Skinos Mastiha Liqueur, 70 cl

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Skinos Mastiha Liqueur, 70 cl

Skinos Mastiha Liqueur, 70 cl

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Traditionally, tears and mastiha liquor are used in making tsoureki and biscuits for the Easter. Mastiha tears, which are found in small, medium or large caliber can be chewed like chewing gum. When I was a teenager tending bar for a family gathering, I made the mistake of serving our Parish priest with Mastiha when he asked for Ouzo! The two apertifs are similar in flavour and they also stand alone in their taste. Greeks who enjoy either Ouzo or Mastiha are usually divided into two camps (preferring one to the other). Traditionally, mastic production has been a family job that lasts all year and has not changed over time. Difford, Simon. "Mastiha (AKA:Mastika, Masticha, Mastic, Mαστίχα". www.diffordsguide.com . Retrieved 29 December 2019. The process is regulated by Greek law and includes the flavouring of alcohol with mastic oil by agitation or the distillation of mastic with alcohol. The solution is then diluted with water and sweetened with sugar. The final alcoholic strength by volume of Chios Mastiha must be at least 15%.

In August of 2012, wildfires spread across the island of Chios, scorching 31,480 acres (12,740ha) and destroying more than half of the island's mastic orchards. Because the product has a " protected designation of origin" from the European Union, the fire not only impacted local Chios farmers, who lost approximately 60 percent of their crops, but also derailed the global supply of the product. [5] Chios Mastiha [ edit ] Mastic shrub— Pistacia lentiscus So grab a shaker, gather your ingredients, and get ready to raise a glass to Greece! 1. Ouzo With Lemon Mastika or mastiha is a liqueur seasoned with mastic, a resin with a slightly pine or cedar-like flavor gathered from the mastic tree, a small evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. In Greece, mastiha ( Greek: μαστίχα) or mastichato ( Greek: μαστιχάτο) is a sweet liqueur produced with the mastika resin from the Greek island of Chios, which is distilled after hardening to crystals. [2] [3] Sugar is typically added. It is a sweet liqueur that is typically consumed at the end of a meal. It has a distinctive flavor, reminiscent of pine and herbs. It is claimed to have medicinal properties and to aid digestion. [4] NOTE: Your favourite Greek food store will carry Mastiha. Here in Toronto, my friends at Greek House on the Danforth sell Mastiha.Mastika is a unique preparation that is made from a number of different herbs. It is used in many traditional medicines around the world for a variety of different purposes. Some of the most common benefits of mastika include improved digestion, relief from respiratory problems, and better overall health. Tetteris Distillery is one of the oldest producers of mastiha liqueur. Tetteris traditional distillery was founded in 1912. Before the company foundation, Stylianos Tetteris was producing and selling ouzo infused with mastic, for exportation. In 1954, Eleftherios Tetteris, seeing the tendency of the consumer public towards local liqueurs, and having studied oenology in France, was the first to experiment in the production of Mastic liqueur by distilling grains in a special way, and developed a special method (that only the Tetteri distillery knows and uses until today), taking natural distillate, and then with the addition of alcohol and sugar, produced the Mastic liqueur. [1]

But what if you could drink something that transported you to a world where you were always on vacation? Mastiha is a natural product and contains no additives or preservatives. Therefore, it is important to store Mastiha properly to ensure that it does not spoil. Mastiha should be stored in a cool, dark place and should not be chilled. If Mastiha is chilled, it will form crystals and will no longer be fit for consumption. The Growers' Spirit is a producing company run by the Chios Gum Mastic Growers Association (CGMGA). [8] The CGMGA offers Mastiha liqueur made with both mastic distillate and mastic oil in two different variants: Kentos (20% alcohol) and Enosis (30% alcohol). 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.And if you’re in the mood for something earthy and citrusy, have a glass of Mastical Maia With Skinos Mastiha. Myself, I’m partial to the anise flavouring of Ouzo but I do also enjoy Mastiha and in particular, today’s focus of my post… Skinos Mastic Liqueur. Skinos is the ancient Greek word for Mastic tree and although the Mastiha aperatif has been around for ages, this liqueur is a relative newcomer on the scene. Systemic cultivation & organized commercialization by the Chians is the 3rd reason why this magical ingredient grows only here. Skinos mastiha spirit is a unique drink that originates from the Greek island of Chios. The spirit is made from the sap of the mastiha tree, which is a type of evergreen. The sap is distilled to create a clear, fragrant spirit that is enjoyed by people all over the world. What You Need to Know About Greek Mastika". www.greekboston.com. 2015-04-30 . Retrieved 2022-03-29.

From the Greek word meaning "good genetics", the ancient cultivators of Mastiha tress would single out the trees that produced the most/the best resin. They developed and propagated them to grow new groves with the characteristics of the mother trees. Over the centuries, methodical eugenics created new species of the lentisc tree that is over-productive in mastiha. SYSTEMATIC CULTIVATION Greece is a land of ancient ruins, beautiful beaches, and delicious food. But did you know that Greece is also home to some of the most refreshing and flavorful drinks in the world? Most of you are enjoying a leisurely Easter long weekend. I do hope you’re spending time with family and friends, enjoying good food and good cheer. 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. The Skinos liqueur is the product of pot distillation. That is to say, the alcoholic vapours coming of the bulk of the liquid are condensed above the liquid on the still outlet, on the way to the condenser.The mastic tree, also called lenticus or Pistacia Lentiscus var. Chia is an evergreen 2 to 3 meter tall tree that can live for over 100 years. It grows very slowly and it is considered developed after around 40 to 50 years. The tree begins to produce mastic after 5 years. Its productivity is maximum from the 15th year then it decreases sharply from the age of 70. The average annual production per tree is between 150 and 180 grams, but there are extreme cases where a tree can produce up to 2 kilos and others where the yield can be only 10g per year. Mastic trees on the island of Chios



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