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The "Bago de Arroz" Black-Eyed Pea is one of Beira Baixa's rarest traditional varieties, organically grown by Geocakes. This small, delicate bean, with deep roots in ancestral Portuguese farming, offers a mild flavour and exceptional texture, perfect for anyone seeking authenticity and territorial quality in their dishes.

Organic Tradition from Beira Baixa

The "Bago de Arroz" Black-Eyed Pea is a rare, exclusive variety, deeply rooted in Beira Baixa's farming tradition. A Geocakes favourite, this bean represents the most genuine side of Portuguese food culture.

Small, delicate and uniform, it stands out for its mild flavour and light texture after cooking. This Beira variety keeps the original characteristics preserved by local farmers across generations.

Key Features

• A rare traditional Portuguese variety
• Certified sustainable organic farming
• Delicate texture and mild flavour
• Quick, even cooking
• Rich in plant protein

Distinctive Features

This black-eyed pea has small, uniform beans, typical of the "bago de arroz" variety. Its organic production respects the land's natural cycles, preserving the nutrients and authentic flavour that characterise this ancestral pulse.

Net weight: 500 grams
Shelf life: see label or contact us
Origin: Beira Baixa, Naturtejo Geopark region.

Geocakes' Organic "Cara Verde" Black-Eyed Peas are a native Beira Baixa variety, grown in the sandy soils of Quinta Vale de Alfaia. This traditional Portuguese pulse, harvested between September and October, preserves the countryside's authentic flavour through sustainable farming practices, with no chemicals or pesticides, offering a rich source of plant protein and fibre for a mindful, natural diet.

"Cara Verde" Black-Eyed Peas: Organic Tradition from Beira Baixa

This native organic black-eyed pea variety represents one of the most genuine legacies of Portuguese agriculture. Grown exclusively in the sandy soils of Quinta Vale de Alfaia, in the Beira Baixa region, this traditional bean keeps the unique characteristics that make it a territorial gastronomic reference.

Manual harvesting between September and October preserves the integrity of the beans, ensuring they reach your table with all the countryside's authenticity and flavour. The certified organic farming process guarantees a product free of chemicals and pesticides.

Key Features

• A rich source of natural plant protein
• High in digestive fibre
• Grown with no chemicals or pesticides
• An authentic native Portuguese variety
• Sustainable and environmentally responsible

Nutritional and Technical Features

The "Cara Verde" Black-Eyed Pea stands out for its balanced nutritional profile, being an excellent source of plant protein, fibre, iron and folates. Its creamy texture and mild flavour make it versatile in both traditional and contemporary cooking.

Specifications: Net weight 500g | Organic certification | GeoFood Seal | Origin: Quinta Vale de Alfaia, Beira Baixa.

Ervas da Zoe's organic lemon balm tea combines Beira Baixa's traditional know-how with organic certification, offering a genuine moment of calm. Made at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark, each tea bag preserves the aroma and calming properties of this ancestral herb, grown under certified organic farming.

Certified Organic Lemon Balm Tea

This organic lemon balm tea from Ervas da Zoe represents the essence of the Beira Baixa territory, where herbal traditions meet modern sustainable practices. Made at Sítio da Fonte Nova, in Ladoeiro, each pack contains 17g of pure lemon balm, carefully selected and processed according to organic production standards.

The raw material used maintains the same premium quality as loose-leaf teas, ensuring each individual bag preserves lemon balm's characteristic aroma and relaxing properties. The handcrafted process respects the natural cycles and biodiversity of the Naturtejo Geopark.

Key Features

• Natural calming, relaxing effect
• Eases digestion after meals
• A comforting pause
• Guaranteed certified organic quality

Technical Features

Net weight: 17g | Production method: Certified organic | Origin: Beira Baixa, Portugal

Ervas da Zoe's organic chamomile tea offers you all the serenity of carefully selected flowers from Beira Baixa. Made under certified organic farming, each individual tea bag preserves the aroma and relaxing properties of this ancestral plant, handcrafted by Geocakes with the traditional know-how of the Naturtejo Geopark region.

Organic Chamomile from Beira Baixa

This chamomile tea represents the purity and tradition of Beira Baixa, where the flowers are hand-selected to guarantee only the finest parts of the plant. Geocakes, a partner of the UNESCO Naturtejo Global Geopark, preserves ancestral handcrafted methods in preparing this relaxing tea.

Certified under organic farming, each individual tea bag contains pure chamomile, with no additives or preservatives, keeping all the natural properties of this plant known for its calming and digestive qualities.

