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Porta da Loja
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Porta da Loja Apple Extra Jam
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Ra-Ro IndexScarceWhat is the Ra-Ro Index?Made from the ugly Apple shop door, which has almost become extinct, this Extra Sweet takes us back to that first bite. We were about to bite into it and couldn't help thinking: what we are about to taste has...
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Jam from a rare apple
Porta da Loja Apple Extra Jam
From nearly extinct to your front door, now as an extra jam.
The story
Made from the ugly Maçã Porta da Loja, which *nearly went extinct*, this Extra Jam takes us back to that first bite of the *centuries-old flavours of Tibães*. The apple is named after the “loja”, the storeroom behind the front door of Minho homes. Now you can *spread it on bread or cheese*.
Story of the piece
Porta da Loja Apple Extra Jam
From nearly extinct to your front door.
Made from the ugly Porta da Loja Apple, that nearly went extinct, this Apple Extra Jam takes us back to that first bite. We were about to bite it and couldn’t help but think: what we are about to taste nearly went extinct. We were this close to have nothing but wind on our hands.
The bite caused the apple juices to flood our souls. We surrendered to the secular fruit flavours of Tibães (Minho, Portugal), and suddenly realized they had made a jam out of it. All of this but in gooey shape? Just perfect.
People from the region of Minho may know of Porta da Loja Apple, where it was cultivated and eaten by local farmers due to its resilience. The apple name comes from the place where it was stored: a special room that every house (“store”) had right behind the front door, that served as shed for farming needs.
Its fame never went further down than the Douro and, in the meantime, rural exodus and easy access to imported apples fated it to scarcity. For many years, if you searched well enough, maybe you could find it in regional fairs.
Now, here it is. At your front door.
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Maçã Porta da Loja Extra Jam, in a glass jar.
- 1LidSeals the jar and keeps the jam.
- 2The jamMade with the rescued apple from Tibães.
- 3LabelDoce Extra de Maçã Porta da Loja.
From above
Ready to open
To spread on bread or cheese.
- 1LogoThe apple's name, printed on the lid.
- 2ColourThe fruit's shade shows through the glass.
- 3Side labelWith the apple drawn among leaves.
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AN APPLE RESCUED BY FAMILY DEDICATION
The Casais family, from Tibães, committed to rescuing this apple from obscurity, inheriting the legacy of monks and farmers who preserved it over centuries.
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The first bite of this apple is a journey through time. We held it, ugly and irregular, and were about to bite into it thinking: what we are about to taste nearly went extinct. The bite flooded our spirit with juice, and we surrendered to the centuries-old flavours of Tibães. The people of Minho know this apple for its resilience, but its fame never went beyond the Douro. With the rural exodus and the preference for imported apples, it almost disappeared. Now here it is, at our doorstep, a testament to perseverance. What is served is not just an apple, but a story of rescue and dedication, shared with soul in every bite.
Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
Extra jam made with the rare Porta da Loja apple, a fruit of age-old flavours from Tibães, in the Minho. Perfect spread on bread or cheese.
Which region is it from?
It comes from Minho, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.
Who makes this piece?
It is made by Porta da Loja, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.
What technique is used?
This piece is made using the Confeitaria technique.
Are all pieces identical?
As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, Ra-Ro ships worldwide.
How do returns work?
You have 14 days for a free return.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
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