Questions, answered.
What’s the difference between The Original and First Yield?+
The Original is our balanced, fruity everyday oil, with at least 500 mg/kg polyphenols, sold in a 750 ml can. First Yield is picked at the very start of the harvest while the olives are still green: more intense, more peppery, with at least 600 mg/kg polyphenols, and best for raw dressing. It comes in a 500 ml can. Both are guaranteed until the best-before date.
What makes Lot 1 special?+
Lot 1 is an early-harvest Frantoio monocultivar, selected from our highest-phenolic batch of the year and for its high antioxidant profile. From a single origin grove, made in Chianti, Tuscany. It contains 839 mg/kg of naturally occurring antioxidants, including 656 mg/kg total polyphenols and 183 mg/kg vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), with an exceptionally low acidity of 0.21%.
Why does good olive oil sting my throat?+
That peppery catch comes mainly from oleocanthal, one of the polyphenols in fresh extra virgin olive oil. It’s a sign of quality, not a defect.
What does “guaranteed until best-before” mean?+
Polyphenols naturally decline from the day the oil is pressed, and most producers only quote a figure measured at harvest. We guarantee our oils still meet their stated polyphenol levels on the best-before date.
How does Subscribe & Save work?+
Choose a delivery every 1, 2 or 3 months and get 10% off every order. You receive the same oil every time, and you can manage your subscription from your account. Available on The Original, First Yield and our flavoured oils.
What is agrumato?+
A traditional Italian method where whole fresh citrus is milled together with the olives, so the citrus and the oil are pressed as one. Our Lemon and Orange oils are made this way.
Can I mix flavoured oils?+
Yes. Any 3 of our 250 ml flavoured oils, in any combination, are £32.90. The discount is applied automatically in your cart.
How should I store olive oil?+
Heat, light and air are olive oil’s enemies, so keep it closed, in a cool cupboard away from the hob. Our cans and dark glass already keep the light out.
How fast is delivery?+
UK orders arrive within 48 hours, and shipping is free on orders over £40.
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