Sbiten
Sbiten is the oldest East Slavic hot beverage, first mentioned in chronicles back in the year 1128 under the name perevar.
Bringing together
Its name comes from the verb sbitat' (to beat or bring together): the drink was prepared in two separate vessels—honey was infused with water in one, while herbs and spices steeped in the other, and the two were combined right before serving.
At the fair
Before the arrival of Chinese tea in Russia, sbiten was the primary warming drink, sold at fairs by vendors carrying massive copper vessels resembling samovars.
Spices from afar
As merchant trade flourished, expensive imported spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg were added to the recipe.
Our sbiten
Our sbiten is brewed using the traditional method with natural honey, aromatic herbs, and warming winter spices.