Curio Spice Co. fair-trade single origin sustainable Greek mastic tears in a glass jar.

Curio Spice Co. fair-trade single origin sustainable Greek mastic tears in a glass jar from above.

Mastic, Chios

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Mastic is the dried resin of the mastic tree which is in the same family as pistachio. Harvested for at least 2,500 years on the island of Chios, the resin was once worth more than its weight in gold. Used extensively to flavor a variety of foods, beverages, candies, and body products, mastic has also traditionally been chewed as a breath freshening gum. Indeed, the name mastic shares a root with the word masticate, to chew! Refreshingly bright, with notes of pine and cedar, we love to pair this ancient spice with herbs, citrus, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Single Origin Chios, Greece
Tasting Notes Cooling, Woody, Sweet, and Herbal
Pairs Well With Desserts, ice cream, lemon
Special Tips Mastic can permanently gum up electric spice grinders, so it is best to grind in a mortar with a pinch of sugar or salt, or freeze for 1-2 hours to make it fragile and easy to grind.

Botanical Name Pistacia lentiscus
Contains Dried mastic resin.

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COOLING

WOODY

SWEET

HERBAL

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