# O Cais

> Eco Shop, Cafe & Food in the heart of Silves, Algarve, Portugal. A place of arrival and connection since 1765.

O Cais is a vegan and vegetarian cafe, eco shop and community space located in a historic building from 1765, by the Roman bridge along the Rio Arade in Silves, Portugal. "O Cais" means "The Quay" or "The Dock" in Portuguese — a meeting point where journeys begin and end.

## What We Do

- **Cafe & Food**: 100% plant-based cuisine made in-house in small batches with organic, local and farm-to-table ingredients. Famous for our vegan Pastel de Nata and daily changing lunch specials. Gluten-free options available.
- **Eco Shop**: Handcrafted local art and ceramics, sustainable personal care products, second-hand treasures and unique gifts by Algarve artists and makers.
- **Loose Leaf Tea**: Curated organic tea selection including house signature blends, black and green teas, rooibos, herbal tisanes and warm latte creations. Served with care in ceramic cups.
- **Tea Shop (online)**: Our loose leaf teas and house blends can be ordered online at https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/ — shipped across Portugal and Europe.
- **Community Space**: After cafe hours the space opens for live music, yoga, book clubs, language exchange, art workshops, sustainability talks and other community gatherings.

## Practical Information

- Location: Rua Jose Estevao 2, 8300-165 Silves, Portugal
- Phone: +351 916 647 041
- Email: reservas@ocais-silves.pt
- Hours: Thursday to Monday, 10:00-16:00. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Cuisine: Vegan, vegetarian, organic, local
- Price range: moderate
- Reservations: Available online or by phone, max 20 people per booking
- Operated by: Montanha Vaporosa, Lda. (NIF 518444625)

## Values

Plant-based living, circular economy, local sourcing, sustainability, community connection and creativity. Every choice considers the impact on people and planet. We work hand-in-hand with local farmers and makers and aim for zero waste in our kitchen.

## Tea Shop Catalogue

All loose leaf teas and house blends, available online at https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/ (Portuguese: https://ocais-silves.pt/pt/loja/). Shipped across Portugal and Europe.

### Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/darjeeling-first-flush-black-tea-w00224/
- Category: Black Tea
- Prices: 50g: €7.50, 100g: €13.99
- Ingredients: Camellia sinensis (black tea leaves)
- Origin: Darjeeling, India
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 2–4 minutes, dose 1 teaspoon per person (? 2 g per 240 ml)
- Flavour: Light | fresh | floral | delicate
The first leaves of the season carry a fresh, lifting aroma and a light, gentle character. In the cup the infusion glows a golden amber, its taste soft and clear, with pleasant floral notes that linger quietly. These leaves come from the hillside gardens of Darjeeling in northern India, where Camellia sinensis has been tended for well over a century. Picked early in spring and processed the same day, this first flush is often called the champagne of teas. Loose leaf, to enjoy unhurried at O Cais or carry home — a bright, balancing cup for a quiet morning.

### Pai Mu Tan White Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/pai-mu-tan-white-tea-w00572/
- Category: Oolong, White & Red
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: White tea (Camellia sinensis)
- Origin: China
- Brewing: water 70º a 80º, steep 2–3 minutes, dose 1 teaspoon per cup (240 ml)
- Flavour: Floral | smooth | slightly sweet
Pale gold in the cup, Pai Mu Tan opens with a soft floral aroma and a taste that is smooth and lightly sweet. It is the least processed of all teas from the Camellia sinensis plant, leaving the leaves close to their natural state. Grown in China, this loose-leaf white tea carries a calm, unhurried character — the kind to sip slowly. Infuse in water at 70–80°C for two to three minutes and let it speak gently. Enjoy it here by the Arade, or take a little home in eco-friendly packaging for a quiet afternoon pause.

### Peppermint, Leaves (Mentha × piperita L.)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/peppermint-leaves-pms167/
- Category: Tisane
- Prices: 50g: €2.50, 100g: €4.50
- Ingredients: 100% Peppermint leaves (Mentha × piperita)
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 3 to 5 minutes,, dose 3 to 4 cups per day, It is recommended to take 1 cup after each main meal,
- Flavour: Strong
Bring the kettle to the boil and let the leaves unfurl: the aroma rises intense and pure, all crisp menthol and green coolness. The taste is bold and refreshing, leaving a clean, awakening finish on the palate. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a natural hybrid of the Lamiaceae family, prized for centuries for its high menthol content. Loose leaf, it has long been enjoyed to settle the stomach after a meal and to ease the day's tensions. Steep a tablespoon in a litre of just-boiled water for three to four minutes, then strain. Lovely hot or poured over ice with a slice of lemon — a quiet pause here at the quay, or carried home.

