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We've enjoyed the atmosphere a lot, tea varieties as well! Interior design and wonderful taste of tea are just perfect! It's a very tranquil and cosy place to visit! Thank you, Roberto! Maria from Russia.
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Date of experience: July 2016
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Whilst traveling in Italy from Australia we visited Catania for a couple of days. The history is amazing as it is in all of Italy. For an Australian Naturopath / Herbalist this tea room / museum was incredible. To see the history of herbal medicine from the local area and have a cup of prickly pear tea was outstanding. Healthy snacks were provided too -yum! Don't expect a cup of English breakfast, 2 sugars and milk. This is a special place. Located under an amazing arch in an area where you want to take photos everywhere you look.…
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Date of experience: September 2015
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This morning I was reviewing travel photos,and smiled happily when I encountered the images devoted to this museum. Like the apothecaries it displays, the Herborarium is a compact delightful package containing rare treats. It is devoted to the history of our use of herbs: how we've categorized, catalogued, and compounded them. The displays are elegant and informative. and the staff are courteous (and proficient in English). I recommend it highly as a refreshing pause from the usual round of churches and cappuccinos; treat yourself to one of their splendid organic teas in a sweet and romantically-lit environment. (And be sure to pass along this info to your herbal and pharmaceutical friends. :~)…
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Date of experience: May 2015
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Quite unique. Delightful experience. Interesting pleasant surroundings. Lemon and almond cake divine. Excellent service. Staff very welcoming and informative. That yourself.
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Date of experience: June 2015
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Small museum and shop, you can found and see a lot of particular things. It also organize meetings, seminars ... it is an angle of culture in the most beautiful street in Catania.
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Date of experience: August 2014
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