Monday, April 21, 2008

Agwa: Reconnect with ME (mother earth)



The coca leaf was one of the first domesticated plants and the Andean people began chewing coca over 4,500 years ago. No doubt, we take environmental issues very seriously and work towards reducing our carbon footprint. To that end we've made it a company objective to not only reduce our carbon footprint, but also improve our energy efficiency and waste reduction efforts in every area.

Our business depends on mother earth, coca leaves from the Andes mountains are the key ingredient in Agwa de Bolivia. We'll keep trying to do our best to take care of ME well beyond Earth Day.

So, mix a little Agwa and sparkling water with a few lime wedges and take a second to reconnect with ME on Earth Day.

See you out there,

Agwaz Maximus

Friday, April 11, 2008

The Agwa Bolivian Kiss Ritual

The perfect drink to get the party started tonight.

— It's
edgy (coca leaf);

— It's
wordly (Bolivia and Amsterdam, make sure you know where those two are);

— It's sensually sophisticated



How it works:
All served on a coffee saucer or similar;

Take a finger pinch of dried lime powder
and put it in your mouth or take a bite of
fresh lime then follow by taking a shot of
chilled AGWA de Bolivia.


The lime changes the PH of the mouth,
which activates the alkaloids of the Coca
leaf to produce a powerful effect.



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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Agwa Knit Caps Have Arrived!

The Agwa knit caps, crafted out of alpaca (the cashmere of the Incas) to keep you warm and cozy wherever your at - snowboarding, surfing, hiking, travelling or even pub crawling in Santiago (Chile).

These Agwa knit caps are lighter than most yet the alpaca makes them more effective at keeping your head warm. Agwa caps will be available online soon, so check back to get yours.


Alpaca Facts


Alpaca wool is produced in less quantity per year than cashmere, yet it is considered a luxury fiber because it is as soft as cashmere and has the luster of silk. It is as durable as wool, and the fleece is extraordinarily light and warm.

  • Alpaca fiber is unusually strong and resilient. The strength of the fiber does not diminish as it becomes finer.

  • Raised at high altitudes in freezing cold, the alpaca has developed more thermal capacity in its fiber than almost any other animal. The fiber contains microscopic air pockets which create lightweight garments with high insulation values.

  • Alpaca is soft, supple and smooth to the touch. The cellular structure of the fiber produces a soft handle unmatched by most other specialty fibers.