Greek fleur de sel
Livraison offerte en France dès 50 € d’achat, en Europe dès 60 €.
Hand-harvested with a skimmer by artisan salt harvesters
Naturally dried in the sun, with no additives
Handcrafted ceramic made in Portugal
Keeps indefinitely when stored away from moisture
Order prepared within 1 to 3 days · Delivery to France and Europe within 3 to 6 working days
- Description
- How to enjoy it
- Origin
This fleur de sel is harvested by hand in the Messolonghi region of Greece.
Its firm, dense crystals gleam a brilliant white. Once crushed, they melt delicately in the mouth, revealing a bright, clean flavour with subtle mineral notes: an elegant salt that enhances every dish it touches.
These 100% natural, sun-dried sea salt flakes retain their delicate crunch and perfectly balanced salinity. Ideal as a finishing salt, they bring out flavours without ever overpowering them.
The blue of the pot pays tribute to the iconic colours of the Greek islands, where whitewashed houses and azure shutters meet the endless sea and sky. Historically, this blue paint was readily available to fishermen and sailors and was used to decorate the region’s doors and shutters, giving rise to the timeless aesthetic we now associate with Greece.
Greek fleur de sel comes in two sizes: a 100 g pot with a wooden spoon and an 80 g pot without a spoon.
Just a few flakes bring texture and character to your creations. They pair beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables and salads, and create a delicious contrast with chocolate or caramel for a subtle sweet-and-salty touch.
On the coast of Messolonghi, Greece, salt flakes form naturally through the action of the sun and sea. Harvested by hand and then dried in the sun, they retain their natural minerals, delicate texture and gentle crunch.
Our quality charter
It took two years to find and select the finest fleur de sel. We work only with artisan salt harvesters who follow three rules without exception: hand-harvesting with a fleur de sel skimmer, natural drying in the sun, no additives or processing.
It is a craft passed down from generation to generation. The weather and harvesting technique are as decisive as they are for a fine wine — none of it can be industrialised.
Storage
Since 2018, salt and fleur de sel have had neither a use-by date nor a best-before date: salt is a 100% natural product long used as a preservative. You can therefore enjoy it indefinitely.
Simply keep the pot away from moisture to preserve all its qualities. The cork stopper allows the salt to breathe.
Delivery and returns
Orders are prepared within 1 to 3 working days. Delivery to mainland France and Europe takes 3 to 6 working days.
You have 14 days after receipt to notify us of a return. The product must be returned intact in its original packaging.
The farmers of the sea
An artisan’s craft, not a production line
Becoming a salt harvester is, above all, a vocation born of passion, passed down from generation to generation. The weather and harvesting technique are as decisive as they are for a fine wine.
We have chosen artisans who remain fascinated by nature and know how to understand and cultivate both sea and land. The quality of their harvest is such that, once the salt is gathered, nothing more is needed.
Your questions, our answers
What is the difference between fleur de sel and table salt?
Fleur de sel is the fine layer of crystals that forms on the surface of salt pans; it is harvested by hand. Richer in minerals, its crystals are gentler and its flavour far less sharp than ordinary salt: it crunches between the teeth before melting on the tongue.
When should you add it to a dish?
Always at the last moment, just before serving. During cooking, the crystals dissolve and lose their crunch — the very quality that makes them special.
Why does the flavour vary by origin?
Because sunlight, wind and the nature of the salt pans directly affect the crystals. Fleur de sel from Guérande has a delicate hint of violet; mountain fleur de sel, harvested from saline underground springs, has a more mineral character.
How long does it keep?
Indefinitely. Since 2018, salt has had neither a use-by date nor a best-before date. Simply keep the pot away from moisture.
Is the pot reusable?
Yes. The ceramic pot is handcrafted in Portugal and has a cork stopper. It is designed to remain on the table and to be refilled.
Do you deliver outside France?
Yes, throughout Europe, within 3 to 6 working days. For destinations outside Europe or orders over 10 kg, please write to us at sales@les-terres-blanches.fr.