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blue agave

American  

noun

  1. a Mexican plant, Agave tequilana variant weber, with blue leaves, used in tequila.


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In Mexico, blue agave is farmed in the state of Jalisco to supply the tequila industry.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

MURRIETA, Calif. — Leo Ortega started growing spiky blue agave plants on the arid hillsides around his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked.

From Washington Times Nov. 5, 2023

The recall impacts Threshold-branded glass jar candles sold in multiple sizes and various scents — including frosted vanilla cupcake, rose petal & lotus, blue agave & cactcus and pumpkin spice, among others.

From Seattle Times Aug. 10, 2023

Restrained sweetening is provided by organic blue agave syrup from Mexico, and Meyer lemons, mostly from a distillate using the peels, create the lightly bitter citric profile.

From New York Times Jan. 10, 2022

In the surrounding hills, blue agave, tequila’s main ingredient, is selling for record prices.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2021

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