The degree of agave refers to the amount of alcohol, and the theoretical maximum degree is only 100 degrees, that is, the alcohol content is 100%. Typically, the degree of agave is between 40 and 65 degrees, and it is rare to exceed this range.
Tequila originated in Mexico and has been around since 2000 BC. In ancient Mexican civilization, agave was considered a sacred plant, and its leaves could be used to make clothing, shoes, and other household items, and the production of tequila was a very important cultural tradition. The way tequila is made has not changed, and it has only been made more refined and efficient with the help of modern technology. There are many steps involved in making tequila, including picking the agave, peeling off the leaves, placing the agave hearts in stone nests for steaming, pressing the agave, fermenting, distilling, and more. The whole process requires a lot of manpower and patience, so tequila is also considered an art of excellence.
Tequila plays an important role in Mexican culture, not only as an alcoholic beverage, but also as the pride and faith of the Mexican people. Globally, tequila also has a wide range of cultural influences. Many countries have dedicated tequila clubs and tequila cultural festivals, and tequila is listed as one of the intangible cultural heritages recognized by UNESCO.
In addition, tequila is also the national drink of Mexico and is known as the soul of Mexico. It began to become known to the world when Mexico opened the Olympics and became one of the symbols of Mexican culture.