List of products by brand La Via del Tè
An Italian Passion for tea
The company was set up in 1961 through the enterprising spirit of Alfredo Carrai. Alfredo was so fascinated by the world of tea that, despite his tender age, he decided to accept the challenge of introducing into Italy the consumption and culture of a drink that was practically unknown at the time. The desire to enhance his knowledge of the second most-widely drunk beverage in the world led him to perform numerous journeys in quest of the rarest teas and the finest harvests, without ever losing the awareness that there is always another tea waiting to be discovered and savoured. Alfredo’s first trips to China read like a daunting adventure story, beset with a thousand difficulties, in search of white teas or the precious teas of Yunnan, the first tricky negotiations with the plantations of Darjeeling, the emotion at the tasting of the first Gyokuro… And then there’s the satisfaction of opening up the true world of tea to the Italians, accustomed to the sporadic consumption of black tea in bags. From the first packages of the SNAKE label (later changed to SNAK), to the importation of tea in the packaging of the country of origin, through to the creation in the 80s of the brand La Via del Tè as a tribute to the Japanese tradition of the Cha-no-yu, which has its foundation in the Chado, that is “La via del tè”.
There are 12 products.
La Via del Tè
Darjeeling Puttabong SFTFOP1
From a high proportion of plantations in Darjeeling Second Flush is the beginning of the summer harvest, between May and June. The leaves are bune, dark and full of clear gems (golden). The plants are hybrids of Camellia Sinensis. The symbol indicates a high quality tea with a rich proportion of buds made from gold processing, Special Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe End, 1 stands for First Choice. One of the tea that best expresses the characteristics of Darjeeling tea.
Copper dark amber reflections
Intense of muscatel, spices
Less astringent, fruity, floral notes
PREPARATION: Gr 2/3 gr.in 200 cc.of natural mineral water at 90° temperature. Infuse for 3 minutes .
HOW AND WHEN TO DRINK: High tea for breakfast or with pure sugar and a small cloud of latte.Perfetto the afternoon.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent in accompaganamento to spicy dishes, chocolate dessert also supports and sweets.
La Via del Tè
Dolce Vita
A tribute to the unforgettable film: a sweet mixture of green tea, whole fruits of red currants, pieces of raspberry, flowers of cornflower, pink pepper berries enriched with the intense aroma of Maqui Berry, the giant blueberry of Patagonia.
La Via del Tè
Dust Pink Canister 125 gr
Perfect for keeping the tea leaves in the best possible way so that they retain all their freshness.
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Earl Grey Imperiale
Darjeeling Indian black tea, high-grown,enriched by the best Calabrianessentila oil. A classic tea, well-known all around the world and one of the favourites in the U.K. The blend is thought to be created around the second half of 19° century,by a Chinese mandarin as a tribute to Lord Grey, the then Prime Minister , after a succesful negotiation.
La Via del Tè
Earl Grey Verde
Chinese Special Gunpowder green tea, with tiny and rolled leaves remembering small pearls. Zhu Cha - Pearl tea - is the rela name, while Gunpowder is the market one. This green tea is added of the fresh aroma of bergamot, a small fruit wich grows in many Mediterranean countries.
La Via del Tè
Emerald Green Canister 125 gr
Perfect for keeping the tea leaves in the best possible way so that they retain all their freshness.
La Via del Tè
Enamelled Teatpot
The cast iron teapots that we propose are distinguishable from the Japanese ones because external enameled, which makes them look extra glossy, with a nice maiolica effect.
600 cc
La Via del Tè
English Breakfast
Classic blend of strong broken black teas . Very marked aroma, full-bodied tea.
Strong, pungent
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Perfect tea at breakfast , with a little milk and sugar.
Perfect at brunch-time or breakfast, with eggs and bacon, cheese. It is nice also with shortbread, toast and jam.
