Mastic Chios-GRADE A+

Mastic Chios grade A+ is the premium Mastic tears grown and harvested exclusively on the Greek Island of Chios for the Chios Mastic Growers Association.

Frequently asked questions

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What does mastic taste like when chewing?
Reviewers describe a subtle, pleasant pine flavor with a unique and sweet aroma. The taste is described as refreshing, and customers note it's quite different from conventional candy gum—the resin doesn't dissolve quickly but instead softens in the mouth over time.
How hard is the mastic to chew?
Several customers note the mastic is significantly harder and more brittle than conventional candy gum, requiring more work to soften in your mouth. One reviewer found this enjoyable and called it a good exercise for the jaw, while another mentioned it dissolved in their mouth rather than forming into traditional gum.
What is the scent like?
Customers consistently praise a strong, pleasant fragrance described as sweet-smelling and fresh. When heated gently, reviewers report notes reminiscent of lemony custard confectionery with underlying wood notes. Several customers specifically note it smells expensive and high-quality.
Can I use it as incense or for heating?
Yes—many reviewers use it on tealight burners, ceramic heaters, or on coal, describing it as a pleasant resin to heat. When heated, it liquefies and releases a potent fragrance. Customers report comforting, sedating, and uplifting effects when used this way.
How should I store mastic long-term?
One reviewer wraps individual pieces in paper and stores them in the refrigerator, reporting the mastic keeps for a long time this way.
What makes Grade A+ different from regular mastic?
According to the product description, Grade A+ represents the supreme grade, with each piece pristine white, perfectly formed, and completely free of bark traces. Reviews confirm high overall quality, though one customer noted that even smaller quantities contain genuinely A-grade tears.
Is the quantity generous for the price?
The product description states the ounces are 30 grams and always include a bit more, never less. However, one reviewer found the individual tear pieces were smaller than expected, and another noted the product is expensive compared to other vendors, though they acknowledged good quality.
Can I mix mastic with other gums?
One customer reports it makes a perfect chewing gum when mixed with chicle and notes mixing enhances the experience and strengthens your bite.
Chios Mastic Grade A+ is the"supreme grade" of Mastic tears. Each piece is a gem and a wonder of nature. These specimens represent a labour of love and the practice of traditions that go back hundreds if not thousands of years.

Each tear is pristine white, perfectly formed and completely without traces of bark.
Though both types are used for the same purposes, the grade A+ mastic tears are the creme De la creme of the crop and fetch the highest price on the market.
You can find our regular and more affordable Chios Mastic tears in the shop

Mastic Chios is one of the best-known natural chewing gums in the Western world. This sweet-smelling, classic resin has a track record as ancient as Frankincense and Myrrh. Used extensively in the Mediterranean for medicine since the time of Hippocrates in ancient Greece, Mastic is a mainstay of Mediterranean cooking, baking and the production of liqueurs,

Grown mainly on the Greek island of Chios, Chios Mastic resin production has been coveted by empires and conquerors. Controlling the supply of Chios Mastic has been a strategic consideration by invading armies for thousands of years.

Mastic is the original Old World chewing gum with the origin of its name rooted in mastication ie: chewing.

With traditional medicinal attributes ranging from digestive ease, fresh breath, stimulating the gums and appetite, removing plaque and refreshing the mind, Mastic has been used as medicine for thousands of years.

The unique aroma of Mastic makes it valuable in incense blends and perfume compositions.

Studies have shown that compounds in Mastic resin kill the H. Pylori bacteria, a known cause of ulcers.

When creating sacred space or cleansing an area, I have found nothing with as high a vibration and cleansing ability as a couple of Mastic tears on the coal.

Mastic is an integral ingredient in "Chrism," the sacred anointing oil of the Orthodox church.

Mastic Chios has a unique and unusually sweet aroma, making it a popular ingredient in confections, cakes, puddings and other traditional culinary delights of cultures around the Mediterranean.

Please note that our ounces are 30 grams, not the 25 grams many other sellers offer. To this generous ounce, we ALWAYS add a bit more and NEVER less to our packages. Something our customers have come to count on.

For recipes, instructions and more information about the different types of Frankincense, Myrrh and other oleoresins, please visit my blog at http://apothecarysgarden.com.

Dan

Materials: Mastic Resin, Mastic, Pistacia Lentiscus, Mastic Gum, Grade A Mastic.


Customer Reviews

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Martin Franek (Prievidza, SK)
Great mastic gum

The mastic gum I purchased arrived in very good quality and I am happy with it. great resin.

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Sonya
Excellent Quality

I couldn't be more pleased with the quality of this product. It's is great for chewing and has a pleasant taste.

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Jillian (Ashburn, US)
Amazing selection, and great quality!

Amazing selection, and great quality!

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Zita W (Ashburn, US)
Fragrant and clean mastic tears. Excellent...

Fragrant and clean mastic tears. Excellent chewing. A great refresher.

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Etsy customer

Fragrant and clean mastic tears. Excellent chewing. A great refresher.

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Ara (Ashburn, US)
Wasn't sure what to expect trying this for...

Wasn't sure what to expect trying this for the first time, very subtle pine flavor that is very pleasant, the gum is a bit harder then a candy gum which I found very enjoyable, 10/10 will buy again

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Etsy customer

Wasn’t sure what to expect trying this for the first time, very subtle pine flavor that is very pleasant, the gum is a bit harder then a candy gum which I found very enjoyable, 10/10 will buy again

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Wendy (Ashburn, US)
High quality and fast delivery.

High quality and fast delivery.

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Etsy customer

High quality and fast delivery.

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Ora (Ashburn, US)
What a great find and great quality

What a great find and great quality

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Randal (Ashburn, US)
Très satisfait du produit et bien présenté...

Très satisfait du produit et bien présenté. Idéal pour l'utilisation souhaitée. Rapport qualité prix très bien 👍

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Mel Crona
Belle qualité,ais je ne sais pas dire si e...

Belle qualité,ais je ne sais pas dire si elle est de qualite supérieure à la moyenne.

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Etsy customer

Belle qualité,ais je ne sais pas dire si elle est de qualite supérieure à la moyenne.