CYPRUS PRODUCTS

A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Ouzo is an aniseed-flavoured spirit derived from the by-products of the winemaking process. Originating from Greece, this refreshing alcoholic drink has had…

THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT CYPRUS APICULTURE Honey became a prized possession in the ancient world and several civilizations revered it for its medicanal value, regarding it…

CYPRUS’S COFFEE CULTURE ENGRAINED INTO CYPRIOT CULTURE AN OTTOMAN IMPORT Both Cyprus coffee and Cypriot culture have been engrained into Cypriot society since the time of its Ottoman rulers. They…

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CYPRIOT WINES CENTURIES OF KNOWLEDGE Viticulture on the island is the product of centuries of knowledge. With this in mind, Cyprus wine is sometimes considered to directly…

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…

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…

CYPRUS’S VERY OWN SUPER FOOD CYPRUS WATERMELON WATERMELON is often a welcome reprieve for many during hot summers in Cyprus. The favourable climate and fertile soil on the island provide…

CYPRUS VITICULTURE 6,000 YEARS OF HISTORY Today, Cyprus has worldwide recognition for its viticulture, which is thought to have begun around 6,000 years ago. The island’s hot climate, fertile soil,…

THE FOOD OF SHEPHERDS A TASTE OF RICH CULINARY HERITAGE Lountza is a Cypriot delicacy that can trace its origins back to ancient times. Resourceful Cypriot shepherds needed a long-lasting…

CYPRUS’S UNIQUE RUBBERY CHEESE A CYPRIOT STAPLE Halloumi cheese has a deep-rooted history and its origins date back nearly 2,000 years. It is believed that Cypriots using a combination of…