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Ston oyster

Croatia's famous flat oyster, grown where fresh springs meet the Adriatic in Mali Ston Bay. Thin, flat and intensely briny, with a sharp metallic, slightly bitter finish. Loved by flat-oyster fans, a shock if you're expecting something creamy.

Tasting notes: Very briny, Metallic, Bitter edge, Firm. Salt: Salty. Texture: Lean and firm.

Grows in Mali Ston Bay, Croatia (Sheltered Adriatic bay). Size: Medium, very flat. Season: Best Feb–May.

Fun fact: Ston oysters may go back to Roman times, and the Republic of Dubrovnik kept records of them from the 1500s.

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