Gorreana Green Tea with Pineapple

Gorreana Green Tea with Pineapple is a Portuguese green tea with pineapple from São Miguel, in the Azores, made by Gorreana, the oldest tea plantation in Europe still in production. A fruity, sunny cup, good hot in winter and just as good iced in summer.

Tasting notes

Gorreana green tea is typically gentle and fresh, with grassy, lightly sweet notes and very little bitterness. Pineapple adds a juicy, tropical sweetness. It is a nice nod to São Miguel, famous for the pineapples grown in its glasshouses.

Food pairing

Try it with a slice of pineapple cake, queijadas da Vila Franca from São Miguel, or a light lunch of salad and fresh cheese.

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.
• A lovely little gift from the Azores.