SOURCING
We believe in a true tree-to-table approach—one grounded in transparency, traceability, and integrity. Every extra virgin olive oil and vinegar we offer undergoes rigorous testing to verify purity, quality, and authenticity. This includes chemical analysis, sensory (organoleptic) evaluation, and screening for adulteration and contaminants. We openly share these results alongside ingredient and nutritional information, harvest dates, origins, and producer stories—so you know exactly what you’re tasting.
Our sourcing spans the Mediterranean and beyond, allowing us to partner with honest, ethical producers around the world who respect their land, groves, teams, and the environment. By sourcing from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, we ensure that what you receive is always fresh, vibrant, and at peak quality—delivering maximum flavor, freshness, and natural health benefits, never oil past its prime.
HOW WE TEST
Quality isn’t assumed — it’s verified.
Before any olive oil or vinegar reaches our shelves, it goes through multiple layers of evaluation to ensure it meets our standards for freshness, purity, and flavor.
1. Chemical Analysis
Each olive oil is independently lab-tested by Modern Olives to confirm it qualifies as extra virgin. We review key markers such as free fatty acidity (FFA), peroxide values, and freshness indicators to ensure the oil is clean, stable, and uncompromised.
2. Sensory (Organoleptic) Evaluation
Certified olive oil tasters assess aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel, looking for positive attributes — fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency — and screening out defects that indicate age or poor handling.
3. Authenticity & Purity Screening
Oils are evaluated for adulteration and contamination, ensuring what’s in the bottle is exactly what it claims to be — nothing added, nothing hidden.
4. Transparency You Can See
We share harvest dates, origin, producer information, and testing results, so you can make informed choices with confidence.
Why It Matters
Fresh, properly tested extra virgin olive oil delivers superior flavor, high natural antioxidants, and the health benefits extra virgin olive oil is meant to provide.
CULTURE
We are proudly family-owned and operated, supported by a strong and diverse team that shares our values. Community matters deeply to us, which is why giving back is built into who we are. Through ongoing monthly charitable contributions, we strive to support and uplift the community that supports us.
EDUCATION
Sharing knowledge is at the heart of what we do. We celebrate the people behind the products by telling their stories and offering engaging tastings, classes, and events. Our goal is to be a trusted resource for extra virgin olive oil and barrel-aged balsamic vinegars—not just another shop. We’re also proud to have the only team of certified olive oil tasters dedicated to guiding and educating our customers every step of the way in Central Texas!