What Is Titoki Liqueur?

What is titoki liqueur?

The Liqueur of the South Pacific Ti-toki Liqueur has mythical roots as Maori folklore explains that the Patupaiarehe, fairy-like beings that dwell in forests and mountains, warmed themselves and toasted friendship by drinking a beverage distilled from Titoki berries.

What does titoki liqueur taste like?

While the first taste of Ti-toki Liqueur reveals a certain texture and warmth, it is followed by a deliciously smooth sweet after-taste. The second, third and fourth tastes unravel slightly different depths and sensations. Ti-toki Liqueur is 37% proof and incredibly versatile!

What is TI-Toki?

Ti-toki Liqueur is most often recognised by the 500ml hand-made ceramic crock in the shape of a “Tekoteko”, the carved figure that guards against evil spirits on the top or in front of a Maori meeting house. Ti-toki Liqueur is 37% proof and incredibly versatile!

Can you eat titoki berries?

The seed capsule splits open to reveal a bright, shiny black seed perched in a fleshy red base that looks like a ripe raspberry, and almost good enough to eat. Historical records tell us Māori children did eat this fleshy fruit, but it had a very bitter taste and its nutritional value is doubtful.

Is Titoki poisonous?

Poison potential Titoki is known to liberate hydrocyanic acid. However there is only one instance where this was suspected of killing animals and that occurred over 60 years ago. The oil of titoki has been investigated and is found to contain cyanolipeds which release hydrogen cyanide.

How big do Titoki trees grow?

The Titoki will grow to 4-8m but responds well to trimming and shaping and in suitable conditions will grow approx 300-500 mm per year. As another rough guide you would expect a Titoki to be about 5m high after 10 years.

Where does Titoki tree grow?

Gaertn. Alectryon excelsus, commonly known as titoki (Māori: tītoki), is a shiny-leaved tree native to New Zealand, where it occurs in coastal and lowland forests. It is found throughout most of the North Island and from Banks Peninsula to central Westland in the South Island.

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Is titoki an evergreen?

Uses: Titoki have been used extensively as street trees but make a bold evergreen shade tree in the garden. Titoki respond well to trimming and shaping and can be used as a pleached or stilt hedge or as large topiary subjects.