Gift sets on sale – check out the Black Weeks offers at MateMundo!
Searching for gifts often begins when there is not much time left before Christmas. Yet a few weeks earlier you can calmly compare options, match a present to a specific person and save quite a lot at the same time. This is exactly what Black Weeks at MateMundo is for – a sale in which you can buy many products at up to 50% off. Among them are ready-made gift sets with coffee, yerba mate and matcha, as well as single products and accessories that make it easy to complete such a set. In this post, we suggest how to choose a set that will delight the person you are buying for and will also work well as a Christmas present.
You can find all the products in the sale in one place, in the Black Weeks category. We have collected sets for coffee lovers, yerba mate fans and matcha enthusiasts there, as well as mate cups, bombillas, thermoses and other accessories. Below, we go through the different types of sets: we show what they contain, who they suit and what to look at before buying. If you are looking for Christmas gift ideas that are practical and also look good under the tree, this is a good place to start.
Table of contents:
- Why buy gift sets during Black Weeks?
- Gift sets – an idea for a great present
- Coffee gift sets
- Yerba mate gift sets
- Matcha gift sets
- Christmas gift sets
- How do I choose the best gift set?
- Black Weeks offers at MateMundo – what should you check?
- Choose a gift set in the Black Weeks sale
Why buy gift sets during Black Weeks?
Gift sets bought during Black Weeks combine two benefits: a ready-made, well-thought-out present and a lower price than usual. This is especially important at the end of the year, when the list of people to buy for can be long and the budget has its limits. During the sale you can buy several presents at once and save part of the amount you would normally have to spend on each of them. The main advantages of shopping in this period are:
- ➡️ better prices – discounts of up to 50% off cover both whole sets and single products: coffee, yerba mate or matcha on sale is a good chance to try something new,
- ➡️ wide choice – in one category you will find sets for people who are just starting with a given drink and for those who have been drinking it for years, as well as mate cups, thermoses and accessories,
- ➡️ presents ready in advance – you can put together gifts for your whole family and friends early, before the pre-Christmas rush begins.
Black Weeks – a good time to buy Christmas gifts
Black Weeks is an extension of the idea of Black Friday, a day of big sales that comes from the United States. There it falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving and for many years has opened the shopping season before Christmas. Over time, many shops around the world began to extend this single day to a weekend, a week or even several weeks. As a result, Black Friday offers no longer require quick decisions – customers have more days to look through the range and choose what they really need.
At MateMundo, Black Weeks runs for several weeks before Christmas. This is a period in which buying presents is more convenient for several reasons. First, you avoid the rush of the last days, when decisions are made quickly and the choice can be random. Second, you have time to think about each person's taste – whether they prefer coffee or yerba mate, and whether they like classic or fruity flavours. Third, you order with plenty of time for delivery. A well-chosen present bought calmly usually brings more joy than one picked at the last minute.
💡 Good to know: sale prices apply only while the sale lasts. If you already know which set you want to give, it is better not to leave the purchase until the last day of the sale.
Gift sets – an idea for a great present
A ready-made gift set is one of the simplest ways to give a well-chosen present. It combines several products that fit together in theme and in use, so the person receiving it can start using them straight away. They do not need to buy a missing matcha whisk or look for a bombilla that fits their mate cup. For you, it means fewer decisions: instead of comparing a dozen single products, you choose one set that suits the person's interests.
Sets differ in contents and purpose, so it is easy to find a version for someone who is just discovering a drink and for someone who knows it very well. In the MateMundo range you will find several types of sets:
- ➡️ tasting sets – several or a dozen flavours in smaller packs, which let you get to know different brands and styles before choosing a favourite,
- ➡️ sets with accessories – a drink together with what is needed to prepare it, for example yerba mate with a mate cup and a bombilla, or matcha with a bowl and a whisk,
- ➡️ accessory-only sets – a good choice for someone who already has a favourite yerba mate, loose-leaf tea or powder, but wants to prepare the drink more conveniently or in a more attractive setting,
- ➡️ larger packs in a set – for example several 1 kg packs of coffee beans for someone who drinks coffee every day and knows what they like,
- ➡️ sets in a gift box – ready to give, with no need for extra wrapping.
