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Pati's Mexican Table
The Heart of Tequila
Season 10
Episode 1008
One of Jalisco’s most popular tourist destinations, and the birthplace of Mexico’s most famous spirit, is Tequila. Pati explores the town, learns about the history of tequila making, and gets an up-close look at the whole process from the agave fields to the tasting table.
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