The quality of various products made in Germany does not require special advertising. Shoes, clothing, household appliances were in demand, popular during the Soviet Union and were available only to a certain category of citizens. Freedom of travel, acquaintance with the sights of different countries provided fabulous opportunities for acquaintance with the culture and traditions of the inhabitants of the planet. In memory of such trips, I would like to buy a beautiful, unusual souvenir, a product made in the spirit of the country's traditions. Traveling to Germany is connected not only with the study of its sights, but also with the decision of the question of what to bring from Germany as a gift. The information in the article will help you do this thoughtfully and quickly.
Perfumery
The modern perfumery market is filled with products of famous brands from different countries. Despite the fact that in Germany the main development of the perfumery industry received later than, for example, in France, Italy, its achievements conquered the world. The first eau de toilette was created here, a cologne called "Eau de Cologne" or "Water from Cologne" appeared. He impressed Napoleon and became a product of France (considered the queen of the perfume industry at that time).
German chemists were the first to solve the problem of synthesizing synthetic aromatic elements. Perfume products based on them in the 70s of the last century (created by German brands) won the hearts of people from different countries, and now no one will refuse a gift made by Hugo Boss, Escada, Joop, Puma, Escentrik, Baldessarini and others. All famous brands have lines, series of unique products. Among them are beautiful bottles, jars containing the magical aroma of old brands created in the traditions of past centuries. These are Maurer & Wirtz, J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin, 4711.
It is easy to find a gift for successful, business men among Hugo Boss offers. He will emphasize self-confidence, achievements in business. For men who love luxury, new victories, it is recommended to buy a stylish bottle from Boss Baldessarini. In 2006, Into the Blue launched a new perfume for women. Their aroma is filled with tranquility, bliss, beauty. He transfers to the world of harmony, happiness, created by a loving woman. Knowing the character of the person to whom the gift is intended, you can choose any aroma that emphasizes your own attitude towards him.
Medicines
Situations often arise when domestic medicines are ineffective or not. It is difficult to resist the requests of relatives and acquaintances to buy them while traveling to Germany. Their quality has long been known and is beyond doubt. But the rules for buying and exporting drugs from the country exist everywhere and must be followed. The list of prohibited drugs includes names that are allowed in other countries. The basic rule is “it is possible to take out, but difficult to buy”.
In this case, you need to know the rules of import, the restrictions of your country. The list of popular pharmacy products includes vitamins, effective drugs for colds, sore throat. They often buy cough syrup for children in the form of sugar bags (sticks), preparations with the addition of echinacea, blueberries. With strong drugs that help with many diseases, the situation is much more complicated. Antibiotics, complex heart compositions, pain relievers are sold according to the country's prescription. Even if you manage to get it with the help of a Russian-speaking doctor, then buying a medicine in a pharmacy is not always lucky.
In this case, a prescription issued outside the EU will not be considered. To maintain their own health, any visitor has the right to buy (according to the doctor's indications) the necessary funds for the entire period of stay in the country. German laws on the sale of medical products protect the health of its citizens, preserve the know-how of modern pharmaceutical enterprises. Therefore, it is not always possible to bring a rare medicine from the country as a simple souvenir.
Cosmetics
Finding a cosmetics store is easy even on your first visit to the country. Probably, only the world of children's toys can be brighter and more diverse. Original bottles, tubes, jars with fragrant and useful contents attract attention, give rise to the desire “to buy for the whole family, friends”. Some products for hair care, others for the skin of the face, body, small children. And it will always be a pleasant, necessary gift. In recent decades, leading cosmetics manufacturers have created unique collections based on natural extracts.
Among them, the following brands stand out:
- Klapp or the main initiator of modern beauty treatments. For about 40 years, the products have been occupying the first places in popularity. Offers are constantly changing with new ingredients, created using the latest technologies.
- La-mer. Manufacturers do not reveal the secret of the constituent elements of the famous cream (creаm de la Mer). It was created for the treatment of burns by Dr. of Physics Max Nuber. The miraculous qualities of the cream help fight wrinkles, make the skin smooth and elastic. The company produces masks, tonics, lotions, anti-aging cosmetics, and medicinal serums.
- Estee Lauder. The assortment of products of the famous brand of Germany contains many beautiful gift bottles with new bouquets of fragrances for women and men. Having appeared on the market in 1946, the company has built its work on the principle “any woman can be beautiful”. Using her creams, lotions, perfumes filled with original aromas of unique compositions, this can be done simply.