Sets also differ in price. A small set with one yerba mate sample, a mate cup and a bombilla works well as a small gift for a colleague or as an addition to a larger present. An extensive matcha set in a gift box can be the main present for someone close. This way, in one shop you can prepare gifts for several people and match each of them to a budget. In the next sections, we describe gift sets with coffee, yerba mate and matcha – with specific suggestions from the Black Weeks sale.
Are you looking for a present for a yerba mate lover? Take a look at ready-made gift sets with mate cups and bombillas.
Yerba mate gift setsCoffee gift sets
A coffee gift set is a safe choice for someone who starts the day with an espresso or a big mug of coffee with milk. Coffee, however, comes in many varieties, roast levels and flavour profiles, so it is worth matching the set to the way the person drinks it. Among the coffee sets in our shop you will find three main types of suggestions:
- ➡️ sets of one coffee in a larger amount – for someone who already has a favourite coffee and drinks it every day,
- ➡️ sets of several different coffees – for a person who likes comparing flavours and wants to get to know coffees from different regions,
- ➡️ coffee with extras – for example with a latte mix or with tea, for someone who likes variety.
When choosing, look first of all at the type and quality of the coffee. Coffee beans keep their aroma longer than ground coffee, but they need a grinder – in a bean-to-cup machine they are ground by the machine itself. The roast level is also important: medium-roasted coffees are versatile and work with many brewing methods, while a lighter roast brings out fruity notes better in a pour-over. If you do not know what equipment the person has, choose a coffee with a versatile profile. You can read more about what makes coffee from small roasteries special in our post about artisan coffee.
If you are looking for coffee beans on sale, during Black Weeks we have a set for people who drink coffee every day and like to have a supply that lasts. It consists of three 1 kg packs, so it is a good opportunity if you are interested in 1 kg coffee beans on sale.
☕ Bro Coffee Roastery Brazil Samba coffee set 3 × 1 kg
Three 1 kg packs of Bro Coffee Roastery Brazil Samba Premium coffee beans. This is 100% Arabica from Brazil, rated 84 points on the SCA scale, with a versatile medium roast. Notes of chocolate and nuts dominate the flavour, and the acidity and body are medium. It works in espresso machines and automatic (bean-to-cup) machines, in a moka pot, a French press, an AeroPress and a pour-over.
This is a set for someone who drinks coffee every day and does not like it when the supply runs out at the worst moment. The coffee is freshly roasted, most often within 24-48 hours before dispatch.
💡 Good to know: freshly roasted coffee tastes best at least 7 days after the roasting date. If you buy it as a present a few weeks in advance, the beans will have time to “rest” and will be in good condition on the day you give them. Until then, keep the packs tightly closed, in a dry and dark place.
A set with a large amount of coffee can easily become a present for someone who is just starting to brew coffee at home. All you need to add is a simple brewer that needs neither electricity nor paper filters. A French press is one of the brewing methods recommended for this coffee, and it also works well for loose-leaf tea and yerba mate.
Glass and stainless steel, a brew without grounds – for coffee, tea and yerba mate.
1000 ml · £8.93
Yerba mate gift sets
Yerba mate is an infusion of dried leaves of the Paraguay holly. In South America it is drunk every day, often in the company of friends or family. To prepare it you need a mate cup (the matero, often called a gourd) and a bombilla, which is a metal straw with a filter, through which you drink the brew without leaves. That is why yerba mate sets are one of the most convenient forms of present: the person receiving it gets everything needed to brew the first serving straight away. The choice of set depends mainly on whether someone is just discovering yerba mate or has been drinking it for a long time. You will find all the variants in the yerba mate sets category, and we also wrote about why a brewing set is a good gift in the post A unique gift: yerba mate brewing set.
Yerba mate sets for beginners
Someone who is just starting will find a starter kit most useful: a mate cup, a bombilla and several kinds of yerba mate in small packs. The flavours of yerba differ a lot – from intense, herbal and slightly bitter ones, through mint and citrus ones, to fruity and milder ones. 50 g samples let you try several of them and check which one suits you best before you buy a larger pack. You can read more about this approach in the post about the first steps with yerba mate.
In a set for beginners, look at three things:
- ✔️ a mate cup that is easy to care for – a ceramic gourd is glazed, so unlike mate cups made of natural gourd or wood it does not need special preparation before first use,
- ✔️ a versatile bombilla – a simple, slightly curved bombilla with a filter works well with most kinds of yerba mate,
- ✔️ variety of flavours – the more kinds of yerba in the set, the easier it is to find a favourite.
