Italian tea begins here

There is a magical place near Lake Maggiore: the unique Val d’Ossola region, rich in parks and natural oases of rare beauty, dotted with historic villages and a treasure chest of culture, ancient traditions, and folklore.

The tea of Lake Maggiore

There is a magical place near Lake Maggiore: the unique territory of Val d’Ossola, rich in parks and natural oases of rare beauty, dotted with historic villages and a treasure trove of culture, ancient traditions, and folklore.

It is in Val d’Ossola, in the Premosello plantation, that our project came to life: to create and distribute a precious Italian tea, grown and produced with care and love.

The project began through a collaboration between La Via del Tè and La Compagnia del Lago Maggiore, bringing together the experience of the Carrai family and the Zacchera family, expert camellia growers who, several years ago, also successfully began cultivating tea camellias. La Compagnia del Lago was awarded the prestigious “Bandiera Verde Gold Agricoltura 2022” for its innovative tea plant cultivation.

A special place with a unique microclimate, nourished by the Toce River and surrounded by the untouched majesty of the Alpine peaks.

For us at La Via del Tè, it is a dream that becomes reality: Italian tea at last, from plant to cup.

OUR METHOD

HAND-PICKING

Harvesting is traditionally done by hand, selecting only the apical buds and the first two tender leaves beneath them.

NATURAL CULTIVATION

In Premosello, no chemicals are used, either for fertilising or for protecting plants from pests or diseases; weeding is still done by hand and through straw mulching techniques.

ARTISAN PRODUCTION

Processing is artisanal, with every stage carefully and passionately monitored to best express the identity of Italian tea, with perfectly defined body, aroma, fragrance, and flavour characteristics.