Parnonas – Berlin Oil Connection

An escape to the mountain of Parnonas in autumn.

November 20, 2023November 22, 2023 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Every year in autumn or winter I make a visit to the Southern Peloponnese. My aim is to look for new high quality products from the region. So this year we went to the mountain of Parnonas to spend three days in the mountain and combine it with this purpose. We found ourselves in Kosmas where the autumn landscape dominated every corner of the village. The central square of the village is a real gem. The large plane trees and the traditional architecture of the houses really give a unique character to the place. The food in the small taverns is also unique. Everything is local and the smells make you hungry all the time. Our first stop was at the village square in one of the central cafes. There we drank tsipouro and tasted the smoked trout that is brought from the opposite mountain, Taygetos, and specifically from the village of Kastori located at its foothills. We ate stew, mountain...

Vanilla Fir Honey soon from Berlin Oil Connection

June 7, 2023 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

A walk in the local market of agricultural products in Skala Laconia was something I had wanted to do for a long time. But something always came up and I postponed it for the next time I would visit this small town located in the heart of the plain of Laconia. For those who don't know, Skala, is one of the most important centers of agricultural production in Laconia. The main agricultural product exported is citrus fruits (mainly oranges). Farmers in Skala produce of course also excellent quality vegetables, such as tomatoes and other vegetables. Skala is a centre of economic life in Laconia. The local market is held every Tuesday in a central point of the town and there are permanent places for producers from Skala and the surrounding villages in the area. The excellent quality olive oil soap that you can buy in Berlin from Berlin Oil Connection is produced by our friend Zoe there. A sunny Tuesday last...

Our organic greek mountain tea from the mountain of Parnonas in Southern Peloponnese is now also as ice tea. Only in cafe Laidak in Neukolln.

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

When the first time we introduced our organic mountain tea from the mountain of Parnonas in Southern Peloponnese, we didn't really expect that result. The always creative people of cafe Laidak found the most excellent, delicious ice tea ever. Our tea now can also be enjoyed as ice tea at Laidak Boddinstrasse 42 in Neukolln. Come to try it, you wont regret it. ...

The finest quality of extra virgin olive oil and handmade soap at Prenzlauer Berg farmer’s market in Seelower str. every Saturday.

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

The new season at the market has already started for us for 2021. We are back to the beautiful little farmer’s market in Prenzlauer Berg at Seelower strasse, every Saturday from 10-4pm. This year we sell two varieties - Koroneiki and Kalamon - of the finest quality of olive oil (cold pressed), directly imported from our farm in Southern Peloponnese. We also sell a special soap made also in Laconia region with the finest quality of olive oil. Two of our new amazing products that we are about to bring in Berlin are: mountain tea and oregano, both imported from the mountain Parnonas. More info soon Don't forget that market also sells good wines, amazing quality of fresh greens, salads, veggies and even has a stand of special salami. We hope to see you there, for a little celebration of authentic and unmixed olive oil directly from one farm in Laconia in Southern Greece. This stuff used to be impossible to get in...

Soon in Berlin: “Zoe Soap” made with extra virgin olive oil

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Our new product, as we already wrote in a previous post is soap made with extra virgin olive oil from Laconia region. It will arrive in Berlin in about a month from now. If you want to pre-order please contact us. Zoe Soap is a small workshop in the south part of Peloponnese, between two mountains Taygetos and Parnonas. We produce olive oil soaps, ointments, liquid soap, lip balms using extra virgin olive oil, the “liquid gold” of our region. We collect our herbs from the two mountains and we collaborate with local producers for our honey and beeswax. We make everything with care and respect to the environment. None of our products is tested in animals or contains any preservatives. We use only essential oils, zests, flower petals, and herb teas. We want to help our customers understand the value of healthy living and contribute to environmental awareness. A list of Soaps that Zoe makes: PURE WHITE: with extra virgin olive oil...