Saint Supply sources a rare, nutrient-dense variety of olives grown in the rain-fed groves of the Mediterranean that have graced the Earth for thousands of years. The polyphenols found in olives thrive in higher altitudes, which is why we handpick ours from ancient groves lying in altitudes over 2,000 feet. Olive branches grown in the Olympia region of southern Greece were once used to crown the victors of the historic Olympic Games. Today, they bear the fruit for total body resilience against the stresses of the modern world.

Olive milling is an art similar to that of superior wine making. Knowledge and respect for this ancient art are required in order to release the rich reserves of polyphenols naturally found in the fruit. Unlike olive oils from other producers, Saint Supply olive oil undergoes a thorough, multi-step milling process to ensure that exceptional quality and taste are poured into every bottle. These labor intensive steps are essential for preserving the oil’s nutrient-dense qualities and precious aromas.

Olive trees of the same variety located in the same geographical region can produce surprisingly different levels of polyphenols. That's why Saint Supply works with a team of agronomists to determine which trees are just right for producing the highest possible quality of olive oil. Each organic olive is handpicked early in the harvesting season, still green and unripe and therefore at peak polyphenolic potency. The olives are then carefully transported to the mill within three hours after harvesting. While this selective process results in lower volumes, it is necessary for achieving both higher polyphenolic content and a superior extra virgin olive oil.

Churning the olives at 71.6-77°F (cold pressing) is crucial for preserving the essence of each polyphenol compound and phyto-nutrient. The freshly extracted olive oil is then stored in stainless steel tanks that are kept within a controlled environment where light and temperature are strictly monitored. This delicate process is vital for conserving the oil's vibrant flavors and health-boosting polyphenols.

Each bottle contains the fresh juice of approximately 1,100 olives - all handpicked and bottled with the care and wisdom of our ancestors. To preserve the precious contents, every measure is taken to protect the Living Elixir from the damaging effects of heat, moisture, light and oxidation. This includes filtering out any residual water droplets, painting every bottle to block out light, and sealing the headspace with a protective atmosphere.

Saint Supply olive oil has been thoroughly tested both in Greece at Multichrom.lab and in the US at Eurofins Analytical Laboratories, Inc. to ensure the elixir's benefits. With the utmost respect for the bottling process from first fruit to final cap, every serving tastes fresh from the mill spout and is bursting with potent, body-sustaining polyphenols.