THE CONCEPT
Ideas, experiences, and practical knowledge from different fields and people come together to create living spaces and ecosystems designed for future generations.
Ancestral knowledge and sustainable principles are being translated into modern, functional ways of living and working.
Circular systems, grounded in trust, cooperation, and local resources, help protect and regenerate soil, ecosystems, and landscapes while improving their productivity.
Ancestral knowledge and sustainable principles are being translated into modern, functional ways of living and working.
Circular systems, grounded in trust, cooperation, and local resources, help protect and regenerate soil, ecosystems, and landscapes while improving their productivity.
A living space where tea is crafted, stories are told, and ideas are created
This multifunctional hub blends, a tea factory with a museum, shop, a lab and cultural auditorium — offering workshops, thought-provoking talks, innovation, and inspiring performances.
This multifunctional hub blends, a tea factory with a museum, shop, a lab and cultural auditorium — offering workshops, thought-provoking talks, innovation, and inspiring performances.
CULTURE
Nestled among the trees, our off-grid houses are crafted with natural materials and guided by biophilic design — creating space to rest and enjoy tea in harmony with the forest.
These lodges are part of our immersive multi-day journeys designed to awaken creativity, curiosity, and a deeper bond with Nature and Self.
These lodges are part of our immersive multi-day journeys designed to awaken creativity, curiosity, and a deeper bond with Nature and Self.
BUILDINGS
ECOSYSTEMS
We work with regenerative practices that restore soil, strengthen biodiversity, and protect landscapes.
By closing natural cycles and returning nutrients to the land, ecosystems become more fertile, productive, and resilient.
This our way to attract new life, resources, and opportunities for local communities.
By closing natural cycles and returning nutrients to the land, ecosystems become more fertile, productive, and resilient.
This our way to attract new life, resources, and opportunities for local communities.
TEA HOUSE
KABO
Tea house and shop with tea and pottery
EXPERIENCE
A sensory and cultural journey into a new way of living in harmony with nature.
Set in the coastal region of Aveiro, Portugal, our 3-hour experience blends the ancient wisdom of Chinese tea rituals with Portuguese heritage, regenerative farming, food, culture, and artistic expression.
Discover the ancient art of Chinese tea with our curated Gong Fu Cha experience — a meditative ritual that honors presence, patience, and the craft of fine tea.
Experience a hand-picked selection of exclusive, premium-quality teas, prepared using traditional techniques and artisan teaware. Each infusion reveals new layers of aroma, flavor, and feelings — inviting you to slow down, connect, and fully experience the moment.
Experience a hand-picked selection of exclusive, premium-quality teas, prepared using traditional techniques and artisan teaware. Each infusion reveals new layers of aroma, flavor, and feelings — inviting you to slow down, connect, and fully experience the moment.
A walk through living solutions for a better future.
Join us on a guided journey across our land, where nature and innovation work together to:
. Prevent coastal erosion
. Improve flood resilience
. Restore soil health
. Promote sustainable ways of living
You’ll explore:
. Permaculture systems
. Biophilic design
. Natural buildings
. Syntropic & regenerative farming
. Off-grid living models
. Tea plantations as a living collaboration between people and nature
This isn’t a tour. It’s an invitation to be part of the experiment.
Join us on a guided journey across our land, where nature and innovation work together to:
. Prevent coastal erosion
. Improve flood resilience
. Restore soil health
. Promote sustainable ways of living
You’ll explore:
. Permaculture systems
. Biophilic design
. Natural buildings
. Syntropic & regenerative farming
. Off-grid living models
. Tea plantations as a living collaboration between people and nature
This isn’t a tour. It’s an invitation to be part of the experiment.
Explore the history, culture, and ritual of tea — from ancient traditions to modern revival.
Discover rare ceremonial pottery, traditional teaware, and handcrafted artworks, including restored pieces using ancient techniques.
A quiet space to learn, reflect, and connect with centuries of craftsmanship, creativity, and culture.
Discover rare ceremonial pottery, traditional teaware, and handcrafted artworks, including restored pieces using ancient techniques.
A quiet space to learn, reflect, and connect with centuries of craftsmanship, creativity, and culture.
— not a restaurant, but a nature-based tasting experience. Guests can enjoy small plates of locally sourced, organic food inspired by Portuguese and Asian cuisines. Served outdoors at garden tables, this light, nourishing menu is designed to be both healing and memorable.
Your experience doesn’t end here — it’s just the beginning of a new way of living.
A way of caring for the Earth, for each other, and for what truly matters.
We invite you to join the KABO community and continue this journey — exploring cultural, culinary, and creative places that share these values.
Each destination and partner adds a new layer to your experience — shaped by the moment, the people, and your own unique path.
The time to be the change is here — and it’s now.
Let’s share love and kindness — always.
A way of caring for the Earth, for each other, and for what truly matters.
We invite you to join the KABO community and continue this journey — exploring cultural, culinary, and creative places that share these values.
Each destination and partner adds a new layer to your experience — shaped by the moment, the people, and your own unique path.
The time to be the change is here — and it’s now.
Let’s share love and kindness — always.
Nestled among the trees, our off-grid houses are crafted with natural materials and guided by biophilic design, creating space to rest and enjoy tea in harmony with the forest
LIVING SYSTEMS IN ACTION
Step into a world where nature leads the way. These are more than methods
— they are living systems, shaping how we grow, build, and belong.
