Natural Superfood Mastiha / Mastic Gum Medium Tears

Ancient Mediterranean Superfood with Unique Aroma and Wellness Benefits

Art of Nature Natural Mastiha (Mastic Gum) Medium Tears is a rare and treasured Mediterranean superfood harvested from the mastic trees of Chios Island, Greece. For centuries, these natural resin crystals have been valued for their distinctive flavour, purity and traditional wellness benefits.

Mastiha is formed when the resin of the Pistacia lentiscus tree slowly drips and dries into beautiful translucent tears under the warm Greek sun. These medium sized tears are ideal for chewing, grinding or using in cooking and baking.

Highly prized in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine, mastic gum offers a flavour that is fresh, lightly piney, gently herbal and subtly sweet. It is traditionally used in desserts, pastries, breads, ice cream, loukoumi and liqueurs, adding a unique aromatic character that cannot be replicated by any other ingredient.

Beyond its culinary use, mastiha has long been recognised in traditional Mediterranean culture for its natural properties supporting digestive health, oral hygiene and overall wellbeing. It has also been studied for its antioxidant and antibacterial qualities.

Ways to Use Mastiha

• Chew the natural tears as an aromatic resin gum
• Grind into powder for baking and desserts
• Add to ice cream, pastries, cakes and loukoumi
• Infuse in syrups, spirits and liqueurs
• Use in traditional Mediterranean recipes