Assorted tomatoes on a wooden cutting board with a cookbook and olive oil container.

Sarah Vachon holding a cookbook titled 'Drizzle' with fruits and vegetables on a table.

Four metal bowls filled with yellow ice cream on a light fabric background.

Plate of greens with butter beans and feta on a light background

Two plates of sliced oranges and olive oil with garnishes on a textured surface.

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The Olive Oil Starter Set

Name: The Olive Oil Starter Set
Brand: Citizens of Soil
SKU: OTP-CER-STARTER-SET
Price: 80.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

—The ultimate Citizens of Soil introduction—

High in antioxidants.

Packed with polyphenols.

Unique, small-batches sourced by an olive oil sommelier.

Fresh from the latest harvest.

For those new to the world of exceptional extra virgin olive oil, the Citizens of Soil Starter Set brings together three essentials: a ceramic pourer, a pouch of olive oil and their sommelier founder, Sarah Vachon’s, cookbook Drizzle.

Part kitchen upgrade, part edible gift and part olive oil education, it’s an introduction to making high-quality EVOO part of the everyday—from what to pour to what to cook.

The Ceramic Pourer is inspired by the Mediterranean and made in small batches over 5 days by the Salgueiro family in Porto. It has been moulded to our wine bottle shape, includes texture for grip, is easy to clean and is neutral in colour. It is paired with the perfect pourer which allows for ideal flow of olive oil.

Look: stone finish and white gloss, 500ml, 31 (h) x 7.5 (w) x 7.5 (d) cm.
Glaze: glazed throughout with rough-touch lower half to help grip.
Process: Made from earthenware clay sourced in the Aveiro of Portugal and formed in a bespoke mould of our bottle, with the circle on the front and a stamp on the bottom.

Beyond the quality, we're looking at having a positive impact around people and planet.

See a line-up of some of the award-winning, dynamic partners we have the pleasure of working with here.

With every oil, you'll get tasting notes from our founder and olive oil sommelier, as well as seasonal pairing suggestions for that particular oil.

We'll also share recipes inspired from each extra virgin olive oil, with regular opportunities for you to come to exclusive events (online and in person) to learn and taste more together.

100% olives from small batches. Nothin' but the juice, baby.

Our extra virgin olive oils are 100% plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free. It's oil good.

Across the board, we are sourcing for extra virgin olive oils with low acidity (≤0.40%) and with higher levels of total polyphenols.

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01. Cook

02. Drizzle

03. Spoon

04. Bake

How to use

Time to do some myth-busting. You can—and should—cook with extra virgin olive oil. In fact, it's the healthiest fat you can cook with. While many reserve EVOO to dress salads or dip bread, we take our cues from the Med, where they roast, fry, and cook just about everything in it. Studies also show it actually increases the nutritional value of what it cooks!

From hearty bean stews to luxurious chocolate mousse, no dish is complete without a finish of liquid gold. Like your salt, pepper, or squeeze of lemon, think of olive oil as a seasoning, a final drizzle to bring the flavours together.

Call it a ritual, a cure, or a lifestyle—a spoonful a day can go a long way. If you want to really feel the benefits of EVOO, studies suggest you need between 25-50ml a day. For some, a daily morning spoonful is a great way to act as a prebiotic and support nutritional absorption from the start.

Extra virgin olive oil is not just for bread and savoury, it's a staple in sweet goods across the Mediterranean. Swap out butter in your cookies or crumble topping, use it in homemade granola, or wow your guests with a liquid gold cake like the Greek classic Portokalopita.

The Olive Oil Starter Set

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