Hanna Mitri | Made in Lebanon
An Achrafieh family keeping all-natural oriental ice cream alive since 1948.
About Hanna Mitri
Hanna Mitri is a small, cherished name in Beirut’s food landscape, founded in 1948 in Achrafieh by Hanna Mitri Moussa. For more than seven decades the family has made traditional oriental ice cream the slow, honest way, all natural, with no artificial colorants. In an age of factory-made frozen desserts, Hanna Mitri has stayed devotedly artisanal, and generations of Beirutis have sought it out for exactly that reason.
The ice cream is seasonal and driven by real ingredients, with flavors such as rose, apricot with pine nut, lemon and almond. The original shop was destroyed in the 2020 Beirut port explosion, a devastating blow, but the family relocated and continued making the same recipes, refusing to let a piece of Beirut’s food heritage disappear.
Brand Information
| Brand Name | Hanna Mitri |
| Ownership | Lebanese-owned (family) |
| Based In | Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon |
| Category | Ice Cream & Booza |
| Website | Contact via the brand’s Beirut shop / Instagram |
| What They Offer | All-natural traditional oriental ice cream in seasonal flavors |
Why Hanna Mitri Matters
Hanna Mitri is a story of resilience and craft. A family that has made ice cream by hand since 1948, using only natural ingredients and no artificial colors, represents a vanishing kind of artisanship. That the family rebuilt and kept making the same recipes after losing their original shop in the 2020 port explosion makes them a symbol of Beirut’s endurance. Preserving these traditional seasonal flavors keeps a small but precious thread of Lebanese food culture alive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hanna Mitri make?
Hanna Mitri makes all-natural traditional oriental ice cream in seasonal flavors such as rose, apricot with pine nut, lemon and almond, with no artificial colorants.
Is Hanna Mitri a Lebanese brand?
Yes. It is a Lebanese family business founded in 1948 in Achrafieh, Beirut, by Hanna Mitri Moussa.
Where can I buy Hanna Mitri ice cream?
Through the family’s Beirut shop. As the brand doesn’t operate a website, the best way to find current location and hours is via its Instagram or by contacting the shop directly.
What makes Hanna Mitri distinctive?
Its commitment to all-natural ingredients and seasonal flavors, with no artificial colors, and a heritage of handmade ice cream stretching back to 1948.
What is oriental ice cream?
Oriental (Middle Eastern) ice cream refers to the traditional style of frozen dessert built on natural flavors like rose, mastic and nuts, often denser and more aromatic than Western ice cream.
Discover More Lebanese Brands
Explore the Ice Cream & Booza category to meet more Lebanese makers preserving traditional frozen desserts. Then browse the wider Made in Lebanon directory to discover artisans and brands across the country’s food heritage.