To diversify the set of gifts for friends is offered by choosing the necessary cosmetics among the brands Chris, Farrell Phyris, Rosa Graf, Académie, Arabesque, etc.
Clothes and footwear
It will always be pleasant and unexpected to receive comfortable shoes, a beautiful black dress or the necessary cardigan, outerwear or underwear for a non-standard figure as a gift. It is a little difficult to do this without first getting acquainted with the sales system in the country. Especially if the trip is short. A cheap gift will be during the period of discounts in the outlets. Local residents are frequent buyers here. Modern fashion novelties are bought at very large tangible discounts.
If guests come for high-quality, reliable clothes, classic-style shoes, then you can find them at any time among the endless offers of shopping centers, boutiques, shops. The price level can be different. Quality products (T-shirts, jeans, T-shirts, sneakers) are offered to buy in multi-brand, stock stores. Among them, it is recommended to pay special attention to the products of the following brands.
- Hugo Boss. This is one of the famous, prestigious fashion houses in Germany. The company has been producing luxury clothing for over 100 years, following modern fashion trends and its classic versions. Almost 1000 varieties of goods are produced by the company. New youth collections are known in many countries. T-shirts, fashionable jeans, interesting accessories for any age and gender are offered as small gifts.
- Puma. Almost 8 thousand items of sportswear, footwear have taken the leading place in the world market for sales of sports products. The company's models harmoniously link sports and new fashion trends. They are designed for sailing, tennis, football, golf, bike and motorcycle entertainment. And it is always convenient, beautiful and in demand by active, courageous participants. The bright style of sports shoes has become a favorite, popular in different countries.
- Tamaris. There are no women who would pass indifferently next to the shelves lined with models of shoes from this company. Here are classic types of chic shoes, fashionable boots, irreplaceable summer shoes, spectacular sandals, comfortable sports shoes. All the most fashionable trends, proposals for new styles attract the attention of any woman and help to complement the wardrobe with a special charm.
Horizn Studio Bags
You will not be able to take advantage of the fragrances of perfumery brands in Germany, beautiful shoes, modern clothes without original accessories. An elegant look requires an interesting, fashionable bag. This is not at all a bag for household needs (it can also be beautiful, fashionable, convenient), but an element in harmony with jewelry, shoes, clothes, creating the desired image. Horizn Studio products solve the problem of purchasing a bag for any occasion.
Along with the ceremonial options, there is a huge selection of beautiful backpacks, suitcases, bags of different shapes, fashionable colors. They are made of genuine leather (crocodiles can also be used), artificial materials. For example, an exclusive model of a travel suitcase is made of materials (polycarbonate) used in the aviation and space industries, four silent wheels made in Japan.
Durable nylon interior lining with padded laptop compartment. The built-in power supply unit with two USB connectors and a charging cable was originally invented. The weight of the suitcase is about 4 kg. Its volume is 65 liters. As a gift, we offer a selection of bags for any occasion.
Frau Tonis fragrances
It seems that it is impossible to open a new direction in the modern spectrum of the world's fragrances. Everything was already once known and vaguely resembles something. And yet it happened in 2009 with the first products from Frau Tonis Parfum. Now it is 53 unexpected fragrances of the new brand in Germany. There is a store with bottles in a convenient location in Berlin, and you can visit it even during a short trip.
The originality of the products lies in the unusual harmony of aromas characteristic of different eras. Favorite scent of Marlene Dietrich (scent No. 37), a completely unexpected combination of the smell of gasoline and delicate violets. New fragrance №33, calling for action, the conquest of new creative heights. No. 16 with a seductive floral scent of iris, rose, complemented by the scent of cinnamon, vanilla, citrus plants. Or the smell of saffron, leather, night jasmine, escaping from the "bottle for the Amazons." Among the proposals are fragrances that evoke nostalgic memories of a bygone time.
Each bottle has complete information about the scent. In 2018, there were 4 new proposals from the food perfumery fragrance segment: 06 Notre Temps and 14 Grasse a toi. 16 Galimar, 18 Bogota Berlin. An interesting novelty of the store's work is the possibility of a preliminary assessment of the aroma and, upon coming back, ask to sell the selected option as a gift. Experienced sellers help to compose the blended version of the fragrance, creating the desired composition.
Porcelain "Meissen"
The centuries-old heritage of the Saxon alchemists is not becoming a simple, cheap commodity. If earlier only rich families admired the porcelain miracle, now any traveler can bring as a gift a unique German service, a vase, a statuette with an ancient symbol in the form of crossed blue swords. It seems that time stood still, stood still during the making and coloring of elegant products. Until now, recipes for obtaining 10,000 shades of paints for hand painting of about 175,000 types of porcelain items are protected. Prepare mixtures of paints by hand.
