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NATIONAL CUISINE
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Armenian Tan: a refreshing and nutritious drink to savor
If you are planning a trip to Armenia, be sure to try the local traditional drink - tan. Tan is not only an integral part of Armenian cuisine, but also a symbol of hospitality.
This drink, made from yogurt, water and salt, not only wonderfully quenches thirst on hot days, but is also very useful and nutritious. Yogurt is rich in proteins, calcium and useful microelements, which makes tan a satisfying, healthy and useful drink. It helps restore the body's water balance and the functioning of the digestive system.
Tan is usually served cold, sometimes with ice or dried mint.
NATIONAL DRINKS
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Discover the Unique World of Armenian Beer
Armenia is best known for its brandy and wine culture, however, in recent years, the country has also been rapidly developing a craft beer culture, which is becoming a new interesting direction for both locals and tourists.
Beer production in Armenia has an ancient history. As early as the 5th century BC, the Greek philosopher Xenophon, in his work “Anabasis”, describes how he saw barley drink stored in clay vessels in one of the villages of Ancient Armenia. He says: “Wheat, barley and barley drink were stored in clay vessels. Barley grains floated in the drink, and reeds were stuck in the upper part of the vessel, through which people drank the drink. The beer, not mixed with water, was very strong, but it was pleasant and loved by the locals.” This evidence proves that beer has been known in Armenian culture for thousands of years.
