The complete process of making tequila

How did humans even figure this out 😭

This made my day ♥️

How in the world did they even figure out how to do this the first time???

Making tequila involves several steps: 1. **Harvesting:** Mature blue agave plants, which typically take 8-12 years to mature, are harvested by jimadores, skilled laborers. 2. **Baking:** The harvested agave hearts, called piñas, are then cooked in ovens (hornos) or autoclaves to convert the starches into fermentable sugars. Traditional ovens use steam, while autoclaves use pressure cooking. 3. **Crushing:** Once cooked, the agave piñas are crushed to extract the sugary juice. Traditionally, this was done with a tahona, a large stone wheel pulled by a donkey. Modern methods use mechanical shredders. 4. **Fermentation:** The extracted juice is then fermented in large vats or barrels. Yeast is added to convert the sugars into alcohol. Fermentation can take several days to complete. 5. **Distillation:** The fermented liquid is then distilled at least twice in pot stills. This process separates the alcohol from the water and other impurities, resulting in a high-proof spirit. 6. **Aging (optional):** Some tequilas are aged in oak barrels to enhance flavor and color. Aging can vary from a few months to several years. Different types of tequila, such as blanco, reposado, and añejo, undergo varying lengths of aging. 7. **Blending and bottling:** After aging (if applicable), the tequila is blended to achieve the desired flavor profile and then bottled for distribution. Throughout the process, adherence to strict regulations established by the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT) ensures that only spirits produced in designated regions of Mexico can be labeled as tequila.

The process of drinking tequila

I have to give him some credit for trying to be creative. I keep seeing robots cooking burgers and now they are even able to do stir fry's????

cool but why don't we just get them from the stores?

SUDDENLY STARTED LIKING BATS 😅 Without bats, we wouldn't have tequila. Tequila comes from the agave plant, which is pollinated by bats.