Dolceria Salemi dal 1947
Assorted tea biscuits: Almond, Hazelnut and Pistachio
Assorted tea biscuits: Almond, Hazelnut and Pistachio
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🍽️ Critical Data: Ultra-Thin Wafer | 3 Nut Mix | Established in 1947
🔥 Taste Intensity: 4/5
🎯 Ideal for: Tea accompaniment, ice cream garnish, dessert wine tasting.
Crispy excellence born at the foot of Mount Etna: the legacy of Alfio Salemi
Straight from the historic center of Zafferana Etnea, these "Foglie da Tè" (Tea Leaves) represent the masterpiece of master pastry chef Alfio Salemi, who opened his workshop in 1947 following his experience at the historic Dolceria Caviezel. This assorted pack is a journey through the millimetric textures of Catanese pastry: a sheet so thin it feels airy, where the instant crunch releases pure notes of almond, hazelnut, and pistachio in a balance that defies the laws of traditional pastry making.
- 🌱 Nut Triptych: Unlike industrial productions that only use flavored flours, Dolceria Salemi uses selected Almonds, Hazelnuts, and Pistachios. The chopped nuts are an integral part of the biscuit structure, ensuring an inimitable toasted persistence.
- 🧑🍳 "Artisan Sheet" Crafting: The technique passed down from Alfio to his daughter Sara requires millimetric precision during the spreading process. This extreme thinness allows the sugars to caramelize uniformly, creating a "crunch" that melts instantly upon contact with the palate.
- 🌋 Butter and Natural Aromas: The use of butter and natural aromas, combined with egg white, provides a mellow and rounded fragrance, eliminating that chemical aftertaste typical of commercial wafers.
Product Sheet
| Parameter | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Producer | Dolceria Salemi (Zafferana Etnea) |
| Ingredients | Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pistachios, sugar, egg white, "00" flour, margarine, butter, natural aromas. |
| Energy (100g) | 525 Kcal / 2195 Kj |
| Allergens | Nuts, Gluten, Egg, Lactose. |
🍷 The Taste Ambassador recommends:
I advise against serving these tea leaves simply as a breakfast biscuit: their airy structure makes them perfect for accompanying creamy textures. For a superior experience, try tucking them into a bowl of fiordilatte ice cream or enjoying them with a glass of Cinnamon Rosolio or Etna Citrus liqueur. ⚠️ Technical note: as these wafers are extremely hygroscopic, they are sensitive to humidity. Once the package is opened, store them in a tin box or an airtight container to preserve their crispy "snap."
- Luca Mauro Consoli
Complete the Experience
🛒 Passito di Pantelleria: The acidity and sweetness of the passito enhance the toasted almond notes.
🛒 Black Tea with Orange Blossom: The ideal afternoon pairing to honor the tradition of Zafferana.
📦 What you receive
A tray of assorted Tea Leaves (Almond, Hazelnut, Pistachio) from Dolceria Salemi, packaged to preserve their extreme fragility and freshness.
🌡️ Storage: Cool and dry place. Sensitive to humidity.
✅ Etnaly Guarantee: Original product from the historic center of Zafferana Etnea.
Savor the history of a pastry art that has been amazing even the most demanding palates since 1947.
