Skinos Mastiha Liqueur, 70 cl

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Mastiha is used to make a variety of products, including liqueurs, ouzo, tsikoudia, and raki. It is also used in confectionery, such as ice cream, chocolates, and pastries. In Greece, it is used to make a type of chewing gum called mastiha gum. And if you’re craving a Greek getaway but can’t leave for one, mix up one of these drinks and pretend you’re at a five-star hotel drinking a bottle of white wine by the pool. Mastiha is used in savory dishes as well. It is an ingredient in the popular Greek dish, moussaka. It is also used in salads, such as the Greek salad, and in soups. If you’re looking for an all-natural way to improve your health, mastika is a great choice. It is a safe and effective way to get the most out of your diet, and can provide a wealth of health benefits. Thanks for reading! What do you do with mastiha?

So what, exactly, is mastiha? It’s a resin that’s collected from the mastic (skinos) tree, an evergreen shrub native to the Greek island of Chios. The hardened sap is an ancient superfood, and for 3,000 years, it has been used for its healing properties and as a health and beauty supplement. The southern part of Chios is the only place in the world where the tree grows and in 1997, the European Union designated the 24 villages producing mastiha as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), which is similar to titles given to locales like Champagne, Cognac and Tequila. The resin droplets on the mastic tree. UCG/Universal Images Group via GNOTE: Your favourite Greek food store will carry Mastiha. Here in Toronto, my friends at Greek House on the Danforth sell Mastiha.

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Whether you're sipping on a refreshing mojito made with fresh mint from a Greek island or indulging in a sweet and spicy concoction made with Moroccan spices, each sip is like a journey through the Mediterranean. To create the liqueur, the resin is collected, then distilled and combined with a neutral grain spirit. Effie Panagopoulos, founder of Kleos Mastiha Spirit , told Observer that their premium process includes double distillation in copper pots with two forms of PDO mastiha: the raw resin and mastiha essential oil, as well as a touch of sugar and local water from the Greek island of Lesvos. “Mastiha needs heat to extract the maximum flavor and aroma compounds from the raw ingredient,” Panagopoulos explained. Kleos is layered and nuanced with a flavor profile that is botanical and lightly herbaceous. Chios. Alex Abazis/Unsplash Due to its complex, distinct flavors, and position as an aperitif and digestif, mastiha liqueur is typically served neat before or after meals. Not only does this permit a consumer to enjoy the nuances of the flavors, but the liqueur has a digestive benefit, too. “It removes all the gas from the stomach, [which] allows you to eat more,” Panagopoulos said. Elma brand chewing gum contains mastic as it’s properties help to also fight bad breath. Mastic has a floral aroma to it, quite pleasant in my opinion and as for the taste…that’s more difficult to explain. Mastika is a great addition to any diet, and can be enjoyed in a number of different ways. It is most commonly used as a tea, but can also be enjoyed in a tablet or capsule form. mastika can also be used in cooking, and is a great way to add flavor and health benefits to your favorite recipes.