This is the world famous argentinean MATE, spreaded in all Southern South America, for drinking the MATE herb tea...(both, the mug and the herb, are named the same way) The herb (YERBA MATE), is a natural source of energy, discovered by the pre-columbus indians, and cultivated in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Paraguay ever since.The MATE mug, is made out of wood, conveniently processed, and covered by alluminum.The "Bombilla" is the straw used for drinking the Mate tea, or any drink you might have in your mate...It has a filter on one end, so, it"s performance is awsome!...Easy to use, easy to wash, easy to clean...Made in Nickel and Bronze.Best quality in both, the MATE and the BOMBILLA.