The rules around Mezcal are so complex that I’m not surprised when someone gets the details wrong — even brand owners. But I still used that as a jumping-off point to get into it with Marissa Paragano about recent clips from The TequiLadies Show. And then we landed on a clip in which she talks about what agave tastes like. And what does it taste like? Well, ... Show More
Oct 29
The uncanny power of hibiscus
In my quest to lower my blood pressure, I stumbled on an article suggesting that jamaica — the Mexican agua fresca made from dried hibiscus flowers — can do exactly that. So I started using that as a base for an energy drink. Which maybe mitigates the blood-pressure thing, but, a ... Show More
28m 45s
Oct 8
The sex lives of agave: hijuelos, bulbils, and seedlings
Agaves have three ways to reproduce: they can generate seeds, bulbils (semi-clones that grow on their quiotes), and hijuelos (clones from the roots). But sometimes, you’ll hear that a particular variety of agave doesn’t produce hijuelos, or its seeds aren’t viable. Why not? Which ... Show More
32m 41s
Oct 2015
Mezcal: Everything but the Worm
It’s nearly the Day of the Dead in Mexico, which gives us the perfect excuse to get familiar with the country’s national spirit: tequila. Or wait, should that be mezcal? And what’s the difference, anyway? In this episode of Gastropod, Cynthia and Nicky travel to Mexico to explore ... Show More
44m 39s
Jul 2021
Todo sobre el tequila - All About Tequila
Nothing says “Mexico” like tequila. In this episode, we talk about the origins of this quintessential Mexican drink, where it’s produced, how it’s made, how it compares to its cousin mezcal, and more. ¡Salud!Links:“Traditional Drinks You’ve Never Heard of Before” VideoReady to go ... Show More
27m 41s
Apr 2024
Live From Mexico: Read Spear, Real Mezcal
Jimmy is on the horn with Read Spear, President of Origen Imports inc. in Oaxaca, Mexico. Read is a pioneering mezcal importer, and Origen Imports incorporates several brands including Cuentacuentos Agave Spirits.The key to marketing mezcal made using 400 year old traditions is g ... Show More
1h 9m