Gorreana Green Tea with Lemon Verbena

Gorreana Green Tea with Lemon Verbena is a Portuguese green tea with lemon verbena from São Miguel, in the Azores, made by Gorreana, the oldest tea plantation in Europe still in production. A soft, soothing cup with a lemony scent, a favourite for the evening.

Tasting notes

Gorreana green tea is typically gentle and fresh, with grassy, lightly sweet notes and very little bitterness. Lemon verbena, lúcia-lima in Portuguese, is one of the best loved herbs for infusions in Portugal. It brings a sweet, fresh lemon perfume without any sharpness.

Food pairing

Lovely after dinner with a few almonds or biscuits, or with a slice of orange cake at tea time.

About Gorreana

Gorreana is a tea estate on the north coast of São Miguel, in the Azores. Founded in 1883, it is the oldest tea plantation in Europe still in production. About 32 hectares of tea grow there on volcanic soil, without herbicides, pesticides or fungicides, and the estate handles every step from leaf to packet. The plantation and its factory are open to visitors, one of the loveliest stops on the island.

Good to know

• Brew with water at about 80 °C for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Tea bags. Keep the box closed, in a dry place, away from light and strong smells.
• Ask us about it at our bar in Graça.