This foam-covered drink prepared from spray-dried instant coffee is very popular in Greece particularly in the summer. It has been called the national Greek coffee and is commonly served in all cafes, usually with a glass of water. It can be also... more

Metaxa, one of the major exported goods in Greece, is a very strong spirit. Its origins date back to 1888 when it was made for the first time by Spyros Metaxas, who also named the drink after himself. It is made from sun-dried Black Corinthian,... more

Also known as Chios Masticha or Masticha Ouzo, it is a typical Greek liqueur made of resin, strongly connected with the Aegean Island of Chios, where it is also called the Tears of Chio's Trees. It owes its name to the mastic tree, which is well... more

This traditional Greek liqueur is produced uniquely on the island of Naxos. It is originally made from the leaves and fruit of the citron tree, similar to the lemon tree but much stronger in taste. The liqueur comes in three varieties: green, which... more

Originating from Turkey and widespread throughout the Balkan peninsula, Ayran is originally a mixture of yoghurt, water and a little salt. It can also be made with cucumber juice instead of water and flavoured with garlic or black pepper:... more

Mythos is the second largest brewery and the best known brand of beer in Greece. It has been produced since 1970, by the company of Henniger Hellas. Mythos, which means 'legend' in Greek, is a light straw-coloured pilsner style beer, commonly sold... more

This wine has a very long history, dating back to 1600 BC. It was initially produced by the Minoans on the island of Crete. Then it quickly gained an international popularity and was largely exported throughout Europe, mainly to Italy. This very... more

This famous resinated wine has been made for over 2700 years. Nowadays, it is the most popular wine in Greece. Whether it is white or rosé, it has a distinctive strong flavour, a result of the ageing process in wine vessels. Usually it is served... more