A SWEET PRESERVE, CYPRUS GLYKO
TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DESSERTCyprus Glyko, can be best described as a refreshing sweet preserve. It is an age-old traditional dessert, made from various fruits, nuts or vegetables, cooked and then preserved…
THE ORIGINS OF CYPRIOT OUZO
A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Ouzo is an aniseed-flavoured spirit derived from the by-products of the winemaking process. This refreshing alcoholic drink originates from Greece, but it…
THE STORY OF THE CYPRIOT HONEY BALL ALSO KNOWN AS ‘LOUKOUMADES’
A GREEK DELICACY ROOTED IN HISTORY A REWARD FOR ATHLETES The history of the Greek honey ball can be traced back to ancient times, and references to the sweet treat…
CYPRUS HONEY
THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT A GENERAL MEDICINE FOR VARIOUS AILMENTS Honey has been a traditional medicinal food in many ancient cultures around the world for centuries.…
CYPRUS COFFEE
CYPRUS’S COFFEE CULTURE ENGRAINED INTO CYPRIOT CULTURE AN OTTOMAN IMPORT Cyprus Coffee has been engrained into Cypriot culture since the time of the island’s Ottoman rulers, who introduced the hot…
THE CYPRUS SAUSAGE ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SHEFTALIA’
QUITE ESSENTIALLY A CYPRIOT SAUSAGE The journey into the culinary heritage of Cyprus is incomplete without savouring this quite essentially Cypriot sausage. To many, ‘Sheftalia’ are more than just homemade…
THE CITRUS FRUITS OF CYPRUS
PRODUCED ON THE ISLAND SINCE ANCIENT TIMES A MOST SIGNIFICANT PRODUCT Citrus fruit cultivation as a whole has historically been a lucrative agricultural sector, helping to stabilise the economy and…
A GUIDE TO CYPRUS WINE
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CYPRIOT WINES It can be said that Cyprus wine directly reflects the island’s history, culture, and rugged mediterranean landscapes, and that viticulture on the island is the…
THE CYPRUS POTATO
A FLAVOURFUL DELIGHT FROM THE RED VILLAGES OF CYPRUS THE HUMBLE YET INFAMOUS STAPLE If you are planning a trip to Cyprus and you are a potato fan, make sure…
TRIANTAFYLO ROSE PETAL CORDIAL
A TRADITION OF ROSE CULTIVATION Cyprus’s long-standing tradition of rose cultivation goes hand in hand with the island’s rose-related industries, which play a significant role in the island’s economy and…