The prestigious logo of exquisite luxury since 1722 has been painted with cobalt paint and protected by glaze. It can be seen on floor vases, sets, writing instruments, figurines of living and mythical animals, even on clock dials. In 2000, the world was surprised by an unusual organ. Its pipes are made of porcelain. Interesting collections of Meissen porcelain are kept in museums around the world. Elements of exhibitions are composed of them, expositions are formed.
It is best to buy a piece of Saxon porcelain as a gift in specialized shops in the city of Meissen. At the same time, learn the history of the first products, see the sights of the ancient city. The price of a gift will depend on the size of the souvenir and its complexity. Some sets cost tens of thousands of euros. The price for manual labor can be very high and vary depending on fashion and demand.
Football paraphernalia
It is interesting to buy a T-shirt, shorts, a T-shirt with interesting pictures, inscriptions, but if they are associated with your favorite game of football, then it will become doubly attractive. The German national football team not only often wins, but also carefully chooses sports uniforms, observing the traditions and even superstitions of the country's inhabitants. The famous three stars, 11 stripes (according to the number of players in the team), invented by the designers to save victories, have become a reflection on the sportswear of the national team. Three stripes are necessarily painted in the colors of the national flag.
The country's football team was created in 1908 and is considered one of the strongest in the world. The best matches on the planet were played by this team. Any information, elements of memories associated with the game, the appearance of the national team's uniforms arouse curious interest and respect. The reception of selling clothes, accessories with distinctive elements of various attributes of football has become very successful. Buy shoes, clothes. Balls, caps, backpack, keychain, etc. If desired, you can put the name, player number. A real soccer ball with team marks will be an extraordinary gift for any boy.
Wooden Toys
The fairy-tale world of children of any country was formed together with toys. Various materials were used for their manufacture. Wooden toys occupied a special place. Cubes, houses, dolls, the famous Pinocchio go with us through life, become a family heirloom. Their manufacture is associated with local traditions, legends, myths. In Germany, one of the options for a classic wooden toy (popular with residents and guests) are gnomes (Shtako or Saxon Pinocchio).
Long shoes, a pointed cap are always present on the figurine, which has become the hero of many fairy tales. Funny little men, nutcrackers, angels, Christmas decorations, biblical nativity scenes, arched candlesticks were originally made by dynasties of carvers. They passed down their skills and preserved them in our time. Popular items are available for purchase at the Strakoland museum shop. It is located in the city of Kolmnitz. The trading floor is filled with carved wooden toys (there are almost 5 thousand of them). Among them there is a wooden figure of a nutcracker 2 m high, almost real snowmen, Christmas trees.
Any toy bought here will be an original gift related to folklore and German life. There are many wooden toy manufacturers in the country. Any shopping center has bright sections with numerous products. The workmanship is beyond doubt. The health of babies (trying toys) is not compromised by the use of reliable, safe paints. Series of modern wooden toys (popular brands HABA, Gollnest & Kiesel KG, TOYS PURE, GOKI, HEIMESS, CAUSE) are produced to meet the interests of all ages (adults can also collect puzzles).
Berlin bear
The Berlin Bear Festival is celebrated on March 22nd and is associated with the historical fact of the preserved image of a bear cub on a document from 1280. It appeared on the city's coat of arms in 1875. Now it is considered a symbol of the city, and figurines of various bears fill the streets, avenues, advertise goods, meet guests at the entrance to museums and restaurants. 1200 of them were made according to the art project of United Buddy Bears alone. The figure of the dancing bear Buddy was invented by university students Anne and Roman Strobel. The first Buddy show took place in June 2001.
In different places of Berlin, funny bear cubs with raised paws appeared. The bear you liked was offered to be bought as a souvenir. Gradually, such a bear cub turned into a global ambassador and began to decorate embassies in any country in the world.In 2006, before the FIFA World Cup, an interesting action was held: each country received a bear cub to be painted by local artists. It was necessary to dress the bear in national clothes.
The Circle of United Bears has formed of 140 figures, up to 2 m high. The collection representing the United Nations travels around the countries of the planet. Bears holding hands are displayed in squares and streets. The motto of the composition is the goal "we must get to know each other better." Any resident of the country, a guest can buy a figurine, paint it and put it next to his house (money from sales goes to children).
