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I have one sourced drink connected to Armenia. The label on each card says how: where it began, what the country is known for, what people drink there, or where the origin is disputed.

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Armenia on the world map. Boundaries are generalized Natural Earth data.

Drinks of Armenia

Signature drinks and regional ones, with the evidence behind each. A drink marked non-alcoholic has no alcohol in the traditional serve.

  • Illustration of Tan: opaque white, thin, nearly foam-free, in a stemmed glass holding about 0.3 liters.

    Tan

    IconicRegional drinkNon-alcoholic

    A cold salty drink made by thinning matsun with water and salt. One Czech travel page says it is stirred rather than whipped, so it is thin with almost no foam, while an Armenian recipe blends it until frothy. Homemade tan may include sparkling water, dried mint, dill or ice, and it is served with rich or grilled food.

    One source says matsun was mentioned in the 11th century by Grigor Magistros, and another says tan has been a staple of the Armenian diet for centuries. A note in the same source says Georgia registered matsoni as a protected geographical indication in 2022 and Armenia objected.

    Made with: matsun (fermented milk), cold water or sparkling water, salt, optional dried mint or dill.

    Confidence: mediumEvidence: jidlonacestach.cz (opens in a new tab), gatapandok.am (opens in a new tab)

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