You can do that in our extra virgin olive oil shop. We produce olive oil on our own land in Crete, as well as that of friendly neighbors. Our standard? To produce olive oil of the highest quality, just like the Greek farmer eats it himself. Want to buy extra virgin olive oil? Order today, shipped immediately, and free shipping starting at €39! Buy good extra virgin olive oil, let’s go.
Your favorite olive oils compared!
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Naturally filtered, organic, and cold-pressed, not blended with other oils and free of additives. Purely natural! It is also a fair family product. It is produced by us on our own land in the mountains of Crete. The harvesting and pressing are also done in the most authentic and pure way: with our own hands.
Pomace Olive Oil
After pressing our extra virgin olive oil, fresh pulp remains. We naturally create pomace olive oil from this. For extra flavor and nutrients, we add our organic extra virgin olive oil. A 100% pure and natural product where nothing of the original product is lost!
Warm and Cold Use
Extra virgin olive oil can withstand heat, allowing you to enjoy its health benefits. Its bold flavor is especially great in sauces, dressings, and with bread.
Frying and Searing
Pomace olive oil can be heated to high temperatures without worry. Its neutral flavor makes it perfect for stir-frying, grilling, baking, roasting, and deep-frying.
Rich in Flavor
Fruity and grassy with a slight bitterness. A peppery finish with a creamy aftertaste. Cold-pressed immediately, preserving most of the nutrients and flavor. The delicate taste is a delightful addition to both warm and cold preparations!
Neutral
Fruity and grassy. A lightly peppery finish with a mild aftertaste. Made from fresh olive pulp in a 100% natural way. With a soft flavor and a high smoke point, it’s perfect for frying, baking, and roasting.
Smoke Point 207°C
Extra virgin olive oil can withstand heat, allowing you to enjoy its health benefits. The bold flavor shines in sauces, dressings, and with bread.
Safe Up to 260°C
Pomace olive oil can be heated to high temperatures without worry. Its neutral flavor makes it perfect for stir-frying, grilling, baking, roasting, and deep-frying.
Highest Quality Pomace Olive Oil
Mild in flavor with an excellent price-quality ratio.
Extra virgin olive oil from the mountains of Crete
We harvest our olives in the authentic way. They are then immediately taken to the press. This ensures the highest quality extra virgin olive oil. After cold pressing, the extra virgin olive oil is stored for a self-filtering process over several months. Then, the olive oil is ready to be shipped to the Netherlands. Super fresh from tree to bottle, or tin. From the mountains of Crete straight to your kitchen table via our extra virgin olive oil shop! Want to buy extra virgin olive oil? Take a look at our olive oil tins or bottles!
Where can I buy good extra virgin olive oil?
Looking to buy extra virgin olive oil? It’s good to know where to find that high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Our search ended in the Cretan mountains. Don’t worry, yours ends here, as there are several places where you can buy extra virgin olive oil. Of course, online in our extra virgin olive oil shop, at various farmers’ markets, in all these organic stores and specialty shops, and in supermarkets. The best option? Of course, directly from the producer. Here, you can read all about where to buy good olive oil, and of course, you can order extra virgin olive oil in our webshop!
How to recognize really good extra virgin olive oil
Want to order extra virgin olive oil? It’s good to know how to recognize the best extra virgin olive oil. We’ve written a detailed article about the best olive oil, which, for example, covers the different types of olive oil. The essence? Go for extra virgin olive oil from a brand you trust, and you’ll be fine!
How much does 1 liter of extra virgin olive oil cost?
It depends… in our olive oil shop, a 1-liter tin of extra virgin olive oil costs the equivalent of €14.99. You can find the 5-liter extra virgin olive oil tin in our webshop. Bonus: no shipping costs. This does apply to a 1-liter tin of olive oil, however. So, win-win!
How much does a liter of good extra virgin olive oil cost?
Now you know how much 1 liter of extra virgin olive oil costs, but what about a liter of good extra virgin olive oil? That’s hard to quantify. When it comes to extra virgin olive oil, Greek olive oil typically starts at €15 per liter. We charge fair prices for the Cretan farmers and for the consumers here. A (much) cheaper extra virgin olive oil usually means there’s something not quite right. You won’t have the highest quality extra virgin olive oil in your hands…
What is the best extra virgin olive oil?
One thing is for sure, taste is subjective. An extra virgin olive oil from Spain or Italy will taste different than a Greek olive oil. This is due to the climate, soil, harvesting methods, and so on. However, there are ways to determine the quality of olive oil. Our tip: always go for an olive oil from a producer you know and/or trust. That way, you can enjoy it with peace of mind!
Buying real extra virgin olive oil
When ordering extra virgin olive oil, it’s important to buy real extra virgin olive oil. Fortunately, you now know everything you need to know to buy real extra virgin olive oil. What to look for, what a liter of real extra virgin olive oil costs, and essential questions to answer when ordering extra virgin olive oil. Now you’re all set—enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the extra virgin olive oil cold-pressed? Yes, after harvesting, the olives are washed, crushed, and then cold-pressed.
What is extra virgin olive oil? Extra virgin olive oil comes from the first pressing (without heating) using mechanical pressing. This results in the highest quality oil. There are two conditions that extra virgin olive oil must meet. First, the acidity must not exceed 0.8 percent. Additionally, the median score for the 12 possible defects must be 0, and the median for fruitiness must be above 0. The result is a rich taste and an extra virgin olive oil that retains all its natural vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. Want to know more? Check out this article on extra virgin olive oil.
What is virgin olive oil? Virgin olive oil is made without heat or other processes. The olive oil is produced through pressing with pressure.
What type of olive oil is Gkazas Olive Oil? The extra virgin olive oil (green bottles/tins) available on our website is organic. You can learn more about organic olive oil. Our highest quality organic extra virgin olive oil (green tin) is the most expensive variant because it is more labor-intensive to produce, as you can only use natural pesticides and no artificial fertilizers. This process takes more consideration for health and biodiversity.
The conventional extra virgin olive oil you find at Albert Heijn (blue bottles and tins) is not organic. Our highest quality conventional extra virgin olive oil (blue tins/bottles) is cheaper than our highest quality organic olive oil because the entire production process is less complicated.
After pressing our (organic) extra virgin olive oil, fresh pulp remains. From this pulp, our pomace olive oil (yellow tins) is made in a natural way. This olive oil is also available at Albert Heijn. You can find more information about whether pomace olive oil is healthy.
In short, all our products are of beautiful quality; the only difference is the method of production. It’s up to each person to choose which product and price suits them best. Here’s more information about the different types of olive oil.
