Saxony’s most important drink? That’s arguably coffee. Which has a long tradition here. As early as in the 18th century, soldiers refused to take up arms during the Seven Years' War without their daily coffee fix. Equally important is that coffee is accompanied by a delicious piece of cake, such as the above mentioned Eierschecke and Leipziger Lerchen, made of shortcrust pastry, marzipan and jam.
Or Meißner Fummel. This traditional pastry comes in the size of a handball and is made of sweet wafer dough. It is hollow inside and very fragile. The Ziegler bakery in Meissen is the only bakery in the whole world that is allowed to make it.
Dresdner Stollen is equally unique, carrying a golden quality and EU seal. It’s only original when made in Dresden and the surrounding district. More precisely, made by hand and without margarine, artificial preservatives and flavourings. Mandatory ingredients that are specified by the “Stollen Protection Association” (yes, that’s a thing!) include raisins, butter, sweet and bitter almonds, candied orange peel and lemon peel, flour, water and yeast. The end result is simply delicious.