### Special Sencha Green Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/special-sencha-green-tea-w00574/
- Category: Green Tea
- Prices: 50g: €1.99, 100g: €3.50
- Ingredients: Sencha green tea (Camellia sinensis)
- Origin: China
- Brewing: water 70º a 80º, dose 1 teaspoon per person. Approximately 2 g per cup (240 ml).
Sencha greets you with a fresh, vegetal aroma and a clear, pale-golden infusion. The taste is crisp and grassy, with a gentle sweetness and the lightest hint of the sea. Steamed soon after picking, Sencha is the classic green tea of Japan, valued for its clean, uplifting character. Loose leaf, it rewards a careful hand: water just off the boil, a short steep, and the cup stays smooth rather than sharp. A fine choice for a clear, unhurried moment at O Cais, or to carry home and brew at your own pace.

### Masala Chai Black Tea - Premium Blend
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/masala-chai-black-tea-premium-blend-w01969/
- Category: Chai & Matcha
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Black tea; cinnamon; cloves; cardamom; ginger; pepper; natural flavours.
- Origin: Produced in Europe
- Brewing: water 95º, dose 1 teaspoon per person. Approximately 2 g per cup (240 ml).
The aroma arrives first: sweet cinnamon, peppery ginger and the cool lift of cardamom rising from a deep amber infusion. Beneath the spice, a full-bodied black tea holds everything together, rounded and comforting. Masala chai is a much-loved Indian tradition, brewed strong and often with milk to bring out its warmth. Here it comes as a premium loose-leaf blend, generous and aromatic. It's a tea for grounding moments — a slow pause by the river, or a cup carried home to chase away the chill.

### Se Chung Oolong Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/se-chung-oolong-tea-w01930/
- Category: Oolong, White & Red
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Se Chung oolong tea (Camellia sinensis)
- Origin: China
- Brewing: water 80º a 90º, dose 1 teaspoon per person. Approx. 2 g per cup.
This Se Chung oolong sits gently between worlds. Half-oxidised, it carries the freshness of a green tea alongside a rounder, lightly toasted character, with a smooth amber infusion and a clean, lingering finish. Oolong has a long tradition in China, prized for the care taken in its making and the quiet balance it brings to the cup. Loose leaf, it rewards an unhurried moment. Enjoy a pot with us by the river in Silves, or take some home in eco-friendly packaging for a calm pause of your own.

### Premium Detox Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/premium-detox-tea-coa001/
- Category: Oolong, White & Red
- Prices: 50g: €4.50, 100g: €7.99
- Ingredients: 35% Oolong, 20% Pu Erh, hibiscus, rose hips, blackberry leaves, dandelion root, orange peels, blue cornflower petals and natural red fruit aromas
- Brewing: water 90 a 100º, steep 3 to 5 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon per person (equivalent to 2 grams per cup), It is recommended to consume 2 cups of Premium Detox Tea (warm) before each meal, as well as 1 cup before bed,
This blend opens with the warm, slightly earthy character of Pu Erh and oolong, lifted by the tartness of hibiscus and rose hips. Orange peel and natural red-fruit notes bring a gentle brightness, while blue cornflower petals scatter colour through the cup. Pu Erh is a fermented tea from the Yunnan region of China, traditionally aged like wine to deepen its flavour over the years. Here it joins oolong, dandelion root and blackberry leaves in a mix long valued as purifying and grounding. Loose leaf; steep a spoonful for three to five minutes in just-boiled water, then strain. A quiet, restorative cup at O Cais or carried home.

### Earl Grey Blue Black Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/earl-grey-blue-black-tea-cpa006/
- Category: Black Tea
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Ceylon black tea with blue cornflower petals and natural bergamot aromas
- Brewing: water 90-95ºC, steep 3 - 5 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon (approx, 2g) per 240ml of water
Bergamot rises first, citrus and bright, woven through the malty depth of Ceylon black tea. Scattered blue cornflower petals lend a soft floral note and a quiet elegance to the cup. This is a refined take on the classic Earl Grey, named after Charles Grey, the 19th-century British prime minister credited with its rise. The bergamot draws on Citrus bergamia, the fragrant citrus long associated with Calabria in southern Italy. Loose leaf, with a medium lift of caffeine, it makes a fine morning cup or a clear-headed afternoon pause here by the quay. Take some home in eco-friendly packaging.

### Green Tea Snow in the Mountains
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/green-tea-snow-in-the-mountains-cva009/
- Category: Green Tea
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Green Tea, apple pieces, cinnamon pieces, fir leaves, GRANULATED NOUGAT, GREEN SUGAR TREES (4%) and natural aromas of baked apple
- Brewing: water 80º, steep 2 to 3 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon per person, Approx, 2 grams/cup,
The aroma arrives first: sweet baked apple and warming cinnamon, lifted by a fresh, almost wintry note of fir. In the cup, the green tea base stays light and gentle, the sweetness softened by little pieces of nougat and apple. It feels like the season made into a drink — the kind of quietly festive cup you reach for when the days turn cooler. Steep for two to three minutes in just-boiled water, and enjoy it hot or chilled. Loose leaf, with a medium level of caffeine. Share a pot with us by the river, or take some home in eco-friendly packaging for a calm winter moment.

