Southern Greece – Berlin Oil Connection

A short trip to the village Polydroso (Tzitzina)

May 19, 2025May 20, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

On one of our planned excursions to Mount Parnon on May 1st 2025, we took a road that led us to the village of Polydroso, also known by its old Slavic name, Tzitzina. The village lies in the heart of the mountain, surrounded by lush green fir trees. As we entered the village, we found a beautiful traditional café where we had coffee and brandy, as well as a tavern that, from what we could tell, only operates on weekends. The peace and tranquility offered by this small mountain village was our reward for making the journey of over an hour to get there. This destination is one of the most ideal in Laconia for those who love the tranquility of the mountains, hiking among the fir trees, and good food. As one ascends the cobblestone alleys of the village, the architectural elegance of the stone houses gradually unfolds, harmoniously integrated with the surrounding natural landscape. The rivers that traverse the...

Your opinion matters! Spring updates from Peloponnese

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Dear friends As many of you already know, I am currently in the southern Peloponnese with the aim of speaking with local farmers. I am looking for new organic products to bring back to Berlin. My search has been successful. However, as I always do, I’d like to ask for your opinion. I’m thinking of importing to Berlin the following: green olives with or without pits, black olives (Kalamata), plain green olive paste and green olive paste with chili, black olive paste, and local sea salt either plain or blended with herbs. I’m also considering organic tahini and sun-dried tomatoes. I’m happy to report that the trip has been fruitful! But before making final decisions, I’d love to hear your thoughts — as I always do. Would any of these interest you? Do you have favorites or suggestions? Your feedback (as you know) is always appreciated. I would kindly ask you to send me a personal email with your ideas I am coming...

Our olive grove in April

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Every spring, I always take a walk through our olive grove. The fragrance of the flowers drifts through the air, meeting the footprints of wild creatures wandering leisurely here and there. Truly, spring is the most enchanting season of the year in Laconia — though the serene hush of autumn and the stillness of winter hold their own quiet beauty. A few kilometers away, across the plain, the orange trees, too, are celebrating the arrival of spring. The scent of their blossoms is simply extraordinary. The mingling aromas of the flowers and the fresh, pure air are reason enough for anyone to visit Laconia in April. If any of you happen to visit Laconia and find yourselves in need of advice or guidance during your stay, do not hesitate to send me a message. ...

New year wishes and news from Berlin Oil Connection

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Dear friends of Berlin Oil Connection, Through this post, I would like to wish you a beautiful transition into the new year. I hope that 2025 brings us peace, serenity, and creativity. I wish good health for you and your loved ones. Although times are challenging, I hope that we all maintain a spirit of optimism and make this year as beautiful as possible. I imagine that I will see many of you in person at the Saturday market in a few days, where my stand will be there, every Saturday of January. As usual, I am writing to you when I have important news to share. Today is one of those days. This past year has been quite good for me in every way. The quality of the olive oil was excellent, as always, which is evident from your enthusiasm. This makes me especially happy because I truly love what I do. However, my farm produces a specific quantity of olive oil each...

The best way to prepare mountain tea

December 15, 2024February 9, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Besides the extra virgin olive oil of my farm, several friends visit me at Schillermarkt in Schillerkiez at the district of Neukölln exclusively to get mountain tea (from Mount Parnonas), a sort of tea of exceptional quality and famous worldwide. Especially the tea from mount Parnonas has a very high reputation. People who often visit the mountain from all over Greece, it's the first thing they look to procure. There is even an old saying in Laconia that goes: “gather tea on the mountain of Parnon and oregano on Taygetus”. The older generations knew well that the mountain tea from Parnon is special. The same goes for me, of course. You see, I grew up with mountain tea. There are many times I remember my grandmother when I was a child, when every time I had a cold she would brew mountain tea from Parnon and serve it to me with local fir honey from the mountain and lemon she...

Berlin Oil Connection at Schillermarkt | Every Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Every Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, Ι participate in the most beautiful market in Neukölln at Schillermarkt in Schillerkiez at the district of Neukölln. You can find extra virgin olive oil from our farm in 500ml and 750ml bottles, as well as a range of other products that I detail below: - Extra virgin olive oil from our farm in Laconia 750ml and 500ml - Organic mountain tea from Mount Parnon. - Handmade olive oil soaps from our friend Zoe from Skala Laconia - Beeswax ointments. - Many different herbs: ORGANIC OREGANO 30 gr JAR ORGANIC THYME 30 gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC SAVORY 30 gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC MIX BARBECUE 30 gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC BAY LEAVES 10 gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC MIX SALAD 30gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC BASIL 30gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC ROSEMARY 30 gr GLASS JAR Many times we also have various other extra products of the month. Ask us for more. Our stand in Market...

5LT canisters of the Harvest 2023 – 24 have arrived in Germany

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Dear friends of Berlin Oil Connection I hope you are all doing well. I would like to announce that 5LT canisters of the harvest 2023 - 24 have already arrived in Germany and I am expecting to get them in the upcoming days. I will receive them, either on Monday (February 26st or Friday March 1st). Thank you all for pre-ordering. I am going to write everyone a message in order to set up a date for the pick up. Those who didn't order their canister yet, you can always contact me via email, whatsapp or come by in Neükolln. Thank you all for your support. Berlin Oil Connection...

An escape to the mountain of Parnonas in autumn.

November 20, 2023February 9, 2025 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...

For the 2024 pre-order campaign of Berlin Oil Connection

November 20, 2023November 22, 2023 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Dear Berlin Oil Connection friends. As you all know, the situation with olive oil production this year is particularly critical. In many regions of Europe, production has dramatically decreased. As a practical result, prices have exploded this year. However, this year's harvest for us has started normally and without any particular problems. The quality and characteristics of the extra virgin olive oil from our field are at a very good level again this year. However, the cost of bringing it to Berlin is very high. Inflation and climatic conditions, which are responsible for the decline in production, are the main enemy. That is why this year we will start our campaign earlier than planned. You can pre-order the amount of oil you need for next year, in this way you help us to bring it to Berlin. So we can keep a better price for all of you. For more info and orders you can always contact Berlin Oil Connection here: https://berlinoilconnection.de/en/contact/...

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...