Brightland × Sumo Citrus: A Bottle of California Sunshine

Brightland × Sumo Citrus: A Bottle of California Sunshine

Some collaborations just feel right.

Our limited-edition Brightland × Sumo Citrus Olive Oil captures the warmth of California citrus groves and the vibrancy of freshly pressed olives in one radiant, small-batch blend. Made with 100% California extra virgin olive oil and infused with pure Sumo Citrus extract, it delivers explosive mandarin aroma, natural honeyed sweetness, and a silky, sunlit finish.

Bright. Balanced. Unmistakably special.


Behind the Collab

At Brightland, we partner with brands that share our devotion to flavor and craft — and Sumo Citrus, with its cult following and famously sweet, easy-to-peel fruit, was a natural fit. Grown in California’s San Joaquin Valley and harvested at peak ripeness, we infused the peel into our fresh extra virgin olive oil to create a bright, honeyed flavor with notes of mandarin peel and soft citrus oils — never sharp, never sour. Peak-season olives meet peak-season citrus: California in every drop.

Flavor Notes

Tasting notes from Brightland’s resident Oleologist (expert olive oil taster):

At first sip or smell, you get an explosive burst of sun-ripened mandarin, like peeling a just-picked (Sumo Citrus) fruit. There’s intense sweetness, but it’s natural and honeyed, never sharp or sour.

The finish gives notes of orange peel, nectar, and soft citrus oils, with zero bitterness. No pith, no harsh rind edge.

The olive oil blend is truly special - uniquely fresh, mandarin-y, and mind-blowingly delicious.


Pairing Ideas To Inspire Seasonal Creativity

Winter cooking just got brighter. Reach for this bottle anytime a dish needs lift or warmth. Try our dinner recipe, Slow Roasted Salmon with Sumo Citrus Salsa Verde, or drizzle over:

  • Fresh burrata or aged cheeses
  • Ricotta toast with flaky salt (and a spoonful of honey)
  • Arugula and shaved fennel salad
  • Roasted carrots, sweet potatoes, or beets
  • Roasted chicken, fish, proteins 
  • Citrus-forward cocktails
  • Olive oil cake — always

It elevates the everyday and makes simple dishes feel intentional.

 

Love Citrus? Keep the Glow Going.

If you’re drawn to bright, expressive flavors, you’ll also love:

Lucid – Our cold-pressed lemon olive oil, crisp and clean for seafood, salads, and finishing.

Orange Blossom Honey – Raw California honey, floral and silky, perfect for ricotta toast and cheese boards.

Golden Hour Set – A combination of our most robustly flavored "AWAKE" Extra Virgin Olive Oil, "PARASOL" Champagne Vinegar, and Orange Blossom Honey, plus a gold spout for effortless pouring and drizzling.

The Essentials – This set includes our premium, 100% cold-pressed Alive and Awake extra virgin olive oils plus two fan favorite fruit-infused vinegars, each crafted for peak-season flavor and freshness from California family farms. 

A pantry rooted in sunshine, craft, and exceptional taste.

5 Reasons Why Sumo Citrus Olive Oil Is This Season’s Must-Have

1. Taste That Stops You in Your Tracks

This isn’t a whisper of citrus — it’s a bold, flavor-first olive oil bursting with true Sumo Citrus expression. Bright, sweet, and intensely orangey, it delivers a radiant citrus pop balanced by smooth California extra virgin olive oil. One drizzle and you’ll understand: this is a flavor experience you don’t want to miss.

2. A Limited Edition Worth Acting On

This is a seasonal, small-batch release — here for a short time and gone before you know it. That fleeting nature makes every bottle feel special. If you’re curious, excited, and even a little urgent… you should be. Taste it while it’s available.

3. Inspires Seasonal Creativity

Winter cooking just got brighter. This oil instantly transforms everyday dishes — from simple salads and roasted vegetables to seafood, ricotta toast, and citrus cakes. It sparks new ideas in the kitchen and makes you want to experiment, share recipes, and drizzle it on everything.

4. Crafted with Premium California Care

Made with high-quality California extra virgin olive oil and real Sumo Citrus essence, this collaboration is thoughtfully produced with intention and flavor integrity. It’s sunshine in a bottle — that warm California feeling, even in the middle of winter.

5. Be In on the Discovery

This is the kind of product you try first — then tell everyone about. It feels rare. New. Craveable. The bottle you bring to a dinner party and watch people ask, “What is that?”

Try it now. Taste it while it’s here. Share the discovery.

 



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