### Red Velvet Green Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/red-velvet-green-tea-cva011/
- Category: Green Tea
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Green tea, 5% cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), rose petals, safflower petals and natural berry flavors
- Brewing: water 75-85ºC, steep 2-3 minutes, dose 1 teaspoon per person, Approx, 2g/cup (240ml),
A fresh, revitalising infusion that pairs the smooth, grassy character of green tea with the sweet-tart spark of cranberry. Rose and safflower petals scatter colour through the leaf, lending a soft floral note and a warm, rosy hue to the cup. Green tea has been enjoyed for centuries and is naturally rich in catechins, while cranberries are valued as a source of vitamin C. Together they make a bright, balancing cup with a medium lift of caffeine. Loose leaf, lovely after a meal. Enjoy it slowly here by the Arade, or take some home in eco-friendly packaging.

### Matcha Kagoshima Japanese Green Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/matcha-kagoshima-japanese-green-tea-cvm002/
- Category: Chai & Matcha
- Prices: 50g: €12.99, 100g: €23.99
Shade-grown and stone-ground to a fine, vibrant green powder, this matcha from Kagoshima in southern Japan whisks into a frothy cup with a smooth, grassy taste and a soft, lingering sweetness. In the weeks before harvest the leaves are sheltered from direct sun, deepening their colour and drawing out the amino acids that give matcha its mellow character. With its gentle caffeine and natural L-theanine, it is long valued for a sense of calm, focused energy. Let your water cool to around 75°C, then whisk briskly with a bamboo chasen until smooth. A quiet ritual to enjoy at O Cais or to take home, loose and unhurried.

### Purple Pink Pu Erh Red Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/purple-pink-pu-erh-red-tea-pea002/
- Category: Oolong, White & Red
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Pu Erh (88%), rose petals and jasmine flowers
- Origin: Pu'er County, Yunnan, China,
- Brewing: water 90º a 100º., steep 2 to 4 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon for each cup (250ml), Approximately 2 grams,
- Flavour: Earthy, mineral and slightly aromatic,
The aroma opens with rose petals and soft jasmine, drawing you towards a deep, fermented Pu Erh beneath. In the cup the infusion is earthy and mineral, slightly aromatic, the kind of tea that asks you to slow down and stay a while. Pu Erh comes from the Yunnan region of China, where it has been made for centuries through a slow fermentation by microorganisms. Like wine, it deepens with age, and it carries only a gentle amount of caffeine. Here it meets rose and jasmine for something a little eccentric. Long valued to warm the body and settle digestion, it makes a grounding pause in the day — enjoyed at O Cais or carried home in eco-friendly packaging.

### Good Sleep Medicinal Herbal Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/good-sleep-medicinal-herbal-tea-tmc003/
- Category: Tisane
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Passiflora in plant (Passiflora incarnata L.), St, John's Wort in plant (Hypericum perforatum L.), Chamomile flowers (Matricária recutita L.), Lemon balm leaves (Melissa officinalis L.), Orange flower (Citrus aurantium L.) and Lavender flower (Lavandula angustifolia L.)
- Origin: Portugal
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 10 to 15 minutes,, dose 3 cups per day, It is recommended to take 1 cup in the morning and the other 2 in the evening, You can choose to drink 2 cups during the day, leaving the last cup for the night,
Soft and soothing in the cup, this herbal tea carries the honeyed warmth of chamomile and lemon balm, lifted by the delicate scent of orange flower and lavender. The infusion settles golden and calm, an unhurried moment to mark the close of the day. The blend draws on plants long woven into traditional herbal lore: passionflower and St John's Wort, chamomile and lemon balm, all gathered here in Portugal. Lemon balm in particular has been valued for centuries for its calming, relaxing character. Brew two tablespoons in a litre of just-boiled water, cover and let it rest for ten to fifteen minutes, then strain. Enjoy it warm in the evening, here at O Cais or at home, as the light fades over the Arade.

