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2025 Greek EVOOs Have Just Arrived at The Olive Tap
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2025 Greek EVOOs Are Sure to Please - Fresh & Bold!
For olive oil lovers, late winter is the most exciting time of the year. It marks the arrival of the newest harvest of 2025 Greek EVOOs — oils pressed from olives picked just weeks earlier at peak ripeness during the November 2025 harvest.
These early-harvest Greek EVOOs are known worldwide for their bold aromas, vibrant flavor, and naturally high polyphenol content — the powerful antioxidants that contribute both to the oil’s distinctive peppery finish and its celebrated health benefits.
Our newest 2025 Greek EVOOs have completed their journey from grove to press to The Olive Tap stores, where they are bottled fresh just for you. These exceptional oils come from a small, multi-generational family estate where five generations have perfected the art of olive cultivation and cold extraction, producing award-winning oils year after year.
At least one of these remarkable Greek oils deserves a place in your pantry.
Two Exceptional Greek Varietals to Experience
This season we are featuring two standout Greek EVOOs: Athenolia 100% EVOO and Kalamata Ultra High Polyphenol 100% EVOO.
Greek olive varietals are prized for their ability to produce oils with both complexity and balance. Unlike many mass-produced oils, these varietals are grown in rocky, mineral-rich soils near the sea, where climate stress naturally encourages the olives to develop higher antioxidant levels and more concentrated flavor.
Athenolia 100% EVOO offers a beautifully balanced profile with fresh grassy notes, green almond, and a smooth, lingering finish — making it incredibly versatile in the kitchen.
Kalamata Ultra High Polyphenol EVOO is a true standout. Its exceptionally high polyphenol count gives it a lively bitterness and signature peppery kick at the back of the throat — a hallmark of the freshest and healthiest olive oils in the world. This is the oil olive oil enthusiasts seek out for both flavor and wellness.
Perfect Pairings from The Olive Tap
These fresh 2025 Greek EVOOs pair beautifully with The Olive Tap’s extensive collection of Balsamic and Specialty Vinegars. Whether you are dipping, drizzling, roasting, or finishing a dish, these oils bring authentic Mediterranean character and freshness to every meal.
Experience the difference that a fresh harvest, traditional cultivation, and true varietal integrity make in every pour.
Athenolia 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Fresh, Fall 2025 Harvest
Milled by one of the top Greek producers on a more than 5 generations old family olive orchard. This Multi-Award Winning producer harvests these Athenolia olives early for more robust and fruity flavor, and a higher polyphenol level that contributes to good health. This prized oil is well known for its fruitiness, aroma and durability, ensuring great flavor for a long time. The Olive Tap proudly offers this rare varietal, named after the Greek Goddess Athena, for you to enjoy.
This pale green EVOO has a unique flavor typical of only the best Greek Olive Oils. It will complement any salad with all types of vinegars. It’s a natural in Chicken and Lamb dishes that usually feature Lemon and Oregano. Being bold, it will add great flavor to sauces. The fresh Greek EVOOs are also superb in a variety of Vinaigrettes, see our Vinaigrette Recipes.
Tasting Notes: Bright crisp bold flavor, robust fruitiness, lingering mild peppery finish
Perfect Pairings: Pairs with any Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and any Wine Vinegar. Check out our "Perfect Pairings".
Source: Kalamata, Greece - 2025 Harvest - Polyphenol = 636
Kalamata Premium Ultra High Polyphenol 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Fresh, Fall 2025 Harvest
Our Greek Kalamata Premium Ultra High Polyphenol 100% EVOO from an Award-Winning family estate in Kalamata, Greece is a must have for those seeking cancer inhibiting, heart healthy, memory and anti-inflammatory benefits from an Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is extraordinarily rich in Polyphenols, and specifically, Oleocanthal, which is only found in extra virgin olive oil. This olive oil has a complex robust flavor profile with olive fruitiness and a strong peppery finish.
With a total count of 1,307 polyphenols, this is the highest level to be offered at The Olive Tap. The Oleocanthal level (the primary healthy component) alone is 1030 mg/kg, 10 times or more than is found in most oils. Experts recommend 1-2 Tablespoons per day of this Ultra High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and it should be consumed straight or with food, but it should not be heated.
Tasting Notes: Complex, robust, olive fruitiness, strong peppery finish
For best flavor: Use within 12 months from Purchase Date
Source: Kalamata, Greece - 2025 Harvest - Polyphenol = 1307
Along the health front, learn more about the many health benefits of these fresh 2025 Greek EVOOs in a few of our blog posts including.
• Mediterranean Olive Oil Recipes You’ll Love
• How to Consume Olive Oil Daily for Better Health
For traditional Greek Vinaigrettes, we love any one of our Greek EVOOs with
• Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar
Savor & Save - Last Few Bottles of this Harvest!
If you are a Greek Olive Oil “traditionalist”, we still have two End of Harvest Greek EVOO’s in stock. Better yet, as of the time of publishing this article, they are On Sale for 10% Off! Of course, the sale is only valid while supplies last.
Koroneiki 100% EVOO - Produced on a family farm in Southern Kalamata, Greece using organically grown premium olives, this exquisite Koroneiki EVOO has all the wonderful characteristics one would expect from a premium artisanal Greek Olive Oil. This pale green-gold oil has a fresh aroma and a creamy, buttery texture. This Olive Tap's Koroneiki is a superb all-purpose oil. It is a past Winner of One of the Best Olive Oils in the World in the New York International World Olive Oil Competition!
Picual 100% EVOO - Discover the bold flavor and exceptional quality of our Picual 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a medium intensity, early-harvest EVOO produced from a renowned Spanish family estate. This award-winning olive oil has earned accolades from the New York International Olive Oil Competition and the Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition, thanks to its rich, balanced profile and vibrant green color.
We just love our 2025 Greek EVOOs and were sure you will too!
Bon Appétit
Rick Petrocelly
Owner, The Olive Tap
FAQs
What are Polyphenols?
Polyphenols in olive oil are natural, antioxidant-rich micronutrients, primarily found in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), that act as anti-inflammatory, disease-fighting compounds. They protect cells from oxidative stress and free radical damage, contributing to heart health, improved blood pressure, and a peppery, bitter taste.
What are the Key Facts of Polyphenols?
Key Facts about Olive Oil Polyphenols:
Health Benefits: They are linked to reduced risk of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's, as well as reduced inflammation.
Key Types: Major polyphenols in EVOO include oleocanthal, tyrosol, and hydroxytyrosol.
Flavor Profile: Higher concentrations are directly responsible for the, sharp, peppery, and bitter notes, particularly in robust, fresh oils.
Quality Indicator: Because they are fragile compounds, high polyphenol counts often indicate a high-quality, cold-pressed, fresh extra virgin olive oil.
Source: They are present in the fruit of the olive tree, serving as a natural defense system.
Concentrations vary based on the olive variety, harvesting time, and processing methods.
