Lagidze waters

From Mitrofane Lagidze Since 1887

Mitrofan Lagidze

1869 — 1960

The founder of “Lagidze Waters” – worldwide known not only in Georgia and loveable non-alcoholic beverages – public figure Mitrophane Lagidze was born in 1896 in the village Cholevi of Kutaisi province in the family of a nobleman Ermalo Lagidze and Gulchina Ugrexelidze.
The distinctive and unforgettable taste of “Lagidze Waters” was being created in details with the respect of all the norms of a recipe. The fruits were selected according to the different regions of Georgia. Mitrophane was monitoring and controlling the whole process.

Heritage

1883

The age-old taste of

14-years old Mitrophane started working in Kutaisi in the pharmaceutical shop owned by a Polish. However young Lagidze didn`t wish to become a pharmacist, from this moment the history of famous Georgian lemonade “Lagidze Waters” has begun. Mitrophane was itself very devoted and hard-working. He studied deeply the manufacturing process of non-alcoholic beverages production, which was based on the usage of only natural fruits.

1887

The unique recipe of lemonade

Mitrophane created the unique recipe of lemonade, which was based only on the usage of natural ingredients.

1900

The trademark and the label

One of the famous Georgian painter Gigo Zaziashvili created the trademark and the label, that were designed for the factories in Tbilisi and Kutaisi. In 1900 Mitrophane Lagidze independently built a lemonade factory and began the production of natural lemonades, that soon gained popularity in the whole Western Georgia. Georgian writer Akaki Tsereteli dedicated promptly the poem to the “Lagidze Waters”, opened in Kutaisi.

1902

Mitriphane Lagidze travelled to Germany and France

Mitriphane Lagidze travelled to Germany and France where he had studied the manufacturing of non-alcoholic beverages including the new technology and mechanism itself. When he returned he was first who imported the freezing systems for the preparation of artificial ice, which supplied other different regions of Georgia except Kutaisi. Mitrophane started importing glass bottles from France where he also started printing the etiquettes for his own brand. On the label was represented the woman with traditional Georgian headwear, who was Mitrophane`s mother. The following words were written on the label: “Demand it everywhere. It has the unique taste and smell. Beware of forgeries.” The sellers of “Lagidze Waters” were attracting the customers by telling them: “If you want to be beautiful and attractive drink “Lagidze Waters”

1904

The first electrical power station in Kutaisi

Mitrophane built the first electrical power station in Kutaisi that supplied the whole Kutaisi with electric power. He was first who started the manufacturing of barite.

1906

The brand shop`s opening in Tbilisi

With the aid and support of A.Tsereteli and I. Chavchavadze Mitrophane opened the shop of “Lagidze Waters” in Tbilisi on Golovini avenue (now Rustaveli avenue). The shop soon became a “calling card” of the city and people`s admirable place. “Lagidze Waters” were bought as a present by the merchants and travellers who visited Tbilisi. Particularly it served as the gift for nobles in Iran.

1913

The golden and the silver medals

“Lagidze Waters” were evaluated on a high scale in Georgia and not only. However in 1913 on the exhibition in Saint Petersburg “Lagidze Waters” took two golden and the silver medals for its highest quality and dignity.

1914

The next success in Vienna

In Vienna on the international exhibition of the beverages “Lagidze Waters” won golden and silver medals.

1921

The fire on Lagidze factory on Rustaveli avenue

Located on Rustaveli avenue Lagidze factory was destroyed due to the fire, as a result Mitrophane moved the business to his own basement. But Soviet government forced him to leave the basement too, because the place served as a home for people. After this incident Mitrophane knew that the cellar was lost forever, himself e gave his brand shop in the ownership of Bolsheviki. However this fact didn`t prevent the manufacturing process of “Lagidze Waters” and Mitrophane continued controlling production. In his printing house Mitrophane published the works of famous Georgian writers and poets such as the poem of Ilia Chavchavadze “The Ghost” and “The Mentor” of Akaki Tsereteli and many other books.

1926

The factory on Klara Tsetkin street

The Government donated to Lagidze the factory with its territory which was situated on Klara Tsetkin street №150 (now Tsinamdzgrishvili str. №150)

1934

The production of carbon dioxide

Mitrophane built the factory for the production of carbon dioxide, from where actually the manufacturing of dioxide developed.