Ceramic gourd Samba 350 ml, Mercedes bombilla, a bombilla cleaner, a cork coaster and 10 kinds of yerba mate from the brands Soul Mate, Guarani, Verde Mate and Yaguar. Everything you need for the first weeks with yerba.
A red and white ceramic gourd Toro 350 ml, a Mercedes bombilla, a cleaner, a cork coaster and ten kinds of yerba mate from Soul Mate, Guarani, El Fuego, Verde Mate and Yaguar – classic, minty, fruity, coconut and with guarana. A second starter kit with a different gourd and a different selection of flavours.
A golden ceramic gourd with the El Fuego logo 350 ml, Mercedes bombilla, a cleaner, a cork coaster and El Fuego Energia Guarana yerba mate 50 g. A small, eye-catching gift or an addition to a larger present.
Yerba mate sets for experienced drinkers
Someone who has been drinking yerba mate for a long time usually already has their own mate cup and favourite bombilla. For them, a better present is a set with a thermal mate cup or a supply of their favourite yerba in larger packs. Thermal mate cups have double walls made of stainless steel (double wall technology), which keep the brew hot for longer. They work at home, at work and when travelling, and also for terere, which is yerba mate brewed with cold water. If you want to complete the present with other small items, you will find useful tips in the post on yerba mate accessories.
Thermal matero TermoMate PRO by Cebador (250 ml) in the shape of a classic gourd, in matt black stainless steel. The set includes a Gringo bombilla with a filter, a cleaner and a cork coaster.
A red steel thermal matero 350 ml with a lid that has an opening for the bombilla and reduces the risk of spilling the brew. The set includes a Mercedes bombilla, a cleaner and a cork coaster.
Three full packs of Guarani yerba mate: Menta Limón with mint and lemon, fruity Maracuya and Energia con Guarana with added guarana. A long-lasting supply for someone who drinks yerba every day.
Yerba mate on sale is also a good opportunity to buy a larger supply for yourself. During Black Weeks, as in other sales around Black Friday, many people put together presents for their loved ones and at the same time top up their own shelf with favourite yerba mate.
Matcha gift sets
Matcha is finely ground green tea. Unlike ordinary tea, it is not brewed and the leaves are not strained – the powder is whisked into water at a temperature of 70-80°C. Traditionally this is done in a ceramic bowl, a matchawan, with a bamboo whisk called a chasen, which beats the drink into a smooth foam. The portion of powder is measured out with a bamboo scoop called a chashaku. That is exactly why matcha gift sets are so practical: a person who only wants to get to know this drink gets all the necessary tools at once, and a matcha fan gets a more beautiful setting for their daily ritual. If you want to find out what to consider when choosing a first set, take a look at the post Matcha set – which one to choose for a start?
Each of the sets below contains a bamboo kit: a chasen whisk, a chashaku scoop and a teaspoon, as well as a ceramic whisk holder (kusenaoshi), which helps the whisk keep its shape while it dries. They differ in the type of matcha, the pattern of the bowl and whether there is a drink inside or only accessories. During Black Weeks, matcha on sale is also available in sets, so you can give someone a full kit instead of matcha alone.
Matcha sets in a gift box
These sets are packed in a gift box made of thick cardboard, with black filling inside, so they are ready to give straight away. Besides matcha and accessories, they include a ceramic scoop rest (chashaku-oki), which protects the table from powder. The choice depends on whom you want to give a present to:
Ceremonial Matcha Tenno BIO 30 g from the Shizuoka region, from the first, spring harvest. It comes with a Kurai matchawan with a spout in a dark, speckled glaze and a set of accessories. A present for someone who appreciates traditional matcha whisked with water.
Matcha Premium 100 g from the Chinese region of Hangzhou – versatile, it works both in a traditional brew and in a matcha latte. The set includes a Hayashi matchawan with a spout and a set of accessories. A good choice for the start of a matcha journey.
A Midori matchawan with a spout, a bamboo kit, a whisk holder and a scoop rest – with no matcha inside. A present for someone who already has a favourite matcha and wants to prepare it in the traditional way.
