MASTIC Tears classic 700ml

MASTIC TEARS CLASSIC MASTIHA Spirit Liqueur 700ml

• ABV:24%
  
• Volume:700ml
  

Mastic - known in Greece as the tears of Chios also known as "Tears of God". It is the resin of the mastic pistachio tree, used as a spice or medicinally。

Mastic is liquid, but after drying, it becomes a hard and brittle translucent resin. When chewed, the taste is initially bitter, and after chewing exudes a slightly refreshing pine or cedar flavor。

In addition to simply chewing frankincense, it has many uses such as: brewing liqueur, adding to desserts, as a nutritional supplement or making Turkish delight。

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This unique drink is made by distilling only the tears (droplets of resin) of the mastic tree 24% abv liqueur.

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The mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia) is an evergreen shrub, of 2-3 metres height. Its life span is more than 100 years. Before the tree carving process, the ground around the trunk needs to be weeded. Cleaning and soil leveling take place so that any mastic tears that may fall on the ground can be easily gathered. Fine white soil, is spread on the ground to create a smooth surface ready for the mastic tears to fall on.The “kentima”, as the carving of small scars on the bark is called, is the most crucial stage in mastic production. It is done with the help of a small sharp metal tool with grooved ends, called kentitiri. Mastic is gathered before the first autumn rain and the cleaning and sorting process begins. It is sieved and diligently cleaned with olive oil soap and rain water. Large and medium sized mastic tears are cleaned one by one with a knife or a needle。

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