​Cacao Tea Story

From Gods great hands he has created the amazing "Theobroma Cacao Plant" which is where our tea comes from. Chocolate Tea is 100% Natural and Organic shell or husk of the cacao bean and that's it! Artisan hand roasted to release the natural flavors. Just like wine depending on the time of year Cacao Tea can differ in each batch but you will always get that tea taste and that chocolate taste combined. Every order is Freshly packed according to your requirements and quality checked in Australia receiving the highest attention. 

Chocolate Tea Benefits

- No sugar
- No dairy
- No fake flavors
- No Caffeine per cup
- No Blending only pure husk.
- High Levels of: Antioxidants, Magnesium, Fibre, Theobromine.
- Minimal Calories (if any)
- Weight loss alternative option
- Vegan and Gluten Free
- Due to the high levels of Fibre is fantastic for Digestive and Bowel help.
​- Over 300 compounds of chocolate (Vitamin D, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc & much more
- Locals in Peru believe this helps lactation in pregnant women.
- Studies have shown Cacao Tea is great for healthy teeth
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​All of the above contributes to reducing blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, anti-depressants, fights stress and relaxes. Anti-bacterial, anti-inflamatory as well as rejuvenating properties occur.

Tips & Tricks

No 1: CRUSH - If you crush up your tea packet into the smallest pieces you can, the more edges you have the more flavour gets released and less you have to use.

No 2: EXPIRY DATE - Although we do have an expiry date on our product, did you know it will last an extra year longer if it has been stored properly! Wow

No 3: AMOUNT- Did you know the perfect amount for a cup of tea is 4 grams and above. 

No 4: STORAGE - Moths love our tea, they will find its smell from anywhere in the house. Make sure your box or bag is sealed.

No 5: ICED TEA - You CAN have chocolate iced tea, brew it up as normal and pop it in the fridge we do suggest a sweetner though as it does go bitter gradually.
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No 6: FLAVOURS - You can ad any flavor you like to get a different taste.

How to Prepare your cup

Once you open your packet you can smell the great aroma of Chocolate.
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1. Place 2 teaspoons into your Tea Bag Filter provided, Strainer or TeaPot

2. Sink it into your RicoCoco's Glass Tea Cup (available in our online store)

3. Brew for 3-5 Minutes depending on how heavy on flavour you would like.

4. Add 1 Teaspoon of Sweetener or Sugar if you would like the Chocolate Block taste.
5. Fold your Loose Tea Packet, keep in a box or a tin & in a cool dry place.

​6. Sit back and enjoy the Great Aroma, with the amazing chocolate taste left on the palate.
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7. ICED CHOCOLATE TEA. After the steps above place it in the fridge and it will last up to 3 days. We reccommend adding sweetner/sugar or a flavour of orange peel or mint leaf etc

Process of Cacao Tea

In Peru we have a number of small family owned plantations that we work with, along with one of our own.

Depending on whats available at the time. Usually after they harvest, the pods will be cracked open and they start to ferment the beans. They are then roasted by hand at temperatures over 110 degrees and de-shelled.

The Insides create the Nibs & Powder and used in Peru to make the most amazing Chocolate Bars and Pastes.

The Shells are left over and sent to us by very expensive air mail. And here we all are drinking the most amazing tea in the world packed full of Antioxidants and Magnesium from half way around the world.