From the volcanic heart of the Atlantic comes one of Europe's rarest black teas. Grown in the elevated Ponta Branca gardens of São Miguel, where cool ocean mists and rich volcanic soils create ideal growing conditions, this Orange Pekoe develops a distinctive depth of flavour and character.
 
Crafted exclusively from the tender bud and first leaf of the tea plant, the leaves are harvested during the first flush between March and May, when they are at their freshest and most delicate. The result is a bright copper-coloured infusion with gentle fruity notes, a subtle malty sweetness, and a smooth, clean finish. Grown in the Azores, Europe's only commercial tea-growing region, this is a tea that showcases both the uniqueness of its origin and the care taken in its production.

Taste Tea at Its Peak
Tea begins to lose its character from the moment it is harvested. We do everything possible to stop that process.
 
Our teas are shipped directly from the harvest and, upon arrival, are immediately sealed in a vacuum chamber before being stored in dark containers designed to protect them from light exposure and temperature fluctuations. This meticulous approach helps lock in the freshness, aroma, and flavour that make exceptional tea so special.
 
The reward is found in every cup. Brighter aromas, deeper flavours, and a vibrancy that simply cannot be replicated by tea that has spent months sitting in warehouses. Taste tea as close to the harvest as possible, and discover what you've been missing.
 
Azorean Tea Tradition
Tea first arrived in the Azores in the mid‑19th century as a replacement crop when the island’s orange plantations were devastated by blight. The humid, frost‑free climate and volcanic acidity of São Miguel created near‑ideal conditions for Camellia sinensis. Chinese experts were brought in to instruct local farmers, and by the early 20th century, tea became a key agricultural product—many plantations sprang up, though only a few endured through the decades.
 
Tea From Gorreana’s Historic Plantation
This particular Pekoe comes from the Chá Gorreana plantation, the oldest continuously operating tea estate in Europe (since 1883).Nestled on São Miguel’s lush north slopes, Gorreana spans roughly 32 hectares and produces about 30–40 tonnes of organic black and green tea each year, free from pesticides and herbicides—thanks to its isolated, pest‑resistant microclimate . The estate remains family-run across five generations, carefully blending traditional Chinese cultivation methods with 19th-century machinery, some of which is still in use in the working factory and on display in its on‑site museum
 
Standard Pack - 50g - approx 20 cups of tea
Large Pack - 100g - approx 40 cups of tea
Deluxe Pack - 200g - approx 80 cups of tea