The various names that the agave plant has

In Dos Cuerpos, we are dedicated to raising awareness about the wonders behind agave distillates and Mexican wine. In this case, we share with you the various names that the agave plant has, to showcase the many cultures that have been in contact with these plants.

1. Nahuatl: Metal, mecetl, or mexcametl. The name Mezcalli means "water of mezcal."

2. Zapotec: Doba

3. Purépecha: Akamba

4. Otomí: Uadá

5. Greek: Agave, which means "admirable."

6. Commonly referred to as the "tree of marvels."

In Dos Cuerpos, we specialize in tastings and the distribution of agave distillates and Mexican wine. Tasting is a reflection on the alcohol being sampled, and in that regard, these texts aim to foster continuous reflection. We hope you've learned about the different names of the agave plant. Please let us know if you enjoyed this text, if it helped you in any way, and if there are any discrepancies, kindly inform us.