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Some flavours need no introduction. The Chouriça from Beira Baixa is one of them. Smoked over holm oak wood, following the methods this region's master charcutiers have passed down through generations, it reaches your table with the aroma and texture that only time, know-how and the right ingredients can give.

A Cured Sausage with Deep Roots in Beira Baixa

Made by Salsibeira in the Beira Baixa region, a territory recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark, this chouriça is much more than a cured sausage. It's the living expression of traditional Portuguese charcuterie, preserved with rigour and respect for ancestral methods. Smoking over holm oak wood makes all the difference: it naturally enhances the pork's flavour, gives it a firm texture and an unmistakable aroma you can smell even before the first bite.

Nothing here is rushed or simplified. Curing follows its own pace, as it always has. The result is a balanced cured sausage, with a strong flavour presence, mild in salt and rich in the aromas of traditional smoking.

How to Use in the Kitchen

As versatile as Beira Baixa's cuisine, this chouriça fits into almost everything:

• Thinly sliced, as a snack or starter, with regional bread and cheese
• On charcuterie boards, alongside other handcrafted cured meats and olives
• In cozido à portuguesa, adding body and flavour to the broth
• Grilled or roasted, with smashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
• In migas, with Galician kale and Beira Baixa olive oil

Recognised Quality

This product embodies the region's fine know-how, distinguishing foods made with local ingredients and handcrafted methods. A guarantee of origin, authenticity and respect for Beira Baixa's gastronomic traditions.

From Beira Baixa to your table. Flavourful and authentic.

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

Monfortinho Thermal Water, sourced from the springs of the Penha Garcia mountain range, now comes in bottled form through Geocakes. This natural mineral water stands out for its exceptional silica concentration (53 mg/l), one of the highest in the world, drawn from an area of high environmental richness at the heart of Beira Baixa.

A Unique Mineral Water from Beira Baixa

Monfortinho Thermal Water represents a natural treasure of the Beira Baixa region, drawn from the historic springs of the Penha Garcia mountain range that have fed the thermal baths since the early 20th century. Now available bottled in 500ml, this natural mineral water stands out nationally for its unique composition.

With a silica concentration of 53 mg/l, it has one of the highest values worldwide. Silica is recognised by various studies as an essential element in biological processes linked to skin regeneration, tissue elasticity and collagen formation.

Key Features

• Rich in natural silica (53 mg/l)
• Authenticated century-old thermal origin
• Drawn from an environmentally protected area
• A unique mineral composition in Portugal
• A practical format for daily consumption

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

There are alheiras, and there's Beira Baixa's alheira. The difference isn't just in the flavour, it's in the process, the ingredients and the hands that make it. Made by Salsibeira with recipes passed down through generations, this handcrafted alheira reaches your table with all the authenticity of a sausage that respects the UNESCO Naturtejo Geopark territory.

A Recipe That Has Survived Time

Made with pork and poultry meat, wheat bread, garlic, olive oil and piri-piri, with no artificial preservatives, this alheira is the result of a rigorous handcrafted process that isn't rushed. The ingredients come from local short supply chains, guaranteeing freshness and reducing the environmental footprint. The result is a sausage with a succulent texture, an enveloping aroma and a flavour recognised as genuine from the very first bite.

It's the favourite alheira among the chefs who work with Geocakes, with over 40 years of combined experience among them. A choice that isn't explained, it's tasted.

How to Cook Beira Baixa Alheira

Versatile like the regional cooking that inspired it, it adapts to several cooking methods:

• Oven-baked with sweet potato and turnip greens, Beira Baixa's most traditional way
• Grilled over charcoal, with olive oil and lemon
• Pan-fried with a fried egg and matchstick fries, a classic Portuguese cooking combination
• In migas with cabbage and regional olive oil

From Beira Baixa to Your Table

Salsibeira produces at the heart of the UNESCO Naturtejo Geopark territory, where Beira Baixa's charcuterie tradition has stayed alive for generations. Short supply chains, local ingredients and a handcrafted process that doesn't skip the time it needs. That's how you make an alheira with character and roots.

From Beira Baixa to your table. Flavourful and authentic.

Chouriço Mouro is one of the cured sausages most deeply rooted in Beira Baixa's charcuterie tradition. Smoked over holm oak wood in the traditional smokehouse, following recipes handed down through generations, it has an intense aroma and a firm texture that make it unmistakable. Once you know it, you don't forget it.

A Cured Sausage with Centuries of History in Idanha-a-Nova

Made from pork seasoned with salt, garlic and regional spices, this chouriço mouro follows a handcrafted process that was never rushed or modernised to seem easier. Drying in the smokehouse over holm oak wood is the step that defines everything: it's what gives the cured sausage its natural smoky aroma, characteristic dark colour and concentrated flavour that sets this product apart from industrially made sausages.

It comes from Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the UNESCO Naturtejo Geopark territory, where Beira Baixa's traditional charcuterie know-how has stayed alive for generations.

How to Use in the Kitchen

Chouriço Mouro is versatile and features in some of Portuguese cuisine's most iconic recipes:

• In cozido à portuguesa, adding depth to the broth and the dish
• In winter soups, such as caldo verde or bean soup
• Grilled or oven-roasted, with bread and regional olive oil
• On charcuterie boards, alongside cured cheeses from Beira Baixa
• In migas and sautéed dishes, enriching the base flavour of traditional recipes

From Beira Baixa to Your Table

Geocakes selects this chouriço mouro following the same principles that guide the whole store's curation: verifiable origin, a genuine handcrafted process and flavour that tells a story. It's a product of the territory, made with respect for tradition and the region's ingredients.

From Beira Baixa to your table. Flavourful and authentic.

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

Some flavours need no explanation, just time. Sabores da Soalheira's Organic Cured "Merendeira" Sheep Cheese is one of them: made with raw Portuguese sheep's milk, cured with patience and no shortcuts, it leaves in the mouth the memory of Beira Interior's pastures and know-how that stands the test of time.

Raw milk, handcrafted ageing, genuine flavour

This cheese is made exclusively with raw organic Portuguese sheep's milk, salt and rennet. No additives, no artificial preservatives, nothing that shouldn't be there. The uniform white semi-soft paste comes from the traditional ageing process that concentrates aromas and intensifies the flavour characteristic of the region's sheep cheeses.

What Sets This Cheese Apart

• Raw organic sheep's milk, preserving all the organoleptic properties of fresh milk
• A handcrafted ageing process with no artificial additives or preservatives
• Made by Sabores da Soalheira, a partner selected for sharing Geocakes' values
• A uniformly white semi-soft paste, with an intense, characteristic flavour
• Portuguese origin, with traceable raw material from a short supply chain

From the Board to the Table

This cured cheese shines on its own on a board with a drizzle of honey and rye bread, but adapts just as well to warm salads, pasta with aromatic herbs, or as an accompaniment to a wine from Beira Interior. The intensity of the raw sheep's milk makes it a talking point, never a background ingredient.

A Partnership with Purpose

Sabores da Soalheira shares with Geocakes the same commitment: real products, of known origin, made by people who respect the land and the animals. That's the criterion that defines every product that enters the Geocakes catalogue, including this cheese that comes straight from Beira Interior to your table.

From Beira Baixa to your table. Flavourful and authentic.

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