Ryazhenka Rodnaya derevnya 3.5% fat, 1l

A traditional Slavic drink, known since the 16th and 17th centuries in Rus' and Ukraine. The name derives from the clay jug "ryazha" (or "ryazha") in which the drink was prepared, or from the word "ryazhat" (to pryazhit), meaning to simmer slowly.

Traditional preparation: Milk was simmered in an oven at a high temperature (not boiling) until it acquired a creamy color and a caramel flavor. Sour cream was then added as a starter, and the mixture was fermented.

Peasants used ryazhenka to restore strength after hard work, treat children for anemia and colds, warm up in winter, and quench their thirst in summer. Today, ryazhenka remains one of the most popular fermented milk drinks in Russia and the CIS countries due to its taste and health benefits.