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Tag: Azores

A cup of tea on the table next to a vase.

The only tea plantations in Europe

March 20, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

The Azores is the only place in Europe where tea is grown commercially. Azorean Tea origin story The Azores is…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Sao Miguel Filed under: Azores, Gorreana Tea Plantation, porto formoso tea factory, Sao Miguel, tea
A close up of a glass with beer in it

Passionfruit drinks from the Azores

February 20, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

On the island of São Miguel, Passion Fruit is grown greenhouses. The fruit, known as Maracujá dos Açores, has a…

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Posted in: Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Sao Miguel Filed under: Azores, beer, licor de maracuja, maracuja, passion fruit, ponta delgada, portugal, Sao Miguel, soda
A display of pineapples for sale at an outdoor market.

Portuguese pineapples

February 13, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

The island of São Miguel, part of Portugal’s Azores archipelago, is the only place in Europe where pineapples are grown…

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Posted in: Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Sao Miguel Filed under: Azores, colchanero, pineapple, ponta delgada, portugal, Sao Miguel
A collage of different food items and people.

Ponta Delgada food crawl. Amazing Azorean pineapple, cheese, and a delicious eggplant dish!

December 26, 2024 Brent Leave a comment

Brent is in the Azores and the city of Ponta Delgada to visit the local market in an underground parking…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Sao Miguel, videos Filed under: Azores, cheese, ice cream, pineapple, ponta delgada, portugal
A man holding a glass of beer in his hand.

The best drinks in Ponta Delgada, Azores! Blackberry liqueur, passion fruit beer and more!

December 18, 2024 Brent Leave a comment

Brent is in the capital of the Azores to try the best drinks. He samples the famous local liqueur made…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Sao Miguel, videos Filed under: amora, Azores, beer, licor, maracuja, passion fruit, Sao Miguel
A man standing in front of a lake and mountains.

Foodie roadtrip on São Miguel, Azores & a visit to the Mouth of Hell!

December 11, 2024 Brent Leave a comment

Brent is on the island of São Miguel in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean for a foodie trip to…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Sao Miguel, videos Filed under: Azores, Boca al Lupo, mouth of hell, Pastel de Nata, pineapple, portugal, Sao Miguel, tea
A man is in the hot tub and some steam coming out of it.

Furnas, a great way to spend a day in the Azores!

December 5, 2024 Brent Leave a comment

Brent visits the thermal baths of Furnas, Portugal for a warm dip. Then, he tries the famous local bread and…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Sao Miguel, videos Filed under: Azores, bolos levas, Furnas, geothermal pool, portugal, Sao Miguel, spa
Sugary malasadas piled high.

How a Portuguese donut became popular in Hawaii

October 19, 2020 Brent

Malasadas have been popular in the Atlantic Ocean island chains of the Azores and Madeira. But, the sweet treat is…

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Posted in: Hawaii Filed under: Azores, Donuts, Hawaii, Malasadas, portugal

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