Gorreana Orange Pekoe Black Tea, Loose Leaf

Gorreana Orange Pekoe Black Tea, Loose Leaf is a Portuguese black tea from São Miguel, in the Azores, made by Gorreana, the oldest tea plantation in Europe still in production. The classic Azorean black tea, for breakfast, afternoon tea or a cup with a splash of milk.

Tasting notes

Gorreana black tea is typically smooth and rounded, with notes of malt, dried fruit and a hint of honey. Orange Pekoe is a leaf grade, not a flavour: it means whole, young leaves from the tip of the shoot, which give a refined, clear cup. Drink it plain, with milk or with a slice of lemon.

Food pairing

Perfect with toast and butter, scones, a queijada or a slice of Azorean sweet bread, massa sovada.

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 just off the boil, around 90-95 °C, for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Loose leaf tea. Use about one teaspoon per cup. Keep it closed, dry and away from light and strong smells.
• A lovely little gift from the Azores.