Looking for DIY gift ideas to give to your family and friends this Christmas? Infused olive oil is delicious, super easy to make and full of antioxidants, perfect for a festive season gift. Here are some tips that will ensure you get the most from your infused olive oil.

1. Use good quality ingredients.Using good quality olive oil (look for the SA Olive CTC sticker), fresh herbs, and organic ingredients will give you a cleaner and stronger flavor in your finished olive oil.

2. Choose an olive oil based on the flavour. Olive oils can be intense, medium and delicate, and their own natural flavour should compliment the ingredients that it’s infused with. Chilli infused olive oil would be well complimented with an intense peppery olive oil.