EVOO + EVOO Centenarian + Honey + Saffron
This is the most recent harvest, harvested once a year from late fall into winter. The next one arrives in February–March. Read more
$89$108
Four things, three places. Both oils from the Messara plain in Crete. Raw wild forest honey from Mount Olympus, never heated. And saffron from Herat, hand-picked by a women's cooperative — the one thing in our range that is not from Greece, and we would rather say so up front.
Details
- EVOO
- 548 mg/kg · 14 fl oz (425 ml)
- EVOO Centenarian
- 643 mg/kg · 6.7 fl oz (200 ml)
- Extraction
- Cold, below 27 °C, both oils
- Wild Forest Honey
- Mount Olympus, raw
- Saffron
- Herat, Afghanistan
Health benefits
The EU allows olive oil one health claim, word for word: “Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.”
It applies only above a measured line: at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives per 20 g of oil, about 1½ tablespoons a day. The EVOO Centenarian in this set measures 10.6 mg. More than twice the line.
Polyphenols are the olive’s own antioxidants. Hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol are the ones the EU claim is about. Oleocanthal is the one that catches at the back of your throat. They make fresh oil bitter and peppery, and they fade as the oil ages, which is why the harvest date is printed on the bottle. This batch measures 548.9 mg/kg for the EVOO and 643.7 mg/kg for the EVOO Centenarian total polyphenols.
The rest is the fat itself. A tablespoon has 14 g of fat, 11 g of it monounsaturated, mostly oleic acid. In the U.S., the FDA allows this qualified claim: “Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day. One serving of this product contains 14 grams of olive oil.” See the nutrition facts for fat content.
Food, not medicine. A spoon a day is a habit, not a treatment.
Storage
Oils: cool, dark, tightly sealed, never in the fridge. Honey: room temperature, out of direct sun. Saffron: cool, dark, dry.
Shipping and returns
Free U.S. shipping from $45; a flat $7.99 below that. One bottle of EVOO gets you there. We ship to the U.S. and Canada, from Birmingham, Alabama, within 2–3 business days; shipping to Canada is calculated at checkout.
Unopened products can be returned within 30 days of delivery. If your order arrives damaged, we replace it or refund it. Opened food is final sale. The details are in our Returns & Refunds policy.
EVOO + EVOO Centenarian + Honey + Saffron
The daily spoon
About forty-one spoons in the set. Six weeks at one a day.
The EVOO for every day: dressing, finishing, cooking. The EVOO Centenarian straight in the morning, or over a finished plate.
≈28spoons · EVOO · four weeks
≈13spoons · EVOO Centenarian · two weeks
The lab analysis
The EU olive oil health claim
Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.
It is the one health claim the EU authorises for olive oil, and it has a line: at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives in 20 g of oil, about 1½ tablespoons, every day. The EVOO Centenarian in this set measures 10.6 mg. More than twice the line.
643.7mg/kg total polyphenols · EVOO Centenarian
548.9mg/kg total polyphenols · EVOO
0.20%Free acidity, both oils · EU limit 0.80%
What it tastes like
Green almond in one, deep and round in the other. Then the catch.
The EVOO is green almond and artichoke. The EVOO Centenarian is deeper and rounder. Take either straight and you might cough. That's oleocanthal, one of the polyphenols, and it's the quickest check you can do yourself.
Traceability
Everything we know about your bottle is printed on your bottle.
Swipe to read the EVOO label. The EVOO Centenarian carries the same marks.
What each code means
Harvest date
JAN 2026 — the month it came off the tree, was cold extracted and bottled
Producer code
GR13866 — Sklavakis' organic registration
Bottling facility code
EL 40090 — Aggelos Prevelianakis LTD, Avgeniki, Heraklion, Crete
Hand-number
ME/____ of 2355 on the EVOO, of 2234 on the EVOO Centenarian — which bottle out of the batch you are holding
Bottles in this batch
2,355 EVOO · 2,234 EVOO Centenarian
Variety & volume
Exclusively Koroneiki · 14 fl oz (425 ml) and 6.7 fl oz (200 ml) — one variety, one valley
PDO code
POC/5035-16835.25 — Messara appellation, certified by AGROCERT / ELGO-DIMITRA
Organic certification code
GR-BIO-03 — BIOHELLAS, which inspects the grove
The five marks printed on every label
One number is not on the label: the polyphenolsThe polyphenols are measured per batch, in the lab, right after pressing. From that day on, they start to fade. Slowly in a sealed bottle, faster once it’s open. A number printed on the label would be true on the day of the test and a little less true every day after. We’d rather not print something that stops being accurate. So it lives in the analysis, published here, with the date on it.
