Tepeztate

The maguey Tepeztate, is an Agave of the Marmorata species, its name is derived from the word "Tepetl" which in Nahuatl means mountain or mount, without a doubt it refers to where this agave can be found, since it is generally found on cliffs in the mountain. In some regions of the State of Puebla it is known as: Pitzometl, maguey pig, Pitzo in Nahuatl means pig.

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It runs a great risk of disappearing, because it only reproduces by seed, which is being lost, since its flowers are occupied for festivities, in addition, its maturation period is the longest of all the species of mezcal agaves, it takes between 25 and 35 years in the wild and approximately 12 years in the cultivated form, coupled with its currently great commercial demand.

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So when you are offered a mezcal made from Tepeztate maguey, taste it with great respect and remember that you are drinking a distillate from a plant that is very difficult to obtain and with great difficulty in reproducing. So health responsibly.

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