Agave plants are virtually synonymous with the desert—they’ve become an icon (along with the cactus, of course) for the arid regions of Mexico. Their rosette shape and pointy leaves physically define ...

It certainly adds a sense of summer to any situation, associated with faraway places and warmer climates. More recently, agave plants have been incorporated into many an indoor garden, complimenting ...

What no one is laughing about here in California, though, is the potential that agave presents for the Golden State’s drought-parched, fire-prone landscape. The plants use far less water than avocados ...

The lifespan of Agave americana plants is inherently limited, with their demise following their blooming phase. This means that Alice’s life is soon coming to an end. In fact, she’s already begun ...

The blue agave plant distillate is the second-fastest-growing spirit in the category in recent years, according to the ...

Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning while describing the process of farming and distilling his premium agave spirit on Maui.

The answer to the “Plant that’s a source for tequila or mescal” clue in the Nov. 13 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “AGAVE.” The ...

But as Top Shelf Group’s chief executive, Trent, pioneered the act of growing agave plants – specifically Blue Weber Agave – outside of North and South America, with the aim to produce a ...

Like wine, its quality is highly dependent on the caliber of the agave plants it is made from. "Tequila should have a vegetal and earthy flavor profile accented by a roasted marshmallow note that ...

Instead, the juice from these Australian plants will ultimately be turned into "Australian agave spirit". These agaves are being grown in Queensland, in a "dry tropical" microclimate, between the ...