The Beauty of Chios
Welcome to Chios, home of
Mastic Gum
The southern region of Chios is the only place of earth where Mastic is grown. For centuries, the farmers and townspeople of islands southern region have cultivated the trees
It takes a village
Working Together
The mastiha tree (Pistacia lentisus var. Chia) is only cultivated in the southern side of the island of Chios.
The trees grow slowly - starting to produce sap at around 15 years old and can live over 75 years!