Tequila is adistilled spiritmade from the agave plant that can only be produced in certain regions of Mexico. There are several styles of tequila and specific regulations that distillers must follow. Tequila is enjoyed globally and is most often consumed in Mexico and the U.S. While it is an...
Tequila is an alcoholic drink made from a distilled agave plant. Contrary to popular belief, the tequila worm is actually...
Mezcal: While all tequilas are mezcals, not all mezcals are tequilas. Tequila can only be produced using blue agave, but mezcal can be made from up to 28 different agave varieties. The agave is usually cooked for a few days underground over hot rocks or in cone-shaped fire pits. The...
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Tequila is an alcoholic spirit produced from Weber Azul, a cultivar of the blue agave plant. This succulent monocot is a relative of yucca and aloe and native to the Jalisco region in Mexico. Indeed, tequila is produced under a Mexican designation of origin. Therefore, it is made only near...
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How is Tequila Made? Harvesting: the process begins with the ‘jimadores’, skilled farmers who harvest the blue agave plant after it has matured, usually between 6 to 10 years. Cooking:the harvested agave ‘piñas’ (the heart of the plant) are then baked in large ovens. This cooking ...