The olives for TEIKEI Olive are grown on the Peloponnese in Greece.
A key starting point for the project is Vasilitsi, on the southwestern edge of the peninsula in the Kap Akritas nature reserve.
There, in a landscape shaped by the sea, wind, and rocky slopes, family-run farms have been working with olive trees for many years—trees deeply rooted in the region and its culture.
Cultivation takes place in a landscape where agriculture and natural spaces are closely intertwined.
The region is characterized by:
In this environment, TEIKEI Olive collaborates with local communities and producers, consciously asking what is needed on the ground to ensure agriculture remains sustainable in the long term.
For TEIKEI Olive, the Koroneiki olive plays a central role.
It is typical for the region and known for its aromatic, full-bodied oil.
Depending on the harvest time, different flavor profiles emerge. Olives harvested early generally yield less oil but often have different sensory qualities than those harvested later.
Harvesting is done gently and with great care.
Methods used include:
This form of harvesting is labor-intensive but better protects the trees, soil, and fruit than more industrialized methods.
After harvesting, the olives are processed as quickly as possible.
A key goal is to minimize the time between harvest and pressing to better preserve the oil’s quality.
Processing is carried out in collaboration with regional structures in Greece, including a well-organized press near Sparta. Here, too, a core principle of TEIKEI Olive is evident: agriculture should not be viewed in isolation but in connection with local infrastructure and community cooperation.
For TEIKEI Olive, cultivation in Greece is not just a matter of origin—it is the foundation of the project.
This is where questions about soil, care, harvest, quality, collaboration, and sustainability begin. That is why cultivation cannot be separated from the rest of the project but serves as its living starting point.
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Author: Felix Schröder, with assistance from AI (ChatGPT)
Created: written by Felix Schröder › formatted in Markdown by ChatGPT › published by Felix Schröder › layout adjusted by Claude
Date: 2026-03-28 · Last updated: 2026-03-28 · Questions or feedback? support@teikei.us