Imagine a sun-drenched grove in southern Greece. For Katerina (Katina) Mountanos, this wasn’t just a picturesque landscape; it was her family’s home and her first introduction to what real, potent extra virgin olive oil tasted like. That powerful, peppery elixir, so different from what she found on shelves back in the U.S., planted a seed. That seed grew into Kosterina, a wellness brand on a mission to bring the simple, profound benefits of the Mediterranean lifestyle to everyone.

Katerina, a trained olive oil sommelier and serial entrepreneur, officially launched Kosterina in 2020. Her latest innovation, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shot, is perhaps the purest expression of her mission: to help people live healthier, more delicious lives.

Cutting Through the Clutter 

Let’s face it: the modern wellness world is confusing. We’re bombarded with conflicting advice, “superfoods” with mile-long ingredient lists, and supplements that promise the world. It’s exhausting trying to figure out what’s genuinely good for you.

Katerina built Kosterina to be the antidote to this confusion. The brand is founded on trust and transparency, championing the idea that true wellness doesn’t have to be complicated. The Olive Oil Shot is a testament to this belief. It contains just one ingredient, powered by nature and backed by science, in its most pristine form. It’s a simple, confident choice in a sea of uncertainty.

A Daily Dose of Liquid Gold 

So, why should you be taking a shot of olive oil? This isn’t the type of olive oil you’d drizzle on a salad. Kosterina’s shot is a functional wellness ritual designed to deliver a concentrated dose of health benefits.

The magic lies in polyphenols. These are powerful, naturally occurring antioxidants, and Kosterina’s oil is brimming with them—over 1,000 mg/kg, to be exact. This exceptionally high content is achieved by using organic, early-harvest olives that are cold-pressed to preserve their potent properties. These polyphenols are known to:

  • Support gut, metabolic, heart, and immune health.
  • Promote glowing, healthy skin.

You can actually taste the power. That bold, peppery kick you feel at the back of your throat is the signature of high-phenolic olive oil—it’s nature’s way of letting you know the antioxidants are present and active. To ensure the science was as sound as the sourcing, the shot was even developed in partnership with Kosterina’s advisor, Dr. William Li, a respected medical professional and a pioneer of the “food as medicine” movement.

The Kosterina Difference 

Kosterina’s commitment to quality goes beyond what’s inside the bottle. Kosterina uses only opaque glass or tin packaging, the safest way to store olive oil and maintain its integrity. This ensures the oil you get is as fresh and potent as the day it was pressed. Made from 100% cold pressed and early-harvest olives from southern Greece. 

This isn’t just a product; it’s an invitation to a lifestyle. It’s about embracing simple, clean ingredients and rediscovering the joy in food that is both incredibly healthy and undeniably delicious. With the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shot, Kosterina makes it easy to integrate this powerful superfood into your daily routine. One simple shot is all it takes to honor your body with a ritual that’s as ancient as the Greek hills and as modern as your wellness goals.

Written in partnership with Tom White