Pulque-makers carve out the heart of a mature maguey plant (ie, one around 12 years old) and collect the sap, known as aguamiel, or " honey water" , for its ultra-sweet taste.

龙舌兰商从成熟的龙舌兰植物（即 12 岁右的植物）中挖出心脏，并收集，因超甜的味道而被称为 aguamiel 或“蜂蜜水”。