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 ...

As stated above, tequila is made with blue Weber agave only. There are two standards for tequila: mixto (which is made with a minimum of 51% agave; the other 49% can be distilled from anything, though ...

The tequila-making process begins with cooking the inner portion of the agave, the piña, to convert the plant's natural starches into fermentable sugars. After cooking, the juices from the piñas are ...