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All about Ouzo: Greece’s famed drink

Ouzo, Greece's iconic anise-flavored spirit, is much more than a drink—it's a cultural ritual. Enjoyed with family, friends, and plenty…

10 January 2025

The secret of an authentic traditional tsipouro

For a century, the art and secrets of making traditional tsipouro with bronze abysses are the Krommida family story and…

12 December 2024

Ouzo Leads Greek Spirits Exports

Ouzo dominated Greek spirits exports in the first half of 2024, maintaining its leading position with Germany as the primary…

22 September 2024

A culinary trek in Volos, the city of Tsipouradika

I’m probably one of those sorts who don’t mind being inconvenienced by refusing to learn how to drive. You can…

8 May 2024

Greece's Rakomelo: The Perfect Winter Drink

Rakomelo is a local Greek beverage combining raki or tsipouro with honey and several spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, and other regional…

4 January 2024

Ouzo or tsipouro: What do Greeks prefer?

Ouzo, tsipouro, sea, summer and, of course, mezedes! With the warm weather, this setting is trendy in the Greek reality,…

24 August 2023

The British ambassador to Greece wishes "Happy Lent" with dolmades and tsipouro

With dolamadas and tsipouro, the British ambassador to Greece wished a "Happy Lent". In a post on Twitter, Ambassador Matthew…

26 February 2023

The secret of an authentic traditional tsipouro

For a century, the art and secrets of making traditional tsipouro with bronze abysses are the Krommida family story and…

12 December 2022

Tsipouro, Greece's 'firewater' packed with punch

Often described as ‘firewater’ for its potent alcoholic punch, this clear drink, is a favourite beverage nationwide. Distilled from the…

2 June 2022

Mezen: Tsipouro and tantalized tastebuds

Tsipouro-meze is a ritualistic process that has nothing to do with a drinking session accompanied by good food and everything…

4 May 2022

Tsipouro makers protest forced name change (video)

Angry producers of famous tsipouro in central Greece poured litres of the strong distilled spirit on the road and set…

10 February 2022

Greece's Rakomelo: The Perfect Winter Drink

Rakomelo Rakomelo is a local Greek beverage combining raki or tsipouro with honey and several spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, and other…

4 January 2022

Greek New Year Traditions

Wherever they are in the country, Greeks love to make the best of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day,…

31 December 2021

The secret of an authentic traditional tsipouro

For a century, the art and secrets of making traditional tsipouro with bronze abysses is the Krommida family story and…

12 December 2021

Tsipouro, Greece's 'firewater' packed with punch

Tsipouro, Greece's 'firewater' packed with punch Often described as ‘firewater’ for its potent alcoholic punch, this clear drink, is a…

26 July 2021

Ouzo and tsipouro receive 'GI' status from European Commission

The European Commission has approved the geographical indication (GI) for ouzo and tsipouro. This distinction makes the famous and popular…

27 May 2021

Greek New Year Traditions

GCT shares some Greek New Year Traditions which we hope will bring health, luck, happiness and prosperity to the New…

31 December 2020

New Year Traditions from around Greece

Wherever they are in the country, Greeks love to make the best of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day,…

31 December 2019

More than 50 Greek wines poured into China expo

The Shanghai International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits “ProWine China” launched on Tuesday with over 50 Greek wines represented.…

14 November 2019

Tsipouro, Greece's 'firewater' packed with punch

Often described as ‘firewater’ for its potent alcoholic punch, this clear drink, is a favourite beverage nationwide. Distilled from the…

2 June 2019

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