A cult product that has always been a staple in many households.
The disappearance of the cult drink Divka has caused real confusion among lovers of white coffee. Many have noticed that it is no longer available in stores, neither in local markets nor in retail chains. Naturally, they immediately began to wonder what had happened to the drink. Questions have been piling up on social media: “What actually happened to Divka? When and why? I mean, why would Franck stop producing this simple and traditional drink? I don’t see it anywhere anymore – not in local stores, not in Super Konzum.”
For many, Divka was a symbol of childhood and the morning habit of drinking white coffee, especially when combined with milk. Some shared advice and alternatives in discussions, but it is clear that no substitute has the same taste. Someone mentioned that chicory Bianca is now being sold, which is prepared with hot milk, while another asked: “What’s the difference anyway?”
“The secret is in the composition”
Others thought it was just a different name and packaging, but Divka fans know well that the secret is in the ingredients.
“The composition is different. Divka is the simplest – it contains only barley and chicory. In Bianco, they added barley malt and rye, which I personally don’t like, and now there are several versions, none of which are the same as Divka. I grew up with this wonderful Divka, and I’ll really be sorry if it can no longer be bought.”
Some users described in detail why Divka has such a special taste that is not easy to recreate:
“Exactly. Divka has the perfect ratio of chicory and barley, which makes it an excellent drink, especially with milk. It shouldn’t be hard to make: you take chicory (like the one Franck sells) and mix it with barley. The problem is roasted barley. If I remember correctly, Kneipp isn’t pure barley, right? Even if it is, what’s the ratio of ingredients in Divka? And finally, why would Franck stop producing it?”
The discussions quickly took on a nostalgic tone, as many people associate Divka with childhood and family morning rituals:
“Ah, dear Divka… It immediately reminds me of my great-grandmother,” wrote one commenter. Fans of the drink also tried to recreate the taste themselves: “I’m wondering how to achieve that gentle taste of white coffee, the kind we used to drink at school and so on. I’ve tried it several times, but the taste is always somehow different, more bitter. I added more Divka, less milk, and vice versa – I tried Kneipp too, but it’s not the same.”
Some commented on the differences between products: “Chicory is not at all the same as Divka. We had Kneipp, Divka, and Chicory – that is, barley, a mixture, and pure chicory. Completely different tastes. Bianca? Just repackaged and more expensive Divka?”
“The last time there was dust on the box”
The discussion continued, and one lady wrote that the box was already dusty the last time she bought Divka, suggesting that its popularity had begun to decline. “The packaging says that Divka contains 70% roasted barley and 30% roasted chicory root. Kneipp contains barley malt, which gives it that molasses flavor – which I don’t like. Eurospin also has Don Jerez Orzo tostato – you can make a pretty good white coffee from it, even though it’s instant. The last time I bought Divka, the box was completely dusty – I’d say that’s the reason. And you’re only the second person I know who drinks Divka and isn’t from my family. If you manage to mix something similar, please share the recipe,” wrote one user.
Although the product has disappeared from shelves in Croatia, information has surfaced that it can still be found in Serbia, so some advised: “They still have it in Serbia – if you know someone who’s coming from there or traveling there, have them bring you some.”
