Olive Oil Tasting Guide

 

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STORING OLIVE OIL

In order to keep your Star olive oil at its best, it is very important to handle and store it properly. Even a fantastic olive oil will go bad if it is mishandled. The three key enemies of olive oil are heat, light and air.

Limit exposure to all three and olive oil can keep, well for up to two years in the original sealed package. Once you open it, try to use it within two to three months. Store olive oil in a cool, dark place such as a cupboard or pantry.

SELECTING OLIVE OIL

Follow these simple tips to help guide you and ensure you are purchasing a quality olive oil that will meet your needs:

• Buy Star olive oil, the most recommended products from the world’s trusted experts in Mediterranean food
• Know your intended use — this will help narrow down which type and flavor will best suit your needs
• Purchase bottle sizes you know you’ll use within 8 to 12 weeks after opening
• Avoid packages that show signs of improper handling or storage like dust on the bottle, broken seals or oils with an orange tint

THE OLIVE OIL TASTING PARTY

Olive oil can contain a wide variety of flavors and attributes. These differences come from the type, ripeness and growing conditions or origin of the olives used to make the oil. Discover the aromas, flavors and textures through this fun and educational game — perfect to play with family and friends. Ready?

Gather different types of olive oil. The more variety, the better

Round up a group of people — the more the merrier! That way, everyone can compare notes

Prepare everything necessary:

• crystal glasses, one for each oil
• pen, paper and Star tasting worksheets
• coffee saucers, to cover the glasses so the aromas don’t dissipate
• water and green apple slices, to cleanse your palate between oils (optional)

LET THE DISCOVERY BEGIN

First, pour a tablespoon of room temperature olive oil into your glass.

Then cover the glass with your hand to seal the aroma while swirling the glass with your other hand. Wrap your hands around the glass to slightly warm the oil before tasting.