Albania: drinks & ingredients
Community source noteMountain tea, known as çaj mali, is a herbal tea associated with Albania and the wider Balkans.
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These items are associated with Albania as a whole. See each source for regional details.
AI topic illustration RakidrinkRaki is the most popular spirit in Albania.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration Mountain teadrinkA herbal tea made from Sideritis scardica.
View guide & history →AI topic illustration BozadrinkBoza is a malt drink made from maize (corn) and wheat which is widely consumed with desserts in Albania.
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Coffee · Credits inside CoffeedrinkA coffee reference within the country’s food and drink traditions.
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From the country reference
Mountain tea, known as çaj mali, is a herbal tea associated with Albania and the wider Balkans.
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- Albania — source revision ↗Wikivoyage contributors · accessed 2026-09-09
- Albanian cuisine ↗Wikipedia contributors · accessed 2026-09-09
Community-source item descriptions are adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0, with wording shortened.