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An Ancestral Recipe that Tastes of Idanha-a-Nova

Geocakes' Borrachões are the flagship of our handcrafted kitchen - a biscuit that has survived generations because its flavour simply isn't up for debate. Made by Chef Raquel Ramos at the Idanha-a-Nova atelier, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark, every unit carries the know-how of Beira Baixa: a preserved recipe, ingredients with provenance, an unmistakable texture.

With 19% virgin olive oil, the Borrachões have a personality of their own that sets them apart from any shelf-bought biscuit. The olive oil gives softness and richness. The brandy and wine give them character - that subtle edge that surprises on the first bite and wins you over right after. The cinnamon rounds it all off with an aromatic touch that recalls kitchens of days gone by.

Handmade, from Start to Finish

There are no shortcuts in making Borrachões. The dough is prepared and worked by hand at the Geocakes atelier, without industrial processes or unnecessary additives. Each biscuit passes through the team's hands before going into the oven - and that care is what you taste in the final result.

The ingredients are chosen for what they represent: the virgin olive oil comes from olive trees in the region; the eggs are fresh; the cinnamon is aromatic and balanced in just the right amount. Nothing more, nothing less. The recipe is the same as always - because some things don't improve with substitutes.

For Those Who Appreciate the Genuine

• Ancestral recipe from Beira Baixa - preserved and made with handcrafted rigour
• 19% virgin olive oil - for a soft texture and a flavour with depth
• Brandy and regional wine - the unmistakable character of traditional Borrachões
• No industrial processes - entirely handcrafted at the Idanha-a-Nova atelier
• Geocakes production with a face behind it - made by Chef Raquel Ramos, to the same standards since day one

How to Enjoy the Borrachões

The Borrachões are versatile with a mind of their own. They go perfectly with a morning coffee or an afternoon tea - and turn a simple moment into something with more soul. They also make a substantial gift: they arrive well at any table and present themselves beautifully. For anyone who wants to bring a piece of Beira Baixa home - or gift something with genuine Portuguese flavour. And the crunch...!

Ideal for moments of pause, for entertaining guests, for putting together regional hampers, or simply for keeping in the pantry and knowing they're there - for when the craving calls for something real.

This elegant set combines two miniatures of authentic Licor Beirão with two shot glasses, creating the perfect gift to celebrate the good moments, Portuguese-style. A tribute to the liqueur that represents Portugal's tradition and genuine flavour, ideal for special toasts and memorable occasions.

The Portuguese Gift Par Excellence

This special set brings together two 5cl miniatures of the iconic Licor Beirão and two 3cl shot glasses, in a carefully put-together presentation that celebrates Portuguese liqueur-making tradition. With 22% alcohol by volume, Licor Beirão is made with water, alcohol, sugar, a distillate of aromatic plants and seeds, and caramel, keeping the recipe that made it The Liqueur of Portugal.

The set's compact dimensions (20.5 x 14.5 x 4.5 cm) make it perfect for carrying and gifting, while the included glasses allow for immediate, shared tasting.

Key Features

• A complete gift, ready to give
• A miniature format, ideal for tasting
• Includes glasses for immediate tasting
• Celebrates Portuguese liqueur-making tradition
• Compact, elegant packaging

At Geocakes, we value products that tell the story of Portuguese territory, and this set represents the perfect union between tradition and convenience, letting you discover or rediscover the unique flavour that has defined generations of Portuguese people.

Geocakes' Licor Beirão Miniature captures the essence of Portuguese tradition in a small 5cl gem, entirely handmade in Beira. This emblematic liqueur, with 22% alcohol by volume, preserves the authentic flavour of the aromatic plants and seeds that made Beirão a national reference, now available in a miniature format perfect for special moments.

Portuguese Tradition in Miniature

This handcrafted Licor Beirão miniature represents the perfect meeting of the century-old tradition of Portugal's most iconic liqueur with proven know-how. Each 5cl miniature is a small work of art that fully preserves Beirão's distinctive flavour.

The production process keeps to the original recipe: water, alcohol, sugar, a distillate of aromatic plants and seeds, and caramel, resulting in a drink with 22% alcohol by volume that faithfully mirrors the traditional liqueur.

Key Features

• Miniature format, perfect for tasting
• Fully handcrafted, hand-made production
• Authentic flavour of traditional Licor Beirão
• Personalised back label available

Technical Specifications

Capacity: 5cl
Alcohol content: 22%
Production: Handcrafted, made by hand
Origin: Beira, Portugal

Personalisation and Service

We offer a back label personalisation service, ideal for corporate events, weddings or special gifts. For personalisation enquiries, contact geral@geocakes.com.

Be responsible. Drink in moderation. Sale to minors under 18 prohibited.

