Mavrommatis Plain Greek Yogurt 10% Fat Cow Milk

Tasting notes of the Curator

Imagine a ladle drawing from a vessel of dawn-light cream: this is what the first spoonful promises — and delivers. The Mavrommatis Plain Greek Yogurt rests on a foundation of full-fat Greek cow milk, where the density of its body feels almost sculptural under the tongue. The texture is a slow-melting lull between velvety and firm, each mouthful pushing back against the palate before yielding a clean, milky perfume that speaks of clear pastures and ancient stillness. There’s a luminous sweetness here, but it is subtle and starch-like, the kind that hints at sunlit fields rather than added sugar.

At 10 % fat, the creaminess isn’t merely tactile; it is aromatic. It breathes back the terrain of its origin with each breath you take — the faintest whisper of orchard herbs and summer grass, the ghost of anise and lemon peel even before you pair it with anything. The lactic tang arrives with a poised brightness: not bracingly acidic, but a fine needle of tension that lifts the palate and makes every subsequent spoonful feel like a recalibration toward pleasure.

What you hold in the jar is, at once, elemental and cultivated — a dairy product that speaks clearly of tradition even as it echoes the refined approach of the Parisian kitchen that lends its name to the brand. This is yogurt that thinks of itself as more than a pantry staple: it is a measured connection to terroir, centuries of Greek milk culture, and the quiet discipline of expert fermentation.

Pairings and Suggestions

• Honey & Citrus – Drizzle local wild blossom honey over a porcelain of this yogurt, and zest lemon or orange finely across the top; the interplay of sweet sunshine and dairy depth becomes a quiet celebration of contrasts.
• Fresh Fruit & Nuts – Tart cherries, figs, or ripe pears with toasted almonds or pistachios heighten the yogurt’s rich texture and introduce seasonal sweetness without overwhelming the subtle cream character.
• Savory Seasonings – A scatter of Aleppo pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, and flaky sea salt turns this yogurt into a cultured sauce for grilled vegetables or roasted fish — think briny meets silk.
• Breakfast Ritual – Partner with toasted oats, a whisper of cardamom, and a drizzle of date molasses for a morning constructed like a meditation: slow, fragrant, and deeply grounding.
• Dessert Interlude – Fold with pureed roasted plums or a compote of quince for a finale that feels as natural as the setting sun over the Cyclades.

This yogurt is generous in context and calm in nuance, ideal for moments of focused tasting as much as it is for daily ritual.

A Journey from Plate to Pantry

Mavrommatis is better known to many for its flagship restaurant in Paris — See Mavrommatis on the MICHELIN Guide, one star, Paris — where chef-owner Andréas Mavrommatis and his team explore Greek cuisine through the refinement of French technique. The establishment, awarded one Michelin star for high quality cooking, offers a palate of dishes that traverse grilled octopus with Xinomavro condiments to slow-cooked lamb saddles studded with halloumi, all grounded in seasonal Mediterranean ingredients and a disciplined aesthetic. 

This yogurt reflects that same philosophy: an ingredient elevated through craft, respecting its roots while inviting reinterpretation. Its origins trace back to Greece itself — made from Greek cow’s milk with the simple, honest elements of milk, cream, milk proteins, and traditional lactic cultures.  In essence, it is the culinary bridge between the terroir-rich Greek landscape and the urban sophistication of Mavrommatis’s Parisian worldview.

The existence of this yogurt in markets or on a table is more than convenience; it is testimony to the wide scope of Mavrommatis as a brand that has, since the early 1980s, worked to elevate Mediterranean flavours beyond geographic bounds and typical expectations. 

Storage Instructions

Discover creamy richness with Mavrommatis Plain Greek Yogurt — velvety, savory-sweet depth and Mediterranean terroir in every spoonful. Curate your culinary experience.