Sets for colourful matcha latte
For people who like drinks with milk and interesting colours, we have prepared sets for colourful matcha latte. Besides accessories and a gift box, they contain powders from the Matcha Alternative line by Mary Rose. Despite the name, they contain no tea – they are freeze-dried fruit or vegetable powders, which are prepared in the same way as matcha, but contain no caffeine. Thanks to this, a colourful latte can be drunk at any time of day. You can read more about such products in the post about colourful matcha.
Matcha Premium 100 g and White Matcha Alternative – Banana 50 g, which is freeze-dried banana powder that makes a light, banana-flavoured latte with milk. It comes with a Rokku matchawan and a set of accessories. Two drinks in one present.
Japanese Matcha BIO Premium 30 g from the first harvest and Blue Matcha Alternative – Banana 50 g with freeze-dried banana and blue spirulina extract, which gives milk a blue colour. The set includes a blue Mountain matchawan with a spout and accessories.
Orange Matcha Alternative – Pumpkin Spice 50 g, which is powdered pumpkin with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. With milk it makes an orange, spiced latte without caffeine. The set includes a Sangaku matchawan and a full set of accessories.
Christmas gift sets
Among typical Christmas presents, similar suggestions often repeat: cosmetics, books or sweets. Christmas gift sets with coffee, yerba mate or matcha are an interesting alternative, because they combine two features of a good present. They are practical – the person receiving them will use them every day, for many weeks. At the same time they look good: a ceramic mate cup, bamboo accessories or a gift box give the impression of a thoughtful, carefully chosen present rather than a last-minute purchase.
Such a Christmas present also lets you share something you enjoy yourself. If you have been drinking yerba mate for years, a starter kit can be an invitation for someone close to try it with you. If someone in your family always asks about your coffee, a kilogram of the same coffee will last a long time. To make it easier to match a present to a person and a budget, we have collected a few suggestions in one table.
🎁 Which gift set for whom?
| FOR WHOM? | SUGGESTION | WHY? |
|---|---|---|
| Friend or colleague (small gift) | El Fuego set with a gourd | a mate cup, a bombilla and a yerba sample – a small but complete present |
| Someone curious about yerba mate | Starter kit with a gourd and 10 × 50 g | all the accessories and ten flavours to try |
| Mate drinker on the move | TermoLid Guarani or TermoMate PRO with a bombilla | a thermal steel mate cup that keeps the brew hot for longer |
| Everyday coffee lover | Bro Coffee Roastery Brazil Samba set 3 × 1 kg | versatile coffee beans that last many weeks |
| Lover of traditional matcha | Japanese ceremonial matcha with accessories | ceremonial matcha, a matchawan and a bamboo kit in a gift box |
| Fan of caffeine-free latte | Orange Matcha set | a spiced, orange latte that can also be drunk in the evening |
To each set you can add something of your own to make the present more personal. A yerba mate lover will be pleased with an extra pack of yerba with a winter, spiced flavour – for cold evenings and a festive mood.
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How do I choose the best gift set?
The best gift set is not the most expensive or the most extensive one, but the one that suits the person who will receive it. Before you add a set to your basket, it is worth answering a few questions:
- ✔️ interests – does this person drink coffee, yerba mate, matcha, or perhaps none of these drinks yet?
- ✔️ experience – are they just starting, or do they know the subject better than you?
- ✔️ flavour preferences – do they prefer classic and intense flavours, or fruity, spiced and milder ones?
- ✔️ contents of the set – will all the elements be useful, or will some duplicate what they already have?
- ✔️ budget – how much do you want to spend on the present, and is it the main gift or an addition?
Before buying, check two practical things as well. First, the sale price: during Black Weeks you can see both the current price and the price before the reduction next to the products, so it is easy to judge the size of the discount. Second, the delivery time – if the present is to arrive before Christmas, check the expected dispatch time on the product page and do not leave the order for the last days.
Match the present to the person receiving it
The first step is to match the present to the lifestyle of the person you are buying for. Someone who works a lot away from home or travels often will appreciate a thermal mate cup or a thermos in which the brew keeps its temperature for a long time. A person who likes to savour moments at the table will be pleased with a ceramic matchawan or a colourful gourd, used at home without hurry.
Experience is just as important. A beginner coffee drinker will be best served by a coffee with a versatile profile that tastes good with many brewing methods. For someone who regularly drinks yerba mate, it is better to give a new flavour in a larger pack or a more convenient mate cup than yet another starter kit. A matcha fan who already has their own accessories will be pleased with a higher-grade matcha, for example a ceremonial one, and someone who only wants to try it – with a complete set with a bowl and a whisk.
