Meze is not a dish. It is a way of life. A delicious variety of small bites that belong in the middle of the table, so everyone can enjoy together.
You can find out exactly what is behind the tradition of mezes and why they play such a special role in Greek food culture in our blog post.
At MANI Bläuel, we bring this tradition into your kitchen – with mezes that make great enjoyment easy. Because in addition to organic olives and olive oils, our range also includes a diverse selection of Mediterranean delicacies: from sun-dried tomatoes to capers and olive pastes, as well as garlic in olive oil and our popular Mediterranean Mix.
Each jar tells a piece of Mediterranean history – characterized by carefully selected ingredients, traditional methods, and fair partnerships.
How are MANI Bläuel Mezes produced?
Our mezes are created with the same commitment that has guided us for over 40 years: high-quality organic ingredients, gentle processing, and natural flavor.
Sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil – the power of the Mediterranean sun
Our sun-dried tomatoes begin their journey under the Mediterranean sun. Harvested when fully ripe, they are gently dried in the sun. This natural process allows them to develop their intense aroma, pleasant sweetness, and characteristic texture.
The dried tomatoes are then carefully rehydrated in water and preserved in extra virgin olive oil. This preserves their natural flavors and combines them with the fruitiness of our olive oil for a special Mediterranean treat.
Whether pure, as antipasti, on toasted bread, in salads, or as an aromatic ingredient in pasta dishes or risotto – our sun-dried tomatoes add a final touch of sophistication to any dish.
Capers in olive oil – small buds with big flavor
Capers are small flower buds of a wild shrub that grows in the Mediterranean region on rocky ground – where other plants barely thrive. These special conditions give them their unique character.
After harvesting, our capers are brined in a highly concentrated saltwater solution. They are then washed over several days to remove excess salt. Afterward, they are preserved in extra virgin olive oil, which perfectly complements their finely spicy aroma.
The result: capers with a balanced, slightly salty taste that can do much more than just be a classic topping. They refine pasta, salads, sauces, pizza or fish dishes and generally provide a delicious Mediterranean flavor.
Garlic in olive oil – aromatic indulgence without effort
Our garlic comes from a collaboration with a producer in Central Greece. After harvesting, it is first brined. We then carefully wash it and preserve it in olive oil.
This creates a particularly mild and aromatic garlic that can be used directly – without peeling or preparation. Simply open the jar and enjoy.
An ingredient that enhances almost any dish: whether for roasted vegetables, dressings, marinades, or simply on freshly toasted bread, our garlic in olive oil makes Mediterranean cooking uncomplicated and aromatic, without being too intense.
Our olive pastes – tradition in a jar
The recipes for our olive pastes made from green and Kalamata olives were developed by our quality manager Nikos Mavroeidis around 30 years ago and refined over many years. With much experience and sensitivity, the taste and consistency were adjusted so that they have remained unchanged to this day.
We use only carefully selected organic olives for production. Their intense aroma makes our olive pastes a versatile companion: as a spread, dip, with vegetables or for refining stews and sauces.
Mediterranean Mix in olive oil – Mediterranean variety in a jar
Our Mediterranean Mix combines the best flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one jar. Green and Kalamata olives, sun-ripened tomatoes, capers, garlic, and fine herbs create a versatile mixture with intense flavor.
Whether as antipasti, on toasted bread, with cheese, as a topping for roasted vegetables, or mixed directly into freshly cooked pasta – one jar offers countless possibilities.
Tomato Paste – intense flavor from sun-ripened tomatoes
Our tomato paste is more than classic tomato paste. Made from sun-ripened tomatoes, it impresses with its natural sweetness and particularly intense aroma.
It is ideal for refining pasta, sauces, soups or stews – wherever tomatoes are meant to add even more depth and flavor.
But it also unfolds its full aroma on its own: simply enjoy it on toasted bread – as a small snack or as a delicious addition to a meze platter.
Tradition that connects
As you already know, mezes stand for eating, sharing, and enjoying together. We want to preserve this tradition with our products and bring them to your tables: with high-quality organic ingredients, traditional production, and fair partnerships characterized by respect for people and nature.
