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When a lot of people think of tequila, they still picture shots, salt and lime. But at HACIEN, we’re on a mission to rewrite that story. We’re igniting a new era of tequila, one where tradition meets innovation, and where the question “what is tequila made from?” sparks not just curiosity, but discovery.
So, let’s break it down.
The Heart of Tequila…Blue Weber Agave
All tequila begins with one legendary plant, the blue Weber agave. Spoiler, this isn’t a cactus (though it looks like one!), it’s a spiky succulent that takes up to7–10 years to fully mature in the Mexican sun.
The heart of the plant, known as the piña, is harvested, cooked, and transformed into the spirit we know as tequila. You might have noticed the piña emblem designed in our brand logo!
But here’s the catch, by law, a spirit only needs to be made with 51% blue agave sugars to be labelled as “tequila.” The other 49% can be made up of cheap fillers like cane sugar or corn syrup. These are called mixto tequilas and most likely the result of that headache after one too many cheap shots!
At HACIEN, we never cut corners. Every drop of our tequila is made from 100% blue agave, no shortcuts, no fillers, no compromises. The result? A super clean, smooth tequila that respects tradition while daring to innovate.
If you’re looking for the best quality tequila, look for one that calls out “100% agave” on the label, or better still, pick up a bottle of from the HACIEN range to guarantee that you’re drinking a superior option 😉
The Tequila Making Process
Here’s how agave becomes tequila:
1. Harvesting Skilled jimadores carefully slice away the spiky leaves to reveal the sweet, starchy heart of the agave, that legendary piña we were talking about! At HACIEN, even our bottle shape pays tribute to this craft, inspired by the precise slicing technique used by the jimadores.
2. Cooking The piñas are roasted to unlock those natural sugars.
3. Fermentation Yeast works its magic, transforming sweetness into alcohol.
4. Distillation Distillation refines the spirit into smooth, vibrant tequila. By law, 100% agave tequila must be distilled and bottled in Mexico to guarantee its authenticity and quality.
5. Innovation This is where HACIEN steps in. We keep the tradition alive, but we aren’t afraid to shake things up with bold, flavoured expressions like our best selling pineapple expression, always built on that 100% agave foundation, never cutting corners.
Why We’re Rethinking Tequila
For years, tequila has been misunderstood, something you shoot fast and forget faster. But tequila is so much more. It’s a complex heritage spirit with deep roots, deserving of the same respect as fine whiskey or cognac.
At HACIEN, we honour tradition but push tequila forward. Our flavoured expressions are designed for today’s drinkers who are adventurous, curious, and ready to explore beyond the ordinary.
Final Thoughts…
So, what is tequila made from? At its core: the heart of the blue agave plant. But in our hands, it becomes something more, a canvas for creativity, flavour, and a new way to experience Mexico’s most iconic spirit.
At HACIEN, we’re not just making tequila. We’re redefining it. And whether it’s pineapple, coffee, or what comes next, one thing never changes…100% agave, 100% innovation.
