Inside Casa Portugueza do Chá

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Companhia Portugueza do Chá

Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela


In this refurbished grocery store you will find tea blends from all four corners of the world, carefully stored in airtight ceramic containers, plus books and cast-iron teapots. All blends are prepared by the owner, a fan of the beverage and the brewing ritual, using carefully selected ingredients. The exclusive Lisbon Breakfast is the shop's signature tea.


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