MARGUERITE

100 gr

A blend of green tea from Japan and China with the scent of wild strawberry, peach and lime, dedicated to the unforgettable leading character of 'The Lady of the Camellias', the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas, a huge editorial success, a story of despair, atonement and sacrifice. The romantic tale of an impossible love that comes too late.

Inspired by the charm of ancient China, Lu Yu is a sweet mixture of Oolong tea, semi-fermented and precious buds of Silvery Pekoe white tea, the "Silver needles" tea once used only for the emperor. relaxation and indulgence, characterized by the enveloping scent of red fruits, enriched with mauve and rose petals. Yu is the name of the author of the first official book on tea, the famous Cha Ching, written around 870 AD In China, still celebrated as the "Tea Sage".

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 fragrant blend based on the Japanese green tea Sencha, a Chinese green tea, embellished with yellow rose buds, mallow petals and calendula and crystals of yellow sugar candy, naturally colored with herbal infusions and resembling topaz.

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.

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.

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.

Sakura, Cherry Blossom, is the name of this refined blend of Japanese green teas, petals of muscat rose and red currant, with an intense aroma of cherry and almond: a sweet and romantic blend, perfect to make you dream. One of the symbols of Japan, where the "Hanami" is still practiced, that is the traditional picnic under the blossoming trees to admire its beauty and grace.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chun Mee Chinese green tea flavored with lemon with the addition of pieces of orange peel. Thirst-quenching, modest caffeine content. The original name Chun Mee means "Eyebrows of the old" to remember the slightly rotated shape of the young 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.

A delicate mix of Bancha Japanese green tea, pieces of strawberry, pineapple, apricot, almond, cornflower petals and aromas. Tea for dreamers.

CAMILLE

100 GR. 

Camille was the biggest box office hit of 1936. Inspired by the novel The Lady of Camellias, the movie has as leading actress Greta Garbo, delivering one of her most radiant and compelling performances. This blend of green tea from Japan and China with long lasting kiwi and pear aroma is dedicated to the timeless charm of The Divine.

One of the top-seller blend at La Via del Tè, since 20 years. A perfect creation of Bancha green tea, Jasmine scented tea and flavours. Suitable to encourage green tea appreciation. The very low caffeine content makes it a winner blend and the flowery-fruity flavour is pleasant to every one.

The famous Chinese specialty Mei Gui Hong Cha.

A temptation to the smell of hazelnut and vanilla, on the rich and fruity top notes of semi-oxidized Oolong tea, one of the most popular teas in China and Tung Ting, a specialty of Taiwan. A perfect tea to finish the meal, a delicious "zero calorie" break.

Orange yellow

On the fruity characteristics of the Oolong and Tung Ting teas, sweet hazelnut and vanilla aromas emerge. Soft, sweet, intense, persistent.

Gr 2/3 in 200 cc. Of natural mineral water at a temperature of 85 ° C. Infusion time 3-4 minutes.

Excellent tea all day, refined after dinner. Drink pure or with a bit of sugar.

Perfect as an accompaniment to pastries and biscuits.

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.

A temptation to the smell of hazelnut and vanilla, on the rich and fruity top notes of semi-oxidized Oolong tea, one of the most popular teas in China and Tung Ting, a specialty of Taiwan. A perfect tea to finish the meal, a delicious "zero calorie" break.

On the fruity characteristics of the Oolong and Tung Ting teas, sweet hazelnut and vanilla aromas emerge.

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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."

Refined, elegant blend of Bancha and Sencha Japanese green teas, cornflower petals, sunflower and red roses enriched with small pieces of strawberry and the enveloping scent of lemon and mango, long lingering in the mouth.

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.

A sweet and romantic blend, perfect to make you dream: green tea with jasmine, Bancha green tea, strawberry pieces and blue cornflower petals are the ingredients.The aroma combines strawberry and lemon in a balanced combination.

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.

An original blend, perfect for those who love the intense taste of citrus and spice, but want a poor caffeine blend: Bancha green tea enriched with cinnamon, cloves, almond in pieces, safflower red flowers and aromas.

100 GR. 

It is said that the first plant of Camellia arrived in Italy, at the Royal Palace of Caserta, in 1760, as a pledge of love by Admiral Nelson to lady Emma Hamilton, the beautiful adventurer and wife of the British ambassador in Naples. This blend of black tea from India and China with the fragrance of lichee, lemon and ginger is dedicated to her.

KATE

100 GR.

Kate Sheppard was the most prominent exponent of the women’s rights movement in New Zealand, the first country in the world to approve women's suffrage, way back in 1893. The flower symbol of the courageous heroine is the white camellia. To Kate, we dedicate this blend of green tea from China and Japan with the sweet scent of flowers and strawberry.

Fresh and light mixture of Chinese green tea Special Gunpowder, green tea Chun Mee. The healthy properties of green tea, rich in antioxidant polyphenols, are combined with those of the ginger, known for its digestive and anti-inflammatory action.

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.