You all know that I love to try new things, so when I was contacted to try this new tea I jumped at the chance. Then she told me it was a chocolate tea, and of course it became a no-brainer. Cacao tea is an all natural tea that is brewed from cacao husks/shells. It contains no sugar and is gluten and dairy free, so it's great for almost everyone. The cacao husks are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, and are rich in the compound theobromine, which is a mild, naturally occurring stimulant similar to caffeine with a gentle, slow-release effect. Check out here for more information on the amazing benefits.
Because cacao tea is a loose tea, it's best brewed either in a french press or with a tea ball strainer or infuser. And to get the full flavor it's recommended that you brew it with boiling hot water for at least 6-8 minutes. For more detailed instructions on how to obtain the best results from cacao tea go here. While you can definitely drink cacao tea black, if you feel that it needs just a little more they recommend coconut sugar and almond milk to complement it the best.
I know all that info is great, but what you really want to know is how it tastes. On word is all that takes, amazing. I drank it straight with no milk or sweetener. It didn't need it. It had a nice, rich chocolate taste to it. I don't have a french press, so I used a tea ball strainer, put in 2 teaspoons and brewed it for about 7 minutes. I don't like my tea too strong, but I definitely don't want it weak. For me that was the perfect amount of tea and time.
Ok, I've got you sold on how amazing this tea is. Let me tell you, it's also pretty inexpensive. You get a 4 oz bag for $17.50, and that bag will last you for quite a while. They also offer discounts for the more bags you buy. Ready to order..... go here.
I received a bag of cacao tea in return for my honest review.