1945

The popularity of “Lagidze Waters” in 1943-1945

The popularity of “Lagidze Waters” was so great and enormous that at the conferences, one held in 1943 in Tegeran and another in 1945 in Yalta, the participants had chance to taste “Lagidze Waters” during the event.

1950

Mitrophane Lagidze was appointed as a main consultant in “Glavfruktvoda”

Lagidze was appointed as a main consultant in “Glavfruktvoda” in Moscow, which itself represented the Soviet Union`s Ministry of food industries. He was in charge of supervising of non-alcoholic beverages on a large scale. The magazine “Communist”of that period wrote: “The trust “Beer and lemonade of Georgia” produces new drink “lemonade” according to the recipe of M.Lagidze. Their new beverage will take the 40 percent of shares on USSR`s market for the production of non-alcoholic beverages”.

1952

The adventure of USA president Harry Truman and Stalin

USA president Harry Truman sent 1000 bottles of Coca-Cola to Stalin as a gift. In response Stalin decided to send sparkling waters better than Coca-Cola, that is why in 1938 Lagidze was invited to Moscow for creating the new taste of lemonade. “Lagidze Waters” impressed Americans so much, that the president demanded to import waters in United States.

1960

Mitrophane Lagidze died at the age of 91

Mitrophane died at the age of 91.After the death of his grandfather, Tornike Lagidze continued his business. Starting his career as an ordinary employee soon he became the head of the factory.

1991

“Lagidze Waters” on different exhibitions

Until 1991 “Lagidze Waters” took part in every food goods exhibitions worldwide.

2013

“Lagidze Waters” cafe was opened in the yard of Trinity Cathedral Sameba

By the decision of The Ministry of Culture of Georgia “Lagidze Waters” got the status of intangible cultural heritage of the country. Within the same year with the blessing of Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II By the decision of The Ministry of Culture of Georgia “Lagidze Waters” got the status of intangible cultural heritage of the country. Within the same year with the blessing of Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II in the yard of Trinity Cathedral Sameba was opened the café called “Lagidze Waters”. Until nowadays the descendants of Mitrophane Lagizde continue their family business and keep the secret of “Lagidze Waters” production. Until nowadays the descendants of Mitrophane Lagizde continue their family business and keep the secret of “Lagidze Waters” production.

Products

Syrup
Lemonade
all

Lemon
Tarragon
Pear

Lemon

Syrup «Lemon» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural lemon extract. Calories: 242-246 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Tarragon

Syrup «Tarragon» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural tarragon extract. Calories: 242-243 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Pear

Syrup «Pear» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural fruit extracts and oils. Calories: 243-244 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Coffee grog

Low alcohol syrup «Coffee grog» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, natural granular coffee, natural extracts of aromatic substances, cognac. Calories: 120-140 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with hot 600 water 1:6 and in hot condition supply the customers.

Apple grog

Low alcohol syrup «Apple grog» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural apple juice, natural extracts of aromatic substances, cognac. Calories: 120-140 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with hot 600 water 1:6 and in hot condition supply the customers.

Cherry grog

Low alcohol syrup «Cherry grog» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural cherry juice, natural extracts of aromatic substances, cognac. Calories: 120-140 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with hot 600 water 1:6 and in hot condition supply the customers.

Glintwein

Low alcohol syrup «Glintwein» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural red wine, natural fruit extracts and extracts of aromatic substances, cognac. Calories: 120-140 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with hot 600 water 1:6 and in hot condition supply the customers.

Cream-Soda

Syrup «Cream-soda» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural fruit extracts and cream flavor. Calories: 243-244 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Saamo

Low alcohol Syrup «Saamo» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural red wine, natural fruit extract, alcohol, cognac. Calories: 244-245 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Tbilisi

Low alcohol Syrup «Tbilisi» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural white wine, natural fruit extract, alcohol, cognac. Calories: 248-249 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Citro

Syrup «Citro» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural citrus extracts. Calories: 242-246 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Quince

Syrup «Quince» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural quince juice and extract. Calories: 248-249 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Mint

Syrup «Mint» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural peppermint extract. Calories: 242-243 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Orange

Syrup «Orange » Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural orange extract. Calories: 242-246 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Isindi

Syrup «Isindi » Without chemicals The syrup was created by the request of the USSR Olympic Committee in 1980 for Moscow Olympics. Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural apple extract and bay leaf extract. Calories: 243-244 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Cherry

