Birch sap is extracted from birch trees and it's a drink with a specific sweet flavour and a slightly bitter herbal aftertaste. Very common in Central and Eastern European countries, it is usually drunk straight and chilled. Sometimes it's also... more

What is also known as kewra, talai, mudu kekiya or búlgaros, in Latvia is traditionally called rūgušpiens. Rūgušpiens originates from the Caucasus mountains, where it is made from fermented cow, goat or sheep's milk. The legend has it that... more

This unique beverage, called kvas or bread drink is originally made from black or rye bread. It originates in Russia, hence its name derives from the Russian word for 'leaven', it then spread over most of Eastern and Central Europe. This popular... more

Latvia is definitely a tea-drinking nation. Latvians drink it for pleasure but also for medicinal purposes. Apart from black tea, there are also many herbal varieties, with the addition of various flowers, herbs and spices, such as chamomile, linden... more

Beer, for ages, has been an inseparable part of many Latvian celebrations such as weddings or summer solstice. It is the most often mentioned drink in Latvian folklore and many song lyrics talk about its beneficial influence. The national... more

This traditional Latvian bitter liqueur is made with various herbs, spices and other natural ingredients mixed in pure vodka. This extremely strong alcohol (with almost 90 percent alcohol content) is usually served on the rocks or mixed with other... more