 Shevchenko tells me Borjomi's mineral springs were discovered by a group of soldiers back in the 19th century. And the legend spread quickly that the spring water has miraculous healing potential. Soon, a bottling factory opened in town, and the drink became an essential part of Georgian cuisine. It's always Borjomi was part of our lives because there was no way you open the fridge and there is no cold Borjomi in there.