Azada Basil Oil

Name: Azada Basil Oil
Brand: NATURALLY SPANISH
SKU: AZBO
Price: 12.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£12.00

Net: 225ml Cold-pressed with fresh basil Catalonia, Spain

Fresh Mediterranean basil cold-pressed together with Arbequina extra virgin olive oil — capturing authentic herbaceous flavour in every drop. No additives, no infusion, just basil and oil pressed at the same time. For tomatoes, mozzarella, pasta, focaccia, and summer salads.

Azada Basil Oil

£12.00

Fresh basil leaves are cold-pressed together with Arbequina olives at the same time in the mill, extracting the essential oils of the basil directly into the olive oil during production. This is not an infusion and not a flavouring — the basil character is captured at the point of pressing, which gives the oil a depth and naturalness that steeped or artificially flavoured oils cannot match. The result is a smooth, aromatic oil with a genuine, herbaceous basil fragrance and the sweet, fruity backbone of Arbequina beneath it. No additives, no artificial flavourings, no preservatives.

The flavour is unmistakably basil — green, peppery, and slightly sweet — but integrated into the oil rather than sitting on top of it. This makes it remarkably easy to use. Drizzle over fresh tomatoes and mozzarella for an instant Caprese without needing to tear a single leaf. Finish pasta dishes — it is particularly good on a simple spaghetti with garlic, or tossed through penne with cherry tomatoes. Brush onto focaccia before baking for an aromatic, herbed crust. Use in dressings for Mediterranean salads, or drizzle over grilled vegetables, bruschetta, minestrone, or a fresh tomato soup. It brings the flavour of summer basil to the kitchen year-round, regardless of season.

Producer: Azada is a family-owned artisanal producer based in Catalonia, specialising in cold-pressed oils using traditional methods and locally sourced ingredients. The focus is on co-pressing fresh fruit, herbs, and chillies with olive oil at the point of extraction, capturing authentic flavour without additives.

Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil (Arbequina), fresh basil

Storage: Ambient. Store away from light and heat.

Net: 225ml

A finishing oil — use raw or added at the very end of cooking to preserve the basil's fresh, herbaceous character.

For Caprese, drizzle generously over sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella or burrata with a pinch of flaky salt. No torn basil leaves needed — the oil does the work.

For pasta, toss through hot spaghetti, linguine, or penne as a simple sauce on its own with garlic and Parmesan, or use to finish any tomato-based pasta dish.

For focaccia and bread, brush over the dough before baking for an aromatic, herbed crust. Also excellent drizzled over warm flatbread or bruschetta.

For salads, use as a dressing on its own with a squeeze of lemon and salt, or whisk with white wine vinegar for a basil vinaigrette. Works especially well with tomato salads, peach and mozzarella salads, and grain-based bowls.

For soups, drizzle over minestrone, tomato soup, or gazpacho just before serving. The basil aroma lifts the whole bowl.

For grilled vegetables, drizzle over courgettes, aubergines, peppers, or asparagus as they come off the grill.

For pizza, use as a finishing drizzle in place of — or alongside — fresh basil leaves after the pizza comes out of the oven.

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

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Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

Full delivery details and shipping rates: here

Description

Fresh basil leaves are cold-pressed together with Arbequina olives at the same time in the mill, extracting the essential oils of the basil directly into the olive oil during production. This is not an infusion and not a flavouring — the basil character is captured at the point of pressing, which gives the oil a depth and naturalness that steeped or artificially flavoured oils cannot match. The result is a smooth, aromatic oil with a genuine, herbaceous basil fragrance and the sweet, fruity backbone of Arbequina beneath it. No additives, no artificial flavourings, no preservatives.

The flavour is unmistakably basil — green, peppery, and slightly sweet — but integrated into the oil rather than sitting on top of it. This makes it remarkably easy to use. Drizzle over fresh tomatoes and mozzarella for an instant Caprese without needing to tear a single leaf. Finish pasta dishes — it is particularly good on a simple spaghetti with garlic, or tossed through penne with cherry tomatoes. Brush onto focaccia before baking for an aromatic, herbed crust. Use in dressings for Mediterranean salads, or drizzle over grilled vegetables, bruschetta, minestrone, or a fresh tomato soup. It brings the flavour of summer basil to the kitchen year-round, regardless of season.

Producer: Azada is a family-owned artisanal producer based in Catalonia, specialising in cold-pressed oils using traditional methods and locally sourced ingredients. The focus is on co-pressing fresh fruit, herbs, and chillies with olive oil at the point of extraction, capturing authentic flavour without additives.

Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil (Arbequina), fresh basil

Storage: Ambient. Store away from light and heat.

Net: 225ml

Preparation / Cooking