Agave Tequilana (Noun)
Meaning
Mexican plant used especially for making tequila.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The agave tequilana plant is native to the Jalisco region of Mexico, where it's primarily cultivated for tequila production.
- Tequila can only be made from the blue agave tequilana, which takes about 8-12 years to mature.
- In Mexico, the agave tequilana is often referred to as 'blue agave' due to its vibrant blue-green color.
- The agave tequilana is carefully hand-harvested and then cooked to bring out its sugars before fermentation.
- Only the heart of the agave tequilana, known as the piña, is used in the production of authentic tequila.