Some hot sauces you use without thinking. This one asks for attention, one drop at a time. Born in the Beira Baixa region from organic farming, it brings together two of the most intense chilli peppers there are, in an artisanal olive oil made to be dosed, never poured.

Fire with Precision, Drop by Drop

The Carolina Reaper and the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion are known to anyone who takes heat seriously. They are intense, complex and, without control, hard to manage on a plate. That's why Geocakes created this hot sauce with a bamboo dropper system: each drop is an exact dose, letting you add just the right amount of heat, dish by dish, without surprises.

Two of the World's Hottest Chilli Peppers

The combination of Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Moruga Scorpion delivers a rare intensity, balanced by a virgin olive oil that softens without dulling the heat. The result isn't just heat: it's flavour, with layers of aroma that reveal themselves drop after drop.

Made in Beira Baixa, with Organic Ingredients

This hot sauce is handcrafted with ingredients from organic farming: virgin olive oil, garlic, La Vera paprika, bay leaf and rosemary. No shortcuts, nothing industrial. Just the right time and the right hands to reach this balance between heat and aroma.

How to Use

Use the dropper directly over the dish. Start with one drop, taste, and adjust to your liking. Works well on grilled meats, marinades, soups, eggs, or any dish that calls for a touch of controlled fire.

Why Choose This Hot Sauce

• Precise, drop-by-drop dosing through the bamboo dropper
• Organic farming ingredients
• Handcrafted production in Beira Baixa
• High intensity, with aromatic complexity
• Not industrial, no shortcuts

Sementes Vivas' organic China Aster (Callistephus chinensis) seeds, available at Geocakes, bring an explosion of colour to the garden that lasts from late summer through autumn. Single-petalled, this traditional variety attracts bees and butterflies, and is also recognised for its edible petals, delicate and slightly sweet. A simple choice for anyone looking for a livelier corner of the garden, full of colour and life.

Single-Petal China Aster: An Origin in Beira Baixa

Also known simply as aster or China aster, the single-petal China Aster celebrates the simplicity of the more traditional varieties, predating the hybridisation that produced fuller, double-flowered forms. These seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner based in Idanha-a-Nova, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification, sharing the same values of respect for the land and the Naturtejo Geopark's natural cycles.

How to Grow It in Your Garden

Sowing is ideally done in spring, once the risk of frost has passed, in a spot with full sun and well-drained soil. Germination happens within seven to fourteen days, and the first flowers open in late summer, lasting through autumn. Each pack contains 0.5g of seeds, enough for a flowering corner in the garden, in pots or window boxes. The plant reaches 40 to 60 centimetres in height, making it equally good for garden beds or deeper window boxes.

From the Land to the Table: Flowers You Can Eat Too

Beyond their colour, China Aster petals have a mild, slightly sweet flavour, and can accompany salads, decorate desserts or bring colour to summer dishes. Start with just a few petals, to discover the flavour at your own pace, and always make sure the flowers were grown without chemical treatments before bringing them to the table.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, no chemical treatments
• Long flowering, from late summer through autumn
• Attracts bees and butterflies, allies of garden biodiversity
• Edible petals, for use in the kitchen too
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark

Sementes Vivas' organic Pansy (Viola tricolor) seeds, available at Geocakes, produce small tricolour flowers, delicate and edible, with a mild, slightly sweet flavour. Compact and generously flowering, they're ideal for anyone who wants to bring colour to the garden and the table at the same time.

Organic Pansy: Colour and Flavour from Beira Baixa

The Pansy (Viola tricolor) owes its scientific name to the three colours that usually appear on the same flower - purple, yellow and white - in a combination that varies slightly from plant to plant. These seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner based in Idanha-a-Nova, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification, sharing the same values of respect for the land and the Naturtejo Geopark's natural cycles.

How to Grow It in Your Garden

Pansies adapt well to pots, window boxes and courtyard gardens, since they rarely exceed 30 centimetres in height. They prefer full sun or partial shade on warmer days, and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Each pack contains 0.40g of seeds, enough for several compact, long-flowering plants.

From the Land to the Table: Flowers You Can Eat Too

Pansy petals have a mild, slightly sweet flavour, and are a classic among edible flowers. They can add colour to fruit salads, decorate desserts, give a floral touch to drinks, or surprise in a cold soup. Start with just a few petals at a time, and always make sure the flowers were grown without chemical treatments before bringing them to the table.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, no chemical treatments
• Edible tricolour flowers, with a mild, sweet flavour
• Abundant, long flowering, on compact plants
• Ideal for pots and window boxes, even in small spaces
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark

Discover the authentic flavour of Beira Baixa in these handcrafted honey broas, with 13% regional honey and 13% virgin olive oil. Made by Geocakes in Idanha-a-Nova, these broas take you back to the traditional flavours of old, in a recipe that celebrates the best of Portuguese pastry-making tradition.

