An exceptional terroir • Discover the excellence of Bulgarian local products such as the famous and unrivaled Bulgarian roses but also lavender and wines. • A GENEROUS NATURE.
Bulgarian Roses
Secret of great perfumes, the Bulgarian rose
Bulgarian Roses are unrivaled and famous all over the world.
Damascus Rose essential oil (Rosa Damascena Rose Otto) is a luxurious and sought-after rose oil of which Bulgarians are very proud.
A fragrance that is both sweet and intense, it is in this sense the queen of essential oils!
Bulgarian Roses are unrivaled and famous all over the world. Rosa damascena (Damask Rose) is the main variety grown in Bulgaria. Roses bloom in the fields of the Valley of Roses between the Balkan Mountains and the Sredna Gora mountain range. They are intended for the production of rose essence.
The Bulgarian Rose or Rosa Damascena is grown in the Valley of Roses in central Bulgaria and is harvested in June. It has now become essential in the field of perfumery and luxury.
It will seduce you with its unique fragrance and you will find here rose extracts, petals, rose water and essential oil of Bulgarian Roses.
Take advantage of our many offers to intoxicate yourself with its unforgettable scent.
Note that in September 2014, the European Commission approved Bulgarian Rose oil (“Bulgarsko rozovo maslo”) as a new protected geographical indication (PGI) and that Bulgaria alone produces 85% of the world's production of rose oil.
Bulgaria • The Queen of Lavender
In just a few years, Bulgaria has become the leading producer of lavender in the world and has chosen quality to maintain its title as world queen in the field of lavender and lavender essential oil production. In the center of the country near Kazanlak, whrere lavender is grown.
Bulgaria is the leading producer of lavender in the world and has chosen quality to maintain its title as world queen in the field of lavender and lavender essential oil production.
Lavender essential oil has many properties for general health and well-being.
With the relaxing scent of Bulgarian lavender, every day you feel like you're on vacation in Bulgaria.
So don’t deprive yourself of this fantastic local Bulgarian product.
Bulgarian medicinal seeds and plants
Bulgaria is the largest producer of medicinal and aromatic herbs in the European Union. Indeed, Bulgaria provides a comprehensive framework for the development of the agriculture and food sectors. According to figures announced by Eurostat, in 2017 a total of 81 million tonnes of medicinal plants and aromatic herbs were cultivated.
The natural conditions are remarkable and conducive to the cultivation of a very wide range of cereals such as sunflower seeds, squash, chickpeas, nuts, etc., and fruits and vegetables.
In fact, 50% of the country's territory is covered by agricultural land.
The soil is unpolluted and fertile and allows for very high quality organic products (ban on GMOs) with proven local producers and strong traditions in the sector. Please note that Bulgarian food legislation is harmonized with European legislation.
The very high standards in the field of health and environmental protection make Bulgarian foodstuffs fully capable of meeting even the highest expectations of consumers.
In the kitchen, discover typical Bulgarian products such as Bulgarian Yogurt or Bulgarian Spices. And also boost your immune defenses all year round with honey and seeds as well as medicinal plants and tea from Bulgaria.
Medicinal plants are also very popular in Bulgaria.
And it is no coincidence that Bulgarians have an event dedicated to medicinal herbs and plants and their healing powers – It is the “Eniovden” Festival which is celebrated on the day of the summer solstice.
Bulgarian Honey
Most of the country's topography is also favorable for the development of beekeeping.
The power of Bulgarian honey lies in the diversity of nature, precious plants rich in virtues such as acacia, linden, thyme, lavender, savory.
Natural beekeeping is often certified organic and Bulgarian honey is truly an elixir of life.
In 2009, there were 29,244 beekeeping operations. The sector is characterized by the very large number of small businesses, while the number of independent beekeepers, with more than 150 bee colonies, is relatively small – 336 in 2009.
In 2010, there were some 560,000 bee colonies and the quantity of honey produced was 9,529 tonnes.
In 2010, Bulgaria managed to export the largest amount of honey ever recorded: almost 7,200 – 7,700 tons, or almost 70% of all honey produced.
Medicinal Herbs
Bulgaria is also the custodian of a precious secret: that of the delayed aging process with miraculous remedies based on medicinal herbs that fight against aging.
Mursala tea is notably one of the most amazing herbs found in Bulgarian nature.
The legend of Mursala tea
Mursalitsa Peak is located in the Rhodope Mountains.