Decorations
The history of the creation of jewelry in Germany is associated with the development of industry, production growth in 1950. A large amount of jewelry is made for export to the United States. Own design is born, special labeling of products. Most often they have large cabochons surrounded by small crystals. They were of the highest quality and imitated amethyst, tiger's eye, turquoise, emerald, opal and other stones. There were techniques for making porcelain cabochons with subsequent hand-painting. For decoration, artificial pearls, Swarovski crystals, beads were used.
The bed for attaching rhinestones was made using the "filigree" technique. The frame was made of gold, silver, copper, chromium alloys. The artists have created an amazingly beautiful line of cameo jewelry. Nowadays, ancient jewelry can be seen in museums and private collections. Vintage costume jewelry was in demand and had a high cost. You can buy, order jewelry from the famous West Germany company in the Antique Bijou gallery. As a gift, it is proposed to bring extraordinary Coeur de Lion jewelry, known all over the world.
It is characterized by a strict design, an original color combination. The company started its work in 1987 in the city of Stuttgard. If you have free time, it is useful to drive to the golden city of Pforzheim, which is considered the center of the jewelry industry in Germany. An exclusive world of extraordinary jewelry will be available at the renowned Diemer store. It offers decorations for every occasion, taste.
Traffic light man Ampelmann
Living in big cities, we try to teach our children the rules of crossing streets and avenues. We explain the principle of traffic lights, the appearance of a symbolic sign in the form of a walking man. The conventional figure acted in many countries and was understandable for people speaking different languages. In East Germany, traffic lights were indicated by a specific male figure wearing a hat. It was called Ampelmann from the Latin Ampel, or lamp.
It was different from the common symbols used in West Germany. After the complex history of the unification of states, the traffic light received a second life and became a promoted brand, similar to our nesting dolls. Now it is not only the green man in the hat that urges the Germans to go forward correctly. The modern design of products has 350 options. Among them are figurines of famous people, animals, cartoon characters, fairy tales. Ampelmann is considered a symbol of Berlin.
They differ in different cities of the country, they emphasize certain historical moments of the city, its cultural traditions. Women can also manage pedestrian crossing rules: Ampelweibchen, Ampelfrau, Ampelmädchen in Cologne or the girl with a scythe in Dresden. As a reminder of the original traffic lights in Germany, it is suggested to buy souvenirs with their image. These are T-shirts, postcards, toys, books, etc. And also go to the monument to the green man in Berlin. He is responsible for the safety of pedestrians in good faith.
Mini hurdy-gurdy
The possibilities of modern musical technology are growing rapidly. Unusual devices appear, obeying computer systems, automatically fulfilling the requirements of the musician. Everything thunders, sparkles in the rays of multi-colored lamps. It was quite simple before. When the organ-grinder starts a sad melody and gathers next to him intrigued townspeople, crowds of children. The sad sounds of the hurdy-gurdy attracted attention. Now this ancient instrument can be found at folklore festivals, on the squares of certain cities, on the counters of children's toys.
Great poets dedicated works to a completely difficult instrument. Until now, there is a dispute about where and when the first instrument appeared, similar in structure to an organ. The oldest surviving specimen is a French organ, made in the 17th century. One melody sounded on it, and the organ was used to train birds ("bird organ"). It was quickly used by itinerant performers. The instrument is highly respected in European countries.
International festivals are still taking place (July in Berlin). The procession of organ grinders in the old ones takes place along the Kurfürstendamm boulevard. In Vienna, the sounds of an ancient instrument are heard next to the Cathedral in St. Stephen's Square. In Prague, people with barrel organs can be found walking along the Charles Bridge. As a gift from Germany, it is proposed to bring a Lullaby Mozart J-BOX pocket organ. It has a beautiful wooden packaging, reliable mechanism, pleasant, delicate sound.
Chocolate
While traveling in Germany, the most delicious routes are offered for those with a sweet tooth. " For example, a visit to the Chocolate Museum on the Reinauhafen Peninsula. In a building that looks like a ship, you are invited to learn the history of an exquisite delicacy, go through the chain of the manufacturing process and buy an original gift. There are many old and new confectionery factories in Germany.
Every year they offer chocolates, created according to new recipes, in beautiful packaging. Quality, compliance with the country's standards are maintained according to the rules of German pedantry. Small shops, hypermarkets are filled with different types of chocolate. Among them, the following names are popular with tourists.
