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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...

September is one of the most important months of the year for us olive growers. The harvest may not have started yet, but this is the time when the foundations are laid for everything to run smoothly and for us to achieve the best possible result. It’s the month where we “set the stage,” both literally and figuratively, so that when October arrives, we are fully organized and ready. The first and most essential step is the cleaning of the olive groves. We remove the weeds that have grown around and between the trees, allowing the olive trees to be...

Olive oil is one of the most precious gifts of the Mediterranean. At Yapapi, we love to celebrate not only its flavor and health benefits but also the story behind it. So, let’s look at olive oil from a playful, global perspective: if all the olive oil produced each year were shared equally among every person on Earth, how much would we each receive? The Numbers Behind the Magic According to the International Olive Council, the world will produce about 3.38 million tons of olive oil during the 2024/25 harvest season. That’s an ocean of liquid gold! Now, let’s put...

As we step into September, the air feels different. For us at Yapapi, this month carries a very special meaning: it signals that the new olive oil harvest season is right around the corner. 🌱 We are almost sold out from last year’s harvest. That’s always a bittersweet moment — seeing our shelves empty is a reminder of how much you’ve enjoyed our oil, but it also fills us with pride and motivation for the new season. Every bottle that reached your table is part of our story, and we want to thank you for being part of it. 🍃...