Batumi, Batumi – Tea Fields of Batumi…
This is how one of the most nostalgic songs begins, still resonating in Poland today, creating an image of Georgia and Batumi as an exotic, melodic place, filled with the aroma of tea.
Georgia in a Polish Melody
In the 1960s, a song titled “Batumi” appeared in Poland, with lyrics and melody that became incredibly popular. The song was performed by Polish singer Sława Przybylska, and its lyrics and melody reflect the image of Batumi as a distant and dreamlike city.
“Herbaciane pola” – “Tea fields” became a symbol not only of natural beauty but also of a nation’s desire to escape everyday life and immerse themselves in a calm, warm atmosphere, where time seems to flow slowly and the sound of cicadas musically accompanies the days.
A Song Connected to Tea
The main leitmotif of the song – “Herbaciane pola Batumi,” or “Tea Fields of Batumi” – deepens the cultural and poetic image of Batumi’s tea. Despite the fact that tea fields are actually concentrated today mostly in Guria and the villages of Adjara (including our plantations), it was precisely this song that created the mysterious image of Batumi as a “city of tea” in Polish and, more broadly, Eastern European culture.
A Cultural Bridge: Georgia – Poland
This song continues to serve as a bridge between the Georgian and Polish peoples – it reminds us that culture, scent, sound, and taste are closely intertwined. For Taba Tea, which prides itself on the ancient culture of Georgian tea and modern innovations, this song is a source of inspiration – to better present Georgian tea as part of an emotional journey.
Listen to the Song and Imagine…
Close your eyes, pour yourself a warm cup of our Guria tea blend, listen to this song, and you will be transported to that Batumi where time stands still, and the scent of tea connects you with sweet memories of the past.
This is Taba Tea – a tea culture that begins with emotion.
Georgian Tea and Polish Nostalgia
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