- Ritter Sport. The idea of a 16-square chocolate bar was proposed by the Ritter couple in 1912. It fit neatly into a jacket pocket and quickly gained popularity among young people. Now 50 variants are produced from white, bitter, milk chocolate. The filling is made from almonds, honey, yoghurt, liqueur, coffee, etc.
- 2.Hachez. Elite products are made from rare varieties of cocoa from South America. It appeared in 1890 and filled the market with chocolate with the original flavors of juniper, green pepper, salted peanuts, Jamaican rum, etc.
- 3.Hussel. The gift from the products of this factory looks like bottles, flowers, chess pieces. Exclusive high quality chocolate bars can have unexpected chili, tomato flavor.
- 4. Halloren Schokoladenfabrik AG. Founded in 1804, the oldest German confectionery factory has conquered the world with 120 kinds of sweets. Among them are the famous balls, similar to the buttons of the Prussian salt-makers. They are made from delicious creamy chocolate.
In specialized stores, you can buy real chocolate masterpieces created in private factories.
Beer
A gift in the form of an interesting beer is considered a must when traveling around the country. The number of breweries and varieties of the popular drink in Germany is much larger than in any other country. The bulk is located in Bavaria, which has become a cult center for the production of your favorite drink. As a gift, you can choose light, dark, Pilsner smoky, white, Kulmbach (the strongest in the world) and other beer.
Each brewer keeps the secrets of the preparation of the drink in secret, fulfilling the requirement of the oldest food law on the planet. Since 1906, he began to operate in Germany and its meaning was that beer can be made from water, barley, hops and yeast. Modern producers of different types of beer (there are now 5 thousand of them) use technologies of top and bottom fermentation. Wheat beer, altbier, is brewed in the first way. The second is used to create "lager" varieties.
The following names are considered the most popular:
- Kölsch.Bitter top-fermented drink. Contains 4.8% alcohol. The taste of hops is expressed.
- Black beer (Schwarzbier). Bottom-fermented version. The recipe is reminiscent of Steiger beer or the drink of the master (miners who work in the silver fields). Local legends have developed about him as a product that increases the strength of people associated with hard work.
- Pilsner (lager). The light drink occupies the main part of the beer production market. Has a mild taste, consists of light malt, local hop water. The alcohol content does not exceed 4.8%. Sold in any store in Germany.
German brands Köstritzer, Berliner Weisse, Krombacher, Paulaner, Löwenbräu are often brought as a gift.
Liquor
This strong elite drink is popular not only in its own country, but also far beyond its borders. Liqueur brands Reichs-Post Bitter, Löwenblut, Kaiser-Küm, Killepitsch, Bärenfang, Berliner Luft, Killepitsch (a total of 20 types of alcoholic beverage) are sold in stores in different countries. It is interesting to bring as a gift an original packaging with a drink related to the history, interesting facts of the country. It could be the Wurzelpeter liqueur, created by Berlin pharmacist Paul Peschke in 1875. The ancient character of the German legend - a little gnome, who joked about people lost in the forest, became the name of the drink.
It includes forest herbs, roots, spices, secret additives. With their help, we got a sweetish, strong drink with an original aftertaste. Jägermeister liqueur became famous for its unique bouquet of medicinal herbs and useful compounds. It is easy to recognize him by the emblem in the form of a deer with a Catholic cross in the middle of the antlers. An ancient legend is forever frozen in this symbol.
The liqueur contains 56 components. Nobody knows (except for manufacturers) their exact number, percentage, connection technology. The liqueur "senior huntsman" has been produced since 1935 by the Mast-Jägermeister SE company in the city of Lower Saxony. It is easy to buy it as a gift in any store. Having familiarized yourself with the rules for drinking a bitter drink, it will be nice to try it at home with your family and friends.
Cheese
The volume of cheese production in Germany is almost comparable to the world famous producers of Holland and Switzerland. Several hundred varieties of cheese are now produced here. It is difficult to imagine the beer feast of the country without cheese. Most of the products are made in private small cheese dairies. They are housed in ecologically clean areas using natural ingredients. They allow realizing old recipes, introducing new processes with unexpected technology that determines the taste of cheese.
The shops offer a huge selection, including the famous Swiss cheese Emmental. It was born in the Emme Valley, but the name was not protected by a certificate and can be produced in Bavaria, France. A medium-hard product with a lot of cheese holes, made with three types of bacteria, you can buy it at any store in Germany. The following German cheeses are considered an exclusive gift:
- Milbenkäse. Small pieces of strange cheese are only produced in Würchwitz. The ripening process of original products takes place in boxes with rye flour or bran and bread mites. The pieces acquire a specific bitter taste. Their color changes over time: after a month it is yellow, after three months it is brown, and after a year it is black.
