Xauen Olive Oil

11/06/2026

We talk a lot about what olive oil does for the heart. But what about the brain?

This is the part that stops people in their tracks.

A randomised clinical trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with four tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil per day significantly improved memory and executive function in older adults compared with a low-fat control group.

A further meta-analysis confirmed that high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil is associated with improvements across several cognitive domains and with slower progression of mild cognitive decline.

The mechanism goes deep. The phenolic compounds in EVOO, especially hydroxytyrosol and oleocanthal, cross the blood-brain barrier and interact directly with the brain's neurological systems. Oleocanthal has also been shown in research to help clear the amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease.

But none of this works with old oil, or oil that has been sitting in a warm warehouse or under bright lights. Scientific studies confirm that polyphenols degrade during storage, with degradation increasing considerably at room temperature. The compounds that protect your brain are the same ones that disappear first.

At Cooperativa Santa Isabel in Torres, Jaén, no olive spends more than 24 hours from tree to oil. Cold extracted, milled at source, sealed at its peak. What leaves the grove in Torres is exactly what arrives in your kitchen.

This photo was taken from my family's grove last month. Torres in the valley below, Cooperativa Santa Isabel just visible to the left, and olive trees as far as you can see. This is where Señorío de Camarasa begins.

PDO Sierra Mágina certified. Single variety Picual. No brokers, no blending, no middlemen.

Did you know this before? The brain health research on EVOO is one of the most underreported stories in nutrition.
🛒 www.xauenoliveoil.co.uk

09/06/2026

Sometimes you send out a sample and hope for the best. This is the kind of reply that makes it all worthwhile.

Chef Michael Nizzeroo tried Señorio de Camarasa over several days, with different ingredients, at different times of day. Here's what he came back with:

"I really enjoyed the olive oil. What surprised me the most was the strong green grass flavour at first, so bold and vibrant, followed by that beautiful peppery finish. On its own it really throws a punch, but I especially enjoyed it with simply warm green asparagus.

When I used it to season salads or to finish a morning hard-boiled egg, I thought it really brought out the best in the ingredients. I also loved it over fresh egg yolk pasta with pecorino.

It's definitely a connoisseur's olive oil, very precise and particular, rather than something you would use with everything every day, and I mean that as a compliment. It has a real identity and presence."

Chef Michael Nizzero, Award-winning chef and consultant

09/06/2026

They called it "liquid gold" long before the science caught up. Now the evidence is hard to ignore.

The landmark PREDIMED programme, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, followed thousands of people over years and found that those with the highest extra virgin olive oil consumption saw a 39% reduction in cardiovascular disease risk and a 48% reduction in the risk of dying from cardiovascular causes.

But here is what most people do not know: not all olive oil delivers this. A 2023 review of 34 randomised controlled trials, published in the journal Nutrients by researchers at Brown University and the University of Limerick, concluded that the protective effects of EVOO come from its polyphenol content, not simply the fat. Refined olive oil, which has had its phenols stripped out, does not produce the same results.

And polyphenols are fragile. Scientific studies confirm that storage conditions are fundamental, degradation is more marked in oil exposed to light and kept at room temperature than in oil stored in cool, dark conditions. A bottle sitting under supermarket lights for months is not the same product it was when it left the mill.

At Cooperativa Santa Isabel in Torres, Jaén, no olive spends more than 24 hours from tree to oil. Cold extracted, milled at source, sealed at its peak. That is not a marketing phrase. That is how you protect what makes the oil valuable.

That peppery finish at the back of the throat when you taste Señorío de Camarasa? That is oleocanthal, a natural polyphenol that works similarly to ibuprofen as a natural anti-inflammatory. You can taste the difference because the difference is real.

PDO Sierra Mágina certified. Direct from the grove, no middlemen, no blending.

Do you check the harvest date when you buy olive oil? Most bottles do not even show one.
🛒 www.xauenoliveoil.co.uk

08/06/2026

What a day at Faddle Fair yesterday!

A huge thank you to The Faddle Fair team for putting on such a wonderful event. The combination of a dedicated organising team, incredible stalls and a brilliant public created an amazing atmosphere right there in the heart of Coleford.

And a very special thank you to everyone who stopped by and tasted our Señorio de Camarasa Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Denominación de Origen Sierra Mágina. It was a joy to share a little piece of Degusta Jaén with the Forest of Dean! 🌿

06/06/2026

Yummy

Have you had a fougasse recently?

We are now dressing our amazing fougasse with extra virgin olive oil from our friend Fernando .

You can also pick up a bottle in the bakery as we are very pleased to supporting Fernando and his local business @ The Bakehouse.