Honey Broas from Beira Baixa: Handcrafted Tradition in Every Bite

These handcrafted honey broas from Geocakes represent the best of Beira Baixa's traditional pastry-making. Made with 13% regional honey and 13% virgin olive oil, each broa offers a unique texture and an unmistakable flavour that stirs memories of flavours from days gone by.

Made in Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark, these handcrafted broas follow a traditional recipe enriched with quality local ingredients. The 140g net weight offers approximately 30 units, perfect for sharing or enjoying individually.

Key Features

• 13% authentic regional honey
• 13% virgin olive oil from Beira Baixa
• Traditional handcrafted recipe preserved
• Unique, genuine territorial flavour
• Local production in short supply chains

A recipe that has survived generations

Some flavours need no introduction - they need to be tasted. Geocakes' Walnut Broas are proof of that: an ancestral Beira Baixa recipe, hand-shaped by Chef Raquel Ramos in Idanha-a-Nova, the territory of the first Portuguese geopark recognised by UNESCO. Each broa holds the right balance between the natural sweetness of walnut, the deep aroma of aniseed and a touch of honey from local apiaries. No shortcuts, no artificial additives - just time, hands and a recipe.

Ingredients with provenance, flavour with identity

The Walnut Broas are made following the principles that have defined Geocakes since 2012: ingredients sourced preferably from short Beira Baixa supply chains, with no artificial flavourings, colourings or unnecessary preservatives. Walnut - present at 5% of the recipe - brings unmistakable texture and flavour. Honey (5%) comes from regional apiaries and sweetens gently. Aniseed, cinnamon and baking soda complete a formula that could have been written in a hundred-year-old recipe book. Because, essentially, it was.

Handmade, one by one

Each broa is individually shaped. It's not a production line - it's a workshop in Idanha-a-Nova where quantity is deliberately limited so as not to compromise the result. This choice has a cost and a reward: the cost is scale; the reward is the consistency of someone who knows exactly what they're doing. The final texture is soft inside, slightly firm outside - the balance a handcrafted broa should have.

From the Naturtejo Geopark to your table

Idanha-a-Nova isn't just Geocakes' address. It's a territory with its own identity, recognised by UNESCO through the Naturtejo Geopark - the first in Portugal. Producing here isn't just a logistical decision; it's a commitment to the territory, to local producers and to preserving a regional gastronomy that deserved to reach further. In that sense, the Walnut Broas are a small ambassador for Beira Baixa.

Why choose these broas

• Preserved ancestral recipe - traditional Beira Baixa formula, unaltered for industrial production
• Trusted regional ingredients - walnut and honey from local producers, preferably from short supply chains
• Handcrafted production, no artificial additives - no colourings, no artificial flavourings, no unnecessary ingredients
• Hand-shaped, one by one - the texture and look of someone who cares about the process from start to finish
• Direct support for Beira Baixa producers - buying Geocakes means supporting a local, sustainable production ecosystem

Esses d'Idanha are handcrafted biscuits that carry the authentic flavour of Beira Baixa. Made by Geocakes with carefully selected local ingredients, these traditional biscuits melt deliciously in the mouth, offering a genuinely territorial gastronomic experience.

Handcrafted Tradition from Beira Baixa

The Esses d'Idanha represent the best of traditional Portuguese pastry, handcrafted in Idanha-a-Nova by Geocakes. With a recipe that honours the region's ancestral know-how, these biscuits combine fine ingredients in a unique texture that melts gently in the mouth.

Key Features

• Traditional recipe from Beira Baixa
• Melt-in-the-mouth texture
• Selected local ingredients
• Certified handcrafted production
• Extended shelf life of up to 120 days

Handcrafted Biscuits with the Soul of Beira Baixa

Geocakes' Areias Biscuits were born from a loving look at the land. Inspired by the geological sediments that shape the landscape of the Naturtejo Geopark - the first Portuguese geopark recognised by UNESCO - these traditional biscuits are an edible tribute to the Idanha-a-Nova territory. Each one is hand-shaped at the Geocakes workshop, with the simple, genuine ingredients that traditional recipes have always called for.

Traditional Recipe, Made with Purpose

Chef Raquel Ramos, with decades of experience in handcrafted cooking, developed this recipe with a single criterion: that it taste true. No shortcuts, no unnecessary additives, nothing that doesn't need to be there. The result is a biscuit with a delicate, slightly crisp texture and a subtle orange aroma that recalls grandmother's kitchen - the kind of kitchen where things still took the time they needed.

