The Tea Torino

About

The sign outside says ‘Torrefazione Moderna’ (Coffee Roasters) and this lovely little 19th-century workshop, situated in one of the most characteristic corners of old Turin. It has been owned for 35 years by the Carita-Longo family, the new generation of which, in the person of Claudia Carita, is focusing on the selection of tea varieties from the world’s best growing areas, banking on small batches from trustworthy producers and seasonality. The shop stocks about 230 teas, blends, herbal teas and infusions from China, India, Japan, Ceylon, Nepal, Thailand, Georgia, Turkey, Kenya and Tanzania. Other rarities include organic Japanese black teas from Yakushima Island. Shop online by website www.thetea.it. The shop is open from 7am to 6pm every day except Sunday and on Saturday.

At a glance

• Verified listing
• Typical visit: about 1 hour