Tea: Hot Chocolate
Type: Pu’er, Black
Flavour Notes: Cocoa, rich, sweet
Ingredient Origins: Yunnan, China
Caffeine Level: 3/5*

Hot Chocolate was my first dabble into DAVIDsTEA, and I was not disappointed. This blend of pu’er and black teas with cocoa and chocolate turns into a sweet, creamy, near-fudgy cup truly worthy of its name. Though I am unsure of what kind of black tea is used in this blend, pu’er (or pu-erh) is all the rage among tea-lovers. Pu’er is produced in the Yunnan province of China by microbial fermentation and oxidation after the tea leaves have been rolled and dried––an absolute star in any cup.

DAVIDsTEA’s Hot Chocolate is truly the most chocolatey tea I’ve ever tasted. If you want to drink hot chocolate without the guilt and with an energizing kick, this blend is for you.

Preparation:

• Hot – Use 2.5 teaspoons of tea for every 2 cups of water. Steep tea leaves in 95°C/200°F water for five minutes.
• Iced – If an oxymoronic iced hot chocolate is your speed, brew the tea hot and serve over ice.
• Latte – Add milk to your hot or iced drink for an even creamier flavour!

Pairings: Rich desserts

Do you like chocolatey teas? Do you have a favourite? Let me know in the comments!

*Caffeine Level:
1/5: 1-15 mg
2/5: 16-30 mg
3/5: 31-45 mg
4/5: 46-60 mg
5/5: 61+ mg

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