Key Features

• Natural relaxation after intense days
• Gentle, balanced digestion
• Restorative sleep with no dependency
• Moments of serenity in everyday life
• Short supply chain with local producers

Traditional fermentation, authentic flavour

GUTsy Captain Kombucha starts with the right method: handcrafted fermentation with SCOBY - the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast that turns organic tea into a living drink, rich in natural probiotics. The process respects fermentation timing with no shortcuts, so the beneficial bacteria and yeasts reach your table intact.

Organic raspberry adds natural sweetness and a fruity acidity that balances the kombucha's complexity - with no added refined sugars, no artificial additives, with no compromise on what makes this drink different.

Made in Portugal. With Organic Ingredients.

Made at the Évora Industrial Park, GUTsy Captain Kombucha is a Portuguese kombucha with verifiable organic ingredients. Vegan, gluten-free and free of colourings - a clean choice for anyone who values what they drink and where it comes from.

What you'll find in every 1L bottle

• Natural live probiotics - preserved by the handcrafted fermentation process
• SCOBY fermentation - an ancestral method that respects natural timing
• Organic raspberry - natural sweetness, with no added refined sugars
• No gluten, colourings or preservatives - clean, verifiable ingredients
• Sustainable Portuguese production - made in Évora, with organic ingredients

How and When to Drink It

Serve well chilled. GUTsy Captain Raspberry Kombucha is enjoyable at any time of day - at lunch as an alternative to soft drinks, at dinner as an alcohol-free choice with personality, or shared on a summer afternoon. The 1-litre format is practical to bring to the table with no fuss.

Curated by Geocakes - the same values, on your table

GUTsy Captain Kombucha is part of the Geocakes partner selection because it shares the same principles: handcrafted production, organic ingredients, full transparency about the process and respect for the time natural fermentation needs. At Geocakes, a partner isn't chosen for what it sells - it's chosen for what it believes in.

Organic drink · Traditional SCOBY fermentation · Organic raspberry · Gluten-free · No colourings · No preservatives · Vegan · Made in Portugal · 1L

Geocakes' Feijão Lindo represents Beira Baixa's authenticity in a pulse with a creamy texture and delicate flavour. Organically grown in the Naturtejo Geopark region, this Portuguese bean combines ancestral tradition with sustainable practices, offering a rich source of fibre and plant protein for a mindful diet rooted in its territory.

Feijão Lindo: The Treasure of Beira Baixa

Coming from the fertile fields of the Idanha-a-Nova region, Feijão Lindo is a Portuguese variety combining the mild flavour of butter beans with the characteristic creaminess of white beans. Grown using traditional methods, this pulse reflects Beira Baixa's ancestral know-how.

Bearing the GeoFood Seal from the Naturtejo Geopark, every bean carries the territorial authenticity of a region classified as a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Key Features

• A rich source of natural digestive fibre
• Complete, sustainable plant protein
• Essential minerals: iron, magnesium, potassium
• Natural, with no chemical additives
• A uniquely creamy Portuguese texture

Nutritional Features

Feijão Lindo stands out for its high fibre content (11g per 100g) and quality plant protein. Its nutritional makeup includes minerals such as iron and magnesium, essential for a balanced diet. The creamy texture develops during cooking, delivering comforting, nutritious dishes.

The Segredo da Lua Herbal Tea combines six carefully selected aromatic herbs from Beira Baixa, creating a relaxing organic infusion. Handcrafted by Ervas da Zoe and sold by Geocakes, this harmonious blend of chamomile, lemon balm, peppermint, lemon verbena, rose and lime blossom offers moments of tranquillity inspired by the region's traditional know-how.

Organic Infusion from Beira Baixa

This handcrafted herbal tea comes from the meeting of Beira Baixa's herbal tradition and the expertise of Ervas da Zoe, a local producer from Ladoeiro. Each leaf is hand-selected, guaranteeing an exceptional quality that reflects the Naturtejo Geopark territory.

The balanced formula combines chamomile, lemon balm, peppermint, lemon verbena, rose and lime blossom in an aromatic symphony that invites relaxation. Made under certified organic farming, this 30g infusion preserves all the natural properties of the plants.

