General Information
Tia Maria is an iconic coffee liqueur with a rich history. This liqueur is made using an old Jamaican recipe, which includes 100% Arabica coffee beans that provide a deep, rich, and layered coffee flavor. Additionally, the recipe contains Jamaican rum, vanilla, and sugar, giving Tia Maria a powerful and complex character. Tia Maria can be enjoyed neat or used in various cocktails such as the famous Espresso Martini.
Taste Profile
Tia Maria has a deep dark color and a distinctly noticeable aroma of coffee with hints of vanilla and chocolate. On tasting, the rich flavor of fresh coffee comes forward, perfectly balanced with a lightly sweet vanilla note and the warmth of rum. The finish is long and satisfying with a subtle sweetness.
Serving Advice
Tia Maria can be excellently served neat or with ice. It is also a fantastic base for cocktails such as the White Russian or Espresso Martini. Ideal for moments of relaxation or during festive occasions.
- Neat or over ice
- In cocktails like Espresso Martini
- As part of a dessert
Fun Fact
The name ‘Tia Maria’ comes from an old legend about a Spanish aristocrat who fled Jamaica during a colonial war in the 17th century. She took her maid Maria with her, along with a black pearl necklace and the family recipe for a coffee liqueur. Tia Maria means ‘Aunt Maria’ in Spanish.