### Damiana, Plant (Turnera diffusa)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/damiana-plant-pma003/
- Category: Aphrodisiac Tea
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: 100% Damiana in plant form (Turnera diffusa, syn, Turnera aphrodisiaca)
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 10 minutes, dose You should drink around 2 cups a day, for at least 15 to 30 days in a row,
- Flavour: slightly bitter,
The leaves of Damiana steep into an infusion that is amber and softly aromatic, with a slightly bitter, herbaceous taste that lingers warmly on the palate. Native to the subtropics of Central and South America and parts of Africa, Damiana (Turnera diffusa) has been brewed for centuries. Spanish missionaries recorded its use among Indigenous peoples, who valued it as an aphrodisiac and a gentle, uplifting tonic. To prepare, steep two tablespoons of leaf in half a litre of just-boiled water, covered, for around ten minutes. Caffeine-free, it makes a quiet, grounding cup to enjoy slowly at O Cais or to carry home.

### Guarana, Berries (Paullinia cupana)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/guarana-berries-pma004/
- Category: Aphrodisiac Tea
- Prices: 50g: €4.99, 100g: €8.99
- Ingredients: 100% Guarana, berries (Paullinia cupana)
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 10 to 15 minutes,, dose Approx, 2 tablespoons of Guarana Berries for every 500ml of water,
Made from whole guaraná berries, this is an earthy, gently bracing cup with a warm depth and a quiet, slow-rising lift. The infusion turns a soft amber as it steeps, carrying a grounded, woody character. Native to the Amazon, guaraná has long been prized for its natural caffeine, traditionally enjoyed to ease fatigue, support stamina and encourage clarity of mind. Athletes and the weary alike have turned to it for a steady sense of vigour. Steep two tablespoons in freshly boiled water for ten to fifteen minutes, then strain. A revitalising moment to begin a busy day — at O Cais or carried home in eco-friendly packaging.

### Peruvian Maca powder (Lepidium meyenii)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/peruvian-maca-powder-pma013/
- Category: Aphrodisiac Tea
- Prices: 50g: €4.50, 100g: €7.99
- Ingredients: 100% Peruvian Maca powder (Lepidium meyenii) from organic production
- Origin: Peru
- Brewing: dose 1 tablespoon per day, equivalent to 10 grams, This portion should be divided three times and consumed with liquids or food, before the main meals, In order not to lose the nutritional potential present in Maca, it is recommended to consume it with cold foods, This is because when heated, it loses part of its properties,
Earthy and gently malty, this fine powder carries the warmth of the high Andes. Stirred into a smoothie, porridge or warm milk, it lends a nutty, grounding note and a quiet sense of vitality to the day. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root grown in the mountains of Peru, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years and traditionally valued as a tonic and a natural source of stamina. It is also known as Peruvian ginseng. Our maca comes from organic production. Keep it close in the kitchen and add a spoonful whenever you feel in need of a lift, here at O Cais or at home.

### Lavender, Flowers (Lavandula angustifolia)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/lavender-flowers-pms008/
- Category: Pure Herbs
- Prices: 50g: €2.50, 100g: €4.50
- Ingredients: 100% Lavender flowers (Lavandula angustifolia L.)
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 5 to 10 minutes,, dose Approx, 1 tablespoon of Lavender Flowers per cup (240ml),
Pour hot water over these dried lavender flowers and watch a pale golden infusion unfold, carrying that familiar floral scent through the room. The taste is soft and gently herbal, with the calm that lavender always seems to bring. Lavandula angustifolia, the true lavender most prized for its aromatic intensity, has long been valued to ease nervous tension and to settle the mind before rest. Let the flowers steep for five to ten minutes, then strain. A cup to slow down with, here by the river in Silves or carried home in eco-friendly packaging for a quiet evening.

### Natural Rooibos
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/natural-rooibos-rns001/
- Category: Rooibos
- Prices: 50g: €2.50, 100g: €4.50
- Ingredients: 100% Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) natural, pure and unflavored
- Brewing: water 100 °C, steep 5 to 10 minutes,, dose 2 teaspoons per person, Approx, 4g per cup,
Pure, unflavoured Rooibos, loose leaf and warm in the cup, with a soft russet infusion and a naturally sweet, smooth character. There is no astringency here, no bitterness even when it lingers, and no caffeine — a cup anyone can share at any hour. Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) grows only in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa, where its long, slender leaves give the plant its name. Long valued as a soothing, grounding drink, it is traditionally enjoyed with a slice of lemon or a little honey. Drink it hot by the quay or chilled as an iced tea on a warm Silves afternoon — a cinnamon stick in the pot makes a lovely addition. Take it home in eco-friendly packaging and keep it cool, dry and away from light.

### Chamomile, Flowers (Matricaria Recutita)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/chamomile-flowers-pms030/
- Category: Pure Herbs
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: 100% Chamomile, flowers (Matricaria Recutita L.)
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 4 to 5 minutes,, dose 1 tablespoon for a liter (1L) of water, It should be consumed after meals and at bedtime,
- Flavour: Delicate and floral,
Whole white-and-yellow chamomile flowers release a sweet, honeyed aroma and steep into a pale golden infusion with a delicate, softly floral taste. It is a quiet cup, made to be lingered over. From the Asteraceae family and long held in esteem across German and Egyptian cultures, Matricaria recutita has for centuries been valued to ease the stomach, soothe colic and settle a restless mind before sleep. Let a spoonful of flowers rest in just-boiled water for four to five minutes. Enjoy it here by the Arade, or carry it home for an evening moment of calm.

