Portugal has a special relationship with aromatic plants, fruits, and nature. In different regions of the country, we find ingredients that are part of our landscape, culture, and gastronomy.
Portuguese infusions are a simple way to discover this diversity.
More than just a drink, an infusion can tell the story of an ingredient, of those who cultivate it, and of the land where it grows. Today, new Portuguese brands and producers are giving fresh interpretations to this universe, combining tradition, creativity, and organic production.
What makes an infusion Portuguese?
There isn't a single recipe for a Portuguese infusion.
Its identity can lie in the ingredients used, their origin, the relationship with producers, or the inspiration behind each combination.
Lemon verbena, rosemary, mint, lime blossom, lemon balm, flowers, and fruits are some of the ingredients found in the world of infusions and herbal teas in Portugal.
But the connection to the land doesn't end with the ingredients.
Valuing Portuguese production also means knowing who cultivates, how the ingredients are produced, and how they reach our cup.
Plants, fruits, and flavors of Portugal
The diversity of the Portuguese territory allows for the creation of combinations with very different profiles.
There are plants with fresh and citrusy aromas, like lemon verbena. Others, like rosemary, have a more intense aromatic presence. Flowers and fruits add new dimensions of aroma, color, and flavor.
It is this diversity that allows for the creation of Portuguese infusions that go far beyond traditional combinations.
At Criatura, different plants, flowers, and fruits are combined to create organic infusions with their own identity.
Among our combinations are Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, and Tangerine, Mint, Elderflower, and Lemon, and Hibiscus, Horsetail, Blueberry, and Rose Petals.
Each combination has a different personality, but all stem from the same desire: to value natural ingredients and transform them into an experience to discover and enjoy.
Tea, infusion, or herbal tea?
When we talk about Portuguese tea, Portuguese infusions, or Portuguese herbal teas, the three terms often appear associated.
Although they are part of the same universe, they do not mean exactly the same thing.
Tea, in the strict sense, is produced from the Camellia sinensis plant. An infusion, on the other hand, can be prepared with plants, flowers, fruits, and other ingredients.
The term herbal tea is usually used for drinks prepared from these ingredients that are not true tea.
If you want to know more about this difference, you can discover Tea or infusion: what's the difference?.
The value of small producers
Behind every ingredient lies a story.
Valuing a Portuguese infusion can also mean valuing those who cultivate the plants, who work the land, and who maintain a close relationship with the territory.
At Criatura, we work with small farmers and conscious producers, seeking to establish close relationships with the origin of the ingredients.
This connection allows us to better understand the raw materials used and to value the work of those behind each ingredient.
It's a relationship that starts in the field and continues to the blend that reaches our cup.
Organic infusions: when origin matters
For those who choose an infusion, the origin of the ingredients and how they are produced are also part of the experience.
At Criatura, our infusions are 100% organic, combining plants, flowers, and fruit in different recipes.
But for us, organic production is just one part of the story.
We also seek to value ingredients, work with small producers, and find new ways to utilize raw materials that might otherwise be wasted.
It is this combination of nature, conscious production, and creativity that forms the basis of our infusions.
From earth to cup
An infusion may seem simple: water and natural ingredients.
But between the field and the cup, there is a whole process.
There are those who cultivate, who harvest, who select, who transform, and who create the combinations that finally reach us.
At Criatura, we seek to keep this connection visible.
Knowing the origin of the ingredients and the people who produce them allows us to create products with a closer relationship to the Portuguese territory.
And it's also a way of looking at ingredients differently: discovering new possibilities and valuing what already exists.
Discover Portugal through infusions
Portuguese infusions are taking on new forms.
Alongside traditions that span generations, new combinations, new producers, and new brands are emerging, exploring the flavors and aromas of the Portuguese territory.
It's a universe where we find aromatic plants, flowers, fruits, and organic ingredients, but also stories of farmers, landscapes, and projects that seek to produce more consciously.
At Criatura, we believe that an infusion can be a simple way to connect people with what is produced in Portugal.
A pause.
An aroma.
An unexpected combination.
A small story within a cup.
Discover Criatura infusions
Explore our collection of 100% organic infusions and herbal teas and discover combinations of plants, flowers, and fruit created with a strong connection to nature and Portuguese production.