Mezcal, the moon, and multi-generational wisdom
About this episode
The episode explores the connection between traditional agave spirit production in rural Mexico and the influence of cultural beliefs, such as the moon's effect and the presence of pregnant women.
I find myself saying “multi-generational wisdom” pretty frequently, in reference to these communities I get to visit in rural Mexico. But when they start talking about how the moon affects their production of agave spirits, or the presence of a pregnant woman, I kind of laugh it off. So what am I missing, where is the truth, and how do I reconcile my own hypocrisy?
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