Colombian Cacao

Price range: $11 through $70

We are particularly proud of this blend because the makers were kind enough to involve us in part of its creation. A?very unique blend that possesses a refined dark chocolate character, sweetened by its natural notes of raw sugar. Black tea, cocao husks, cocao nibs.

This all organic, sustainably grown tea blend was produced by our friends at Bitaco Tea in Colombia, located 6000 ft high in the west Andes Mountains. Their plantation is a tiny tea garden nestled alongside a thriving, protected rain forest, the Bitaco Regional Forest Reserve. As the only orthodox tea producer in South America, they have dedicated themselves to not just produce high quality delicious tea that rivals some of the best in the world, they do so responsibly by protecting the natural habitat and supporting the rural community around them. Their tea is grown in rich, deep, young volcanic soils that naturally promote lush tea plant growth.

 

Origin: Colombia

Black Tea

Black tea was first created by the Chinese to survive the long voyage to the lucrative and demanding British and European trading markets. Unlike other teas, black tea is processed to be fully oxidized in order to create the rich and robust flavors characteristic of the teas in this category. Commonly known to be highest in caffeine and in need of milk and sugar to temper its bold and tannic flavors, our wide range of black teas spans the spectrum of natural flavor notes that go beyond strength and require no alterations when brewed by its instructions.