### Lemon Balm, Leaves (Melissa officinalis L.)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/lemon-balm-leaves-pms044/
- Category: Pure Herbs
- Prices: 50g: €2.50, 100g: €4.50
- Ingredients: 100% Lemongrass Leaves (Melissa officinalis L.)
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 3 to 5 minutes,, dose 1 tablespoon per liter of water,
Pour hot water over these whole lemon balm leaves and a soft citrus aroma rises with the steam. The infusion is pale gold and clean on the palate, with a fresh, lemony lift that settles into something soothing. Melissa officinalis has its roots in Western Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean, and now grows happily across Europe's temperate regions. For centuries it has been a friend to beekeepers and an ally of calm, traditionally enjoyed to ease tension and lift a low mood. We like it in the evening, a cup half an hour before rest, or as a quiet pause here by the river. Loose leaf, to enjoy at O Cais or take home.

### Lemongrass, Leaves (Cymbopogon citratus)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/lemongrass-leaves-pms060/
- Category: Pure Herbs
- Prices: 50g: €1.99, 100g: €3.50
- Ingredients: 100% Lemongrass, leaves (Cymbopogon citratus L.)
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 4 to 6 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon per person, Approx, 2g/cup, You can consume 3 to 4 cups per day, during or after meals,
- Flavour: Smooth, citrusy, sweet and refreshing,
Lemongrass unfolds with a fresh, lemony aroma and a clear golden cup. The taste is smooth and softly sweet, with a citrus lift that feels clean and refreshing on the palate. A rustic grass of the Poaceae family, Cymbopogon citratus grows in warm, sunlit places and is loved across kitchens from Thailand to the Caribbean. In the West it has long been valued as a gentle digestive and a calming companion for the nervous system. Drink it hot when the day asks for stillness, or chilled when it asks for refreshment. Steep a teaspoon in just-off-the-boil water for four to six minutes, here at O Cais or at home.

### Tisane Ayurveda Yogi Inspiration
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/tisane-ayurveda-yogi-inspiration-tac002/
- Category: Tisane
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Pieces of cinnamon, ginger, pink pepper, cloves and cardamom
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 5 to 7 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon per person, Approximately 2 gr, /cup,
The aroma arrives first: sweet cinnamon, the heat of ginger and the deep, resinous note of clove, lifted by cardamom and a hint of pink pepper. In the cup, the infusion is golden and gently spiced, full-bodied and warming. This blend draws on Ayurveda, India's ancient tradition that seeks to balance body and mind and bring us closer to nature. Clove, the dried flower bud of a tree native to the Moluccas, has been valued across cultures for centuries for its intense, characterful flavour. Let it steep for five to seven minutes and enjoy it warm, perhaps before meditation or a quiet pause in the day. Loose leaf, here at the quay or taken home with you.

### Jasmine, Flowers (Jasminum grandiflorum L)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/jasmine-flowers-pms090/
- Category: Pure Herbs
- Prices: 50g: €4.50, 100g: €7.99
- Ingredients: 100% Jasmine Flowers (Jasminum grandiflorum L.)
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 3 to 5 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon of Jasmine Flowers per cup (240ml),
Pour hot water over these whole jasmine flowers and watch the infusion turn pale gold, releasing a soft, honeyed perfume that lingers like a warm evening in bloom. Jasminum grandiflorum belongs to the Oleaceae family, prized for its delicate four-petalled flowers and their unmistakable sweet aroma. The unopened buds carry the most expressive scent of all. Long valued to calm the nerves and welcome restful sleep, it makes a quiet companion at the close of the day. Loose flowers, enjoyed here at O Cais or taken home to your own moment of stillness.

### Herbal Tea for Kidneys and Urinary Tract
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/herbal-tea-for-kidneys-and-urinary-tract-tmc022/
- Category: Tisane
- Prices: 50g: €2.99, 100g: €4.99
- Ingredients: Strawberry plant, couch grass root, heather plant, arenaria plant, horsetail plant, and strawberry tree leaves
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 5 to 10 minutes,
A soft, earthy blend that brews to a pale golden cup, with the quiet, grassy character of garden herbs and a clean, refreshing finish. For generations, herbal tisanes like this have been valued to encourage the body's natural balance and gently support the kidneys and urinary tract. Let it steep a while and sip slowly — a grounding, restorative moment in your day, here by the quay or carried home in eco-friendly packaging.

