Herbaceous yet lightly balsamic in flavor. Pairs well with other Mediterranean herbs.
The olive tree is native to the warm Mediterranean climates of
Greece, Italy and Spain, although it is now naturalized in the Middle East,
Bermuda, France, South Australia and some parts of California.
The antioxidant value of olive oil, which is extracted from the fruit of the
tree, is well established. Olive leaf also has antioxidant activity. In fact,
the herb is known to contain more than 20 phenolic antioxidant compounds.