About Us
Welcome to Agape Premium,
Where our dedication to excellence in extra virgin olive oil brings the essence of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Our journey is defined by a passion for quality, tradition, and commitment to providing your family the finest extra virgin olive oil.
I am delighted to welcome you to the Agape Premium website. Whether you’ve visited us at the Westchester County, New York farmers' markets or are just discovering our premium extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and other fine Mediterranean-sourced products, we’re excited you are here.
There’s nothing better than sharing fresh, delicious, homemade food with family and friends. And nothing is more important than knowing and trusting the source of your food. For the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside farmers and food artisans at local markets who work tirelessly to bring the freshest produce and food products to our community. I love supporting this special group of food producers and incorporating their wonderful products into my own cooking.
Here at AgapePremium.com, we strive to make it easier for you to enjoy our premium products, and we thank you for your support. Feel free to reach out with any questions or comments, or stop by the farmers' markets to say hello!
A Note From Tamara
The story of Agape Premium began 15 years ago when Demetra Kontoulis Bouras and her husband Athanasios Bouras started producing premium extra virgin olive oil using Koroneiki olives grown in her family’s groves in the fertile plains of Messinia, Greece — an area renowned for high-quality olive oil production. Each year, Demetra traveled to Greece for the olive harvest, where her family used traditional methods to create their pure, fresh, and premium product.
Demetra brought the popular Kontoulis Family Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil to farmers' markets across Westchester County, New York, gaining a loyal following of local customers who appreciated the early harvest and hand-bottled product that enriched their cooking with robust flavors and health benefits.
After years of dedication, Demetra and her husband Athanasios retired to spend more time in their beloved Greece. In early 2024, Tamara, who had worked closely with the couple for five years, took charge of the business following their retirement.
With this transition, the brand was renamed Agape Premium. Agape (άγάπη pronounced ah-GAH-pay) is the Greek word for unconditional love, symbolizing the passion and care we put into our products, as well as our deep connection with our customers and the source of our olive oil.
Agape Premium continues to deliver the same high-quality extra virgin olive oil, sourced directly from Kontoulis family groves in Greece to your table. We are thrilled to share our premium products with you and your family, whether you shop with us online or visit us at the weekly farmers' markets throughout Westchester County, New York.
Our Story
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We are committed to producing extra virgin olive oil of unparalleled quality, reflecting our dedication to excellence in every bottle.
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Our extra virgin olive oil is crafted using traditional methods that honor the rich history of Mediterranean olive cultivation.
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Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, from hand-bottling per demand to providing exceptional service, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
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From our origins in local farmers markets to becoming part of our customers' homes, we build lasting relationships that extend beyond business.
Our Values
Discover Agape Premium
Explore the exceptional taste and quality of Agape Premium’s extra virgin olive oil. Whether you're an olive oil connoisseur or simply seeking to enhance your culinary creations, our products are crafted to elevate your dishes and bring the Mediterranean's finest flavors to your home.
Grove-to-Table Journey of Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Our extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed from Koroneiki olives in Southern Greece, a region with a centuries-old reputation for producing exceptional olive oil. The Koroneiki olive variety is known for its smooth and fruity flavor. Our oil, deep green in color and fragrant with the fresh aroma of raw olives, delivers a savory, smooth taste that enhances any meal.
Taste the Tradition: Premium Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Kontoulis Family Groves Greece
At Agape Premium, we take pride in delivering the freshest harvest straight from our olive groves to your table. Each bottle of our extra virgin olive oil is meticulously hand-bottled right here in Westchester County, ensuring that we are involved in every step of the process. By bottling in small batches on demand, we guarantee that you always receive the highest quality olive oil, preserving its freshness and flavor.
Farm-Fresh Olive Oil: Hand-Bottled for Maximum Freshness
Unlike wine, olive oil is best enjoyed fresh. Our grove-to-market journey ensures you receive the finest, freshest extra virgin olive oil available. We harvest our olives early in the season, allowing us to bring our product to you in the U.S. as quickly as possible. While early harvesting yields less oil compared to a later harvest, it results in a more flavorful and healthier premium extra virgin olive oil. Experience the difference that freshness makes!
Freshness Matters : Our Grove-to-Market Promise
Our Production Process: Ensuring Purity and Freshness
At Agape Premium, we prioritize quality from the very beginning. Our olives are cold-pressed within 24 to 48 hours of harvesting, which preserves their vitamins, essential fatty acids, nutrients, and healthy antioxidants. We produce our extra virgin olive oil exclusively from the first pressing and keep it unfiltered to maintain its purity.
After pressing, the oil is stored in "teneke"—the Greek term for tin cans—which effectively shields it from heat, light, and oxygen. In mid-December, our Agape Premium teneke embark on their journey from Messinia to our climate-controlled warehouse in Westchester County, New York, arriving by mid-February. Once here, we allow the oil to settle in the teneke, further protecting it from the damaging effects of light, heat, and oxygen.
At Agape Premium, we offer more than just exceptional Mediterranean products.
Here’s how we can enhance your culinary experiences and special occasions: