Three generations of family recipes, slow-churned with ingredients that carry the memory of old Beirut in every spoonful.
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In 1949, in the historic neighborhood of Achrafieh in Beirut, Hanna Mitri opened a small ice cream shop that would become part of the city's cultural fabric.
What began as a humble neighborhood spot grew into a landmark, a place generations returned to, carrying it with them as memory.
At its core was a simple, uncompromising belief: quality above everything.
Hanna Mitri dedicated his life to crafting ice cream using only the finest 100% natural ingredients. Every batch reflected patience, precision, and pride.
But the shop became more than what it served.
For over 55 years, alongside him stood his wife, and together they built a family legacy. They created a place filled with warmth and familiarity, where children and grandchildren grew up absorbing the values behind the craft.
Over time, this quiet commitment earned recognition far beyond Beirut, placing Hanna Mitri among the world's most celebrated ice cream makers.
"A small shop built on family, dedication, and the pursuit of doing things right."
— Hanna MitriYears later, far from Beirut, that same spirit found a new home in Lisbon. beryt1949 was born from a desire not just to remember, but to continue.
Founded by Hanna's granddaughter and her partner, beryt1949 was created to bring Lebanese booza into a new market.
The same foundations remain: craftsmanship, patience, quality, and innovation.
beryt1949 is a bridge between generations, between cities, between cultures.
From Beirut to Lisbon
From 1949 to now
This is not just where we come from it is what we choose to carry forward.
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