Interesting facts about Lagidze Waters. Part 2.

Fact no.1. Mitrofane Lagidze was known to be the inventor of the production of non-alcoholic drinks in Georgia, which was written in Georgian Soviet encyclopedia. One of the streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia is entitled after him.


Fact no.2. Mitrofane Lagidze was the only Georgian who was driving BMW, which was a very rare thing in that period of time.

Fact no.3. Lagidze Wine (Saperavi) Lemonade was prohibited from production in 1980s, when by the initiative of Egor Ligachiov dry law was introduced.

Fact no.4. Thursday was known to be a 'CK KPSS' day on the factory. That day produce was sent to Kremlin, Moscow. There was a special line, which used to produce lemonades specially for the head of the country.

Fact no.5. In the mornings lemonades were sold quicker than the morning newspapers.

Fact no.6. Out of all the foreigners, Iranians loved Lagidze Waters the most. They used to buy them in Tbilisi and send as special gifts back home, which they called 'peshkash'

Interesting facts about Lagidze Waters. Part 1.

Fact no.1. Lagidze waters label was created by George (Gigo) Zaziashvili, self-taught artist. In 1882 he and Niko Pirosmanishvili, outstanding Georgian artist, have opened a painting workshop, where they made signboards. When Gigo was working on the Lagidze label, he drew the portrait of Mitrofane Lagidze's mother - Gulchina Ugrekhelidze on it. 

Fact no.2. Mitrofane Lagidze was first person to name water - Lemonade. Nowadays, it is hard to imagine our everyday life without this word and drink, which as it comes up, has originated from Georgia

Fact no.3. Lagidze bottles were produced and delivered from France. France played a big role in the marketing of this product. Its slogan - 'Ask everywhere, Avoid counterfeit' was also invented by french consultants- and has played a significant role in the success of Lagidze Waters

Drinking fruits

These days it becomes practically impossible to find any product that is natural and doesn't consist of unhealthy components. When people care about their health and especially about the health of their children it is hard not to worry about the quality of many packaged beverages and products.

Lagidze waters are made only of natural ingredients such as fruits, little bit of sugar and pure water. That is why our waters contain natural vitamin complex which is good and moreover, necessary for your health. When you and your children drink Lagidze Waters, you know that  you are drinking fruits just as they are.

Lemonade King

Mitrofane Lagidze was known as The Lemonade King. He was the one who started production of fruit beverages in Georgia. In 1950 Joseph Stalin has appointed Mitrofane as main consultant for 'Glavfruktvod' in the Ministry of Food Industry. It has then issued a collection of nonalcoholic beverages, 90% of which were written by Mitrofane Lagidze.

Mitrofane was often addressed to as the Lemonade Maestro and was said to 'carry all the receipts on his tongue'.

Each and everyone has his own Lagidze. Which Lagidze is yours?

Fruit origins

As many of you know, Lagidze waters are the healthiest tasty waters on earth. And you know why? Because they are all made from fresh and natural ingredients, also known as - fruits.

Mitrofan Lagidze used to pay particular attention to where all those fruits came from. Those of you who know Georgian cities, will find these places familiar. Those of you who don't, can write them down for their future travel destinations.

Apples and peaches Mitrofan delivered from the city of Gori, Eastern Georgia. Kaspi produced cherries for cherry lemonade. Lagodekhi brought roses, one of our favourite flavours. Raspberries and strawberries were picked in Bakuriani and citruses came from Abkhazia.

Here in Lagidze Water, we follow all Mitrofan Lagidze's traditions, and this one is no exception.

After writing this post, we almost felt the taste of all those fruits and if you want to feel them for real, you know where to find us:

Sameba Cathedral, Main Entrance

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Lagidze Water – a true Tbilisi tradition

Lagidze Waters, invented by Mitrophan Lagidze in 1887, have since then been an integral part of Georgian history. They have been loved by generations and missed by everyone when famous Lagidze café-shop on Rustaveli avenue was closed.

But now Lagidze Water is back! Though with sligtly different address, but with absolutely authentic and unique spirit. Situated on the territory of Sameba Cathedral, its location speaks for itself - Georgian tradition as it is. You have a chance to try all authentic flavours – Cream, Chocolate, Tarragon, Grape and Lemon – separately or by mixing any of them together. All flavours are made of natural syrups with the same secret recipe and technology as invented by Mitrophan Lagidze. He used only natural components – fresh fruits and herbs from different regions of Georgia, where the tastiest ingredients were hand-picked and selected. We continue this tradition which is why Lagidze waters are so organically tasty. Waters are kept in the same antique jars from Rustaveli Café-shop that preserve the real taste of Lagidze Waters best.

Lagidze water was served traditionally with Khachapuri, Georgian cheese bread. Don’t forget to try it!

Enjoy Lagidze Water here. And take away.Lagidze Water – a true Tbilisi tradition