Dont forget tomorrow's Saturday Sourdough Special is - Cheese and Marmite.🍞

You may have seen this week The Bakehouse is getting Summer ready, look out for our new range of ice cream which arrived today and our new iced drinks range, all available from tomorrow.

Open 9-2 tomorrow, see you in the morning. ❤️

01/06/2026

I am absolutely delighted to be joining The Faddle Fair this Sunday 7th June, 10am to 4pm on St. John Street, Coleford.

It is a fantastic free community event with 25 local creative businesses, vintage stalls, art, live bands, beer, street food and local charities. A brilliant day out for the whole family, and completely free entry!

Come and find me at the Xauen Olive Oil stand where you can taste Señorío de Camarasa for yourself before you buy. A Top 10 Best Olive Oil in the World, imported directly from a small farming cooperative in the Sierra Mágina mountains of Jaén, Andalucia.

No supermarket blends. No middlemen. Just exceptional Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil brought straight from the mountains to your door.

100ml - £5.50
500ml - £13.50
2 Litres - £32.00
5 Litres - £60.00

Can't make it on Sunday? No worries at all, you can still order online at 👉 www.xauenoliveoil.co.uk or drop me a message here and I will get it sorted for you personally.

See you on Sunday! 🌿

31/05/2026

We are very lucky to have Fernando selling his delicious Olive Oil. Imported directly from his family farm in Spain!

27/05/2026

☀️ The sun is out, the temperature is rising, and there is only one thing to make. Gazpacho.

This is not a recipe that needs reinventing. Ripe tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, onion, garlic, a splash of white wine vinegar, and a generous pour of extra virgin olive oil, blended cold and served straight from the fridge. Pure Andalucia in a glass.

The olive oil matters here. Because gazpacho is raw, every ingredient speaks for itself, and a good Picual EVOO brings exactly what this dish needs: grassy, peppery, with that characteristic throat finish that tells you the polyphenols are real.

Here's the traditional recipe 👇
Ingredients (serves 4)

🍅 1kg ripe tomatoes
🥒 1 cucumber, peeled
🫑 1 green pepper, Long Italian if possible.
🧅 1 small white onion
🧄 1 garlic clove
🧂 1 tsp salt
🫙 1-2 tbsp white wine vinegar
🫒 3-4 tbsp Señorío de Camarasa Picual EVOO
💧 Cold water to taste.

Method: Blend everything together for a few minutes until smooth. Add a little water if you prefer it lighter. Chill until very cold. Serve in a bowl with finely chopped vegetables and a final drizzle of oil, or straight in a glass over ice.

Simple. Honest. Andalucian. And yes, that last drizzle of oil makes all the difference. 🫒

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25/05/2026

🫒 What a day at the Forest Showcase yesterday.

Yesterday we had the privilege of being part of one of the Forest of Dean's most loved community events, and it was everything we hoped for and more.

To the organisers and volunteers who put the Forest Showcase Food Festival together, thank you. Events like this are the heartbeat of our community and the work that goes on behind the scenes to make them happen is extraordinary.

To every stallholder, fellow producer and neighbour who stopped to say hello, it was wonderful to share the day alongside you. I was also genuinely humbled by the number of local businesses who approached our stand, some to place orders, others to explore future collaborations. It is a reminder that good food finds its people.

And to the thousands of people who came through the gates, wandered past our stand, picked up a bottle, asked questions, tasted the oil and shared a moment with us, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Watching people taste Señorio de Camarasa for the first time and seeing their faces change is why I do this.

I started Xauen Olive Oil here in Bream, and days like yesterday remind me how lucky I am to be part of this community.

If you tried the oil yesterday and would like to order, we deliver personally to your door. 🫒

🛒 www.xauenoliveoil.co.uk
📦 Free delivery on orders over £60 within 15 miles of Bream GL15
📱 Or simply send us a message here on Facebook

📅 Next up — The Faddle Fair, Coleford, 7th June. Free entry. Come and find us, we would love to see you there. 🫒

21/05/2026

🎬 This video gave me goosebumps.

The Denominación de Origen Sierra Mágina recently released their new promotional film, the Susurros de Sierra Mágina, the Whispers of Sierra Mágina, and it captures everything I struggle to put into words about this land.

The centuries-old olive trees. The families who have tended them for generations. The cooperative mills that transform that harvest into something extraordinary. This is the world that Señorio de Camarasa comes from. This is what you taste in every bottle.

When you choose Xauen Olive Oil, you are not just buying olive oil. You are connecting with a landscape, a community, and a tradition that has survived for hundreds of years in the mountains of Jaén.

I am proud to be part of it. 🫒

👇 Watch the full video below — and please do share it.

́gina