A BRIEF STORY OF CORN / MAIZ
AS TOLD BY ESSE TACO
Mexican farmers and their ancestors have grown corn for over 10,000 years. To make our Masa, we carry on their tradition using ancient techniques that haven’t changed much.
SOURCE: We use diverse heirloom corn varietals from independent Mexican farmers
NIXTAMALIZE: In the kitchen, we break down corn in limewater to unlock complex nutrients and flavors
GRIND: We use volcanic stones to pound corn into masa every day
PRESS: We press the masa into fresh tortillas. All our corn tortillas are made to order
ENJOY OUR HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS!
