Why We Support
It isn’t very often that CBD companies come out with unique, innovative, never-before-seen products. Herb & Olive has done just that by offering an artisanal extra virgin olive oil infused with 240 mg of CBD, and it is absolutely delicious. The benefits of integrating food and cooking with CBD have been known for quite some time, but selling a product specifically created for that reason really raises the bar for what can be done with it. When combined with their tincture, Herb & Olive is definitely a brand to watch.
Highlights
Herb & Olive was founded in 2018 with a commitment to creating CBD products that are pure in both quality and intention. They source all of their products in the United States, using only organic, regeneratively farmed hemp which is extracted without use of chemicals or solvents. The Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is grown and extracted in Northern California on a small family farm. They chose olive oil as the base of their products, because of the countless proven benefits of EVOO.
Herb & Olive maintains a blog full of recipes that make use of their CBD olive oil, which is full of unique, culinary options for all diets.
In addition, Herb & Olive also sells tinctures, which are created with just as much care and attention to quality. All Herb & Olive CBD products are made with their premium blend of full-spectrum, organic whole-plant CBD, which is extracted to be more easily and effectively absorbed in the body. That means you don’t need to take as much to have the desired effects. Multiple Herb & Olive customers have stated “this is the first CBD that I actually feel.”
Owner/CEO Background
David Zimmerman is the president and founder of Herb & Olive. He is also a freelance writer as well as a hip-hop artist, performing under the name D.Zimm. Zimmerman takes his inspiration from the many places he’s lived in his life, so far—Denver, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Spain, Vail—stating he has been touched by each in a different way. He currently resides in Los Angeles and enjoys surfing in his rare time off. He started Herb & Olive to combat a Crohn’s diagnosis, which he was hospitalized for while working as a Product Manager at BCG Digital Ventures. He read about CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties (which is the root cause of Crohn’s), and decided he wanted to explore deeper. After over a year of research into CBD’s medicinal benefits, and finding the right partners for his brand, he decided to pull the rip cord and quit BCGDV to launch Herb & Olive.
Common Questions
Where is Herb & Olive located?
Herb & Olive is located in Los Angeles, California, and Portland, Oregon.
Do Herb & Olive products contain any THC?
All of the products sold by Herb & Olive contain less than 0.3 percent THC and are non-psychoactive.
Where can Herb & Olive products be purchased?
All of their products can be purchased directly from Herb & Olive’s online store.
Are there any recipes specifically using Herb & Olive products?
Yes! Herb & Olive regularly publishes recipes using their extra virgin olive oil on the blog section of their website, The Wave. From salads with CBD, EVOO dressings to pizzas, and even a martini, it is a great culinary resource.
What type of CBD oil does Herb & Olive use?
All of Herb & Olive’s products use biodynamic, organic, regeneratively farmed, full-spectrum CBD. The hemp is grown to provide a diverse cannabinoid and terpene profile with potent results for the consumer.
Herb & Olive uses only the finest, most high-quality ingredients in their products, all sourced and regeneratively farmed in the United States.
To extract the oil, Herb & Olive uses a slow lipid extraction process without any chemicals or harsh solvents to create a product pure in both quality and intention. The end result is a very potent full-spectrum CBD oil with a rich cannabinoid and terpene profile and a velvety smooth texture that adds a delicious flavor to any dish.
The CBD then goes on to be cold extracted with organic coconut oil to ensure that it is high in medium chain triglycerides (MCT). This helps the body more easily absorb the CBD, which also maximizes how effective it can be. The duo is then blended with EVOO, which is cold-pressed in Northern California. Herb & Olive has partnered with a small family farm who has been in the business for more than 25 years.
Their CBD tinctures as well as their olive oil can be purchased in “bundles,” with more money saved the more products purchased (up to three at a time). An additional 25 percent off can be earned by simply signing up for their newsletter, which they send only a few times a month. We really enjoyed the gentle onset and lasting effects of their tincture, it’s like you can tell it was crafted with love.
Who is this product made for?
Herb & Olive is made for anyone who seeks therapeutic uses for CBD, as well as any home cook/professional chef that is looking for a unique and delicious addition to their cooking experience. Herb & Olive CBD EVOO and Organic EVOO are chef-approved by celebrity chefs from the Food Network and many of the chefs from Netflix’s new cooking series, Cooked with Cannabis. The co-host, Chef Leather Storrs says, “It’s delicious. Great weight and viscosity, and the earthy flavor of the CBD dances quite well with the peppery oil!”
Product Line
Obviously, the product that sets Herb & Olive apart from other CBD companies is their Extra Virgin Olive Oil with 240mg of CBD in every bottle. The arbequina olive oil has a fresh, buttery, peppery taste, which comes from its high polyphenol level (essentially supercharged antioxidants), which makes for a unique taste experience when combined with the earthy, citrusy flavors of the CBD oil. One tablespoon of oil has 15 mg of CBD, and is best enjoyed without being cooked at high heat, which can reduce CBD’s potency.
They also have two different naturally flavored full-spectrum CBD tincture options, both sold in one ounce bottles in 300 or 600 mg. Both come with droppers that allow consumers to get the exact dose they want.
They also just released an Organic EVOO without CBD. This is a great addition to any kitchen, and will likely be the best olive oil you’ve ever tasted.
While Herb & Olive’s product line isn’t incredibly diverse at the moment, what they do offer are high quality CBD products made from the best organic ingredients out there. All of their products are also vegan, gluten free, and non-GMO.
Herb & Olive Product Review Results:
- Organic, biodynamic, full-spectrum CBD oil
- No chemicals or harsh solvents
- Slow lipid extracted hemp
- Unique olive oil CBD product
- U.S.-sourced and regeneratively farmed hemp
- California Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the base of every product
- Just launched Organic EVOO (without CBD)
- Bundles available to save on multiple products
- Non-psychoactive CBD products
- All products are organic non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free