De La Calle! Tepache

De La Calle's Tepache came to be through a series of kismet and a deep love for food, culture, and travel. Entrepreneur Alex Matthews was drawn to Mexico City due to his passion for food, architecture, travel, and design. After venturing away from the city's more well-known neighborhoods of Condesa, Roma, and Polanco, he found himself deep in the heart of the city's produce and meat markets. There, his first encounter with Tepache left him nothing short of enchanted. Refreshing and flavorful, he was astonished to find that there were hundreds and hundreds of variations of this ancient Mexican beverage that existed in the Tepacherias and street food stalls throughout the city. Through friends and colleagues, Alex was introduced to Rafael Martin Del Campo, a native-born Mexican who had learned how to make Tepache from his grandmother but had also studied culinary arts and food science technology. Together, they studied every variation of Tepache they could get their hands on, working hard to adapt versions that would honor both the authenticity of this ancient drink and celebrate the innovative nature of culinary arts. Tepache: Watermelon Jalapeno, Grapefruit Lime, Ginger Manzana, Orange Turmeric, Pineapple spice, Mango Chili, Tamarind Citrus, Chamoy, Cactus Prickly Pear, Tropical, Hibiscus Citrus, Pineapple Chili