The Story of Tequila
Before the glass, there is a story.
Every glass of tequila begins with agave, earth, time and tradition. At Mayahuel, you'll discover the journey from the agave field to your glass while tasting tequila in the heart of Sayulita.
The Story of Tequila
Before the glass, there is a story.
Every glass of tequila begins with agave, earth, time and tradition. At Mayahuel, you'll discover the journey from the agave field to your glass while tasting tequila in the heart of Sayulita.
01
The Field
Blue agave grows for years under the Nayarit sun.
02
The Harvest
The jimador trims each plant down to its heart, the piña.
03
The Cooking
Slow heat turns the agave's starches into sweetness.
04
The Milling
The cooked agave is pressed to release its juices.
05
The Fermentation
Time and yeast transform sugar into alcohol.
06
The Distillation
Copper stills concentrate aroma and character.
07
The Tequila
Blanco, reposado, añejo — the story reaches your glass.
The Mayahuel Experience
A guided tasting hosted in Sayulita, led by people who live and breathe agave. We walk you through the process, the regions and the categories, glass by glass, at your own pace.
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