Yapapi blog page — early harvest olive oil

There’s a special excitement in the air — the kind that signals a new beginning in nature. The new olive harvest seasonhas officially started at Yapapi, and our groves are full of life, energy, and hope for another extraordinary year.   This morning marked the first day of the 2025 olive harvest, and we’re thrilled to share that the olives are in excellent condition — vibrant green, firm, and full of rich aroma. Everything points to a promising early harvest, one that will soon produce the first drops of fresh extra virgin olive oil of the season.   At sunrise,...

Every autumn, before the olives reach full maturity, a unique process begins: the production of early harvest olive oil, known in Greek as agoureleo. This special type of extra virgin olive oil is made from unripe, green olives and is considered a rare seasonal product with exceptional character and valuable health benefits. Color, Aroma, and Taste that Make It Unique Early harvest olive oil is impossible to miss. It has a vibrant green color thanks to its high chlorophyll content. The flavor is bold and peppery, with a pleasant bitterness and the famous “burn” in the throat. Its aroma is...