Does AGWA get you high?
Does AGWA get you high?
Agwa’s hook is the “Agwa buzz,” a heady rush followed by a period of sustained, mildly euphoric energy — a similar feeling to that induced by cocaine. “It does get you high,” says Rich Naegeli, the broker/distributor for Agwa in Arizona and New Mexico. “If you drink enough of it, it will actually get you high.”
Is AGWA any good?
The AGWA de Bolivia has a very nice finish which blends the woodsy herbal spice with the sweet lime notes. The lime and herbal notes go very well in a mint-forward drink like the mojito but we suspect that the greatest consumption of AGWA de Bolivia will be as a shot with some sort of energy drink back.
What does AGWA liqueur taste like?
It’s gently sweet, with a heavily herbal and grassy flavor and a lemony citrus aftertaste – not particularly surprising given that one of the primary ingredients is a leaf. But it’s that leaf that makes what’s in this bottle different than other liqueurs.
Is AGWA a stimulant?
AGWA de Bolivia is an herbal liqueur crafted from coca leaf crops harvested by Bolivian coca farmers. Some of the alkaloids within the leaf are used for medicinal purposes to suppress hunger, ease altitude sickness, act as a mild stimulant, etc.
What are coca leaves used for in Bolivia?
Coca is a leaf that is integrated in the Bolivian culture through rituals, medicine, food, religion, social interactions, and much more. The primary use for the coca leaf is consumption; it is chewed or brewed for tea.
What type of alcohol is AGWA?
herbal liqueur
Agwa de Bolivia (usually shortened to AGWA) is a herbal liqueur made with Bolivian coca leaves and 37 other natural herbs and botanicals including green tea, ginseng, and guarana, distilled and produced in Amsterdam by BABCO Europe Limited.
What percent is AGWA?
General Information
| Product Dimensions | 6.84 x 6.84 x 27.3 cm; 700 Grams |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Content | 30 Percent by Volume |
| Brand | Agwa |
| Speciality | Suitable for Vegetarians |
| Awards | World Spirits Awards Médaille d’Or “Liqueurs à base d’herbes” |
What is in a aqua bomb?
Agwa de Bolivia (usually shortened to AGWA) is a herbal liqueur made with Bolivian coca leaves and 37 other natural herbs and botanicals including green tea, ginseng, and guarana, distilled and produced in Amsterdam by BABCO Europe Limited.
How strong is agwa?
Agwa is the Worlds only Coca-leaf liqueur. This versatile 30% abv premium herbal liqueur can be enjoyed straight, as a long drink or in cocktails.
What is Agwa made from?
What is Agwa de Bolivia coca leaf liqueur?
AGWA de Bolivia Coca Leaf Liqueur has a fantastic story behind it. Coca leaves are flown from Bolivia to Amsterdam under armed guard and these leaves are used to create a Coca Leaf Liqueur which captures the essence of this leaf. It doesn’t hurt the mystique that Coca Leaf is the origin plant for cocaine.
What is the color of Coca Cola leaf liqueur?
AGWA de Bolivia Coca Leaf Liqueur (60 proof – $30) – Bright green in color, the AGWA de Bolivia stands out on the back bar as it almost glows. When frozen the spirit clouds up and looks almost luminescent. The nose on the AGWA de Bolivia is distinctly citrus with sweet lemon-lime notes reminiscent of a Sprite soda.
What does coca leaf taste like?
Beyond the hype and hoopla, Coca Leaf actually has a fantastic taste. We’ve had it infused in other spirits (most recently a coca pisco, which is a traditional infusion) and it has a terrific and almost indescribable herbal, vegetal taste that is slightly bitter and slightly spicy.
