Lebanese Extra Virgin Olive Oil

🌳PROCESS: Our Lebanese Extra Virgin Olive Oil is traditionally made and organically farmed. The ✅olives are handpicked at the peak of ripeness and ✅cold-pressed under 27°C within hours of harvest to preserve the fresh, delicious character of our Lebanese olives and maintain valuable nutrients and the delicate fruity flavor. ✅Harvested in November 2023.

😋TASTE: Our high-quality Lebanese extra virgin olive oil comes from sustainably managed olive groves and is hand-harvested. It has a rich, grassy note with hints of fresh herbs and a rounded, buttery, and peppery finish.

💪HEALTH BENEFITS: Olive oil is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and is renowned worldwide as a popular cooking oil. Our Lebanese Extra Virgin Olive Oil is ✅free from allergens and offers numerous benefits, such as a ✅high content of antioxidants and phenols. It is ✅unfiltered to retain its nutrients and has a✅ low acidity (<0.3%).

🤝FAIR TRADE: We are committed to fair trade by forming direct partnerships with local farmers. Each purchase of our olive oil supports fair pay and sustainable livelihoods for the farmers and promotes fair trade practices.

🌿PLANT FACTS AND HISTORY: The olive trees commonly harvested in Lebanon are primarily of the Souri and Ayrouni varieties, known for their resilience and rich oil content. Olive oil production in Lebanon dates back thousands of years, with archaeological evidence indicating its use as far back as the ancient Phoenician civilization. Lebanese olive oil has long been prized for its superior quality and has played a vital role in the culture and economy of the region.

🙏TRADITION: At Honeydew, we work closely with local farmers who use traditional methods passed down through generations. Every purchase directly supports these small farmers and their communities by providing a marketplace to share their high-quality products with the world.

• Lebanese extra virgin olive oil is known for its dark color and intense flavor that leaves a mark on your soul.
• Most of this intense flavor comes from the dark red soil and the heavy humid air that keeps the olive trees moisturized under a blazing sun.
• These olive trees are almost never watered and their endurance within a rich soil is believed the reason behind the resulting flavor intensity.
• Our cold-pressed olive oil is a premium extra-virgin, as it's acidity is below 0.3% !
• This product is for you if you enjoy intense flavors and love drizzling fresh olive oil over salads, pasta, toast etc. for that extra kick.