{"product_id":"the-beautiful-spanish-tradition-behind-brisca-olive-oil","title":"The Beautiful Spanish Tradition Behind BRISCA Olive Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are meals you finish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there are meals that somehow turn into an entire afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plates have been cleared, but nobody gets up. Someone pours another glass of wine, coffee appears on the table and the conversation moves from dinner to travel, family stories, summer plans and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Spain, there is a word for this beautiful tradition: sobremesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, when the food may be finished but the experience certainly isn't. And it is the idea at the heart of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brisca.pxf.io\/c\/6992018\/3132251\/39215\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBRISCA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spanish-American olive oil brand was founded by Sandra Diez, a first-time founder and mother of four who wanted to bring the flavours and traditions she grew up with to tables across the United States. Rather than treating olive oil as simply another ingredient, BRISCA has built its identity around the idea that good food is ultimately about bringing people together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the name tells part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrisca is a traditional Spanish card game that is often played during sobremesa, after a long lunch or dinner when nobody is quite ready to leave the table. The game is fast, strategic and full of personality, and its influence can even be seen in the illustrated Caballo and Sota figures on BRISCA's packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wonderfully unexpected way to name an olive oil brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it gives the bottle a story before you've even opened it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive oil itself is produced in Spain using olives that BRISCA says are harvested and milled on the same day. The oils are cold extracted at low temperatures, with the aim of preserving freshness, flavour and the natural characteristics of the olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRISCA currently offers two signature blends with very different personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koroneiki and Arbosana blend is designed as a finishing oil, with bright, grassy notes and a peppery finish. It works particularly well drizzled over finished dishes, vegetables, seafood, salads or simply poured onto bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arbequina and Picual blend is richer and more rounded, with a buttery, full-bodied character that makes it suitable for cooking, sautéing, marinades and everyday dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat distinction makes the collection particularly easy to enjoy. Instead of thinking about olive oil as one generic product, you can choose the bottle according to the kind of meal you're creating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd BRISCA has already caught the attention of major food and lifestyle publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine published an enthusiastic review of the brand, praising its flavour as well as its thoughtful packaging. The publication particularly highlighted the UV-protective opaque bottle and the silicone spout designed to make pouring cleaner and easier. It also found the Arbequina and Picual blend surprisingly buttery and enjoyed using the oils across everything from savoury dishes to sweeter combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brisca.pxf.io\/c\/6992018\/3132251\/39215\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBRISCA\u003c\/a\u003e has also received coverage from Vogue, adding fashion and lifestyle recognition to the brand's growing profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut perhaps the most interesting thing about BRISCA is that it doesn't really feel like a traditional food brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt feels like a lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea of sobremesa is about slowing down enough to actually enjoy the people you're eating with. It's about not rushing to the next appointment. It's about letting lunch become an afternoon and dinner become an evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd honestly, that feels very Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also feels very Ibiza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture a long table outside a villa, the sun beginning to soften in the late afternoon, plates of tomatoes, grilled vegetables, seafood and fresh bread spread across the table. Someone reaches for the olive oil. Another bottle of wine is opened. Nobody is checking the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meal becomes an experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly the feeling BRISCA is trying to bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand's connection to Spain also makes it particularly appealing for anyone who loves Mediterranean cooking. A simple pan con tomate can become something special with good olive oil. Fresh vegetables need little more than salt and a generous drizzle. Even a piece of crusty bread can become a reason to stay at the table for another few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd perhaps that's the real luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot an elaborate meal. Not an expensive restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust good ingredients, good company and enough time to enjoy both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brisca.pxf.io\/c\/6992018\/3132251\/39215\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBRISCA\u003c\/a\u003e understands that olive oil can be part of that experience. Its bottles look beautiful enough to leave on the table, its blends have distinct personalities and its entire philosophy encourages you to slow down and enjoy the ritual around food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes the best part of dinner isn't what is on your plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's what happens after everyone has finished eating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ibiza One Stop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54316534038871,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/5567\/3687\/files\/TheBeautifulSpanishTraditionBehindBRISCAOliveOil.jpg?v=1786458837","url":"https:\/\/ibizaonestop.com\/products\/the-beautiful-spanish-tradition-behind-brisca-olive-oil","provider":"Ibiza One Stop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}