Tequila is a special drink made from the succulent agave plant. The agave plant is a plant which looks a lot like the sweet pineapple.
It takes its name from a small town called Tequila Jalisco, Mexico. It was formerly called Mezcal Wine before the coming of Europeans into Mexico.
What Tequila Really Means
The name comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec) word which means “the place where plants are harvested,” or possibly “the place where a lot of work is done.”
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How is Tequila made?
Tequila is made from the fructose-rich pina (heart) of the agave succulent, which resembles a pineapple. It is then roasted or steamed to release sugars for fermentation. The piñas are cut into similar-sized pieces, by hand, to ensure even baking. After that, they’re tossed into small brick ovens, where they’re slow steamed for 79 hours per oven. To get to the juice, the agave is crushed using two different methods to diversify flavors.
Tequila also gets better with age
Just like wine, whiskey and cognac, tequila also gets better with age. If left unopened, a bottled tequila can stay up to four years and still fresh on the palate.
Tequila in Nigeria
Olmeca tequila is the most popular Tequila brand in Nigeria. Typically taken with salt and lime to cool its harshness.
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Tequila is also the most popular drink used for drinking games in Nigeria.
