{"product_id":"the-complete-guide-to-mexican-beverages-from-atole-to-zambumbia-hardcover","title":"The Complete Guide to Mexican Beverages: From Atole to Zambumbia - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eN. C. Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lively, authoritative history of Mexican beverages-from cacao and pulque to beer, tequila, coffee, and soft drinks-revealing how culture, migration, and innovation shaped what the world drinks today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For over five centuries, Mexico's drinks have fascinated outsiders and nourished communities at home. Early European observers encountered cacao, pulque, and atole-beverages deeply embedded in Mesoamerican life, economy, and ritual. Today, Mexico stands as a global powerhouse in beer and spirits, with its drinks consumed worldwide-often without consumers realizing their origins. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Mexican Beverages\u003c\/i\u003e offers a sweeping, accessible account of this rich tradition. N. C. Stevens traces how Indigenous knowledge and global influences-from Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, German, French, and American cultures-combined to shape Mexico's diverse beverage landscape. Along the way, surprising histories emerge: mezcal's possible Filipino roots, German investment in Mexican coffee, and the transnational origins of iconic beers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Blending cultural history with insights into ingredients, production, and technology, Stevens shows that every drink tells a story-of botany, innovation, and tradition. As global demand for Mexican beverages continues to grow, this book provides essential context for understanding their origins, evolution, and cultural significance.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eN. C. Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist and writer specializing in food and beverage culture, with a focus on culinary traditions embedded into the fabric of community and culture.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eDrawing on interdisciplinary research across history, anthropology, and gastronomy, Stevens explores how everyday consumables reflect deeper stories of migration, trade, and cultural identity. \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Mexican Beverages \u003c\/i\u003ebrings together years of research into Mexico's rich and evolving drinks landscape. He lives in Boston, MA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 9.02 x 6.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56436628980017,"sku":"9798216389439","price":59.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/Mq_ZPLDcoR9798216389439.webp?v=1790175162","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/the-complete-guide-to-mexican-beverages-from-atole-to-zambumbia-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}