Lose yourself in the rich history of the Caribbean and experience the enchantment of the Islands thru our private collection of this tropically inspired beverage. Come fall in love at the first taste that begins the moment you open your mind, your mouth, . . . your first bottle.
Ginger has been a popular flavoring in tropical Asia since ancient times. It arrived in the West via the Silk Route where it spread throughout the Roman Empire and was sold in apothecaries for its medicinal qualities. But it was not until the late 1500s, during the Age of Discovery, that the numerous trading companies traversing the globe made spices readily available and its use as a beverage flavor became common place.
Ginger was introduced to the Caribbean in the 16 th century when the Spanish were the first of the European powers to reach its shores. Spanish settlers planted it in the humid tropics no later than 1547 and by the 1580s, Hispaniola (present day Dominican Republic and Haiti), was a leading exporter of ginger root.