A Bowl of Each

1 × 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) Olive Oil + 1 × 90 ml (3 oz) Zaatar | Cold-pressed in steel drums

Olive oil and zaatar are where breakfast starts in a Palestinian kitchen. A bowl of each, bread on the table, and the bread keeps going back into both.

The oil is the Zahran brothers' Dier Abu Mash'al Rumi, balanced and fresh-green with a soft, peppery finish. The zaatar leaves are handpicked in the hills of Jerusalem and hand-blended in small batches. One bottle, one jar, the everyday Palestinian breakfast.

Includes:
– 1 × Dier Abu Mash'al Rumi Cold Pressed 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) – Balanced, fresh-green, with a light peppery finish
– 1 × Palestinian Zaatar Mixture 90 ml (3 oz) – Wild thyme, toasted sesame, and sumac

Store in a cool, dry place, shielded from direct sunlight or heat.

In Palestinian homes, oil and zaatar are not ingredients you decide on. They are already out, in two bowls, before anyone has thought about the rest of the day. Bread goes into one, then the other. That is breakfast.

The Zahran brothers farm Rumi in the hills northwest of Ramallah, and their oil is soft and green enough to carry the zaatar without talking over it. The zaatar comes from leaves picked by hand in the hills of Jerusalem, blended in small batches by the women who pick them. The oil gives the zaatar somewhere to go. The zaatar gives the oil a reason to be on the table at seven in the morning.

This is the simplest way into both, and the one most kitchens reach for first.

Setting the Palestinian breakfast table at home, bread and two bowls
A first taste of Palestinian oil and zaatar, no instructions needed
Keeping a jar and a bottle within arm's reach of the stove
Gifting something that explains itself the moment it is opened

1. Rich in Antioxidants: Extra virgin olive oil is loaded with antioxidants, such as vitamin E and polyphenols, which help combat oxidative stress and protect cells from damage.
2. Heart Health: The monounsaturated fats in olive oil are known to support heart health by reducing bad cholesterol levels and lowering the risk of heart disease.
3. Anti-Inflammatory Properties: The anti-inflammatory compounds in olive oil can help alleviate inflammation throughout the body, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
4. Vitamin Boost: Besides vitamin E, olive oil also contains vitamin K, which is crucial for blood clotting and bone health.
5. Digestive Health: Olive oil can aid digestion by promoting the production of digestive enzymes and helping to regulate bowel movements, contributing to a healthy digestive system.