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Olive Oil Workshop in London

Would you like to spend a nice evening learning about one of the most iconic products from the Mediterranean Diet? Here at Olives and more we help you to understand about extra virgin olive oil tasting some of the world's best extra virgin olive oil that are produced in Spain. Within the session we will cover the following areas: -How extra virgin olive oil is made. -Different commercial categories: olive oil versus extra virgin olive oil. -How to assess its quality. -Its health benefits. -How to pair the evoo with different aromas and tasting notes with food. The session includes: 4 to 6 oils for tasting Olive Oil professional tasting cups. Four ingredients to pair with the oils. Spanish tapas...

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Rincon de la Subbetica Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the UK

Rincon de La Subbetica is one of the most awarded extra virgin olive oil in the world and is produced in Cordoba (Spain). We are the only brick and mortar shop in the UK to have it in stock. Its tasting notes are: in the nose green almonds and aromatic herbs, in the mouth is sweet at the entrance, well balanced bitterness and persisten peppery finish with notes of rocket.

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The Healthiest Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Sometimes in the shop we have clients that ask for the healthiest extra virgin olive oil. We always respond that all of them are very healthy as they are just the juice from olives, full of antioxidants and polyphenols. Going into more detail in terms of the amount of antioxidants and polyphenols, it has been said that the Spanish olive varieties picual and cornicabra are the ones with higher levels of antioxidants and poliphenols. Picual olive variety is originally from Jaen, the paradise of olive trees, as there are more than 60 millions of them. Picual variety receives its name because of the nipple at the end of it. Its characteristic tasting notes are notes of green grass and tomato...

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Mothers Day!!

Mother's day is coming up this Sunday and we have a wide range of items perfect to choose from. We now have a new Health and Beauty line, that is organic and  zero waste, with products such as Soaps, exfoliants, shaving cream etc. Perfect for those self care days.  We have a wide range of award winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil which can elevate any homemade plate with enriched flavours, amazing notes and aromas. Or why not give our amazing mouth watering chocolate made with extra virgin olive oil, with so many flavours to choose from. 

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OLIVE OIL TASTING AND SPANISH TAPAS EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING!!!!

This November we are gearing up to bring you a lovely authentic Spanish event, where you can come with friends or your partner to enjoy a lovely evening tasting Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Spanish tapas. We are collaborating with Thermomix to bring you a tapas and Extra Virgin Olive Oil fusion. We will be using international Spanish award winning extra virgin olive oil in our tasting sessions to cook up a storm. This months recipes will be a choice from… Cod Brandada Garlic mushroom Beetroot gazpacho Yellow rice with chicken Salmorejo Ajoblanco For dessert: Tarta De Santiago You are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverage or soft drink. Water will be provided. All for £30pp If you’re interested...

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