The Ancient Chewing Gum of Greece

Mastic is a natural resin harvested as crystalized droplets known as tears of Chios. Humans have chewed this hardened tree sap for thousands of years to freshen breath and clean teeth.

This unique substance comes exclusively from the mastic tree found on the Greek island of Chios. Historically, it was highly prized as the worlds first chewing gum and was even used in ancient cosmetics and medicine. Today, it remains a rare specialty ingredient used to flavor everything from traditional desserts to modern spirits. Its distinct pine-like aroma is so iconic that the production process has been granted protected status.