Why Choose Geocakes Areias Biscuits

• Handcrafted production in Idanha-a-Nova - made in Beira Baixa, with the know-how of those who have known this territory for over a decade
• Recipe free of unnecessary artificial preservatives - shelf life comes from ingredient quality and the production process
• Unique territorial identity - inspired by the geology of the UNESCO Naturtejo Geopark, found in no other biscuit in the world
• Packaging designed for sharing - ideal for the family table, as a gift, or as part of a regional hamper
• GeoFood and Artisan Product recognition - a formal link to the territory and the handcrafted production process

To Taste and Share

Areias are table biscuits - they call for a tea or a coffee, an unhurried afternoon and someone to share them with. They fit well at a leisurely breakfast, a weekend snack, or wrapped with care to give to someone who deserves something made properly. They're also a natural choice for anyone putting together regional hampers, taking Portuguese products abroad, or wanting to bring home a true memory of a visit to Beira Baixa.

About Geocakes

In 2012, Raquel and Rui traded city life for Idanha-a-Nova. Not to rest - to build. To preserve recipes that were disappearing, to work with local producers who share the same values, and to prove that inland Portugal has much to offer the world. The Areias Biscuits are one such product: simple, true, and impossible to replicate outside this territory.

Sementes Vivas' organic Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) seeds, available at Geocakes, produce a perennial plant with striking purple flowers that can reach 70 cm in height. With long flowering and low maintenance, it's a sure choice for anyone who wants to attract bees, butterflies and birds to the garden, season after season.

Organic Echinacea: A Purple Flower from Beira Baixa

Echinacea purpurea has a long tradition of use in infusions and herbal preparations across Europe, although today it's grown mainly for its ornamental value and its importance to pollinators. These seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner based in Idanha-a-Nova, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification, sharing the same values of respect for the land and the Naturtejo Geopark's natural cycles.

How to Grow It in Your Garden

Echinacea grows best in well-drained soil with direct sun exposure, reaching between 40 and 70 centimetres in height. Being a perennial, it doesn't need to be replanted every year: once established, it flowers again the following spring, usually with more vigour. Each pack contains 10g of seeds, enough for several plants in the garden or vegetable patch.

A Magnet for Pollinators

Echinacea's purple flowers and orange centre are a true invitation for bees and butterflies, and its seeds also attract native birds once flowering ends. Leaving them in the garden for longer, without cutting right away, helps extend that relationship with local wildlife, keeping the space livelier all year round.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, no chemical treatments
• Striking purple flowers, with a long tradition in Europe
• A perennial plant, that comes back year after year
• Attracts bees, butterflies and birds, an ally for biodiversity
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark

Beira Baixa Lavender Honey is a wild, 100% natural treasure, gathered in preserved sites across the region. Spun and filtered by hand by Bruno Anselmo, a local beekeeper, this raw honey offers the authentic flavour of the lavender flowers that grow on the limestone soils of the Naturtejo Geopark. A genuine expression of the Portuguese territory, free of pollution and rich in natural properties.

Wild Honey from Beira Baixa

This lavender honey comes from the preserved landscapes of Beira Baixa, where bees gather nectar from the lavender flowers that grow naturally on the region's limestone soils. Bruno Anselmo, an experienced beekeeper from Idanha-a-Nova, ensures a handcrafted process that preserves all the natural properties of this raw honey.

Spun and filtered traditionally, it retains the characteristic texture and flavour of wild lavender. Each 1kg jar represents the purity of a protected region, free of industrial pollution, where biodiversity thrives in Portugal's first UNESCO-recognised geopark.

Key Features

• Raw honey with preserved natural properties
• Wild origin from protected territory
• Unique flavour of lavender flowers
• Handcrafted process with no chemical additives
• Full traceability from beekeeper to consumer

Sementes Vivas' organic Marigold (Calendula officinalis) seeds, available at Geocakes, produce vibrant orange flowers, edible and quick to germinate. Easy to grow even for beginner gardeners, they bring colour to the garden and a traditional touch to the kitchen.

Organic Marigold: Colour and Tradition from Beira Baixa

Grown for centuries across Europe, Marigold became known as "the poor man's saffron", from the old habit of using its petals to add colour to rice, soups and broths. Dried petals were also, over time, used to naturally dye fabrics and homemade butters, a custom that still survives in some traditional kitchens. These seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner based in Idanha-a-Nova, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification, sharing the same values of respect for the land and the Naturtejo Geopark's natural cycles.

How to Grow It in Your Garden

Sow directly in its final spot, in full sun, and germination is usually quick and reliable, even for someone who has never sown anything before. Marigold adapts well to the Portuguese climate, flowers over several months and needs no complicated care. Each pack contains 10g of seeds, enough for a good flower bed.

From the Land to the Table: Flowers You Can Eat Too

Pick the petals on dry days, preferably in the morning, and use them fresh in salads or dried in rice, soups and homemade teas. It's a simple way to bring to the table the same flower that colours the garden, with a mild, slightly peppery flavour.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, no chemical treatments
• Quick germination, ideal for beginners
• Edible flowers, traditional in Portuguese cooking
• Long flowering, over several months
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark