Product Tasting at Pelagia’s Yard: Discover the True Taste of Crete

Wouldn’t it be great if, when in Crete, you were offered the unique opportunity to both try our delicious Cretan cuisine and enjoy some product tasting so you know what you’re in for? Whether a year-long supply of the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) you’ve hand-picked or aromatic thyme honey, now you can skip the guessing and foresee a year full of healthy and flavorful gastronomy. So, sharpen your taste buds and join us for an odyssey of your senses.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting

When tasting our cold-pressed Patima EVOO made from nutrient-packed Koroneiki olives, you will be poured a sample in a balloon-shaped blue glass. The same olive oil drizzled over that appetizing salad you just ate in our Taverna.

Observe

Look at the grassy green hue of the oil, witnessing the years of growth under the golden Cretan sun. Gently swirl so you release the beautiful composition of underlying fragrances.

Smell

Let the aroma provoke your nostrils. Grassy, spicy, or fruity? Can you identify the individual scents?

Taste

Sip and coat your tongue. The cold-pressing method preserves the natural flavors of the olive, combining them in a homogenous balance of fruity, nutty, and peppery notes.

Swallow

Notice how authentic EVOO leaves a trail of light burning on your throat.

Mama Pelagia Honey Tasting: The 4 Varieties

Want to discover the rich, flavorful taste of Cretan honey? Our lovely hosts will present you with the different varieties, hand you the tasting spoons and palate cleansers, and encourage you to compare.

Cretan Thyme Honey

On the spoon, you can see that Cretan thyme honey is a deep, full-bodied amber and has a herbal, forest-air scent. Place the spoon in your mouth and let the flavorful blend soak your tongue until you register the details. As it evolves, you notice the hints of flowers and herbs, and a lingering smooth finish. And how to best pair it after bringing it home? Other than a healthy spoonful in the morning, thyme honey also goes well sprinkled over Greek yoghurt or mature cheese.

Greek Orange Honey

A bright golden hue that carries the blossom and zest of a perfect, ripe citrus, and a silky, clean, refreshing taste. On busy days, you can drizzle orange honey over fruit or pastries, or blend it into smoothies.

Greek Pine Honey

Prepare to see a gorgeous amber hue and smell the distinct aromatic note of Mediterranean forests. You will notice a resinous character with a hint of smooth caramel. For the gourmets who like to merge tastes, it goes perfectly with everything – from rustic bread and roasted nuts, to black coffee, salad dressings, and blended within cocktails and mocktails.

Greek Oak Honey

A bold mahogany hue and the aromatic makeup of dried fruit, toasted nuts, molasses, and even cocoa. Upon tasting, you feel the bold, rich, and nutty flavor and thick velvety texture. For those with a sophisticated palate who enjoy refined tannic taste, among other things, oak honey can even be added to roasted meats, roasted root vegetables, and stews – for extra depth and warmth.

Honey tasting is a sensory fairytale of its own. The best quality honey leaves a pleasant, complex aftertaste that lingers as the distant memory of the Cretan orchards and forests.

Shop at the Tavern

Did you know you can come to Pelagia’s Yard taverna for more than a delicious meal and product tasting? You can do your ordering right on the spot and, instead of carrying it all the way to the airport, you can have a large quantity delivered safely to your doorstep.

We do worldwide shipping, and with purchases over €120, you get free shipping across Europe.

Another delight of visiting the taverna is the chance to meet a member of the Alexakis family. They will guide you through the process of selection and buying, seamlessly personalizing your ideal purchase.

Shop superior quality EVOO here:

👉 patimaoliveoil.com

For more products, visit:

👉 mamapelagia.gr