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Citrus

Attica - Athens

Athens Center

Duration

1 h

Availability

Up to 20 persons

Guided Tour

Up to 20 persons

Overnight Stay

Not provided

Active Months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov

Description

Founded in 2008, CITRUS is a proud Greek, family-owned company dedicated to crafting exquisite traditional sweets, jams, and delicacies that capture the authentic spirit of the Aegean.

At the heart of our creations lies the fragrant Chios Mandarin, a rare and aromatic fruit grown exclusively on the historic island of Chios in the North-Eastern Aegean. Each recipe celebrates the island’s rich heritage and distinctive flavors — from delicate bitter almond essence and hand-picked rose petals from Agios Yiorgos Sikousis, to the legendary Chios mastic resin, a natural treasure found nowhere else on Earth. We also embrace beloved Mediterranean staples like lemon and fig, transforming them into gourmet experiences that delight the senses.

Every CITRUS product is handmade with care, free from preservatives and unnecessary additives — just pure, honest ingredients crafted with love and tradition.

Today, our award-winning delicacies have journeyed far beyond Greece, bringing the authentic taste of Chios to more than 10 countries, including England, Germany, Italy, and the United States. Many of our creations have been honored with Great Taste Awards, a testament to their exceptional quality and unforgettable flavor.

At CITRUS, we don’t just make sweets — we bottle the essence of Chios, so you can savor a piece of our island’s soul in every bite.

Tour and Tasting

Step into the world of CITRUS and discover where authentic Greek craftsmanship meets timeless flavor. During your visit to our production facility in the heart of Athens, you’ll be welcomed behind the scenes to see how our beloved delicacies come to life.

Begin your tour in the enchanting “loukoumi” room, where the air is delicately scented with sugar and rosewater. Watch as our artisans hand-cut and dry each piece of this traditional sweet, just as it has been done for generations. You’ll also witness how we prepare our fruits by hand, following age-old recipes that preserve both flavor and authenticity.

Then comes the best part — the tasting!

Savor up to eight of our finest creations, while we share the stories, origins, and unique ingredients behind each one. Enjoy the bright, citrusy notes of our award-winning Chios Mandarin Marmalade, explore loukoumia in irresistible flavors like Fig & Lemon, Mastic, or Rose with Almonds, and indulge in our Rose Petal Spoon Sweet, made with hand-picked magiatiko rose petals from a single village on Chios. You’ll also sample our delicate bite-size amygdalota, in delightful flavors such as Mandarin, Ouzo, or Melomakarano, inspired by Greece’s festive traditions.

Your visit concludes in our elegant showroom, where you can explore our full range of handcrafted products — perfect for gifts or to take home as a delicious memory of Greece.

At CITRUS, we invite you not just to taste our sweets, but to experience the story, aroma, and soul of Chios itself.

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Awards

  • 2025:

    • 3 stars for Rose Loukoumi with Almonds at the Great Taste Awards 2025
    • 1 star for Chios Mandarin Spread at the Great Taste Awards 2025
    • 1 star for Orange Pie with Chocolate at the Great Taste Awards 2025
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    Products

    Jams, fruit spreads, chocolates, biscuits including traditional 'amygdalota', delight / 'loukoumia' and 'submarines, savoury sauces

    Tour Languages

    Greek, English

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