### Passionflower, Plant (Passiflora incarnata) - Premium
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/passionflower-plant-premium-pms124/
- Category: Tisane
- Prices: 50g: €2.50, 100g: €4.50
- Ingredients: 100% Passiflora, plant (Passiflora incarnata)
- Origin: France
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 5 to 10 minutes,, dose 2 teaspoons of Passiflora Premium per cup (240ml),
Made from the whole passionflower plant, this loose-leaf infusion steeps to a soft golden cup with a mellow, herbaceous aroma and a clean, lightly green taste. Passiflora incarnata is a climbing vine of the Passifloraceae family, native to the Americas; the leaves here are grown in France. It has long been valued to calm a restless mind, soothe nervous tension and welcome restful sleep. Let two teaspoons steep in just-boiled water for five to ten minutes, then strain. A quiet cup for the end of the day — at O Cais, or carried home in eco-friendly packaging.

### Red Roses, Petals (Rosa L.)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/red-roses-petals-pms137/
- Category: Tisane
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: 100% Red roses, petals (Rosa L.)
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 5 to 7 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon per person, equivalent to 2g/cup, You can consume up to 4 cups per day, outside of main meals,
- Flavour: Soft
The aroma arrives first: delicate, floral, faintly sweet. As the petals open in the cup, the infusion takes on a gentle blush and a soft, rounded taste that lingers without weight. Rosa L. belongs to the Rosaceae family, a flower woven through centuries of Western culture and ritual. These are whole red petals, loose leaf, with nothing else added. Traditionally valued for its calming, cooling character, it makes a graceful moment to pause. Steep a teaspoon for five to seven minutes, and enjoy it here by the river or take it home in eco-friendly packaging.

### Linden, Leaves (Tilia europaea L.)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/linden-leaves-pms151/
- Category: Pure Herbs
- Prices: 50g: €2.50, 100g: €4.50
- Ingredients: 100% Linden leaves (Tilia europaea L.)
- Origin: Europe
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 5 to 9 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon per person, Approximately 2g/cup, It cannot exceed 4 grams/day,
- Flavour: Sweet and floral,
Soft and lightly floral, linden leaf brews to a pale golden cup with a naturally sweet character. The aroma is delicate and soothing, the kind of infusion to cradle in both hands as the day slows. Known across Europe as the tree of good and of joy, the linden has long been planted around squares and churches, its flowers and leaves gathered during a brief flowering each year. The tea has traditionally been valued to calm the nerves and ease into restful sleep. Loose leaf, enjoyed here by the Arade or carried home. Steep about 20g per litre of just-boiled water for five to nine minutes, then strain.

### Hibiscus, Flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/hibiscus-flowers-pms198/
- Category: Pure Herbs
- Prices: 50g: €2.50, 100g: €4.50
- Ingredients: 100% Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 2 to 3 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon per cup or 1 tablespoon per liter of water (1L), Drink 3 to 4 cups a day, during or after meals,
Pour hot water over these ruby petals and watch the cup turn a vivid crimson. The aroma is softly floral, the taste clean and pleasantly tart, lively whether you take it warm or chilled over ice. Hibiscus sabdariffa, a member of the Malvaceae family, is thought to have its roots in Asia and East Africa before travelling on to Europe. Rich in vitamin C, it has long been valued as a refreshing, uplifting infusion. Loose leaf and steeped in a moment of calm: enjoy a cup with us by the river in Silves, or take some home in eco-friendly packaging.

### Rooibos Gourmet Almond and Cinnamon
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/rooibos-gourmet-almond-and-cinnamon-rac004/
- Category: Rooibos
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis L.), apple pieces (Malus domestica L.), hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.), rose hips (Rosa sempervirens L.), almond pieces (Prunus dulcis L.), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum L.) with natural lemon aromas
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 3 to 5 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon per person, Approx, 2 grams/cup,
The infusion glows a deep amber and carries the cosy scent of sweet almond and cinnamon, lifted by a quiet hint of lemon. The taste is gently sweet and rounded, with rooibos and pieces of apple and hibiscus giving body and a soft, fruity warmth. Rooibos comes from the Aspalathus linearis shrub, grown in the mountainous Cederberg region of South Africa. Free of caffeine, it stays smooth and never turns bitter, even after a long steep. A grounding, comforting cup for the unhurried hours of the day. Steep a teaspoon in just-boiled water for three to five minutes, and enjoy it hot or cold, here by the river or taken home.