Ask this of any bottle
Just the questions, and whether the answer is printed anywhere.
| Question |  | Typical premium shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest date | January 2026, printed on the bottle | Best-before only |
| Producer | Named — Sifis Sklavakis, Messara, Crete | Rarely named |
| Olive variety | 100% Koroneiki | Unstated blend |
| Total polyphenols | 548 mg/kg EVOO · 643 mg/kg Centenarian, lab-tested | Not published |
| Free acidity | 0.20% | Not published |
| Where bottled | Avgeniki, Crete — EL40090 | Often the import market |
| Batch | 2,355 and 2,234 bottles, hand-numbered | Not stated |
| Certified | PDO Messara · EU/USDA Organic | Varies |
Reviews
What people say
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A
Very high quality extra virgin olive oil.
Greatly appreciate this purchase
A
Excellent!
A
Great taste and quality is excellent!
A
I love the flavor!
S
Pomegranate juice is delicious
H
The best extra-virgin olive oil you can get on the market today!
A
Iloved it! Great taste
G
This EvOo is really great, but possibly not for everyone used to standard bland EvOo in the big bottles. It can be used sparingly and is great as a drizzle so the full flavor is noticeable.
E
very good product
L
I can really taste the difference! I love this olive oil. Superb flavor
A
This olive oil tastes amazing. It has a peppery start with a smooth finish. I am very happy with my order.
G
Excellent Quality
S
I had a little problem and needed clarification, so I contacted Ambrosia- Nektar. I anticipated the type of standard Customer Service treatment we are getting today from many companies. I believe many of us may have experienced the AI or Cookie Cutter response that is increasingly passed off as Customer Service...or worse yet...our dropped calls forcing us to restart the whole process...as they hope we get frustrated and give up...problem solved! 😆. Well, to my surprise...that was not the case with Ambrosia-Nektar.. I was immediately contacted by a human!!! And he was Theo!
Theo listened, was kind and caring as he took many hours of his day, did in depth research and solved my problem to complete satisfaction. Now that is what I call excellent Customer Service. Thank you Theo, you've restored my faith in professionalism and caring.
When I tasted the olive oil, I was happy I finally found a smooth, olive oil with total disclosure on the processing and certifications that are so hard to find. I did many, many hours of research before choosing Ambrosia-Nektar olive oil. I didn't want hype, slick marketing, nor just words... I wanted...proof. Ambrosia-Nektar olive oil, and Theo...gave me all of this...quality taste, certifications, and excellent caring Customer Service!
I am a very happy customer. Thank you Theo and Ambrosia-Nektar!
A
I am impressed with the polyphenol score, but it isn’t printed on the label. I like the taste and exclusive quality. The cork top is hard to deal with. It needs a screw on with an insert to control the flow. I have only tried the 6.7 200 ml size so far.
A
What I noticed right away, is how much the olive oil has retained the taste of the olives, with that I can tell it was processed with care. Highly recommend this company! Everything from the olive oil, to the honey and saffron, was simply extraordinary.
B
Very rich and bold flavor, not watered down. The Cadillac of honey
J
Instead of wine we brought our friends this gift set. They loved it!! This is the new gifting.
L
This is the best gift set!
B
Two extraordinary olive oils. Beautiful packaging, makes a great gift.
L
So delicious!!!
J
It is pricey, but it is worth it! The small oil is quite peppery with a very intense flavor, the big bottle is peppery too but mild and smooth. Makes a great gift!
d
This olive oil is delicious and it has that gentle burning sensation that indicates the very best quality and most nutritious. The oregano has the rich flavor that comes with being recently harvested and dried.
S
So delicious! And a great gift!
J
Fantastic!!!!!
C
The olive oil is one of the best I’ve ever had. The oregano has a lot of flavor, very intense. All you need is a slice of fresh sourdough bread.
M
Both oils are fantastic. I’ve never had anything like that. Also great as a gift.
D
This is a great olive oil combo. The centenarian is extraordinary. Nice gift .
J
Great gift!! Very good oil, nice packaging.
S
I bought this set as a gift and it felt so much more thoughtful than the usual food basket. The presentation is elegant, the spout makes it feel complete, and the two oils give it a truly special touch. It looks refined, but it is also genuinely useful.
S
I bought this set as a gift and it felt so much more thoughtful than the usual food basket. The presentation is elegant, the spout makes it feel complete, and the two oils give it a truly special touch. It looks refined, but it is also genuinely useful.
E
Sent this to friends who love cooking and it was a huge success. The pairing of the regular EVOO with the Centenarian bottle makes it feel elevated and distinctive, and the spout turns it into a proper gift set rather than just three separate items. Very tasteful.
E
Sent this to friends who love cooking and it was a huge success. The pairing of the regular EVOO with the Centenarian bottle makes it feel elevated and distinctive, and the spout turns it into a proper gift set rather than just three separate items. Very tasteful.
