A group of attendees sitting at a wooden table in a cozy venue, listening to a presentation on winemaking. A screen displays the text "VYN DIEN," while a banner promoting a local business event is visible in the background. The setting features wooden beams and a warm atmosphere, with glasses and plates of food on the table.

Mead Tasting with Roma Mačienė

July 8, 2026

While implementing the “Busy Bee” project, we had a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of the world’s oldest fermented beverage.

This was not just a simple tasting experience. It was a conversation about history, traditions, and the 20 years of experience, passion for the craft, and dedication to beekeeping shared by Romos Mačienės family farm, the heart and soul behind Saulės Midus.

We learned about the history of mead, asked questions that interested us, and, of course, searched for unique flavor notes while tasting different varieties of mead.

Have you ever tasted authentic traditional Lithuanian mead?

Group photo of participants at a workshop in a wooden cabin setting, featuring diverse individuals engaged in community initiatives. The background includes banners and a screen displaying relevant information, highlighting collaboration in local projects.

This educational activity is organized as part of the implementation of the 2021–2027 Interreg VI-A Latvia–Lithuania Cross-Border Cooperation Programme, Priority 4 “Economic Potential of Tourism and Heritage”, project “Enhancing Tourism Through the Development of the Bee Route from Kuršėnai to Ventspils” (Project Code: LL-00198, Acronym: Busy Bee/Užimta Bitė).

Interreg Latvia–Lithuania Programme

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Visit project: Busy Bee

Mead Tasting with Roma Mačienė

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