Raki

Raki is the clear fruit brandy at the heart of Albanian hospitality, and these articles include it in guides to Albanian culture, food and holidays. Usually made from grapes or plums, it is often home-distilled and offered to guests as a welcome, with coffee or before a meal. The posts here include a guide to Albanian culture, cuisine and traditions, a look at the taste and culture of Albania during the colder autumn days, when raki is being made, and a broader piece on holidays in Albania and the experiences they can include.