Step back in time, a hundred years or more, in this bright storefront full of violet candies, violet tea, and candied violets. There are a few very nice violet-inclusive shops in Madrid, but this is the best of them, and it's focused entirely on violets. They'll wrap your purchases in scrapbook-worthy paper decorated in violets, and most of the items come in a violet-festooned box or tin. The tea is black and delicate, the candied violets are fabulous decorating a baked good, and the violet-flavored candies (my personal favorite) get sticky very easily, so you should buy a few packets of silica gel and store them in the same box as the candy to keep them nice and dry. For several years, there's been serious construction on the adjacent roadway; it's harrowing trying to maneuver past the loud, dangerous worksite, so be sure to keep your wits about you when trying to reach or leave the shop. Lastly, and very importantly, even though this review is in English, don't be gauche and expect shop staff to speak it! read more