### Orange and Lemon Rooibos
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/orange-and-lemon-rooibos-rac006/
- Category: Rooibos
- Prices: 50g: €3.50, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis L.), orange peels (Citrus sinensis L.), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus L.) with natural aromas of orange and lemon
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 3 to 5 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon per person, Approx, 2 grams/cup,
Pour the water over the leaves and the cup blooms a deep amber-red, carrying a lift of orange peel and the clean, lemony note of lemongrass. The taste is smooth and round, citrus-bright without sharpness, mellow even after a long steep. Rooibos comes from the shrub Aspalathus linearis, grown in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa and free of theine, so it suits any hour and anyone. Here it meets orange peel and lemongrass with natural orange and lemon aromas. Let it rest three to five minutes and enjoy it warm, or chill it over ice with a mint leaf for a bright summer refreshment. Loose leaf, served at O Cais or taken home.

### Rooibos Masala Chai
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/rooibos-masala-chai-rac007/
- Category: Chai & Matcha
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), pieces of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, pink pepper and cardamom
- Brewing: water 100 °C, steep 5 to 10 minutes,, dose 1 teaspoon per person, Approx, 2g per cup,
Pour the water and the spices begin to speak: warm cinnamon, the bite of ginger, sweet cardamom and a whisper of clove and pink pepper rising over a soft, earthy rooibos base. The infusion glows deep amber, rounded and comforting, never bitter however long it steeps. Rooibos comes from the Aspalathus linearis shrub of South Africa's Cederberg mountains, naturally free of caffeine. Here it borrows the soul of India's masala chai, the spiced infusion enjoyed across the country in countless regional forms. Let it steep five to ten minutes and settle into a slow moment — a gentle, grounding cup for the cooler end of the day. Loose leaf, here at the quay or taken home.

### Sweet Temptation Tisane
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/sweet-temptation-tisane-tac017/
- Category: Tisane
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Lemon balm, black currant leaves, apple pieces, rose hips, peppermint, hibiscus, verbena, cornflower petals and natural aromas
- Brewing: water 100ºC, steep 3 to 5 minutes, dose 1 teaspoon per person (approximately 4 grams per cup)
Fruit-sweet and softly floral, this caffeine-free tisane opens with the warm aromas of peach, mango and orange, carried on a tender base of lemon balm and apple. The cup pours a deep rosy hue from hibiscus and rose hips, finishing with a cooling touch of peppermint. Lemon balm has been treasured since antiquity for its soothing, honeyed character, while the blue petals of cornflower lend a quiet beauty to the leaf. Black currant leaves complete the blend. Let it steep and linger over a slow moment at the quay, or take some home in eco-friendly packaging for a calm evening cup.

### Standard Black Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/standard-black-tea-w00153/
- Category: Black Tea
- Prices: 50g: €2.50, 100g: €4.50
- Ingredients: Black tea (Camellia sinensis)
- Origin: China
- Brewing: water 80º a 100º, steep 2–4 minutes, dose 1 teaspoon per person (~2 g/240 ml)
- Flavour: Strong | full-bodied
This is black tea at its most dependable: a fully fermented Camellia sinensis from China, leaves steeped to a deep amber and a strong, full-bodied character. Made from mature leaves, it carries an intense flavour and a good measure of caffeine, the kind of cup that wakes you gently and stays with you. Loose leaf, it makes an easy companion to a quiet morning at O Cais, or to take home for a moment of grounding when the day asks for it.

### Herbal Tea for Cough and Bronchi
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/herbal-tea-for-cough-and-bronchi-tmc025/
- Category: Tisane
- Prices: 50g: €2.99, 100g: €4.99
- Ingredients: Oregano plant, agrimony plant, mallow plant, thyme plant, eucalyptus leaves, and linden bracts.
- Brewing: water 100º, steep 5 to 10 minutes,
This herbal infusion unfolds with a gentle, soothing aroma, its warmth settling softly as it brews. The cup is mellow and calming, the kind of moment that asks you to slow down and breathe a little deeper. Blends like this have long been turned to for comfort when the throat feels tender and the chest tight, a quiet companion through the cooler season. Loose leaf, it is lovely enjoyed slowly here by the Arade, or carried home to keep close when you need a grounding, restful pause.

### Cranberry and Mate Revitalizing Tisane
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/cranberry-and-mate-revitalizing-tisane-tac018/
- Category: Tisane
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: Green Mate (50%), hibiscus, apple pieces, 10% Cranberries (cranberry, sugar, sunflower oil), 10% roasted Yerba Mate, mulberry leaves, dehydrated cranberries, saffron flowers and natural cranberry aroma
- Brewing: water 100ºC, steep 5 to 7 minutes, dose 1 teaspoon for every 250ml of water (approximately 4g per cup),
Deep ruby in the cup, this infusion opens with the gentle tang of cranberry and the floral lift of hibiscus, while green and roasted mate lend a grounding, invigorating depth. Pieces of apple and mulberry leaf round it off with a soft, fruity warmth. Mate, from the South American Ilex paraguariensis, has long been shared as a symbol of hospitality and a natural source of energy; cranberry and hibiscus bring brightness and colour. Lovely served hot when you need a clear-headed moment, or steeped, chilled and topped with sparkling water and a citrus slice for a refreshing summer pour by the river. Loose leaf, to enjoy at O Cais or take home.

