Olive Oil, Salt & Culinary Herbs – Premium Ingredients for Everyday Cooking
Olive oil, salt and culinary herbs form the foundation of refined cooking. Their quality determines clarity, balance and aromatic depth long before a dish reaches the table. In this category, we bring together essential ingredients selected for origin, craftsmanship and sensory precision.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Harvest, Variety and Extraction
Exceptional extra virgin olive oil begins in the grove. Olive variety, soil composition and harvest timing shape the flavour profile, while careful extraction preserves structure and freshness. Early harvest oils often present grassy intensity and peppery notes, while later harvests reveal softer fruit and rounder texture.
We focus on single-estate and small-batch production, where olives are milled shortly after harvest to retain aromatic compounds and natural polyphenols. The result is olive oil that reflects its terroir with clarity and balance. For a deeper understanding of olive oil quality, harvest methods and sensory evaluation, explore The Ultimate Guide to Olive Oil in our Gourmie Magazine.
Sea Salt and Artisan Salt – Harvest Methods and Mineral Character
Salt is not a uniform ingredient. Its crystal structure, mineral composition and harvesting method influence both texture and flavour perception. Hand-harvested sea salt from historic salt marshes forms delicate flakes shaped by sun and wind. Other salts offer firmer crystals and more pronounced mineral intensity depending on origin. Whether used in cooking or as a finishing element, quality salt enhances flavour without masking it.
At Gourmie Goods we select and curate salts produced through traditional techniques, without anti-caking agents or additives, preserving their natural structure and purity.
Culinary Herbs – Mediterranean Origin and Gentle Drying
Culinary herbs bring aromatic definition and depth to a dish. Climate, altitude and harvest timing determine essential oil concentration and intensity. Our selection focuses on herbs grown in Mediterranean regions and dried slowly to preserve colour, fragrance and structure. From oregano and thyme to rosemary and sage, each variety reflects its landscape and cultivation method. Careful processing ensures that the natural aromatic profile remains intact.
Transparent Sourcing and Small-Scale Production
Olive oil, salt and herbs are agricultural products shaped by soil, climate and human expertise. True quality emerges where cultivation, harvest and processing are aligned with respect for the raw material. At Gourmie Goods, we work with independent growers and specialised artisan producers who prioritise small batches, traditional methods and transparent sourcing. These ingredients are selected for character and authenticity rather than volume.
Shop Olive Oil, Salt & Culinary Herbs Online at Gourmie Goods
At Gourmie Goods, you will find extra virgin olive oils, artisan sea salts and carefully sourced culinary herbs from selected producers across Europe. Each product is chosen for its origin, traditional production methods and clear, well-defined flavour profile.
From single-estate olive oils and hand-harvested salts to slowly dried Mediterranean herbs, this category brings together essential cooking ingredients shaped by craftsmanship and provenance — available to shop online for those who value quality defined by terroir and careful production.