Legend has it that Mursala tea grows in the place where Orpheus' tears fell, as he searched for his beloved Eurydice.
On this place appears one of nature's most medicinal herbs.
A so-called magical herb that can cure anything.
What action does the extract have?
Due to the specific and completely natural substances contained in tea, its action is very beneficial for health.
Through this we can be saved from a number of health problems.
The incredible healing properties of Mursala tea are due to the content of flavonoids and 22 elements of the periodic table, including: iron, copper, cobalt, selenium, zinc, potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, etc.
Health Benefits
• It helps with lung problems – it has a unique expectorant action, acts soothing for bronchitis and asthma
• It helps kidney and liver diseases, colds
• soothes the nervous system
• acts tonic, immunostimulating and anti-anemic
• lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke
• removes salts of heavy metals and radioactive substances from the body
• prevents the development of certain cancer cells
• slows down aging processes, thanks to the action of powerful antioxidants
• improves low power
• improves the work of the digestive system
• protects against the occurrence of atherosclerosis
• well expressed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action, which makes it successful application in chronic gastritis, enterocolitis and other intestinal diseases
• a considerable impact on the genitourinary system
Mursala tea extract is a dietary supplement that has no side effects and can be drunk all year round to maintain good health and tone!
Bulgarian Wines
Bulgaria benefits from a Mediterranean climate allowing it to produce high quality wines. You can find Bulgarian wines from different grape varieties. In particular Pamid, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rkatsiteli, Dimiat, Melnik, Misket, Musket-Otonelle, Ugni Blanc or even Chardonnay. Bulgaria is indeed increasingly acclaimed for its wines.
Bulgarian wines are highly acclaimed and often awarded worldwide.
They are produced by cellars showcasing exceptional wines produced in small quantities and largely dedicated to export.
Different grape varieties with varied aromas are present in the five major wine-growing regions of Bulgaria.
Discover our selection of Bulgarian wines and have a few bottles delivered to you by visiting our store.
Good tasting but always in moderation!
Pleven on the Wine Route
Come to Bulgaria for a tasting stay following the Wine Route and discover one of the great Bulgarian local products.
Bulgaria benefits from a Mediterranean climate allowing it to produce high quality wines.
In particular, visit the Pleven Wine Museum located in a cellar buried in a natural cave in the Kaylaka park in Pleven.
You can taste Bulgarian wines from different grape varieties in the cellars of the region.
Bulgarian Caviar • A prestigious dish
Bulgarian Caviar is the most prestigious of caviars.
Its creamy grains vary from light gray to dark gray. Its eggs with a very thin membrane burst easily in the mouth.
It is a sought-after dish of world renown.
By choosing Bulgarian Caviar, you will undoubtedly taste one of the finest and most precious dishes on earth.
Caviar is a food made from sturgeon eggs and for certain varieties, its price can exceed 12,000 euros per kilogram. It can be consumed alone or added in small batches to a preparation. Bulgarian Caviar is one of the most prestigious because it is the rarest. Its creamy grains vary from light gray to dark gray to gray.
Bulgarian Spices
Bulgarian cuisine is a reflection of its population, shaped by the numerous ethnic communities (Thracians, Greeks, Romans, proto-Bulgarians, Slavs) who have crossed its history and who have at the same time left an indelible mark on the national culinary heritage. Friendly, generous and simple, Bulgarian cuisine is essentially Mediterranean-inspired with the significant use of vegetables and spices – bay leaf, paprika, cumin...
A large place is in fact given to spices and herbs which give an oriental flavor.
Tchubritza (savory), thyme, mint, hogweed, parsnip, bay leaves, dill, basil, rosemary are widely used in cooking.
The traditional Bulgarian spice blend is called Sharena sol (colored salt) and contains salt, savory and paprika, in the colors of the Bulgarian flag – white, green and red! And many other seasonings like the spice chubritza (Bulgarian condiment made from savory and dried red peppers) which subtly spices up all dishes.
These healthy and natural spices typical of Bulgaria will subtly spice up all your dishes and highlight your cooking recipes.
Bulgarian Yogurt
Bulgarian yogurt is known worldwide for its qualities and its unique good taste.
Because it is composed of a large number of specific bacteria of the Lactobacilicus bulgaricus type which, after consumption, develop in the intestines and cause a number of positive effects on the body.
This yogurt is indeed recognized for its essential and beneficial properties.
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