Tere!
I recently made a similar post over at c/norway (https://sopuli.xyz/post/22971124) and would love to hear some Estonian brands and products recommended by you.
Now there is this one Saku Honey Ale I drank years ago in Tallinn that has stuck in my mind like an ex-partner who I just can’t get over of. I tried to search for it last time I visited Tallinn but couldn’t find it anymore…
Any brands and product recommendations would be cool!
Edit: sorry for posting in English, I can’t speak or write in Estonian and was reading on the sidebar that English posts are welcome.
You’ll have a hard time finding most Estonian brands outside of Estonia.
Põltsamaa Kange Sinep is a good strong mustard. Goes well with fatty meat. If you treat it like the stuff people put on hot dogs, you’ll also be rid of your nasal congestion.
Mayer makes affordable and often hypoallergenic household cleaning stuff. Soap, dish soap, laundry detergent. Usually very mild smelling stuff too.
Wise lets you receive money in a bunch of different currencies, keep balance in said currencies or convert them, has cheap conversions in general. Not a product, more of a service, but thought I’d throw it out there.
Värska makes some pretty good mineral water. I mean Värska Originaal in particular.
Traditional old Limonaad if you’re into soft drinks. Yes it’s just labeled “lemonade” and everyone knows what you mean. It’s also technically not a lemonade.
If your soft drink of choice is craft beer, though, Pühaste, Põhjala and Anderson’s make some good ones.
Woah thanks for the list! And yeah don’t think I’ll find any of those products in the stores anywhere close to me, but the motivation of this post is also to get a feel for what the locals like. I’ve ordered certain groceries from other countries before (e.g. via a penpal from said country) and I like trying out local stuff when I’m travelling there as well.
One example is I’ve give some differen sets of mustard a try awhile ago and I think I’m going to try to get my hands on your recommended Põltsamaa Kange Sinep via an Estonian friend! Thanks for the tips!
Please let me know when you manage to try the mustard!
If you’re in Finland (judging by your instance that sounds possible), you likely can get it somewhere
I will! Should probably do a whole mustard post since I’m trying them out!
And you are right that in Finland I might have easier time getting Estonian stuff (we have some goodies from Estonia in the grocery store too!), but sadly currently I don’t live there :(
But still - ordering or requesting a post from friends works too :)
Pōhjola beers are great! And Saku and ale Cock are fine bulk beers that goes well your grilled sausage (with pōlstamaa kange of course)
Greetings from Finland, neighbour<3