Difference in Hot and Cold Pressed Olive Oil

In the vast and complex world of olive oil, cold pressed and cold extracted oils are typically known for being of the highest quality and having a superior taste to oils that are mass-produced using a hot pressing method. Generally, more information should be relayed to consumers on the differences between the two. Understanding the differences between the two will help you better understand why we go the extra mile with our cold pressing methods here at La Fira. To us, our olive oil has a story to tell. All of our olives are harvested from the mountains of Cocentaina, Spain. The orchards in this region have been harvested by farmers for thousands of years, dating back to the Roman Empire. Our cold pressing extraction process ensures that all the aromas and tastes of the olives in Cocentaina are still present in your bottle of La Fira olive oil. When you taste your La Fira olive oil, you taste a piece of history.

Why is Cold Pressed Olive Oil Better?

Cold pressing is a traditional method that has been utilized for many years. The olive paste is pressed using a mechanical or hydraulic press to separate the oils from the solids. What makes these processes “cold” is the absence of heat or chemical solvents that more prominent manufacturers often use to help speed up their process and produce more units of olive oil. Applying heat to the pressing process sacrifices the taste and overall quality of the olive oil, creating a product that is subpar to cold pressed oils.

Discover the Flavors and Aromas of Cold Pressing

One of the biggest reasons cold pressing produces the highest quality olive oils is that it keeps all the flavors and aromas present during extraction. While it is a more extensive process, it is the most optimal way to press olives to produce robust, flavorful olive oil of premium quality. La Fira takes pride in making all its olive oils using a cold pressing method that ensures all the flavors and aromas are still present when they hit your taste buds.

La Fira - Premium Cold Pressed Olive Oil

La Fira is dedicated to producing olive oil of the highest quality using a cold pressing method. This method produces robust, flavorful olive oil that enhances any meal. Our olive oil is not mixed with other oils, giving you pure, concentrated olive oil straight from the mountains of Cocentaina, Spain, to your kitchen. If you want superior quality and unparalleled nutrient-richness in your olive oil, contact us today to learn more about our oil.

Olive Oil that Supports a Cause

La Fira works with the Wings organization to support those with special needs in the United States. The Wings organization sets out to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational, and residential programs guided by the principles of the Bible. A percentage of every bottle of La Fira sold is donated to the Wings organization to support their endeavors. Contact us today to learn more about La Fira and our olive oil!