Istorija rakije

Poreklo Nije poznato kada je prva Rakija proizvedena, ali je jedna od najstarijih distilerija pronađena u Bugarskoj i datira čak do XI veka nove ere. Drugi dokazi ukazuju na to da je ovo piće bilo popularno u Srbiji još u četrnaestom veku, gde je čak spomenuto u čuvenom Dušanovom Zakoniku, prvom … [Read more...]

Šumadijski čaj

Šumadijski čaj

Vruć brendi Nemojte da vas samo ime zavara, ova posebna vrsta "čaja" nije piće koje možete lagano da pijete na pauzi za ručak. Nazvan po oblasti u Srbiji odakle potiče, odnosi se zapravo na specijalan način pripreme i pijenja rakije kuvanjem i mešanjem sa vodom i šećerom. Finalni proizvod je … [Read more...]

How to Drink Rakia

How to Drink Rakia

Proper Etiquette Most people think that the only way to drink Rakia is to pour it down your throat as fast as possible, bottoms up, as the saying goes. But that’s not really the case, not with good quality Rakia at least. Believe it or not Rakia can be drank even from a wine glass, of course … [Read more...]

Rakia and Socialism

Rakia and Socialism

Industrialization Socialism changed most aspects of Serbian economy from its industry to its agriculture. This shift in industry and mindset in general also affected the production of Serbia’s traditional drink, Rakia. Most notably, the changes occurred in how Rakia was produced, consumed … [Read more...]

A Medicine Named Rakia

A Medicine Named Rakia

Cure in a bottle If you go to any village in Serbia and ask an old lady what is Rakia good for, you will probably be surprised by the answer. Everyone knows that this drink can make you chatty at family gatherings and put you in a good mood but throughout the ages Rakia has been put to use … [Read more...]