Graza Olive Oil Squeeze Bottles Make Meal Prep Easier and More Efficient
Updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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Salad is a go-to lunch for me. When the weather gets warm, I obsess over crisp veggies and greens topped with flavorful vinaigrettes. Yum! But I hadn’t had much luck finding the right ratio of extra virgin olive oil—until my Graza olive oil review.
It turns out it’s all about the delivery. Oil spray bottles don’t offer enough EVOO (that’s extra virgin olive oil for short) goodness for my liking, and pouring straight from the bottle gives a heavy glug of oil that’s hard to distribute. Simple-looking Graza olive oil squeeze bottles revolutionized the way I whip up salad dressing and then quickly transformed the way I grill and serve meat.
What is Graza olive oil?
Graza EVOO is made from Spain’s best Picual olives that, according to the brand, have a fairly straightforward and simple process for turning into olive oil. It’s the simplicity that makes these oils so vibrant, tasty and miles beyond some of the best olive oil brands on supermarket shelves. The brand’s process is described as harvesting, and then a quick “crush, press and filter producing a mouthwateringly fresh olive oil that is never blended.”
The Graza duo comes as a set of two oils—one for drizzling and one for sizzling. They’re both extra virgin olive oils, with the former offering a richer green hue and an earthy, grassy flavor that tastes like a trip to the Mediterranean. It comes in a fun-to-use 500 milliliter squeeze bottle that offers enough flavor for dozens and dozens of meals.
The sizzling squeeze bottle comes in a larger format at 750 milliliters. It’s ideal for baking into flavorful olive oil cakes, cooking sauces and sauteeing fresh veggies and meat. Sizzle offers a slightly lighter flavor and pale yellow tone and boasts a higher smoke point than its greener, bolder counterpart. That means it’s an ideal choice for seared, grilled and roasted dishes.
Let’s also go over the basics of olive oil vs. extra virgin olive oil, and learn when it’s best to choose one over the other.
Product Features
The Graza Drizzle and Sizzle combo pack has adorable names, but even cuter squeeze bottle packaging that reminds me of Sriracha bottles and the sort of ketchup dispensers you’d find next to the hot dog stand at a ballpark. The contents are decidedly more upscale, though.
Drizzle comes in a 500 milliliter size that’s ideal for dipping, consuming raw and what the brand calls, “finishing touches.” It has a bright, grassy color and earthy scent that turns any veggie into a world-class dining experience.
Sizzle comes in a larger 750 milliliter squeeze bottle that offers the same appealing squeeze delivery, but is ideal for cooking, baking, pan-frying and other heat-related olive oil adventures. It has a lighter texture and flavor that melts into the background against bolder flavors, although it does stand out against simple dishes. My favorite part of the Graza bottles is how casual and easy to control they are, but with all the mouthfeel, flavor and hardly-processed goodness of fancier (and far more expensive) oils.
How We Tested It
For my Graza olive oil review, I truly wanted to try the Graza Drizzle and Sizzle combo pack on so many things, but I put Drizzle on my daily lunch salad once and then just couldn’t stop. I had plans to add it to pizza, eggs and even charred eggplant salad—but I never got that far. It was so tasty that I ended up going through nearly the entire bottle with just three weeks of lunch salads and more crusty loaves of Italian bread than I care to count. But olive oil is healthy, right?
Aside from how delicious Drizzle is, the squeeze bottle design features a narrow cap that allows just the right amount of olive oil to quite literally drizzle all over whatever the heart desires without drowning lettuce and other delicate foods. I’ve always made my own salad dressings, and the wilted, gloppy lettuce struggle was real—until now.
I did manage to use the larger bottle of Sizzle on multiple homemade dishes, and I was pleased every time. It’s perfect for a quick pan squirt before adding diced onions and peppers for an omelet, and a dream-come-true for getting the perfect sear marks on grilled fish recipes. The last time I enjoyed olive oil this much was on a trip to Spain—a time I was swimming in a sea of bright green oils, salty cheeses and soul-affirming loaves of bread. I definitely welcomed the trip down taste bud memory lane.
Pros
- Easy to use squeeze bottles
- Made from low-processed Picual olives
- Two different types of olive oils ideal for cooking and dressing salads
- No more gloppy, overdressed salads
- Dispenses just the right amount of olive oil
- Flavor is just as good as pricey EVOO options
- Counter-friendly packaging
- Subscribe and save option for frequent deliveries
Cons
- Mid-level price point means there are cheaper oils available
- Sizzle has high smoke point, but the flavor seems to remain true to it’s original form at temperatures of 400 degrees or below
FAQs
How should Graza olive oil be stored?
Ideally, keeping it in its original packaging in a cool spot is best. Don’t leave the bottles next to your stove, oven or other hot areas. Heat, light and air can all degrade extra virgin olive oil’s taste and texture over time.
Is Graza expensive?
Nope! Graza comes at a mid-level price point even though it offers premium-level olive oils. The Drizzle and Sizzle combo is just $35, whereas the line’s standout product, Drizzle, is only $20 for a single bottle.
What Other Shoppers Had to Say
Graza olive oil continues to earn Taste of Home editors’ seals of approval left and right:
Executive Shopping Editor, Megan Wood, confirms Graza is a total game-changer: “When I used to shop for olive oils, I randomly picked a cheaper bottle for sautéing and a middle range option for making dressings. I never really noticed a taste or quality difference in the results. Graza changed all that. The Sizzle has a noticeable mellow flavor that stands up to higher heat. Drizzle adds a kick of bold brightness to my marinades and vinaigrettes. And the handy squeeze bottles mean I don’t waste a drop. So long, meaningless price comparisons in the grocery aisle. Hello, Graza!”
“I hate to admit it, but I’m really careless about over-using olive oil when I cook,” says Associate Shopping Editor, Madi Koetting. “The Graza squeeze bottles make it so easy to pour (er, squeeze) with your heart without ever wasting previous EVOO. My bottles last for months, which is a huge improvement considering I used to go through one olive oil bottle per month. I’ve actually saved money and whip up tastier marinades and salad dressings thanks to Graza.”
Final Verdict
I can’t say it enough, my Graza olive oil review turned me onto my new favorite EVOO: Drizzle. I’m obsessed, and I quite literally licked the small plate I poured it on after running out of crusty dipping bread. I’m a grown woman with a bunch of kids and a career and I apparently have no self-control with this green goddess of an oil. It’s that tasty. Better yet, the squeeze bottle format offers the best dispensing for salads I’ve seen. Spray bottles don’t offer enough product, and pour-on oils leave salads too saturated. The narrow squeeze top on these beauties is the perfect middle ground.
Sizzle is also a worthy contender with a light, slightly-grassy texture that definitely improved a handful of my favorite dishes. As soon as I tasted it, I ordered another set as a hostess gift for a dear friend’s upcoming dinner party.
Where to Buy Graza
You can buy Graza olive oils through the brand’s website. At $35 for the combo set it makes a worthwhile addition to any kitchen and a practical gift. Or, if you’re just looking for a tiny splurge for your own salads and fresh dishes, the 500ml Drizzle bottle is a fair $20 and offers enough drizzling for dozens of mouth-watering meals. You can even opt for a subscription and save with every order. Salad and grilling season, here I come!
