Our Agave plant has shot up a massive flower stem which is 20 feet in height!  This is an extra-ordinary plant because it only flowers once at the end of its long life (10 to 30 years) and then the plant dies.

At this point, before the stem actually flowers, the stem can be cut to collect a sweet liquid known as “aguamiel” or “honey water”.  This liquid can be further fermented to produce a traditional Mexican drink called Pulque.

Agave americana is one of the Agave plants used in the production of Tequila.  This involves extraction of the plant sugars by heating the heart of the plant in an oven.  Tequila is made by a distillation process there-after.

Anyone for Tequila or Pulque?!

 

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