junavuorojen
Junavuorot, also known as Lithuanian birch sap enthusiasts, is a collective of people in Lithuania who have been gathering and consuming birch sap for centuries. The tradition of collecting and drinking birch sap, known as 'junas', dates back to the pre-Christian era.
According to folklore, junas has medicinal properties and is believed to possess health benefits, such as reducing
To collect junas, people tap the birch trees with a metal spout and let the sap flow
Research has shown that junas contains various minerals, including manganese, calcium, and potassium, which could potentially
In recent years, the practice of collecting and consuming junas has largely disappeared in Lithuania, due to