Gourmet Christmas

Tequila is made from distilled sap from hearts of the agave or 
maguey plant. This plant is actually related to the lily and 
amaryllis (it has its own genus, Agave). It is known as a 
succulent and, although it shares a common habitat with many 
cacti, it is not one itself and has a different life cycle. A 
mature agave has leaves 5-8 feet tall, and is 7-12 feet in 
diameter. It has a lifespan of 8-15 years, depending on 
species, growing conditions and climate. The name agave comes 
from the Greek word for 'noble.'

There are 136 species of agave in Mexico, of which the blue 
agave - agave tequilana weber azul - is the only one allowed 
for use in tequila production.  Agave has been cultivated on 
this continent for at least 9,000 years.

Made in Neustadt, Bavaria by 
Inge-glas® of Germany
2013 Introduction - 2014 Addition
5 inches - 12,5 cm

ONLY one ornament remains of this now retired design!