Dolceria Salemi dal 1947
Assorted Tea Leaves: Almond, Hazelnut, and Pistachio 100g
Assorted Tea Leaves: Almond, Hazelnut, and Pistachio 100g
Couldn't load pickup availability
🍽️ Critical Data: Ultra-Thin Wafer | 3-Nut Mix | Historic Craftsmanship (1947)
🔥 Flavor Intensity: 4.5/5
🎯 Ideal for: Accompaniment for tea and infusions, garnish for gourmet ice cream, tasting with Passito wine.
The crispy excellence of Zafferana Etnea: a legacy from Master Alfio Salemi
Created from the creative flair of master pastry chef Alfio Salemi in 1947, following extensive experience at the historic Dolceria Caviezel, "Foglie da Tè" (Tea Leaves) have become the confectionery symbol of Zafferana Etnea. Not just a simple cookie, but an ultra-thin, crispy wafer that captures the essence of Sicilian nuts. This assorted pack allows you to take a sensory journey through the buttery notes of almond, the bold roasting of hazelnut, and the unmistakable aromatic quality of pistachio.
- 🌱 Nut Triptych: Unlike industrial wafers packed with artificial flavorings, the leaves from Dolceria Salemi use generous proportions of almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios, ensuring an authentic flavor that lingers on the palate.
- 🧑🍳 Mastery of the Sheet: The technical difficulty lies in the millimeter-thin thickness. The artisanal process creates a wafer that "crunches" instantly under the teeth, gradually releasing the sweetness of the sugar and the fragrance of the butter.
- 🌋 Traditional Method Since 1947: Even today, the recipe carried forward by his daughter Sara and her collaborators respects the original proportions, avoiding chemical preservatives and focusing entirely on the quality of premium fats and local raw materials.
Product Sheet
| Parameter | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Net Weight | 100g |
| Producer | Dolceria Salemi (Zafferana Etnea) |
| Ingredients | Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pistachios, sugar, egg white, 00 flour, margarine, butter, natural flavorings. |
| Allergens | Nuts, egg, gluten, lactose. |
| Energy (100g) | 525 Kcal / 2195 Kj |
🍷 The Ambassador of Taste recommends:
I advise against serving these leaves simply as breakfast cookies: their thin structure makes them perfect for "cutting" through the creaminess of artisanal fior di latte or vanilla ice cream. For a typical Etnean end to a meal, try them with a small glass of Cinnamon Rosolio or a chilled Passito. Remember: they fear humidity above all else. Once the package is opened, store them in an airtight tin to preserve their characteristic millimeter-thin "crunch".
- Luca Mauro Consoli
Complete the Experience
🛒 Passito di Pantelleria: The ideal liqueur note to enhance the almond and pistachio.
🛒 Black Tea with Sicilian Orange: The preferred afternoon pairing for these Etnean wafers.
📦 What you receive
A 100g tray of assorted "Foglie da Tè" (Almond, Hazelnut, Pistachio) from Dolceria Salemi, protected by packaging that preserves their fragility and aromatic freshness.
🌡️ Storage: Cool and dry place. Fragility is synonymous with artisanal quality.
✅ Etnaly Guarantee: Original product from Zafferana Etnea, shipped directly from the production territory.
Choosing Dolceria Salemi means bringing nearly eighty years of Catania's pastry history to your table.
