Introducing Georgia to You

Georgian tea holds a significant place in the country's culture and heritage. With a history dating back centuries, it has become an integral part of Georgian identity. This article will provide an in-depth exploration of Georgian tea, shedding light on its origins, cultivation methods, traditional preparation techniques, health benefits, and…

The term "cognac" refers to a specific type of brandy produced in the Cognac region of France. Cognac has a protected designation of origin, which means that it can only be produced in that particular region using specific grape varieties and production methods. The name "cognac" is legally reserved for…

Georgian chacha is a traditional spirit that has been produced in Georgia since the 17th century. It is a type of vodka made from the Georgian grape variety Saperavi, Mtsvane or Rkatsiteli, which is then distilled and aged. Georgian grape vodka chacha is characterized by a delicate taste and strong…

Georgian luxury wines from family wineries Georgian wine is known worldwide for its rich history and tradition of production. Recently, new wines have appeared on the market that are made from the Kisi and Rkatsiteli grape varieties and have an unusual green and light blue colour. These georgian luxury wines…

It is confirmed that wine production began in Georgia 8 thousand years ago. There are 2500 grape varieties, 500 of which belong to Georgia. There are only three technologies for wine production: Kakhuri (Kakhetian), European and the Racha-Lechkhumi technology To make wine they use a kvevri jug - a large…

This is Georgian paradise. This is how does the ancient warehouses look like, where the unique distillates of Georgian brandy mature. This is where the distillates rest :)

"Old New Year" falls on January 14. In Western Georgia, especially in Guria, the Old New Year is celebrated more often than December 31. They call the new year "Kalandoba". "Kalanda" is a Roman word meaning the first day of the new year. According to the Julian calendar used by…

The Julian calendar is still used in Georgia. The consequence of this is that the first day of the new year is celebrated first, followed by Orthodox Christmas. Christmas itself is celebrated by the Georgian Orthodox Church on January 7, when believers usually meet in the church, where a special…

The company "Sarajishvili" celebrates 100 years of Georgia's independence in a special way and dedicates to this important date a brandy of unique properties - "Independence" - made from a unique alcohol of 1918. The signatures printed in ink on a single piece of paper on May 26, 1918 became…

Georgian lobio - beans - a historical dish that only poor people ate for lunch, as it consisted of the cheapest products and ingredients available to everyone. In the villages, it was served in a large bowl along with gomi corn porridge, which was placed directly on a carefully cleaned…

The older the drink, the higher the price of Sarajishvili cognac. But this does not mean that young drinks are bad - everything has the right application. Sarajishvili 3* or Sarajishvili 5* stars are good for casual get-togethers or for making cocktails, while older cognacs should be consumed thoughtfully and…

Georgians know a lot about both good alcohol and the culture of its consumption. Unique Georgian wines and fiery chacha are known all over the world. Another alcoholic pride of the country is cognac. And although they don't come directly from Georgia, Georgian winemakers have perfected them and added a…