It has been traditionally mixed in a glass from a soda fountain,[1] but it is also available as a bottled soft drink in a range of flavors.
[2] Some American food writers liken it to egg cream, but the authentic Georgian drink includes neither milk nor chocolate syrup.
In 1900, the Lagidze Brothers plant in Kutaisi began blending unique proprietary flavors from herbs and fruits.
[4] Today, Lagidze waters are produced in a wide range of natural flavors, including quince (aiva), pear, citrus fruit, cherry, tarragon, and others.
[2] Lagidze waters are distributed in Russia, Ukraine, the three Baltic states, Poland, and Armenia.