Thekitchn iconThekitchnSep 2, 2026

Stop Buying Olive Oil in Clear Bottles — This Is the Only Packaging That Works

Until recently, I didn't really care what olive oil I was using or where I was storing it. I just bought the cheapest bottle I could find at Trader Joe's and poured it into the cute green and white olive oil bottle I keep next to my stove.

Stop Buying Olive Oil in Clear Bottles — This Is the Only Packaging That Works

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Until recently, I didn't really care what olive oil I was using or where I was storing it.

I just bought the cheapest bottle I could find at Trader Joe's and poured it into the cute green and white olive oil bottle I keep next to my stove.

I participated in an olive oil taste test a few months ago, and I finally learned why there's so much hype over good olive oil.

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Until recently, I didn't really care what olive oil I was using or where I was storing it. I just bought the cheapest bottle I could find at Trader Joe's and poured it into the cute green and white olive oil bottle I keep next to my stove. I participated in an olive oil taste test a few months ago, and I finally learned why there's so much hype over good olive oil.

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