ABOUT
THE PROJECT
THE PROJECT
TEA HOUSE
KABO
BIOPHILIC LODGES
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.
We aim to create a unique, purpose-driven tourist destination — a modern tea château where tea grows in harmony with the forest, reimagined through biophilic design, permaculture, and syntropic farming.
This is a place where conscious travelers and impact-driven investors can support the development of nature-based solutions to protect our soil, prevent coastal erosion, and inspire sustainable ways of living and traveling.
It’s a living example of circular economy, community resilience, and ecological harmony — where people work with nature for mutual benefit.
This is a place where conscious travelers and impact-driven investors can support the development of nature-based solutions to protect our soil, prevent coastal erosion, and inspire sustainable ways of living and traveling.
It’s a living example of circular economy, community resilience, and ecological harmony — where people work with nature for mutual benefit.
10 +
Tea house and shop with tea and pottery
A multifunctional space that houses technical facilities for producing tea, permaculture research, workshops, lectures, concerts, and other events.
TEA TREES
10 000 +
Nature Alchemists
Using nature-based techniques to adapt humidity, temperature, and soil PH to grow organic fine Tea
Using nature-based techniques to adapt humidity, temperature, and soil PH to grow organic fine Tea
600 sq m
FACTORY + MUSEUM + AUDITORIUM + LAB
EXPERIENCE
A sensory and cultural journey into a new way of living in harmony with nature. Set in Aveiro, Portugal, our 3-hour experience blends Chinese and Portuguese tea traditions, regenerative farming, and the celebration of heritage, food, and art.
Try premium-quality tea served in the ancient Chinese tradition, using special pottery and techniques to reveal the full depth, aroma, and flavor of ceremonial high-grade tea.
A guided journey across our land that showcases:
- Permaculture systems
- Biophilic design
- Natural buildings
- Syntropic and regenerative farming
- Off-grid living models
- Tea plantations as a living collaboration between humans and nature
This is not a tour — it is an experiment you join
- Permaculture systems
- Biophilic design
- Natural buildings
- Syntropic and regenerative farming
- Off-grid living models
- Tea plantations as a living collaboration between humans and nature
This is not a tour — it is an experiment you join
A space dedicated to the history, culture, and craftsmanship of tea, featuring rare ceremonial pottery and traditional teaware from around the world.
— 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.
KABO connects you with local cultural and culinary destinations that continue the spirit of your visit.
KABO connects you with local cultural and culinary destinations that continue the spirit of your visit.
- Vista Alegre Museum (est. 1824) — Free access for KABO guests
- Vista Alegre Shop — Guest discount on porcelain and local goods
- Vista Alegre Montebelo Hotel — Partner hotel with special guest offers
- Subenshi Restaurants — Portuguese-Asian fusion, with complimentary KABO tea
- Salpoente — Fine dining with KABO tea and artistic gifts
- Miguel Castro e Silva Restaurants — Culinary fusion partner
- MoyChay Tea EU — Online tea shop featuring KABO’s selection
OUR APPROACHES
syntropic agroforestry
A regenerative farming method that mimics natural forest systems to restore soil, boost biodiversity, and grow food in harmony with nature.
biophilic
design
design
An architectural approach that connects people with nature through natural materials, light, greenery, and organic forms to improve well-being and sustainability.
permaculture
A design philosophy for creating self-sustaining ecosystems that integrate land, people, and resources in a way that’s efficient and resilient.
natural
buildings
buildings
Structures made from locally-sourced, low-impact materials like clay, straw, and wood — blending comfort, beauty, and ecological responsibility.
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
Our team is made up of people with deep experience in tea cultivation, sales, and cultural education, along with backgrounds in off-grid solutions and sustainability. We were among the pioneers who helped shape and grow the premium tea market in our home countries, witnessing its rise from a niche interest to a cultural phenomenon. Now, we aim to promote and adapt this experience in Europe.
Meet the founders
KATERYNA YERMAKOVA
Founder.
Ex-owner of "CHAGUAN" tea house in Kyiv
Ex-owner of "CHAGUAN" tea house in Kyiv
JOAO FONCECA
Founder.
BENACID - sustainability consultancy company
BENACID - sustainability consultancy company
SERGEY SHEVELEV
Founder of
MOYCHAY - biggest tea house chain in the world.
MOYCHAY - biggest tea house chain in the world.
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
what is now the U.S. state of Washington
1786 to 1866
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
CREATIVE PARTNERS
Vista Alegre
Pottery Company Partner
Sunsay — Artist Partner
Miguel C. e Silva — Chef & Sommelier Partner
Pottery Company Partner
Sunsay — Artist Partner
Miguel C. e Silva — Chef & Sommelier Partner
PERMACULTURE SPECIALISTS
Geoff Lawton — Permaculture Specialist Partner
Silvia Floresta — Permaculture Specialist Partner
Silvia Floresta — Permaculture Specialist Partner
SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS
Project Kamp
Sustainable Living Partner
CLA (Chiangmai Life Architects)
Sustainable Architects Partner
Senmar
Natural Building Partner
Moein Nodehi
Biophilic Designer Partner
Sustainable Living Partner
CLA (Chiangmai Life Architects)
Sustainable Architects Partner
Senmar
Natural Building Partner
Moein Nodehi
Biophilic Designer Partner
