Il Mago Merlino - Firenze

I visited mago merlino teehaus at first mai. what a joy here in florence, the aromen, sense and atmosphere that I was transported to Morokko at moments. a great place for aperitivo, cocktails and exotic tees and a party! I was alone and I. was made to feel really welcome by a charming host rocco. rocco introduced me to other guests and gave me many ideas for places to visit the tourist trail. fab

This place was recommended by a friend of mine who comes here quite often. I was greeted at the door by the debt whose name is rocco. he explained to me how he could set up this facility 37 years ago and gave me a very good explanation of how the location works. walking in me was immediately impressed by the relaxing and soothing atmosphere. the music is soft, the lighting is quote dark (which corresponds to the environment), but what is really amazing is the smell from all the teas that swim around in the rooms. there are two separate rooms that can be rented for private events. I first selected a tea from the menu called elisir; green tea with honey and orange leaves extract. subtitled in italian a liquid dream .a perfect description for what it was. I followed with a chai tee, very sweet, but very soft. then I decided to leave the menu and familiarize the owner with one of his personal mixes; cidrin, mint, nanà, red rose petals, Greek say and acacid honey. a truly unforgettable tee, a great way to beautify this beautiful experience. will be back soon!

Much more than a tea house, a visit to Il Mago Merlino is a unique and magical experience not to be missed. The only subtle thing about it is its location. Hidden away on a quiet street, with a discreet entry way and admittance granted...only through a buzzer system. Once entrance is permitted, there is an explosion of colors and fragrances. Rocco, the owner, is a charismatic, multi-lingual wizard, well versed in teas and aroma therapies. He bakes various organic tidbits to serve with his seemingly endless varieties of teas. Engage him in conversation to learn off the beaten track places to see in Florence. If you are lucky, he will share with you his tarot or tantric cards and read your palm as you sit on floor cushions and learn the art of relaxation, Italian style. Time takes on a different dimension when you are there, so be prepared- the shop may not be open until later than the posted hours- 9:00pm or later is a favored time to arrive, although he is often there earlier. The shop is filled with unique treasures from around the world and Rocco is truly the closest thing to Merlin the wizard, reincarnated. Enjoy the experience and make it a tradition to visit every time you find yourself in Florence. I have done so and I'm always pleased to see that time stands still in this magical world.

I happened to meet the owner of Il Mago Merlino, Rocco Iacopini a few weeks ago in Marrakech, Morocco airport while waiting for a plane back to Italy. Our plane's boarding departure was not announced well and we ended up missing our flight. We were...stranded in Marrakech together for 2 days and I had some of the most wonderful experiences of my life, due to the graciousness and generosity of Rocco. During that time, I learned all about his teahouse, Mago Merlino and could not wait to visit this icon that was created by Rocco 37 years ago. I was able to visit Mago Merlino this past weekend and it is delightful! It has an incredible beauty and energy. Rocco is definitely the charisma and the energy behind this magical place- you simply feel great , the moment he welcomes you in. The teas are exquisite, the homemade biscotti Rocco lovingly prepares and combined with this exotic environment, one is transported to another time and place. It is hard not to feel happy and cared for upon leaving Mago Merlino spirits uplifted, palates satiated. This is most certainly a unique place to come to have an adventure out of the ordinary.

Hi had the pleasure to discover the Mago merlino Tea house many years ago. it is a wonderfull place to sip the most exquisite teas and lovely biscuits and to hold nice conversation with your friends. The music is soothing and not too loud there...is intresting new flavours and funky furniture. I just love to go there on my own or with friends and I always found a lovely international athmosphere. Rocco the owner is charming and intresting.