Key Features

• Promotes natural relaxation
• Combines six aromatic herbs
• Certified organic production
• Hand-selected leaves
• Authentic herbal tradition

Sementes Vivas' organic Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seeds, available at Geocakes, bring a vigorous tropical plant to your garden or greenhouse. With autumn flowering and intense red calyces, it's the base of the well-known hibiscus tea, now within reach of anyone wanting to grow it in Portugal.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa: A Tropical Plant in Beira Baixa

Originally from Herdade do Couto da Várzea, in Idanha-a-Nova, these seeds reach you through Sementes Vivas, a Geocakes partner in the Naturtejo Geopark, with organic and Demeter (biodynamic farming) certification. Hibiscus sabdariffa flowers naturally in autumn, as the days start to shorten, after a whole summer of growing and gaining height.

How to Grow It in Your Garden

Being a tropical plant, Hibiscus adapts better to the Portuguese climate with protected growing, in a greenhouse or a sheltered, warm spot, especially during the colder months. It prefers full sun and regular watering during growth, and rewards patience with a striking, vigorous plant with lush foliage. Each pack contains 10g of seeds, enough to try growing this still-uncommon crop.

From the Land to the Cup

After flowering, the red, fleshy calyces that surround the seed can be harvested and dried, to prepare the traditional hibiscus tea, tart and intensely coloured, known in many cultures by different names. A simple way to follow the plant's whole journey, from sowing to cup, without leaving your own garden. Each harvest can also be stored for winter, dried and ready to infuse whenever you like.

Why Choose These Seeds

• Organic and Demeter seeds, sustainable production
• Autumn flowering, following the natural Portuguese cycle
• Edible calyces, the base of hibiscus tea
• A vigorous plant, easy to maintain
• From Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark

Some wines hold the memory of a landscape. This red from Herdade do Escrivão is one of them. Produced in Beira Interior following the principles of biodynamic farming, it expresses the character of the Beira land in every sip, with the authenticity of those who treat the vineyard as part of a living ecosystem.

An Estate with Deep Roots in Beira Interior

With 80 hectares near the Beira border, Herdade do Escrivão has over 20 years of organic farming practice and, since 2019, Demeter biodynamic certification. The vineyard, with 4.5 hectares planted on sandy schist soils, benefits from excellent sun exposure and a history of excellent plant health. The estate also produces vegetables, cereals and pastures, and is home to a herd of Charnequeira goats, integrating the vineyard into a living, self-sufficient system. The team is led by viticulturist Miguel Valente and winemaker João Salavessa.

Traditional Portuguese Varieties, Pure Terroir Expression

The blend is made up of Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira and Tinta Roriz, three varieties that characterise Beira Interior's red wines and that find here a carefully tended growing environment. Ageing in stainless steel preserves the fruit's freshness and varietal identity, without interference from wood.

What You'll Find in the Glass

An intense garnet colour. On the nose, ripe red fruit stands out, with cherries and plums up front and wild blackberry notes adding depth. On the palate, velvety tannins give it structure without weight, the balance is remarkable and the finish is long and pleasant. A wine that invites a second glass.

Why Choose This Wine

• Demeter certification: biodynamic viticulture with over 20 years of practice
• Sandy schist terroir from Beira Interior with excellent winegrowing suitability
• Traditional Portuguese varieties, a balanced, expressive blend
• Velvety tannins and a long, memorable finish
• Production integrated into a sustainable, biodiverse farming ecosystem

Ervas da Zoe's Fleur de Sel with Rosemary combines the purity of the traditional Ria Formosa salt pans with local organic Portuguese rosemary, creating a handcrafted seasoning with intense aroma and authentic flavour that elevates any dish with the genuineness of Portuguese tradition.

Organic Fleur de Sel with Rosemary - Authentic Portuguese Tradition

This handcrafted fleur de sel is born from the meeting of the crystalline purity of the Ria Formosa salt pans and organic rosemary grown in Portugal. Each crystal preserves the marine essence while the rosemary lends Mediterranean aromatic notes, resulting in a seasoning that honours Portuguese salt-making tradition.

Certified 100% organic and produced through handcrafted methods, this blend represents Geocakes' commitment to territorial authenticity and Beira Baixa's short production chains.

Key Features

• Intense aroma preserved through handcrafted harvesting
• Organic certification
• A unique crunchy texture of fleur de sel
• A balanced flavour between mineral and herbal
• Sustainable production with short supply chains

Geocakes' Fleur de Sel with Lemon Thyme combines the purity of the traditional Ria Formosa salt pans with the citrus aroma of organic lemon thyme. This handcrafted, certified organic seasoning is carefully prepared with hand-selected leaves, offering an exceptional seasoning that naturally enhances the flavours of your dishes.