Syrup «Cherry» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural cherry juice. Calories: 254-255 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Feijoa

Syrup «Feijoa» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural feijoa extract. Calories: 242-243 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Apple

Syrup «Apple» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural apple juice and extract. Calories: 243-244 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Kakhuri

Syrup «Kahuri» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural red wine, natural fruit extracts and extracts of aromatic substances. Calories: 246-247 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Cream

Syrup «Cream» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, milk, eggs, natural citrus extract. Calories: 248-249 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Coffee

Syrup «Coffee» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural coffee beans, extracts of aromatic substances. Calories: 248-249 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Chocolate

Syrup «Chocolate» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, milk, cacao, dark chocolate. Calories: 248-249 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with water 1:6.

Lemon
Tarragon
Pear

Lemon

Lemonade «Lemon» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural lemon extract, CO2 . Calories: 48 kcal/100 ml.

Tarragon

Lemonade «Tarragon» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural tarragon extract, CO2 . Calories: 44 kcal/100 ml.

Pear

Lemonade «Pear» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural fruit extracts and oils, CO2 . Calories: 48 kcal/100 ml.

Cream-Soda

Lemonade «Cream soda» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural coffee beans, natural fruit extracts, cream flavor, CO2 . Calories: 44 kcal/100 ml.

Citro

Lemonade «Citro» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural citrus extracts, CO2 . Calories: 48 kcal/100 ml.

Mint

Lemonade «Mint» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural peppermint extract and peppermint oil, CO2 . Calories: 44 kcal/100 ml.

Orange

Lemonade «Orange» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural orange extract, CO2 . Calories: 48 kcal/100 ml.

Isindi

Lemonade «Isindi» Drink without chemicals The drink was created by the request of the USSR Olympic Committee in 1980 for Moscow Olympics. Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural apple extracts and bay leaf extracts, CO2 . Calories: 44 kcal/100 ml.

Cherry

Lemonade «Cherry» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural cherry juice, CO2 . Calories: 48 kcal/100 ml.

Feijoa

Lemonade «Feijoa» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural feijoa extract, CO2 . Calories: 44 kcal/100 ml.

Kakhuri

Lemonade «Kakhuri» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural red wine, natural fruit extracts and extracts of aromatic substances, CO2 . Calories: 44 kcal/100 ml.

Coffee

Lemonade «Coffee» Drink without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural coffee beans, natural extracts of aromatic substances, CO2 . Calories: 44 kcal/100 ml.

Syrup

Lemon
Tarragon
Pear
Coffee grog
Apple grog
Cherry grog
Glintwein
Cream-Soda
Saamo
Tbilisi
Citro
Quince
Mint
Orange
Isindi
Cherry
Feijoa
Apple
Kakhuri
Cream
Coffee
Chocolate

Lemonade

Lemon
Tarragon
Pear
Cream-Soda
Citro
Mint
Orange
Isindi
Cherry
Feijoa
Kakhuri
Coffee

Whats`s on

The age-old restored taste

For adult fans of "Lagidze waters" the company has prepared a very interesting and unforgettable novelty. "Lagidze waters" presents you created by the unique recipe of Mitrofan Lagidze with the strict respect (observance) of traditions made specially for winter seasons hot low-alcohol drinks :Mulled wine, coffee cherry and apple grogs. Rate the taste which has a centuries-old history. Lagidze waters - ask everywhere!

Glintwine from Lagidze Waters

Low alcohol syrup «Glintwine» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural red wine, natural fruit extracts and extracts of aromatic substances, cognac. Calories: 120-140 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with hot 600 water 1:6 and in hot condition supply the customers.

Grog from Lagidze Waters

Hot drinks Low alcohol syrup «Cherry grog» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural cherry juice, natural extracts of aromatic substances, cognac. Calories: 120-140 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with hot 600 water 1:6 and in hot condition supply the customers. Hot drinks Low alcohol syrup «Apple grog» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, lemon acid, natural apple juice, natural extracts of aromatic substances, cognac. Calories: 120-140 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with hot 600 water 1:6 and in hot condition supply the customers. Hot drinks Low alcohol syrup «Coffee grog» Without chemicals Ingredients: filtered water, sugar, natural granular coffee, natural extracts of aromatic substances, cognac. Calories: 120-140 kcal/100 ml. Dilute the syrup with hot 600 water 1:6 and in hot condition supply the customers.

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