China Black Congou

Famous Chinese  Gonfu black tea (meaning ortodox, traditionally manufactured), wich real name is Ch'imen, from the birthplace mountains.Historically , black teas was known in China but rarely produced until ex Chinese officer Yu Ganchin, perfectioned the Keemun manufacturing process, around 1875, after his visit in India gardens and tea factories. The beautiful tea aroma, known as "Keemun aroma" made the tea won a golden medal at Internation exposhition in Panama , in 1915.It is worlwide appreciated for the mild taste , poor in tannins.

A mixture inspired by the beautiful maiden of A Thousand and One Nights, which by winning with her tales the sovereign decided to kill his wives after the wedding night, makes him fall in love and desist from his cruel intent.A mélange of black tea with perfume sweet of summer fruits and pomegranate, symbol of love and rebirth.

Famous  Chinese Gongfu black tea ( Gonfu =orthodox, worked traditionally) , whose original name is Dian Hong Gongfu , whereas Dian mean short and Hong means red tea : Chinese call in fact the black teas, red teas, according to colour of the infusion.Beautiful appearance, with a multitude of golden buds, slightly rolled and coated of tender hairs.In absolutely one of the best tea in China blacks, with a surprising taste appreciated by connoisseurs.

Irresistible with biscuits or freshly baked pie on the attack, followed by wood notes, tea-based pastry

Gr 2/3 in 200 cc. Of natural mineral water at a temperature of 90. Infusion time 3-4 min.

Great tea for the afternoon. Drink pure.

To accompany the classic party desserts, excellent with pandoro or panettone.

One of the top-seller blends byLa Via del Tè: Chinese black tea enriched by citrus flavours and orange rinds and flowers .A classic, tasty mediterranean creation.

Inspired by traditional Indian recipe: the basis is  a full-bodied black tea,enriched by  cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom. Very fragrant, digestive.Traditionally  in India  there are countless versions of chai tea , each region uses distinctive spices, but two never fail: cinnamon and cardamom.A must."

Darjeeling Indian black tea of excellent yield enriched by the aroma of the essential oil of bergamot from Calabria, perfumed with rose. A classic tea loved and consumed all over the world, a favorite in the Anglo-Saxon countries, in an exciting variation.

Inspired by the mixtures in vogue in the second half of the nineteenth century, at the court of the tsar, a fragrant and elegant blend of black teas, orange petals, safflower and lavender with an intense citrus aroma.

Sweet blend of Chinese black peach and ginger tea, enriched with ginger root in pieces, petals of elianto and cornflower. Ginger, used in the East by millennia to flavor and stabilize foods, both as a remedy for various ailments, is becoming very popular in Italy.

Blend of Indian black Assam tea and spices (cardamom, cinnamon, pink pepper, etc.) inspired by a traditional recipe of Chai, one of the Indian national drinks. There are a thousand variations for its preparation and for the spices to be added, even if basic cardamom, cinnamon and pepper are never lacking. Strong, sweet and intense, ideal with sugar and milk.

Classic blend of strong broken black teas . Very marked aroma, full-bodied tea.

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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.

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.

Ceylon black tea, grown in "high grown" plantations, ie, located between 1600 and 2000 meters above sea level. Highgrown of Ceylon are appreciated throughout the world for the  intense aroma and for the full body of the infusions. The classic English taste tea. The name Orange pekoe is a term introduced by Dutch quality, Orange to honor the royal family Orange-Nassau, Pekoe is the transliteration from Chinese Pak-ho, a term used to refer to white downy covering the apical buds of tea. Grand Jardin has plenty of white, fine buds and beautiful tiny black leaves.

A sweet, spicy blend, hommage to enchanting flowery aromas of secret Indian gardens. The black tea basis is enriched by orange rinds, flowers and spicy flavours.

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.

Fine quality black tea, orthodox manufacturing process, fine pluckingof 1 bud and two leaves , a blend from Assam estates.Assam tea region , in northeast India, on the banks of Brahmaputra river, is the home country of Assamese tea variety,discovered by British around 1820 . A classic, full-bodied tea, well known worldwide.The letters stand for : Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe.

High quality tea from plantations considered among the highest in the world, over 2000 meters. Presents characteristics of perfume that make it close to the best Darjeeling.Collection fine (1 gem and two leaves), rich in lighter tippy easily recognizable.A tea that is perfect for those who want a particularly aromatic drink.

Racconto di Natale

Leaf tea100g

Blend of Indian Assam tea, cinnamon, coriander, cloves and pieces of apple, with a warm spicy fragrance.

Indian black tea, apple, cinnamon, cloves, flavourings, coriander, pieces of strawberry, calendula.

2/3 g. to 200 cc. of water at a temperature of 90°. Leave in infusion for 3 minutes

The famous Chinese specialty Mei Gui Hong Cha.

Beneath the splendid ruins of Helmsley Castle, hidden from view by the walls, lies the Secret Garden. It was built in 1759, in the heart of Yorkshire, the original setting of the Secret Garden novel, written by F. Hodgson Burnett. This corner of paradise full of colourful flowers and perennial plants is only open in the spring and inspires this blend of black tea with hues of bergamot and red fruits evoking a romantic English Tea Time.

The base is a broken leaf black tea from India, which ensures to this beverage body and color. It is enriched by pieces of cinnamon bark and strong spicy flavours.

A beloved full-leaf Chinese black tea, of orthodox processing, flavored with natural vanilla aroma. A classic, pleasant always particularly suitable for afternoon tea break.

A gourmet blend : wonderful Chinese black teas from Yunnan, rich of many golden tips, marry the body and the strenght of Assam tea, in a exceptional breakfast tea. Elegent, strong, well- balanced tea."

Deep orange-red, clear .

Malt, cacao notes , light undertones of wood and leather.

Strong, round, full-bodied . Slightly sugared aftertaste.

Gr 2/3 in 200 cc. Of natural mineral water at  90°C . Infusion time:  3-4 minutes.

Breakfast, drink better plain.

Cakes, bread & butter, brunch, English styled breakfast.