A place to remember. Visit!
While in Seville there is nothing better than visiting this huge tea shop in Santa Cruz, located in a XVI century palace built by a Viceroy, where there once stood a large house of Arab and Roman baths.
On these remains is this beautiful mansion, well worth a visit. The street on which it lies is very narrow and from its windows once can touch those opposite.
Upon entering we are faced with a small courtyard with a side fountain and then a door signed in plastered Arabic letters.
Once inside we see an interior patio with large gates surrounding a Moorish fountain in the centre, with candles on the floor that give it a really pleasant atmosphere. We climbed the ample staircase; every time I go I am struck by the coffered ceiling, and the many Arabs details, lanterns ... etc...
The teahouse does no open until 15:30, from the first floor there is a very good view of the courtyard. We pass through a huge wooden door, the beautiful high coffered ceilings.
On the walls pictures of famous painters of Seville offered for sale. I go often, even more than now in autumn and winter, the paintings on display change rapidly.
There is a large salon with armchairs, sofas full of cushions and tables painted in a Moroccan style. This time, I passed straight through the interior to the back where there is a sofa that hugs the entire wall, these teas of many varieties.
The best place for tea or coffee, milkshakes, drinks. They have an extensive menu, even for those not wishing to drink caffeine, red bush teas, etc. and some delicious pastries!
It feels as if you're in Marrakech! The truth is that we ordered a lot just to try out. Although they all look the same except for their different forms, their insides are totally different: pistachio, peanuts, almonds, numerous fillings, there is a black one! What seems like black pudding! It’s actually chocolate with peanuts.
Go any day of the week, they open every day and at this time one enjoys it more, in the second salon the ceiling is painted colourfully. I love going, to see the vaults, the Mudejar panelling.
It is a beautiful little corner near the cathedral; it’s very easy to reach. Facing the Giralda there is a road named Mateos Gago (full of good tapas bars and sweet wines ... and more); follow this street until the end. Then turn left and you’re on calle Aires, long, narrow and home to this wonderful little corner.


