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Did you know that mastic resin is only grown in Chios?

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Mastic resin is a specific type of mastic that is only grown on the island of Chios that is used for homeopathic medicine and for a variety of desserts and cooking. Mastichochoria which translates to mastic villages were built on the island as communities to surround the prized and valuable mastic trees. These mastic that comes from these trees are one of the biggest exports from the island and a big source of income for farmers and for exporters and store owners.
 
The Mastichochoria in Chios is so unique, as is the flavor of this resin. I thought I’d tried everything flavored with mastic from chicken to ice cream, until I found mastic cocktails this past summer!
 
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Deborah said:
The Mastichochoria in Chios is so unique, as is the flavor of this resin. I thought I’d tried everything flavored with mastic from chicken to ice cream, until I found mastic cocktails this past summer!
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I love mastic cocktails!! They have the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness!
 
Deborah said:
The Mastichochoria in Chios is so unique, as is the flavor of this resin. I thought I’d tried everything flavored with mastic from chicken to ice cream, until I found mastic cocktails this past summer!
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Mastic cocktails are delicious! I also just like to drink it straight, especially if it had been chilled.
 
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Mastic cocktails are delicious! I also just like to drink it straight, especially if it had been chilled.
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I also like to cook with the resin - sometimes I will use it in place of vanilla powder to give the recipe a different flavor.
 
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lalajess said:
I also like to cook with the resin - sometimes I will use it in place of vanilla powder to give the recipe a different flavor.
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I love doing this, anytime someone eats my cooking when I put mastic instead of vanilla they they always love it but can never put their finger on the flavor
 
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