How to Store Olive Oil So It Stays Bright

Olive oil is generous, but it is not indestructible. Heat dulls it, light tires it out, and oxygen slowly changes its character.

Keep your main bottle away from the hob, close it after pouring, and store any larger refill format in a cool, dark place. If you like oil within easy reach, decant a smaller amount for the counter and refill it regularly.

Freshness is not only a date on a label. It is a habit: buy what you will use, store it kindly, and let the oil do its best work while it is still bright.