Zeit Tounsi Habanero Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Bold and fiery, habanero peppers bring a distinctive heat and vibrant character to kitchens around the world, making them a striking addition to traditional extra virgin olive oil. This Habanero Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings together the warmth of fresh chili peppers and the smooth, fruity character of cold-pressed olive oil made from hand-picked Italian olives shortly after harvest. Carefully infused habanero peppers release their natural heat and aromatic qualities into the oil, creating a balanced flavor that is spicy and lively without completely overwhelming the olive oil’s natural richness. The finished oil carries a warm golden hue, a smooth, silky texture, and a vibrant aroma with notes of fresh chili, subtle fruitiness, and a lingering peppery warmth. It’s especially well-suited to dishes that benefit from a little extra heat — drizzled over wood-fired pizza, tossed with pasta, brushed onto grilled vegetables, added to marinades, or used to finish roasted meats and seafood. As with our other infused oils, the habanero’s vibrant flavor and heat are best preserved by adding it toward the end of cooking rather than using it as a primary frying oil.