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La Via del Tè – the Florentine family who brought tea to Italy

Florence's La Via del Tè has been following tea since 1961. Discover the family company's story and find a white, green or black tea to suit your taste in Olivo's range.

Spanish olive oil in an Italian kitchen? How Picual and Arbequina found their way to Olivo

Anne tested Palacio de los Olivos' Picual and Arbequina olive oils all summer long and was won over by their flavour. In this blog you'll find out why these two Spanish oils made it into Olivo's ra...

New extra virgin olive oils at Olivo – discover the varieties and tasting sizes.

Olivo's range of extra virgin olive oils has grown with new monocultivar oils and tasting sizes. Read what monocultivar means and which factors affect the taste of olive oil – and find your own fav...

Not all risotto rice is the same – Gli Aironi grows pure, high-quality risotto rice prized by top chefs

On the Gli Aironi farm in Piedmont, rice is grown naturally without fertilisers or pesticides. The rice is also processed carefully and timed to achieve the optimal texture and a delicious aroma. ...

How do you choose a quality olive oil? – Taste and compare in Olivo's shop

Extra Virgin Oil, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, is at its best a high-quality, delicious fresh product that's worth choosing with care. Olivo's shopkeeper Anne Parkkinen explains what to loo...

Authentic balsamic vinegar pampers the senses – strict production methods guarantee top quality

Known as the nectar of the gods, authentic balsamic and traditional balsamic vinegar (Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale) pamper the taste buds with both sweetness and acidity. Authentic balsamic vinega...

Why should you always choose a quality Extra Virgin Oil?

Olive oil is a cornerstone of the home kitchen, used every day. A high-quality, genuine cold-pressed olive oil is delicious and also very healthy. To be sure that you're getting an authentic, healt...

Pasta Carbonara always works – a great classic starts with quality pasta

Surprise your family or friends with a melt-in-the-mouth Pasta Carbonara. Making an authentic Carbonara is really quite easy and quick. Strictly speaking, Carbonara is paired with spaghetti, but ...

Christmas time and Italian magic – get your festive treats from Olivo

December has arrived and, even though this time it looks grey and rainy rather than like a winter wonderland, Christmas is on its way. In the darkness, seasonal lights, Christmas trees and candles ...

A boost for darker evenings – chase away the autumn blues with delicious recipes

Autumn is in full swing and the warmth of summer is already just a memory. The evenings get darker day by day and autumn brings crisp air with it, so now is the perfect time to bring the warmth bac...