Hungary

Budapest: The Secret Natural Wine Capital You’ve Been Missing

Budapest: The Secret Natural Wine Capital You’ve Been Missing

This is worth savoring: Budapest isn’t just a city of thermal baths and grand architecture—it’s also a hidden gem for natural wine lovers. While Napa and Bordeaux dominate the global wine map, Hungary’s capital is quietly becoming a pilgrimage site for those chasing unfiltered, terroir-driven vintages. Natural wines, made with minimal intervention and reverence for tradition, are thriving here. Budapest’s cafés and wine bars now serve curated selections of local and international natural wines, blending Hungary’s ancient winemaking roots with modern curiosity. Hungary’s natural wine movement isn’t accidental—it’s a reclamation of history. The country’s winemaking dates back to Roman times,…
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Renáta Hrecska-Kovacs: The Lawyer Turned Barista Transforming Hungary’s Specialty Coffee Scene

Renáta Hrecska-Kovacs: The Lawyer Turned Barista Transforming Hungary’s Specialty Coffee Scene

Renáta Hrecska-Kovacs is a force to be reckoned with in Hungary’s burgeoning specialty coffee scene. A lawyer by education and a barista by passion, she balances precision and creativity across two demanding professions that require focus and dedication. At Waycup Coffee & Deli in Budapest, she serves as a barista, trainer, consultant, and Quality Manager for Awaken Coffee Roasting, while also co-founding Cupping Club Hungary, a vibrant community gathering coffee enthusiasts to taste, learn, and share knowledge. Her impressive sensory skills have earned her multiple competition podiums, including 1st place in the 2025 Hungarian Cup Tasters Championship, 2nd in the…
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