But while it’s often marketed as the perfect natural, healthy sugar alternative, agave nectar isn’t nearly as wholesome as it may seem. It’s full of fructose and devoid of nutritional value—and it ...

Agave plants use specialized structures and fructans to hold water, helping them survive drought. Scientists leveraged terahertz spectroscopy to study this process, opening doors for smarter ...

Since Patrón’s inception, the brand says it has only made tequila with three ingredients: 100% weber blue agave, water, and yeast. The few exceptions are for the brand’s liqueurs, including ...

While drinking tree sap does not immediately sound appealing, Canadian producers are hoping that it will be the next must-try soft drink around the world. We have all heard of maple syrup ...

Its origins trace back to the Aztecs, who fermented a milky, sap-like drink called pulque from the agave plant. When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 16th century, they distilled agave spirits ...

One expert breaks down the differences and similarities between mezcal and tequila and shares the best uses for each Mexican spirit.