The name itself speaks to the project’s soul. “Momento” and “teeria” merge into a new word, capable of defining a space where beauty, care, and comfort find a natural balance. Every detail creates a small daily ceremony, designed to accompany authentic and mindful break. <\/p>\n\n The Momenteeria<\/strong> menu features approximately sixty products, all available for purchase. Fine single-origin teas, imported directly from China and certified by the Italian Tea and Infusion Association, coexist alongside original blends enriched with Italian botanicals. <\/p>\n\n Highlights include hand-rolled Dian Hong,<\/strong> top-grade Bai Mu Dan<\/strong>, and ultra-fresh 2025 harvests like the rare Huo Shan Huang Ya<\/strong>. Alongside, herbal teas and infusions by Albino Ferri, a historic Italian company in the sector. A selection that combines tradition, quality, and contemporary identity. <\/p>\n\n The heart of Momenteeria<\/strong> lies in the tea ritual, overseen by Prime Tea Sommelier Riccardo Colosi<\/strong>. The leaves are presented on handcrafted white stoneware plates and placed in glass teapots, while evocative words accompany the experience. <\/p>\n\n The brewing process follows the rhythm of an hourglass. The wait becomes part of the ritual. The tasting arrives in white cups, designed to enhance the tea’s natural color. An information sheet explains the origin, characteristics, and ideal time for consumption, transforming every choice into a personal gesture. <\/p>\n\n The blends have names that evoke emotions: Ritual No. 1 \u2013 Happiness in the Little Things<\/strong>, Ritual No. 8 \u2013 Autumn Equinox in Milan<\/strong>, Ritual No. 14 \u2013 Fireflies in the Bushes<\/strong>, Ritual No. 12 \u2013 Secret Lucky Charm<\/strong>. Little stories, captured in a cup. <\/p>\n\n Tea Tender and Store Manager Monica Angeli<\/strong> leads the experience with expertise and a flair for hospitality. Among her creations, her reinterpretation of Rituale n1<\/strong> stands out, transformed into a gin-based cocktail capable of bridging different worlds and languages. <\/p>\n\n At Momenteeria<\/strong>, tea also dialogues with mixology, redefining the boundaries between tea room, convivial space and meeting place.<\/p>\n\n Food becomes an integral part of the ritual. Natural, colorful, and designed for slow enjoyment, it accompanies every moment of the day: breakfast, lunch, and tea time. <\/p>\n\n The lunch menu, created by nutritionist biologist Nicole Labaguer<\/strong> and psychotherapist Antonella Calabrese<\/strong>, is divided into two options:<\/p>\n\n Each offering can be paired with select teas for a complete mindful eating experience.<\/p>\n\n The pastry selection, created by Rita Strati<\/strong>, architect and cake designer, presents a refined, narrative aesthetic. The Momenteeria Cake<\/strong> with matcha and white chocolate, the Sant\u2019Ambrogio Tart<\/strong>, and the Ginkgo Leaf Tart<\/strong> in Milan sit alongside vegan desserts, single portions, and biscuits inspired by nature and tradition. <\/p>\n\n Madeleines, colourful hummingbirds, creations inspired by Leonardo, and edible flowers transform every break into a gesture of everyday beauty.<\/p>\n\n The interior project, designed by Paola Podenzani<\/strong>, unfolds across a 150 sqm space on two levels. On the ground floor, the counter and boutique offering teas, infusions, herbal blends, and gifts for joyful moments take centre stage, dominated by a restored vintage counter that conveys elegance and memory. <\/p>\n\n The upper level hosts the tea room, the pastry room, and the event space with a communal table. Lichen green, terracotta, soft lighting, natural scents, and ambient sounds create a warm, enveloping atmosphere. Textured materials, velvets, and soft surfaces evoke a welcoming home where time truly slows down. <\/p>\n\n Momenteeria<\/strong> builds its project on wellbeing, sustainability, and inclusion. Its zero-waste philosophy takes shape through concrete choices: loose-leaf teas, refillable tins, glass-bottled water, and jar-cooking with returnable containers. <\/p>\n\n Born from the meeting of two women entrepreneurs, Alessandra Gorlero<\/strong> and Erica Della Bianca<\/strong>, the tea room looks to the future with the goal of becoming the first Italian franchise of contemporary tea rooms, dedicated to wellbeing and female entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A new urban retreat opens at Via Carducci 38 where tea, design and mindful living transform every break into a mindful wellness experience Momenteeria opens in Milan as the first contemporary tea room dedicated to the rituals of happiness. Located on Via Carducci, just steps from the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, it offers a clear vision: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":44390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[325,326,333],"tags":[948,975],"class_list":["post-44504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture","category-hospitality","category-news","tag-featured","tag-hospitality-en"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Momenteeria](\"https:\/\/designdiffusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sala-Momenteeria4-1024x683.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n\nThe tea ritual: a slow and conscious gesture<\/h3>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\nMindful Eating: Light Lunches and Comfort Food<\/h3>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\nArtisan patisserie and micro-masterpieces<\/h3>\n\n
An interior that invites calm<\/h3>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\nMomenteeria Milano: values, sustainability, and future vision<\/h3>\n\n