Tia Maria is a dark coffee liqueur produced in Italy using Jamaican coffee beans, created from an original 17th-century Caribbean recipe. Made with premium Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, South Jamaican rum, vanilla, and sugar, Tia Maria uses cold brew extraction to ensure a distinct taste with complex aromatic structure. The 1-liter size offers excellent value for those who appreciate this sophisticated liqueur's rich coffee character and versatility in both sipping and cocktail applications.
Tasting Notes:
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Appearance: Deep tawny amber to dark coffee color with brilliant clarity
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Aroma: Pungent caramel, sugar cane, and rich coffee aromas with notes of dark chocolate and a touch of almond
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Palate: Medium-bodied with rounded attack leading to an explosion of coffee flavor, well-balanced with vanilla and rum undertones
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Finish: Smooth and lingering with persistent coffee character and warm rum finish
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ABV: 20%
Serving Suggestions: Perfect for post-prandial sipping neat or over ice, excellent in coffee cocktails like White Russians or Espresso Martinis. Ideal for enhancing coffee drinks, dessert preparations, or enjoying as a sophisticated digestif. Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled depending on preference.