Each one offers a new lens to see the world and to in harmony within it.
syntropic agroforestry
A living forest of food, where layers of plants grow together, healing the soil and inviting wildlife in a vibrant dance of life.
biophilic
design
design
Spaces that breathe nature
are sunlight, wood, and greenery woven together to nourish the soul and bring calm to everyday living.
are sunlight, wood, and greenery woven together to nourish the soul and bring calm to everyday living.
permaculture
A thoughtful blueprint for thriving ecosystems, where land and life work as one, creating resilience and abundance naturally.
natural
buildings
buildings
Homes shaped by earth and hand are crafted from clay, straw, and timber to feel alive, warm, and deeply connected to place.
WHY TEA?
One of our founders participated in this revival in Ukraine (ex-owner of Tea House "Chaguan") and brings her expertise in building tea businesses. With global tea company partners, its own plantation, factory, and 33 tea houses worldwide, we offer unmatched knowledge in tea cultivation, processing, distribution, and hospitality.
Portugal, with its long-standing tea-growing tradition on the islands and favorable climate, is an ideal place to grow this culture further. But we go beyond tradition: by applying nature-based techniques that create optimal humidity, temperature, and soil conditions, we aim to produce premium-quality tea while restoring soil health, fighting erosion, and supporting biodiversity. Our method doesn’t just exploit the land — it heals and protects it.
Portugal, with its long-standing tea-growing tradition on the islands and favorable climate, is an ideal place to grow this culture further. But we go beyond tradition: by applying nature-based techniques that create optimal humidity, temperature, and soil conditions, we aim to produce premium-quality tea while restoring soil health, fighting erosion, and supporting biodiversity. Our method doesn’t just exploit the land — it heals and protects it.
Like wine, premium tea is an art — requiring expert cultivation, skilled brewing, and a refined sensory experience. Traditional tea ceremonies, especially those from ancient Chinese culture, reveal the depth and complexity of high-quality tea through multiple infusions — a ritual practiced for over 1,000 years.
Tea culture, which spread from ancient China around the world, is now enjoying a modern revival. About a decade ago, a new wave began in post-Soviet countries, where tea houses and ceremonial gatherings flourished. Today, this movement is expanding to Western Europe, with new tea spaces opening in cities like Amsterdam and Barcelona.
Tea culture, which spread from ancient China around the world, is now enjoying a modern revival. About a decade ago, a new wave began in post-Soviet countries, where tea houses and ceremonial gatherings flourished. Today, this movement is expanding to Western Europe, with new tea spaces opening in cities like Amsterdam and Barcelona.
ABOUT US
Brought together by love and a shared purpose, we combine decades of experience in international business, tea culture, design, regenerative systems, and conscious living. Our work across the world has focused on creating meaningful, nature-connected projects.
Our Vision
KABO is the next step — a living experiment rooted in nature, tradition, and tea. A place where culture meets ecology, and every detail is designed to inspire change — for people, for the planet, and for a better future.
FOUNDERS
- KATERYNA IERMAKOVAFounder, Cultural & Experience CuratorKateryna is the former owner of Chaguan Tea House in Kyiv, where she developed a niche business centered around premium ceremonial tea. With a background in music and fashion, she has experience creating tailored, sensory-focused experience and working with exclusive, small-scale markets.
At KABO, she designs meaningful experiences that connect tea, culture, and nature — with an emphasis on quality, depth, and authenticity. - JOAO FONSECAFounder & Sustainability AdvisorFounder of Benacid, João is a product designer and permaculture practitioner with over a decade of experience in sustainable brands, materials, and circular design.
At KABO, he leads the development of nature-based systems and off-grid solutions — shaping regenerative spaces and helping turn our shared dreams into reality.
PARTNERS
United by a shared vision of sustainability, we collaborate with strong partners to build scalable, long-term projects. Rooted in circular economy principles, our initiatives aim to regenerate ecosystems, minimize waste, and create lasting environmental impact through innovation, resilience, and responsible resource use.
Wide cooperation
Benacid
Sustainability, circular economy
Off-grid solutions
Sustainability, circular economy
Off-grid solutions
Project Kamp
Sustainable Living Partner
CLA (Chiangmai Life Architects)
Sustainable Architects Partner
Senmar
Natural Building Partner
Biotonomy Academy
Biophilic Designer Partner
Sustainable Living Partner
CLA (Chiangmai Life Architects)
Sustainable Architects Partner
Senmar
Natural Building Partner
Biotonomy Academy
Biophilic Designer Partner
Vista Alegre
Pottery Company Partner
Sunsay — Artist, advisor
Miguel C. e Silva — Chef & Sommelier Partner
Rebelo De Andrade agency
RA// Architects
Pottery Company Partner
Sunsay — Artist, advisor
Miguel C. e Silva — Chef & Sommelier Partner
Rebelo De Andrade agency
RA// Architects
Geoff Lawton — Permaculture Specialist Partner
Silvia Floresta — Permaculture Specialist Partner
Silvia Floresta — Permaculture Specialist Partner
THE EARTH DOES NOT BELONG TO US: WE BELONG TO THE EARTH
Chief Seattle
leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes
what is now the U.S. state of Washington
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