Facts about Tequila that you must know-Dial A Drink Kenya

Facts about Tequila that you must know-Dial A Drink Kenya

1.       Tequila has an appellation of origin

Like champagne, cognac, and some fine wines, tequila can only be produced in five regions in Mexico-Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, and Jalisco, though far and away the largest producer is Jalisco.

2.       Tequila owes its name to the Aztec language

The world tequila comes from an ancient Nahuati word, “Tequillan” which means: place of tribute”, or possibly “place of work”.

3.       The spirit is a plant-based drink.

To be classified as tequila, a spirit must be at least 51% derived from blue agave (with the rest made up from another neutral spirit), though many brands today up the ante and use 100% blue agave. As a general rule of thumb “mixto” tequilas made with a lower percent aged of agave are typically cheaper.

4.       The agave harvest is a labor of love and time

Agave tequilana Weber, or blue agave plants, take between 8 and 12 years to harvest and can grow as much as 7 feet tall.

5.       There are five official classifications of tequila

Real tequila is distinguished by its age and distillation process. It is divided into five categories: Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo. Blanco or silver tequilas are the base form of all tequilas. It is undiluted and unaged for the most part. Reposado tequilas are rested in oak barrels for two months up to one year while Anejos are aged for one to three years.

6.       Tequilas has been enjoyed since ancient times

Pulque, the ancestor of tequila, was consumed in Teotihuacán, a civilization that predates the Aztecs, as early s 150 B.C. Researchers believe it was a significant element of the diet.

7.       All tequilas are Mezcals, but not all Mezcals are tequilas

For those who don’t know, mezcal is a distilled spirit made from the agave plant that originates in Mexico. Tequila is made explicitly from blue agave, while mezcal can be made using any variety of the agave plant.

8.       A margarita a day could keep the doctor away

During the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic, patients were instructed to drink tequila with lime and salt to ease their symptoms. Today, tequila isn’t considered a cure, but might still help sooth sore throats, ease congestion and aid with sleep.

9.       The most expensive tequila ever sold is around the price of a house

The priciest tequila bottle ever sold was the Platinum & White Gold Tequila bottle, recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. The bottle, made by tequila Ley 1925, was sold for $225,000. Even today, you can afford a house to live in with that amount!

10.   Tequila can be used for cooking

Tequila lovers have found innovative ways to use tequila. Tequila can be used as a marinade, glaze, or syrup. It can be used for foods like, shrimp, chicken thighs, or pork tenderloin.

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