What does mastic olive oil taste like?

Delicate and aromatic — a resinous, pine-like note with a hint of sweetness, subtle enough for everyday cooking.

Is it the same as mastic essential oil?

No. Mastic essential oil is concentrated and used in tiny amounts. This is olive oil infused with mastic tears, for general cooking.

How long does mastic olive oil keep?

Store it in a cool, dark place and use within about a month. Shake before each use.

Which mastic should I use?

Raw Chios mastic tears — medium or large crystals work well for infusing.

Recipe: Olive Oil Flavoured with Chios Mastic Gum

Name: Mastic-Infused Olive Oil (Greek Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 bottle (250 ml)
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Chios mastic gum crystals; 250 ml extra-virgin Greek olive oil

In short: mastic-infused olive oil is a Greek classic — extra-virgin olive oil gently warmed with Chios mastic tears for a delicate, resinous-sweet aroma. It takes about 10 minutes and is lovely drizzled over salads, bread, grilled vegetables or fish.

Mastic-infused olive oil vs. mastic essential oil

One thing to clear up: this is olive oil flavoured with mastic tears, not mastic essential oil. Mastic essential oil is a concentrated extract used in tiny amounts; here the mastic gently flavours the olive oil so you can use it freely in cooking.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Chios mastic gum crystals
250 ml extra-virgin Greek olive oil

How to make it

Gently heat about 80 ml of the olive oil with the mastic tears in a non-stick pan over medium heat, until the mastic softens and dissolves.
Pour into a bottle, let it cool, then add the remaining olive oil.
Use straight away or store in a cool, dark place.
Shake before each use.

Mastic-infused olive oil — a glass bottle of olive oil with Chios mastic crystals, olive branches and fruit on a light natural background.

How to use it

drizzle over salads, fresh bread, grilled vegetables or fish;
add it off the heat to keep the delicate aroma;
store cool and dark and use within about a month — shake before use.

FAQ

Question	Answer
What does mastic olive oil taste like?	Delicate and aromatic — a resinous, pine-like note with a hint of sweetness. Subtle enough for everyday cooking.
Is it the same as mastic essential oil?	No. Mastic essential oil is concentrated and used in tiny amounts. This is olive oil infused with mastic tears, for general cooking.
How long does it keep?	Store it in a cool, dark place and use within about a month. Shake before each use.
Which mastic should I use?	Raw Chios mastic tears — medium or large crystals work well for infusing.