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Tannin - An acid found in grape stems and skins, as well as oak fermentation casks, that assigns bitterness to the wine. Tarantula Azul - Blue tequila. Tea - Tea is a caffeine-containing beverage, an infusion made by steeping the dried leaves or buds of the shrub Camellia sinensis in hot water for a few minutes. In addition, tea may also include other herbs, spices, or fruit flavours. Tennessee whiskey - Tennessee whiskey is made in the same way as a sour-mash bourbon whiskey except that the Tennessee whiskey is filtered through charcoal from hard Tennessee maple trees. Tequila - Tequila is a product of the mezcal plant. (specifically the blue agave) One misconception is that mezcal and mescaline are related; only the words mezcal and mescal are alike. All tequilas are mezcals, but the very finest of the mezcals. True tequila is produced in a very small region of Mexico, around the town of Tequila in the state of Jalisco. Tequila must be distilled at least twice, and quality gold tequilas are aged in wood three years. Jose Cuervo, a high quality tequila is widely available in the United States and is usually drunk straight. Harsher, white tequilas are often treated with the "three pals" or los tres cuates treatment, in which the participant takes a good lick of salt from the back of his hand, knocks back a slug of tequila, and then quickly sucks on a lemon or lime slice. The tequila's that have met the Mexican standard of quality are stamped DGN on the label. Mezcals are not regulated like tequila is and often harsher tasting, plus there's the worm in the bottom. Tia Maria - A coffee flavored liqueur from Jamaica. Dryer than Kahlua, Tia Maria is Jamaican rum based and flavored with spices. Toddy - Originally a hot drink made with spirits, sugar, spices such as cinnamon, cloves, etc and a lemon peel mixed with hot water and served in a tall glass. Toddy's can also be cold. Tonic Water - Another term for quinine water, and a great mixer. Triple Sec - A cordial similar to Curacao but less sweet and colorless. Tuaca - Italian brandy based liqueur flavored with vanilla, citrus, almond, coconut, orange and cocoa. |
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