Sometimes the best ideas don't come from offices or conferences, but from old kitchens with curtains that smell like Sunday.
Our story begins right there – with Grandma Krysia, a woman with heart, humor and a recipe that changed our lives.
How it all began
Rafal stood in his grandmother's kitchen in Poland one evening. On the table: lemons, honey, vodka, a few old glasses, and that scent of summer and memories.
Grandma Krysia simply called it Cytrynówka . A family classic that was served at every celebration – sweet, fresh, and honest.
What began as a tradition became the beginning of something bigger.
Rafal brought the recipe to Berlin, tinkered with it, refined the taste – and turned it into what is now Cytry .
From the tea room to the capital
Berlin was the perfect place to revive the old family spirit.
A city that is loud, colorful, sometimes crazy – but always real.
That's exactly what Cytry wanted to be: handmade, honest, a little bit wild.
So they tested, mixed, and tasted. And when the first sip was just right, it was clear:
This is no ordinary liqueur. This is a piece of family history dressed up in Berlin garb.
Zest, love and madness
What drives us is exactly what defined Grandma Krysia: heart, passion and a good dose of madness.
We believe that good things take time – and people who never stop believing in them.
Today, Cytry is our origin, but Zestery is our home.
A brand that honors the past and celebrates the future – with every sip, every smile, and every zest.
Grandma would probably have said: "When life gives you lemons, make something of them."
We did exactly that – and we call it Cytry.