TEIKEI offers the option to store olive oil communally in a high-quality stainless steel barrel. A 19-liter reusable barrel is used, which remains permanently with a TEIKEI (micro) consumer community.
The system has been changed to make usage simpler, more cost-effective, and ecologically sound.
If you already use a stainless steel barrel, you will now only receive a 17-liter canister with fresh olive oil.
This means:
If you live in Germany and have not yet registered a TEIKEI consumer community, you can found one here: Register a Community
If you are new and want to start, you will need for the beginning:
If you want to use a barrel in Germany or another EU country, you must register a community. This is legally relevant because olive oil must arrive for end consumers in smaller, legally compliant packaging units.
In Switzerland, founding a community is not mandatory but is expressly recommended for communally used barrels.
You can find more about the legal background in this article: Reusable Systems and Legal Situation – Communal Filling of Olive Oil Beyond the 5-Liter Limit
The switch to 17-liter canisters plus stationary stainless steel barrels is based on several considerations.
In the stainless steel barrel, the olive oil is dispensed via the tap without needing to move the container. This keeps the oil surface calmer, reduces air contact, and slows oxidation.
The stainless steel barrel reliably protects the olive oil from light. When stored cool, the oil remains particularly stable and is well-suited for consumption over longer periods.
Previously, barrels were returned, cleaned, refilled, and shipped again. This process was labor-intensive and expensive. The new system significantly reduces this effort and simplifies logistics.
The 17-liter canister is very well-suited for transport and palletizing. It can be efficiently delivered directly from Greece to the community and saves organizational and ecological resources compared to the old system.
The new model combines two strengths:
This keeps the barrel usable in everyday life while eliminating the cumbersome return process.
Then you only need the 17-liter canister of olive oil to refill your barrel.
Harvest Share 17 l
There, you can choose between the following characteristics:
One-Time Order
Then you need three components to get started.
If you only order the barrel, you will receive an empty stainless steel barrel with a transport cap but without additional accessories.
The starter kit includes, among other things:
Tap
Shipping box
Oil pourer
Magnetic label
Bottle stickers
Informational material
If you do not want a starter kit, you can also order the tap individually.
However, without the starter kit, you will lack additional components such as the oil pourer, label, shipping box, and informational material.
If you are new, the following combination is recommended:
This way, you have everything you need to get started right away.
The stainless steel reusable barrel is not just a storage container but a well-thought-out solution for communal use in everyday life.
The lightproof material protects the olive oil from UV radiation and helps maintain quality and flavor longer.
The oil can be dispensed directly via the tap. The barrel does not need to be tilted or moved, which reduces oxidation.
With the tap, the oil can be easily and cleanly poured into bottles or smaller containers.
A stainless steel barrel can be used for many years and is robust, hygienic, and easy to clean.
In pickup locations, community kitchens, or ordering communities, the oil can be distributed directly on-site. This makes the barrel a practical solution for communal structures.
Stainless steel is flavor-neutral and does not transfer foreign substances to the oil. This makes the barrel particularly suitable for high-quality olive oil.
Yes, as long as the oil is used communally or decanted into smaller, legally compliant containers. The key point is that the end consumption occurs in legally permissible units.
The complete instructions for barrel ordering can be found here: Ordering Instructions
You can continue to use it. It remains with you and no longer needs to be returned.
Yes. The canister can also be used individually and is equipped with a tight screw cap.
Yes. Please send us an email at support@teikei.us.
Please read this article for more information: Stainless Steel Barrel – Cleaning, Filling, and Handling
One level up: Reusable Systems
Author: Felix Schröder, with the help of AI (ChatGPT)
Creation: written by Felix Schröder › formatted in Markdown by ChatGPT › published by Felix Schröder › layout adjusted by Claude
Created: 2025-05-28 · Last updated: 2026-05-20 · Questions or feedback? support@teikei.us