FAQ

We offer free shipping for all orders over $75 and $8 flat rate shipping for all orders below $75.

See more in our shipping policy.

Orders are shipped within 2 business days of when they are placed and are typically received within one week.

Yes! We offer pick up at our White Bear Lake location:

4770 Banning Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55100

We want you to be 100% satisfied. Please see our return policy here.

Our spices, oils, and vinegars come from all over the world. We carefully select all our ingredients for quality and authenticity.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is the highest quality. It is made from the first pressing of the olive - no other heat, chemicals or processes are used. Extra Virgin Olive Oil has an acidity of less than 1%. All of the olive oils we carry are Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Virgin Olive Oil is the second highest quality with an acidity of less than 2%

Refined and Pure Olive Oils are processed and refined using a variety of methods, including heat, chemicals and filtration.

We offer flavored Olive Oil that is either Infused or Fused:

Infused Olive Oil is made by adding natural flavor to olive oil

Fused Olive Oil is made by combining fresh ingredients, such as fruit and herbs, to the olives when they are pressed

Balsamic vinegar is made from cooked grape must. Balsamic vinegars can vary widely in taste, consistency and quality, but typically fall into one of three categories: tradizionale, balsamic vinegar of Modena, and commercial.

Tradizionale

Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale, or traditional balsamic vinegar, Traditional balsamic vinegar, is the highest quality - and most expensive - you can get. This balsamic carries a DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) stamp from the European Union. Aceto balsamico tradizionale is made from 100% grape must from seven approved grapes grown in the Italian regions of Modena and Reggio Emilia and aged in casks for a minimum of 12 years.

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Our balsamic vinegars fall into this category. Balsamic vinegars of Modena are made from the same seven grape varieties, but with less grape must and aged for less than 12 years.

Our balsamic vinegars are made with 80% grape must and aged for approximately 6 to 12 years in oak casks.

Commercial

Commercial grade balsamic vinegars are mass produced and aged for a minimum amount of time, if at all. These vinegars are made from wine vinegar and often have a caramel coloring, thickeners and flavor added. You won't find any commercial grade balsamic vinegar here!

Our balsamic vinegars are thicker than most because they use a higher proportion of grape must (cooked down grape juice). The higher the concentration of grape must the thicker and sweeter the balsamic vinegar is. Our vinegars have 80% grape must and no added thickeners or sweeteners.

Dark balsamic vinegar longer than white balsamic vinegar resulting in a dark color and sweeter flavor.

White balsamic vinegar is usually pressure cooked to prevent browning before aging.

• Spices & Blends: Spices will not "go bad" as other foods do. They do, however, lose their potency over time. After about a year you may need to use more to get the same potency.
• Oils: Your oil is bottled fresh for each order. While olive oil doesn't technically expire, it will taste best within 18-24 months of bottling.
• Vinegars: Vinegar is self preserving and doesn't expire.

Storing your spices, oils and vinegars in a cool, dark place will preserve its flavor and quality.

Most of our products are organic, however, since we source our ingredients from all over the world, and each country's organic guidelines vary, we cannot guarantee all of our ingredients are organic.

Yes, most spice blends we offer are an original recipe and are hand blended in small batches in our store. There are a few blends that we source from incredible suppliers (like the curry powders, which they have better recipes for!)

You can find our favorite salt-free blends here

You can bring your glass bottle to our store location for a discount on your next order of $1 for 375ml and 750ml bottles and $0.50 for 200ml bottles

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar are naturally free of the 8 most common food allergens and all - even our butter and bacon infused olive oils are vegan.

Our store location is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Yes! At the bottom right hand of our website is our rewards center where you can sign up, nanage and redeem your rewards.

By signing up you can earn 5 points for every dollar spent and redeem 100 points for a dollar off

No! We are a completely independent, small family owned and operated business.

Yes! You can reach out to hi@olivebranchmn.com or shop our wholesale items on Faire here

Yes, we can work with you to create amazing favors or the perfect unique corporate gifts. Send us a note at hi@olivebranchmn.com.