Opus Notes

The World of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Explained

We are passionate about all things olive oil. Opus Notes is a resource for people to learn about olive oil quality, health benefits and taste.

What is the best type of container for olive oil?

What is the best type of container for olive oil?

Chose the best container for your valuable extra virgin olive oil.

What is the best type of container for olive oil?

• 6 minute read

Chose the best container for your valuable extra virgin olive oil.

A Short Buying Guide for Really Good Olive Oil

A Short Buying Guide for Really Good Olive Oil

A Buying Guide for Really Good Olive Oil - How to Spot it and What to Look for.

A Short Buying Guide for Really Good Olive Oil

• 5 minute read

A Buying Guide for Really Good Olive Oil - How to Spot it and What to Look for.

Why Filtered Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Better: Health, Flavour & Truth

Why Filtered Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Better: ...

The truth about unfiltered olive oil.

Why Filtered Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Better: ...

• 4 minute read

The truth about unfiltered olive oil.

Taking on Goliath - Small Farms vs. Big Farms

Taking on Goliath - Small Farms vs. Big Farms

Is Bigger Better in Olive Oil Farming? Does a larger olive farm equate to better olive oil? The answer, rooted in our centuries-old traditions and commitment to quality, is nuanced....

Taking on Goliath - Small Farms vs. Big Farms

• 5 minute read

Is Bigger Better in Olive Oil Farming? Does a larger olive farm equate to better olive oil? The answer, rooted in our centuries-old traditions and commitment to quality, is nuanced....

A short History of Culinary Fats in the British Isles

A short History of Culinary Fats in the British...

A History of Correlations Historically and up to the 20th century, the consumption of fat in the British Isles came largely from lard (rendered fat from pork), which was quite...

A short History of Culinary Fats in the British...

• 4 minute read

A History of Correlations Historically and up to the 20th century, the consumption of fat in the British Isles came largely from lard (rendered fat from pork), which was quite...

"Harvest" Date or "Best Before" Date in Olive Oil?

"Harvest" Date or "Best Before" Date in Olive Oil?

Explaining the differences between "harvest date" and "best before" date on olive oil labels.  Which should you chose?

"Harvest" Date or "Best Before" Date in Olive Oil?

• 7 minute read

Explaining the differences between "harvest date" and "best before" date on olive oil labels.  Which should you chose?