Tea in the Azores An Afternoon at Gorreana

In the book Tea in the Azores An afternoon at Gorreana, Maria Emanuel Albergaria tells the story of Rita, a girl who spends an afternoon at the Gorreana Tea factory. Here, dreams and reality blur, as characters from different eras and places emerge to share their stories about tea, both on the island of São Miguel and in the world at large. Tales of its origins, production, and more are interwoven into the history of the factory itself.

Mariana Rio’s illustrations complement and expand on the text, enriching it and opening up a dreamlike path that takes the reader on a journey beyond mere formal knowledge. Informative notes and archive photographs provide further rich context for the story, while Daniel Blaufuks’ contemporary photographs show what the factory looks like today. Even the tea labels themselves become a narrative thread in this journey through the times and works of a traditional factory.

A multi-layered book, it will appeal to young people, adults, inquisitive types, tea enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the Azores and books... and much more besides!