Do you know someone who wants to start their matcha journey? View matcha sets with accessories that you only need to unpack and use.
Matcha setsIf you do not know the taste of the person you are buying for well, choose sets that offer a choice. Several yerba mate samples, two different powders for latte or a coffee with a classic chocolate and nut profile is a safer choice than one very distinctive flavour.
Look at the contents of the set
An attractive package is only part of a present. Before you choose a set, check in the product description exactly what the set contains: which coffee, yerba mate or matcha is inside, in what amount and which accessories come with it. At MateMundo, all the elements of a set are listed on the product page in the “In a set” section, and each of them can be clicked to read its full description.
When looking through the contents, ask yourself a few questions. Does a yerba mate set include both a mate cup and a bombilla, or only one of them? Does a matcha set contain matcha alone, or also a whisk and a bowl? Do the products fit together – for example, does the mate cup have a capacity that matches the person's habits? A practical set is one in which every element will be used. If it lacks something useful for everyday use, it is easy to complete it with a single accessory.
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Black Weeks offers at MateMundo – what should you check?
The Black Weeks offers at MateMundo cover more than gift sets. In the sale category you will also find single products that make it easy to complete a present or your own supplies. If you are looking for gifts, it is worth browsing several groups of products:
- ➡️ coffee on sale – a set of Bro Coffee Roastery coffee beans in 1 kg packs, and a French press for brewing at home to go with it; you can find the full range, including products outside the sale, in the coffee sets category,
- ➡️ yerba mate – sets with mate cups and bombillas, sets of 50 g samples, and single packs of yerba from different brands, including winter and spiced blends; you can find the full range of sets, including those outside the sale, in the yerba mate sets category,
- ➡️ matcha – gift sets with ceremonial and premium matcha, sets for colourful latte and sets of accessories only; you can find the full range, including products outside the sale, in the matcha sets category,
- ➡️ accessories – ceramic gourds, palo santo materos, thermal mate cups, bombillas, thermoses and thermal bottles, which work as a stand-alone present or as an addition to a set,
- ➡️ teas and other infusions – Mary Rose teas, including blooming ones, as well as guayusa, which is an infusion of leaves of a plant related to the Paraguay holly,
- ➡️ other gifts – snacks and kitchen extras, such as Vivarini almonds and dried goji berries, or Nustino Pumpkin Spice peanut butter powder with no added sugar, and for people who like a cosy atmosphere at home: white sage incense, stick and cone incense, candles and natural stones, also in sets in decorative boxes.
Many people start looking for bargains in a search engine. If you type in, for example, “yerba mate Black Friday”, in the Black Weeks category you will find all the reduced yerba, sets and accessories in one place – without browsing the whole shop. The same applies to coffee and matcha: instead of comparing prices product by product, it is enough to look through one category and choose what suits your gift list.
Remember that discounts during the sale differ between products and reach up to 50% off. That is why it is worth comparing a few options and choosing the one that best combines contents and price. If you are buying presents for several people, you can put them together in one order.
Choose a gift set in the Black Weeks sale
A gift set in the Black Weeks sale is a way to combine a thoughtful present with a lower price and calm shopping. Ready-made sets with coffee, yerba mate and matcha contain products that fit together, so the person receiving them can use them straight away. The sale lasts for several weeks before Christmas, so you have time to compare options, think about presents for each person close to you and order them without rushing.
When choosing, go first of all by what the person likes: which drink they drink, how well they know it and which flavours suit them. A coffee lover will be pleased with a supply of good coffee, someone curious about yerba mate – with a starter kit with samples, and a matcha fan – with a set of accessories in a gift box. You will find all these suggestions in one place.
Choose a present that will delight your loved ones for many days to come – and take advantage of the discounts while Black Weeks runs!
❓ FAQ – frequently asked questions about gift sets
1. Is a gift set a good idea for Christmas?
2. Which gift set should I choose for a coffee lover?
3. Which yerba mate set is good for a beginner?
4. Which matcha set should I choose as a present?
5. What should I give someone who does not drink caffeine?
6. Are gift sets available on sale during Black Weeks?
7. What should I look for when choosing a gift set?
8. Is it worth buying a gift set in advance?
Sources of information:
- Wikipedia: Black Friday (shopping).
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