The bombilla (straw) you choose is important - particularly if you are a regular drinker of mate.

 La Mulata Bombilla (Stainless Steel)

The stainless steel bombilla "La Mulata" is a premium quality brand that does not corode, has excellent shape for clearing spent tea leaves and is easy to clean itself. This brand is popular in South America and these bombilla are famous for providing for clean, natural flavour.

"Since trying the La Mulata brand I won't go back to using a nickel plated bombilla. The flavour is so much cleaner and smoother" Natalia Sentero