# Modern Mate Vessels Pulso Ceramic & Neoprene Carafe for Yuppie Yerba Mate Drinkers By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulso-mate References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/23565/) & [pulsoproductos](http://www.pulsoproductos.com/mate_neo.html) Yerba mate is a traditional South American drink that's spread throughout the world, and Pulso [mate vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware) have stepped up to accommodate modern tastes. In South America, [yerba mate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncle-matts-organic-yerba-mate-energy-tea) is made in a hollowed-out gourd and sipped with a sort of filtering straw called a bombilla. Pulso's mate 'gourd' is made of ceramic instead of calabash, and it's covered in a neoprene sleeve to protect hands against the heat. Since mate gourds are often hard to come by (I got mine by chance through a waiter who'd just moved here from Ecuador), Pulso's mate vessel is a fantastic, stylish alternative to enjoy this [traditional drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-free-kava-mate-tonic). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Mate Vessels:** Using ceramic and neoprene materials, Pulso has created a stylish and modern alternative to traditional mate gourds. - **Global Spread of Yerba Mate:** Yerba mate, a traditional South American drink, has gained popularity worldwide, creating opportunities for innovative mate vessel designs. - **Heat-protective Mate Vessels:** Pulso's neoprene sleeve provides a heat-protective solution for enjoying yerba mate without the risk of burning hands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Ceramics:** The ceramics industry can explore the use of ceramic materials in creating innovative mate vessels for an expanding market of yerba mate enthusiasts. - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can tap into the growing popularity of yerba mate by developing unique mate vessel designs to cater to modern consumer preferences. - **Textiles:** The textiles industry can explore the use of neoprene and other heat-resistant materials to create functional and stylish sleeves for mate vessels that enhance the drinking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Yerba Mate Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yerba-mate-beverage.md) - [Elevating Yerba Maté Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrafox-studio.md) - [Naturally Energizing Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-mate-drinks.md) - [Grown Drinkware Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd.md) - [Energizing Summertime Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yerba-madre-watermelody.md) - [Energizing Yerba Mate Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-yerba-mate.md) - [Peach-Flavored Caffeinated Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-revival.md) - [Modern Stainless Steel Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standard-carafe.md) - [Yerba Mate-Powered Facial Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-facial-cleanser.md)