CRAFTED WITH PURPOSE
From grove to bottle,
guided by tradition and quality.
ZAY is a family-run brand rooted in the ancient olive orchards of Zgharta, Lebanon – where olive oil is not simply an ingredient, but part of our identity, our meals, and our memories. For generations, olive oil has shaped how we cook, how we gather, and how we connect to the land. ZAY exists to honor that relationship – and to protect it.
OUR STORY
Elevating Tradition
ZAY began with a longing – a search for the olive oil I grew up with in Zgharta.
The kind our grandparents made with patience, respect, and a deep understanding of the land.
Years later, during a trip to Greece, I tasted an olive oil that instantly brought those memories back. It made me realize how rare it had become to find truly authentic, well-crafted extra virgin olive oil where I lived – oil that carries heritage, not just flavor.
That moment became a turning point.
In 2022, I began producing ZAY, returning to the traditional practices I knew: early harvesting, hand-picking, and honoring the Souri olive variety from our family orchards.
But tradition alone was not enough. I wanted to elevate the craft. In 2024, I pursued an Olive Oil Sommelier certification in Tuscany, ensuring that every bottle of ZAY not only respects our heritage but also meets the highest standards of quality, purity, and sensory excellence. Today, ZAY is my way of preserving what our region taught us – honesty, simplicity, and a deep connection to the land.
Every bottle is a continuation of that story.
Where Purity Meets Purpose
Health
We craft early-harvest, high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil to maximize nutritional value supporting physical and mental wellbeing as part of a balanced Mediterranean lifestyle. No additives. No refinement. Only what nature provides.
Heritage
Our olive trees range from 70 to over
500 years old.
Each harvest continues a story passed from generation to generation, rooted in patience, respect for time, and care for the land.
Food Culture
We believe that simple ingredients – when pure and honest create unforgettable meals. This is why ZAY celebrates the culinary traditions of Ehden and Zgharta, where olive oil is at the heart of everyday cooking.
OUR VALUES
Discover Our Oils
Three Terroirs, One Heritage
Each oil tells the story of its trees, its soil, and the hands that harvested it.
THE TREES OF A CENTURY
Terroir Blanc
Early-harvest, vibrant, golden EVOO from 100-year-old Souri trees. Fresh, crisp, and unapologetically pure.
THE 500-YEAR GUARDIANS
Terroir Ancient
Rich, mature, and incredibly rare. Born from 500-year-old guardian trees — heritage captured in a bottle.
THE OIL OF OUR HOME
Family Reserve
The everyday gold of our family table. Versatile, fresh, high in polyphenols — authentic Lebanese EVOO in Bag-in-Box.
OUR MISSION
To preserve the purity of Lebanese extra virgin olive oil, promote its health benefits, and share the stories of our land with the world – honestly, transparently, and without compromise.
A SIGNATURE FROM THE SOMMELIER
I created ZAY because I wanted people to taste real olive oil, the oil I grew up on.
Authentic. Green. Honest.
This brand is a reflection of my family, my land, and my dream to bring Lebanese extra virgin olive oil to the world.
Youssef Kass Hanna,
Certified Olive Oil Sommelier
& Founder of ZAY