Convento dos Cardaes Lemon Biscotti

Convento dos Cardaes Lemon Biscotti is a Portuguese lemon biscotti sold by the Convento dos Cardaes, a 17th-century convent in Príncipe Real, Lisbon. A bright little biscuit for coffee time, and a lovely gift with a story behind it.

Flavour and texture

Twice baked and crunchy, these biscotti carry a fresh lemon perfume and a gentle sweetness. The bite is crisp and dry, made for dunking.

Food pairing

Enjoy them with a bica, a cup of tea or a glass of Moscatel de Setúbal. They are also nice alongside a fruit salad or lemon sorbet.

About the Convento dos Cardaes

The Convento dos Cardaes is a 17th-century convent in Príncipe Real, Lisbon, built between 1677 and 1703 and one of the few to survive the 1755 earthquake. Since 1948 it has been home to the Associação Nossa Senhora Consoladora dos Aflitos, which cares there for women with multiple disabilities. Its small shop is known for biscuits and jams made inside the convent.

Good to know

• Keep in a dry place in a closed box or tin.
• Pack of biscotti.
• A thoughtful Lisbon gift. Pick it up at our shop in Graça.