- Cambozola. The product is one of the cheeses with a white, blue mold. It was received at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a union of the best qualities of the famous French Camembert cheese and Italy's gorgonzola cheese.
- Tilsiter. Semi-hard cheese with a light yellow hue. Due to additives, it has a variety of taste characteristics. It is often served with dark beers.
The list of cheese varieties for testing, a gift can be continued with the names "Stilton", Roquefort, "Dorblu, Brie," Fourm d'Amber ", danablu. Together with the original taste, they have an interesting history of creation.
Gingerbread Lebkuchen
The dark-colored sweet flatbreads have gone down in bread history under the name Nürnberger Lebkuchen (Nürnberger Lebkuchen). The first information about honey spiced bread dates back to 350 BC. Ancient Egyptians and Romans enjoyed eating this product. The recipe for making a gingerbread in the 16th century (the oldest written version) is in the Museum of the city of Nuremberg.
They are produced by firms with the trademarks of Weiss, Wolf Schmidt, Wicklein, Heberlein-Metzger, small handicraftsmen. You can buy a sweet cake as a gift in specialized stores. Honey gingerbread cookies are covered with chocolate, filled with nut filling, candied fruits, almonds, mixtures prepared with a secret. They can have a simple shape or are made in the form of figurines of animals, people. The most interesting choice comes before Easter, Christmas.
Gift sets are decorated with original packaging. A gingerbread gift is suitable for residents of Russia. It supports the ancient traditions of "honey bread", presented to the bride at a Russian wedding. For a gift to the royal family weighing several poods. During Forgiveness Sunday, for the spring holidays in the form of slender cranes, complex teremki, figures of animals, birds. All this can be found in private shops in Germany.
Bavarian sausages
Among the huge number of mouth-watering meat snacks for beer, which Germany is famous for, Bavarian sausages occupy a special place. Their aroma, unforgettable taste is famous all over the world. It just so happened that they were invented by chance in Moser's pub (Munich). The lamb casings used for the stuffing with minced meat ran out, and he filled them with pork, which was not fried, but boiled. The sausages turned out to be white (weisswurst) and aroused the interest and demand of visitors.
Minced veal, bacon, a set of spices gave them an unusual taste and made them a popular delicacy. Cook sausages in salted water, not boiling. Served with beer, salted pretzel, mustard in a three-legged pot. The shell is not eaten. At home, the contents of the sausage are sucked out by holding it with your hands. In a public place, it is cut into pieces and the tough pig intestine is removed from each. It is suggested to complement the dish with cabbage, fried potatoes, salad.
The white color of Bavarian sausage is due to the high content of pork. Previously (in the absence of refrigerators) the delicacy was served in the morning. Modern packaging technologies allow you to buy a treat and bring it as a gift. Standard product dimensions are 15 cm long and 3 cm in diameter. Packages are made with different weights.
Mustard
Mustard is considered an ideal side dish for the famous Bavarian sausages. In Germany, this delicious product can be eaten with spoons. And at the same time, do not burn yourself, do not wipe away tears, but enjoy a variety of flavors. The famous food brand of the country Bautz'ner will provide 7 varieties of mustard for the meal (one is better than the other). Modest plants of horseradish, mustard replaced foreign spices (unusually expensive) and were used in families of the rich, the poor.
The wise king Charlemagne made them master the secrets of gardening and plant growing on their own territory. In ancient Germany, cherry orchards bloomed, fields with mustard sparkled. They quickly learned to use it as a medicinal and nutritional agent, turning it into the "mustard gold" of the country. The first mustard mills in Cologne and Cochem are still in operation. And in the town of Monschau in a special shop it is offered to buy “royal mustard” prepared according to an ancient recipe for a gift. Even the seeds for her are ground with old millstones.
In each federal state, mustard is prepared according to its own recipes. They are protected, strictly maintained and passed on to the next generation according to family traditions. The taste of mustard from Germany differs from the usual varieties with which Siberian dumplings, meat, fish, smoked meats were served. It's nice to compare a familiar product when you receive a small tube of mustard as a gift.It is offered to choose it in any store. It could be the famous Dijon mustard (Moutarde de Dijon). It is considered the most popular in Europe. Dozens of different colored jars are offered as gifts. Bavarian mustard, which includes juniper, caramel syrup, ginger, pepper with a mild sweetish taste.
