Ivan Chai is a fermented tea made from fireweed leaves. The lovely plant that attracts bees in our pure nature with its bright purple flowers in summer has recently won the hearts of many as a tea plant.Although Ivan Chai has many healing properties, this tea can also be used as a daily beverage.In June, July, August, and September, we harvest the narrow-leaved fireweed leaves in the wild and process them in the traditional way. In the workshop, we will learn how to make this wonderful tea.Duration: two hours with tea drinking (you can also choose to only learn to make the tea – 1 hour).
At the cosy Kivi Tavern in Alatskivi you can enjoy the meals on the spot and buy the delicious dishes and excellent flavours to go. We offer pastries, soups, salads, fish and meats cooked in various ways. For example, the menu includes tasty pike fillet patties, pike perch in beer batter and fish burgers as well as wild mushroom and onion dishes. We sell Estonian meat and fish products from the Vasula Meat Packers and Andre Cheese Farm.From Monday to Friday, you can make your selection at the buffet. We also prepare food to order and our expert cooks would be happy to prepare delicious food for your parties!
The Ankur restaurant and bar is situated in the centre of Mustvee and can seat up to 100. Group catering is available on request.
The menu of the restaurant Fii combines the best flavors of Scandinavian cuisine with the best bits of other national cuisines. Using the freshest ingredients, our menu offers the joy of familiar dishes and the pleasant surprises of new flavors. Ours is a good restaurant, guaranteed! In addition to the regular and children's menus, we offer a unique tasting menu, a group menu, and a selection of vegetarian dishes. Bring your family, friends, and even your friendly pets because everyone has a good time with us! Enjoy a new dining experience at Fii's!
Café Katariina is located in the centre of the City of Võru at a distance of only a little walk from Katherine Church towards the lake. In the cosy Café you can enjoy good coffee and excellent buns and cakes that have been baked on the spot. If you want to have a more hearty meal, then pizza, warm soup and salad are also on the menu. In case of an advance notice, the Café also makes pizzas, tarts, pretzels and twist buns.
The Onion Road has many layers of flavours. During the tour, we will discover the local culture through all of them. Participants will learn the secrets of Ivan Chai, eat the famous onion pies of Kostja, taste chicory cake and coffee, and drink local craft wines.In addition, we will make a bag with block printing, learn the story of the Old Believers and the Baltic German landlords, and find out how the locals grow onions.It is possible to order the tour with (additional 150 euros) or without a guide.We will choose the dishes and places in accordance with your wishes and the season.
Willy&Rudy pub is a cosy South Estonian bar that will surprise you with the largest selection of gin in Estonia!We are located in the heart of Tartu: come and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere, the best company and delicious food, as well as the most delicious gin and tonics and other cocktails!In warm weather, you can enjoy our sunny terrace.
Want to discover the Onion Route?Sometimes, you just have to spend time with your friends and do something new. Come and discover the authentic village life of Peipsi through the everyday tasks of the local people!Depending on the season, we offer the following activities:- in early spring, we will focus on fishing and drying fish;- in late spring, we will cut brushwood, burn branches, and enjoy the fire;- in the summer, we will pick willow-herb and make traditional tea with the hostess;- in the autumn, we will build a mobile sauna from scratch.The price also includes saunas, local food and people, and accommodation for two nights. Ask for more information!