep gourds clean and dry after each day of use.
Dimensions
Below are rough averages of sizes and capacity — due to the naturalness of the product, sizes vary from gourd to gourd. However, in general, most of these gourds hold significantly more mate than any other we offer.
- Height: 3.5 in. – 4.5 in.
- Weight: 3 oz
- Capacity (dry herb with space for water): 1 – 2 oz
We’ve included a complimentary mate bench to securely rest your gourd on a flat surface, made from recycled leather which is more environmentally friendly than traditional leather (image directly below).
