Which plant is the source of both tequila and mezcal?
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Agave
Tequila must be made specifically from Blue Weber Agave, while mezcal can be made from over 30 different species of agave. The 'heart' of the plant, the piña, is roasted and fermented.
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- Tequila and mezcal are both produced from which type of plant?