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Amigos Aotearoa
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Mezcal |
Two cultures, one bottle. Hayden met Adrian in 2018, and shortly after, met mezcal in a bar in Mexico City. A staple of Mexican culture, the vibrant, versatile beverage can be found everywhere; around a fireplace, on the beach, at dinner parties. It was something Adrian had grown up with, but was a new experience for Hayden, giving the couple an opportunity to bring it back to the Land of the Long White Cloud. The heart of the agave, the piña, is cooked in much the same way as it has been for the last 200 years - similar to a hangi. The juices are then fermented and distilled, resulting in a unique, smoky, earthy flavour profile. |
Quality |
MidRange |
amigosaotearoa.co.nz |
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Apostle Hot Sauce
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Food & Beverage |
Apostle is a small team of three, Mat, Lydia and their dog Ben. Mat had been concocting delicious sauces, ferments and spice mixes for years, so in an attempt to get to know their community better, they started selling them at their local market in Paekākāriki. With an overwhelmingly positive response, they decided to do more. With Lydia’s background in graphic design and their shared love of great food, they thought this would be a wonderful way to utilise their individual skills and passions to create something beautiful together. They draw inspiration for their flavours from the diverse culinary landscape of Aotearoa, blending the best of local flavours to make every dish enjoyable. Heavily inspired by Roman Catholic artwork, Greek Orthodox iconography, Irish Illuminated Manuscripts and Tarot de Marseilles, each bottle and its contents are considered a work of art, a gift from their hearts to your plate. |
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Affordable |
apostlehotsauce.co.nz |
