The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Guide

The olive orchards of Balochistan

Loralai lies in a high, dry valley with cold winters and hot summers, conditions close to classic olive regions. The growers describe their land on the our orchard page.

Climate and soil

Olive trees need winter chill to set fruit and dry weather at harvest. Well drained soil and mountain water give the trees what they need.

Same-day pressing

Fruit that waits begins to ferment and acidity rises. Pressing on the day of harvest is the single most important quality step.

From tree to table

Selling directly keeps the chain short. Bottles are available in the olive oil shop, including the 1 litre extra virgin olive oil.

Read the orchard story

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