Aug. 3—(Family Features) As one of the world's most popular spirits, tequila has a rich heritage rooted in traditional Mexican craftsmanship. Yet, many people may not be aware of its history or all ...

Tequila is produced in one of five Mexican states and made exclusively from the Weber azul agave plant. The entire agave plant is harvested, trimmed, pressed, and distilled to make the final product.

This is because it takes longer to allow an agave plant to flower and drop seeds than it does for the plants to reproduce on their own. (Flowering agave plants are also unsuitable for tequila ...

Tequila is undoubtedly the best known of the agave spirits. Whether it's taken as a shot — preceded by a lick of salt and followed with a bite into a lime slice — mixed into a margarita, or used in ...

An agave producer works at a plantation in Mexico's western state of Jalisco - Copyright AFP ULISES RUIZ An agave producer works at a plantation in Mexico's western ...