Handcrafted Fleur de Sel with Organic Lemon Thyme

This aromatic fleur de sel results from the union between Portuguese salt-making tradition and Beira Baixa's handcrafted know-how. Sourced from the Ria Formosa salt pans, each crystal is enriched with organic lemon thyme leaves, carefully hand-selected.

The hand-selection process ensures only the most aromatic leaves go into this seasoning, removing stems and impurities. The result is an organic seasoning with a delicate texture and balanced flavour, where the sea salt harmonises with the citrus and herbaceous notes of lemon thyme.

Key Features

• Naturally enhances flavours without masking them
• Unique crystalline texture of fleur de sel
• Lingering citrus aroma from the lemon thyme
• 100% certified organic production
• Handcrafted, hand-selected leaves

Some vintages stay with you. Herdade do Escrivão's 2019 was one of them. This Reserva comes from a 4.5-hectare vineyard on sandy schist soils in Beira Interior, tended as a living ecosystem following the principles of biodynamic farming. The result is a wine of concentrated character, with the unmistakable signature of those who know the Beira terroir deeply.

An Estate with Deep Roots in Beira Interior

Herdade do Escrivão is an 80-hectare estate that brings together wine, biodiversity and gastronomy in a coherent, long-term project. With over 20 years of organic farming practice and Demeter biodynamic certification since 2019, the estate is led by viticulturist Miguel Valente and winemaker João Salavessa. The vineyard benefits from excellent sun exposure, sandy schist soils with no history of disease, and an integrated agricultural environment: vegetables, cereals, pastures and a herd of Charnequeira goats coexist on the same property, generating natural synergies that come through in the glass.

Grape Varieties, Ageing and Identity

The Reserva is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira and Tinta Roriz, aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness and varietal expression. It's the same philosophy applied to the estate's most demanding tier: no compromises, no artifice, with Beira Interior's terroir at the centre of everything.

What You'll Find in the Glass

A deep garnet colour. On the nose, concentrated red fruit takes centre stage from the start, with ripe cherries and plums up front and wild blackberry notes adding complexity. On the palate, velvety tannins reveal a fuller-bodied structure than the standard vintage, with volume, elegance and a long finish that invites reflection. A Reserva to keep or to share on a special occasion.

Why Choose This Reserva

• Demeter certification: biodynamic, with over 20 years of organic practice
• 2019 vintage: greater concentration and complexity than the standard vintage
• Traditional Portuguese varieties from Beira Interior, in a balanced blend
• Velvety tannins, an elegant body and a long finish
• Production integrated into a sustainable, biodiverse farming ecosystem

Fresh Chinese cabbage. Raw ginger. Himalayan salt. Natural fermentation for a minimum of 21 days. MAI Organic Sauerkraut is made the old way, with no preservatives, no pasteurisation, no shortcuts. The result is an intense, slightly spicy, unmistakable flavour, with all the probiotic richness that only a long natural fermentation can create.

21 days of fermentation, a lifetime of good habit

MAI Organic Sauerkraut starts with fresh Chinese cabbage, raw ginger and Himalayan salt. Nothing else. Slow, controlled natural fermentation, with no heat or preservatives involved, turns these three simple ingredients into a living food, full of beneficial microorganisms that reach your table intact. The minimum is 21 days: that time isn't a detail, it's the condition for fermentation to complete naturally and develop the aromatic and probiotic profile that sets this sauerkraut apart from any processed version.

Three ingredients, zero compromises

• Fresh Chinese cabbage, the base of fermentation
• Raw ginger, natural warmth and aromatic complexity
• Himalayan salt, no additives or anti-caking agents
• A minimum 21-day fermentation, for full probiotic development
• No preservatives and no pasteurisation, the microorganisms arrive intact

How to Use in the Kitchen

MAI Organic Sauerkraut is effortlessly versatile. Serve it plain as a starter or snack - the intense, slightly spicy flavour of the ginger speaks for itself. Use it to accompany meals: grilled dishes, eggs, pulses, rice. Add it to bowls and salads for a fermented element that transforms any dish. The essential rule: never heat it. Heat kills the live microorganisms that make this food what it is. Always add it cold, at the end.

A Living Food for a Conscious Table

MAI Organic Sauerkraut is part of the Geocakes partner selection because it shares the same principles: natural, organic ingredients, handcrafted production and full transparency about the process. A slight fizz or an intense tangy aroma are signs of a living, healthy product, not spoilage.