Tia Maria

Overview of Tia Maria:

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Tia Maria

Type	Liqueur
Manufacturer	Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A.
Country of origin	Jamaica
Introduced	17th Century
Alcohol by volume	20%
Color	Dark Brown
Flavor	Coffee
Website	www.tiamaria.com

Tia Maria is a dark liqueur made originally in Jamaica using Jamaican coffee beans. The main flavor ingredients are coffee beans, Jamaican rum, vanilla, and sugar, blended to an alcoholic content of 20%.

History

The historical fable of its origins dates it to the 17th century. A young Spanish girl was forced to flee Jamaica, and the family plantation during a conflict. She was accompanied by a sole servant who carried a bit of jewelry and the recipe for the family liqueur. In honor of the woman's help, the girl named the liqueur "Tia Maria" (Aunt Maria), her name.

Production

Tia Maria is made using a blend of 100% Arabica coffee, providing the distinctive roasted, full-bodied rich taste. The coffee is then mixed with a sugarcane spirit and vanilla from Madagascar, along with sugar. The drink is smooth, fragrant, and full-bodied while the usual serving suggestion is over ice.

Cocktails

Tia Maria is used in several cocktails such as the White Russian, Espresso Martini, and the Baby Guinness.

See Also

• List of coffee liqueurs
• Jamaican cuisine
• Coffee production in Jamaica

External Links

• Official website

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This article includes internal links to related topics, such as "White Russian", "Espresso Martini", "Baby Guinness", "List of coffee liqueurs", "Jamaican cuisine", and "Coffee production in Jamaica". It also includes an external link to the official Tia Maria website.