How to Store Olive Oil
Proper storage keeps your olive oil fresh and flavourful. Here's everything you need to know to protect your investment in quality oil.
The Enemies of Olive Oil
Three things degrade olive oil quality:
- Light — UV rays break down polyphenols and cause rancidity
- Heat — Warm temperatures accelerate degradation
- Oxygen — Air exposure causes oxidation
Storage Do's and Don'ts
Do
- • Store in a cool, dark cupboard
- • Keep the lid tightly closed
- • Use within 12 months of harvest
- • Finish within 6-8 weeks once opened
- • Choose tins or dark glass bottles
Don't
- • Store next to the stove or oven
- • Leave in direct sunlight
- • Keep in clear glass near windows
- • Refrigerate (unnecessary and can solidify)
- • Transfer to decorative pourers long-term
Why We Use Tins
Our tin packaging isn't just aesthetic—it's functional. Tins block 100% of light, protecting the oil far better than clear or even dark glass bottles. They're also durable for shipping and fully recyclable.
Protected from Day One
Our protective tin packaging keeps your oil fresh from our warehouse to your kitchen.
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