Aguamiel
Sap of the maguey plant, fermented into pulque.
Aguamiel, meaning honey water, is the sap of the Mexican maguey plant, believed to have therapeutic qualities. Its discovery is attributed to the Toltec noble Papantzin during the reign of Tecpancaltzin. The sap, used medicinally in Mexico, is fermented into the beverage pulque. Commercial sale began in 1910, but was emphasized only in California before late 1928.
Quick Facts
- Literal meaning
- agua (water) miel (honey)
- First recorded discovery
- Reign of Tecpancaltzin (c. 990–1042) by Toltec noble Papantzin
- Total yield per plant
- About 1,000 L (1,000,000 cc) over three to six months
- Harvest duration after cutting
- Up to two months
- First commercial availability
- 1910
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