Saveur Chocolat

The Chocolate Flavour collection gathers teas and ingredients that carry cocoa and chocolate notes, from chocolate-flavoured black tea and rooibos blends to cocoa nibs, cocoa shells and cacao husk tea. It is aimed at anyone who enjoys a rich, roasted, chocolatey cup.

These blends pair cocoa with bases such as black tea, rooibos and spices, giving flavours that range from sweet and dessert-like to deep and roasted. Cocoa nibs and shells, made from the cocoa bean, can be brewed on their own for a naturally caffeine-free infusion with a cocoa aroma, or added to other blends. Chocolate rooibos is also caffeine-free, while chocolate black tea contains caffeine from the tea leaf.

To brew, steep chocolate-flavoured teas in freshly boiled water, adjusting time to the base: three to five minutes for black tea blends and up to eight minutes for rooibos and cocoa-shell infusions. A splash of milk brings out the chocolate character in stronger blends.

Frequently asked questions

Do chocolate-flavoured teas contain caffeine?

It depends on the base. Chocolate black tea contains caffeine, while chocolate rooibos and cocoa-shell infusions are naturally caffeine-free.

What are cocoa nibs and cocoa shells?

Cocoa nibs are pieces of the roasted cocoa bean, and cocoa shells are the outer husk. Both carry a cocoa aroma and can be brewed as an infusion.

How do I brew chocolate rooibos?

Steep in freshly boiled water for five to eight minutes. Rooibos and cocoa-shell blends need longer than black tea to develop their flavour.

Can I add milk to chocolate teas?

Yes. A splash of milk brings out the roasted, chocolatey character, especially in black tea and rooibos blends.