L’Aurea: Julia and Aurelia, the olive oil you also taste with your eyes

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Extra virgin olive oil is in my kitchen every single day. That’s why I was so excited to try L’Aurea, a young Spanish brand that dares to tell the story of our olive oil differently: with bottles you’ll love to have on the table and an oil that is… pink!

L’AUREA

L’Aurea starts from a simple idea: Spain has some of the best olive oil in the world, yet it is almost always presented the same way. They tell its story with a modern design and two oils with a personality of their own: Julia and Aurelia. The oil comes from a producer in the province of Jaén. The box says it all: “Revolution drop by drop”.

JULIA, THE TRADITION

Julia is an organic, early-harvest extra virgin olive oil of the picual variety. Intense, full of character and with that green, slightly peppery touch I love so much. The label says “Tradition, the new trend”, and that’s exactly what it is: the oil for every day, for your breakfast toast, vegetables, salads or a fried egg.

AURELIA, THE PINK OIL

Aurelia is the surprise. It is an infusion of extra virgin olive oil with plant pigments: around 95% olive oil and less than 5% natural beetroot concentrate, with no artificial colourings. Its motto: “Pink is the new gold”. I use it as a finishing touch: a few drops on a finished dish and the whole table changes. Because we also eat with our eyes.

MY RECIPE: APRICOT AJOBLANCO

To try them out I made an Andalusian classic with a little twist: apricot ajoblanco. Almonds, apricots and Julia for intensity and character. And to finish, a few drops of Aurelia on top. Fresh, creamy, slightly sweet and perfect for hot days.

CONCLUSION

Julia has stayed in my kitchen as my everyday oil, and Aurelia comes out when I want to surprise my guests. A quality oil, with a design that makes you want to give it as a gift.

Want to try them? You’ll find them at laureaolive.com, also in a gift box with both bottles.