The legend of TIA MARIA dates back to the mid-17th century, when a beautiful young Spanish aristocrat fled the turmoil of the colonial war and took refuge in Jamaica. Her maid, who fled with her, saved a family treasure: a small jewelry box containing black pearl earrings and an ancient manuscript with the recipe for a mysterious liqueur. The recipe was named after this courageous woman: TIA MARIA. It was then rediscovered in 1950 by Dr. Kenneth Leigh Evans, who began producing and marketing the liqueur. TIA MARIA is an exotic infusion of natural vanilla and the finest freshly roasted coffee, complemented by a touch of Jamaican rum. Its rich caramel and coffee flavor makes TIA MARIA an ideal mixer in any cocktail that needs an exotic coffee touch.
