About Us

2007

2009

And as Eça de Queiroz would say, "and down it goes as a refreshment"!

In response to an inspiring invitation from entrepreneurs Catarina Portas and João Regal, who aimed to bring Lisbon's historic kiosks back to life, I accepted the invitation to revive the recipes and produce the iconic (and authentic) Blackcurrant and Capilé Syrups. And since good things come in threes, new flavors were born, like the delicious tangerine and green tea with Gorreana tea, Europe’s first tea plantation.

2010

Simply Biscuits... beyond delicious!

And because the factory space seemed to shrink daily, fate led us to settle in the old bakery of Portalegre. On our first visit to the space, I remember a wink from an old oven, which later became the source of delicious artisanal biscuits, baked in Portalegre and sent all the way to the Prado Museum in Madrid. This collaboration was part of an exhibition celebrating the centenary of the death of painter Hieronymus Bosch, with tins illustrated with The Garden of Earthly Delights. Made without artificial colors or preservatives and with the finest Portuguese ingredients, they are now available in packaging with playful illustrations and texts inspired by national historical figures.

2013

They say… those who drink this ginja will live at least to 100.

Unforgettable memories. I remember hearing my grandmother ask my grandfather, “Oh, Benjamim, have you taken your remedy?” and he’d answer yes, though his expression always gave away the truth—that he hadn’t. For years, I didn’t know what it meant until I ventured into the world of brandies and distilleries, discovering that the origins of these apothecary potions were to promote well-being and health for the unwell. Modesty aside—if I may say so—the dedication has been rewarded with 3 Stars for the Marvão Ginginha, the highest accolade from the Great Taste Awards, the world’s most esteemed blind-tasting competition for food and beverages.

2019

2021

2024

"Since 2005"