A labeled jar of Chios mastic tears
A jar of Chios mastic. Photo: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0

Traditional / raw material Entry 10 of 67

Chios Mastic

Tears of resin from the island of Chios. UNESCO lists the know-how of cultivating mastic there as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Origin
Greece
Form
Resin
Smoke
Medium smoke

Scent profile

  • Resinous
  • Herbal
  • Citrus

Editorial estimate, not a lab analysis or community vote. Your experience may differ.

Key materials

Typical materials for this style. Makers rarely publish full recipes.

Sources

Main claims checked against the sources below on 3 November 2026.

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