Cacao Tea

Cacao Tea from Goodnow Farms is a single-origin herbal infusion made from roasted Esmeraldas cacao nibs, sourced from the Salazar family farm in Same, Ecuador. The cup pours light and aromatic with notes of warm brownie and vanilla, without sweetness. Caffeine is naturally present, at roughly 20 mg per 8 oz cup compared to about 95 mg in coffee.

At a glance

• Type: Single-origin cacao herbal tea
• Format: 10 biodegradable tea bags in a reusable glass jar, net wt. 90 g
• Ingredients: Single-origin Nacional cacao beans (no additives or preservatives)
• Origin: Cacao from the Salazar family farm, Same, Ecuador; roasted and packed in Massachusetts
• Tasting notes: Warm brownie, vanilla, light and unsweetened
• Caffeine: Approximately 20 mg per 8 oz cup (naturally present in cacao)
• Diet: Soy-free and gluten-free
• Packaging: Tea bags and label are compostable; jar is reusable

Best for

• Afternoon and evening sipping with light caffeine
• Chocolate lovers exploring lower-sugar options
• Cold brew, overnight oats, and salad dressings
• Cocktails and mocktails using brewed cacao
• Gifts for chocolate fans and sustainability-minded friends
• Hostess gifts and holiday stockings

How to brew

Submerge one tea bag in 8 oz of hot water and infuse for 6 to 8 minutes. After steeping, compost the used bag and label, then reuse the glass jar for pantry storage, cold brew, or cocktail mixing.

About Goodnow Farms Chocolate

Goodnow Farms is a Massachusetts bean-to-bar maker practicing direct trade and small-batch craft, sorting, roasting, and winnowing cacao on its farm to produce award-winning Esmeraldas chocolate and this single-origin cacao tea.

Made by Goodnow Farms Chocolate, based in Sudbury, Massachusetts.