New Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oils

Cretan Liquid Gold Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, harvested in early November 2024, exemplifies superior quality with its cold-pressed extraction and exceptionally low acidity of 0.15%. This award-winning oil is rich in polyphenols, offering powerful antioxidant properties and a complex, vibrant flavor profile favored by professional chefs. Available in 250ml and 500ml bottles, it’s an expert choice for those seeking authentic, organic olive oil from Crete that enhances culinary creations with both health benefits and refined taste.

Also available in 5 Litre can

The koroneiki olives are hand picked just as the olives are turning from green to black, and pressed the same day. The resulting oil is:

• A deep golden colour, beautifully aromatic with fruity floral notes, creamy full texture, beautifully balanced  bitterness and pepper. 
• The acidity is extremely low, (0.15%), demonstrating the quality of the olive oil
• This oil is high in polyphenols (524 mg/kg as tyrosol), which are natural anti-oxidants 
• A very versatile oil which can be used on salads, as a dressing, for drizzling, for dipping and for all kinds of savoury cooking. Contrary to many myths, good olive oil rich in antioxidants is perfect for frying in.
• Certified organic by the UK Soil Association

Our Cretan Liquid Gold Organic won  the Silver medal in the London International Olive Oil Competition, and was listed as Chef's favourite oil in The Times Newspaper (Food and Drink weekend section 6 Jan 2024, and was a top 10 finalist across all ambient foods in the organic foods awards.. Cretan Liquid Gold Organic EVOO has been Nigella Lawson's luxury favourite olive oil since 2013! Twitter @Nigella_Lawson . Indeed, Nigella has rated it as one of her 5 kitchen essentials! It is also a favourite of masterchef winners Thomasina Miers, Irini Tzortzoglou . 

If buying one of the large 5 Litre tins, why not pair it with one of our gorgeous ceramic hand made olive oil decanters - each holds 500ml and has an ergonomic shape with grip surface.

Find out more about choosing an olive oil  , polyphenols in olive oil and Early Harvest Olive Oils - in our blog

Cretan Liquid Gold is a premium Greek organic extra virgin olive oil now additionally presented in a convenient 200ml lightweight aluminium spray bottle. Its ergonomic design allows precise, controlled application, making it ideal for cooking or adding finishing touches to your dishes. This spray form preserves the oil’s freshness while providing an effortless and mess-free way to enrich your culinary creations with authentic Mediterranean flavor.

JUST ARRIVED! THE NEW NOVEMBER 2024 HARVEST order now!

The November 2024 harvest from our estate in Crete has just been completed, and the quality is even better than last year. With an acidity of 0.15% with a high polyphenol value of over 500mg/Kg,l (as tyrosol) this oil is delicious and healthy. Also available in 250ml, 500ml. 

The koroneiki olives are hand picked just as the olives are turning from green to black, and pressed the same day. The resulting oil is:

• A deep golden colour, beautifully aromatic with fruity floral notes, creamy full texture, beautifully balanced  bitterness and pepper. 
• The acidity is extremely low, (0.15%), demonstrating the quality of the olive oil
• This oil is high in polyphenols (524 mg/kg as tyrosol), which are natural anti-oxidants 
• A very versatile oil which can be used on salads, as a dressing, for drizzling, for dipping and for all kinds of savoury cooking. Contrary to many myths, good olive oil rich in antioxidants is perfect for frying in.
• Certified organic by the UK Soil Association

Our Cretan Liquid Gold Organic won  the Silver medal in the London International Olive Oil Competition, and was listed as Chef's favourite oil in The Times Newspaper (Food and Drink weekend section 6 Jan 2024, and was a top 10 finalist across all ambient foods in the organic foods awards.. Cretan Liquid Gold Organic EVOO has been Nigella Lawson's luxury favourite olive oil since 2013! Twitter @Nigella_Lawson . Indeed, Nigella has rated it as one of her 5 kitchen essentials! It is also a favourite of masterchef winners Thomasina Miers, Irini Tzortzoglou . 

If buying one of the large 5 Litre tins, why not pair it with one of our gorgeous ceramic hand made olive oil decanters - each holds 500ml and has an ergonomic shape with grip surface.

Find out more about choosing an olive oil  , polyphenols in olive oil and Early Harvest Olive Oils - in our blog

Our very early harvest October 2024, has produced a beautiful oil, with a very low acidity and very high polyphenol levels.   Now available in two sizes, 250ml and 500ml. 

• Hygeia 756 - our October 2024 harvest oil is a very limited edition, hot off the (olive) press. This very early harvest oil is made from hand picked green olives pressed within 4 hours. The result is an extremely high quality oil (acidity only 0.17%) with very high polyphenol levels -(as tyrosol ) of 756mg/kg. It is unfiltered, very peppery and bitter - reflecting the polyphenols.
• This oil fulfils the EU criteria for a healthy olive oil. it is ideal for heart, arteries, arthritis, inflammatory disorders and degenerative diseases.  

PLEASE NOTE - HYGEIA  OIL HAS A BITTER AND PEPPERY TASTE - THIS IS EXPECTED FOR GOOD QUALITY OLIVE OIL AND INDICATES HIGH POLYPHENOL LEVELS. HOWEVER, NOT ALL PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO DETECT BITTERNESS AND PEPPERINESS TO THE SAME EXTENT -  SOME PEOPLE ARE MUCH MORE SENSITIVE TO THESE ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES.

Review of Health effects of polyphenols from olive oil and other foods

 POLYPHENOLS ARE AS EFFECTIVE AS NON STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MODERATE JOINT PAIN.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION DISCUSSES OLIVE OIL POLYPHENOLS

To find out more about polyphenols in olive oil read  here 

A delicious versatile extra virgin olive oil  made from koroneiki olives  grown on lush hillsides, with ample natural water supply. The oil comes from a cooperative of farmers whose groves are monitored by an agronomist who advises them when to pick. As a result the oil has a gorgeous blend of green and darker olives, producing a lovely fresh balance of fruitiness, crisp bitter and pepper, and a warm golden colour.

The oil is low acidity (<0.3%) , made from the robust Koroneiki olive, and its mellow mild taste makes it ideal as an every day cooking oil but is also good on salads.

Α delicious gift for the discerning cook!

A bottle of our Cretan Liquid Gold Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and a bottle of our Greek Balsamic vinegar infused with thyme honey - packed in a stunning matt black hamper box with natural paper shred (Image shows a previous model in gold box). Each bottle is 250ml. The ideal combination for the perfect salad, and for general cooking; a memorable gift for anyone who loves good food. 

Cretan Liquid Gold Organic is Nigella Lawson's favourite luxury oil  and is  high in polyphenols. It is beautifully aromatic and well balanced - for dips, salads or any special cooking 

Luxury boxed gift set containing a bottle of  Cretan organic extra virgin olive oil and  a rich balsamic vinegar. 2 x 250ml bottles.

Presented in a lovely Kraft windowed gift box.

An ideal gourmet gift