Divine Herbal Cacao Tea

Divine Herbal Cacao Tea is a loose-leaf herbal tea from Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate, made from the roasted husks and nibs of theobroma cacao beans. Theobroma cacao, meaning food of the gods, is rich in antioxidants and serotonin-boosting theobromine, an alkaloid similar to but less intense than caffeine. This 3 ounce bag makes about 21 cups.

At a glance

• Type: Loose-leaf herbal cacao tea
• Ingredients: Roasted Theobroma cacao husks and nibs
• Net weight: 3 ounces, makes approximately 21 cups
• Caffeine: Trace caffeine, naturally contains theobromine
• Aroma and flavor: Chocolatey aroma, earthy flavor
• Maker: Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate

Best for

• A nearly caffeine-free evening cup
• Chocolate lovers who want an earthy, cocoa-like brew
• Sipping black for earthiness or sweetened for chocolate notes
• A warming alternative to coffee or black tea
• A gift for a chocolate enthusiast
• A present for someone curious about cacao-based teas

How to brew

Steep in freshly boiled water for several minutes. Keep it black to maintain its earthiness, or add sugar or another sweetener to bring out the chocolate flavor.

Flavor profile

Chocolatey on the nose with an earthy flavor in the cup. Sweeteners coax out richer chocolate notes, while brewing black keeps it grounded and earthy.

About Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate

Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate is a craft chocolate maker working with theobroma cacao, turning its roasted husks and nibs into a chocolatey herbal tea.