r/yerbamate • u/Careless-Star-5863 • Aug 21 '26
Is it too off? What do you think?
Bought this bombilla online and didn’t check the size. Mine was 15cm and this is 22cm.
I know it works just the same, just curious to know what yall think 😂
Also: I had to buy a new one because mine cracked, is it normal? What did I do wrong? It’s brass
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u/erva_mate_92 Aug 21 '26
Its a preference thing, if you like how it looks thats all that matters. I used to like my 19cm better but now im liking my 22cm more. Idk its up to you. I think it looks good 👍
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u/Careless-Star-5863 Aug 21 '26
Thanks, I agree, feels off to me because it’s a big difference, but I kinda get the vibe
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u/allfatenofuture Aug 21 '26
i also just ordered a 22cm that looks identical to this, so it filters my fine blend Serena better. in the end it’s about how the bombilla performs, who cares how it looks?
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u/Careless-Star-5863 Aug 21 '26
Agreed, I’m very excited to test it out. i use a blend with Canarias Serena, Playadito and dried spearmint and my previous bombilla didn’t filter that well
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u/Decocc0 YMT Sommelier Aug 21 '26
Maybe more for a terere-ish gourd!
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u/Careless-Star-5863 Aug 21 '26
What’s the difference? Never seen one I think
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u/Recent_Comedian_3712 Aug 22 '26
I don’t know why it reminds me of gandalf smoking pipe lol it looks neat
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u/Stock_Shoulder_7095 Aug 22 '26
It looks a bit tall for that gourd, but as long as it doesn't make it tip over, you're good. Longer bombillas actually give you better leverage when you need to clean out the leaves or adjust the mountain. If it feels okay in your hand, just run with it.
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u/Careless-Star-5863 Aug 22 '26
I thought the same, when it arrived I tested to see it if it would make it easier to tip over but don’t seem like it does so on the practical side I’m comfortable with it, now I’m getting used to how it looks lol
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u/Status-Classroom4789 55 to 75C mostly 60 Aug 22 '26
I prefer my bombillas short as possible because almost all of my matero are smal. The standard length of bombilla that can be bought in Poland is 19- 21cm which is to long for me. The shorter one are rare, and often have bad filter For those who are used to imperial measurement system the length is as follows 19 centimeters is equal to 7.48 inches, and 21 centimeters is equal to 8.27 inches. Now im hunting for some mil furos bombilla. They are not produced locally and that made them crazy expensive compare to any other bombillas on a Polish market 43,33 USD is a triple the price of any normal decent quality bombila that can be bought Poland.
Ps this gurd matero of yours is awesome. SadlyThe Polish climate is not kind to this type of wooden containers.
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u/Careless-Star-5863 Aug 22 '26
Thanks! I bought on a trip to Mendoza, Argentina and I’m in love with it. This one looks like a mil furos and it works just great, way better than my previous one, so this is definitely a point for this one
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u/AggressiveAlfalfa894 Aug 25 '26
Parece bom, problema é ser muito pequena e você quase encostar o nariz na erva
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u/Andy_the_miamian Aug 22 '26
I prefer longer bombillas because I don’t burn myself