### Star Seeds and Flowers Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/star-seeds-and-flowers-tea-ocb003/
- Category: Specials
- Prices: 50g: €6.99, 100g: €11.50
- Ingredients: 39% Green Cardamom seeds, 24% Common Nettle herb, Fennel seeds, Calendula flower, Carqueja flower
Star Seeds and Flowers is one of our exclusive house blends, created at O Cais with intention and soul. It brings together the warm, fragrant aroma of cardamom and fennel seeds, the green freshness of nettle, and the light of calendula and carqueja flowers. In the cup it is an aromatic, clear tea — gently spiced and floral, fresh and comforting at once. Made to purify, brighten the senses and open a little space to breathe. Brew at 100 °C and steep for 5 to 8 minutes.

### Get Rooted in Love Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/get-rooted-in-love-tea-ocb001/
- Category: Specials
- Prices: 50g: €4.99, 100g: €8.99
- Ingredients: 25% Sweet Orange Peel, 14% Chicory/Dandelion Root, Liquorice Root, Siberian Ginseng Root, Ginger Root pieces, Devil's Claw Root, Orange Blossom, Bay Leaves
Roots of Love is one of our exclusive house blends, created here at O Cais with intention and soul. It gathers warming, comforting roots — liquorice, ginger, chicory and Siberian ginseng — softened by the sweetness of orange peel and the delicacy of orange blossom. In the cup it is rounded and cosseting: earthy and gently sweet, with a warmth that seems to settle from within. Made for the moments when you need to slow down, find your roots and warm your heart. Brew at 100 °C and steep for 5 to 8 minutes — here by the river in Silves, or at home, in your own ritual.

### Heart Energy Boost Tea
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/shop/heart-energy-boost-tea-ocb002/
- Category: Specials
- Prices: 50g: €3.99, 100g: €6.99
- Ingredients: 20% Evening Primrose herb, 15% Shepherd's Purse herb, 15% French Lavender flowers, Linden leaves, Red Rose petals, Rosemary leaves, cut Hibiscus flowers, Common Nettle herb, Lavender flowers
Heart Energy is an O Cais exclusive, blended with intention and soul. It is a soft, floral mixture — rose petals, lavender, French lavender and linden flower — lifted by a touch of hibiscus and the freshness of nettle and rosemary. The infusion blushes a gentle rose and carries a delicate, comforting floral aroma that invites a deeper breath. Made to harmonize busy days, revitalize gently and lift the spirits. Brew at 100 °C and steep for 5 to 8 minutes — a quiet moment for the heart.

## Stories & Happenings

### Poems & Bites — Saturday 16 May
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/at-o-cais/poems-and-bites-16-may/
- Published: 2026-05-14
Our monthly poetry and music night at O Cais — poetry, open mic, food and drinks by the river.

### Poems & Bites — Pasta Night & Freedom All the Time
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/at-o-cais/poems-and-bites-24-april/
- Published: 2026-04-10
A Freedom Day special with poetry, music, open mic and pasta — by diVERSO inVERSO & O Cais.

### Poetry Night at O Cais – Performance, Music & Open Mic
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/at-o-cais/poetry-night-28-march/
- Published: 2026-03-18
Join us on 28 March for a special Poetry Night at O Cais, in collaboration with diVERSO inVERSO: performance poetry, music, open mic, vegan mezze, a collective poem and an interactive poetry installation.

### Qigong Talk at O Cais
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/at-o-cais/qigong-talk-at-o-cais/
- Published: 2026-03-18
Join us at O Cais on Friday 27 March for an inspiring introduction to Qigong with Milla Suvikannel. Discover the background of the practice, learn more about the upcoming classes, and ask all your questions.

### Albustan Veggie Boxes Now Available for Pick-Up at O Cais in Silves
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/at-o-cais/albustan-hortas-at-o-cais/
- Published: 2026-03-06
Great news: from now on, Albustan veggie boxes can be picked up every Friday at O Cais in Silves. A beautiful collaboration that fits perfectly with our community values and love for local, seasonal food.

### Ayurveda Workshop at O Cais: Vegan Flavours of the Himalayas
- URL: https://ocais-silves.pt/en/at-o-cais/ayurveda-workshop-vegan-flavours-of-the-himalayayas/
- Published: 2026-02-16
Join us at O Cais for a hands-on Ayurveda-inspired vegan cooking workshop with Ana Vicente, followed by a shared meal and PDF recipes to take home