Chocolate Cacao Husk Tea

If you’ve ever tried Cacao Husk Tea (theobroma cacao l., sterculiaceae) before, you’d know how rich and delectable its flavor is. As a beverage made from the outer shells of cacao beans, this nourishing cacao husk tea is delicious in its own right and without any sugar, weighing in at close to 0 calories! 

With its health beneficial aspects, Cacao Husk tea is a great substitute for people who love chocolate flavor yet want to enjoy a non-caffeinated beverage nonetheless.

If you have a craving for chocolate but do not want a bar of it, or you just want a simple tea with a twist, Cacao Husk Tea suits you splendidly.

For a more in depth review and discussion on benefits and brewing, see here.
Nutritional study breakdown can be found here.

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Taste Profile: Smooth, Chocolatey, And Sweet

Cacao Husk Tea tastes like chocolate, deliciously, slightly sweet and smooth. Anyone who loves chocolate will find this very appealing. The tea tastes of chocolate but without the bitterness making it easy and nice to savor.

Among them, individual nuances of caramel and vanilla can be noted, softening the earthy base of the tea with cacao in it.

Cacao husk is normally consumed on its own even without additional sugars or milk owing to its natural sweetness, though a very mild addition of honey or cinnamon would enhance its taste. It does not matter how you take it, hot or chilled; Cacao Husk Tea is undeniably a full chocolate experience with every sip.

What is Cacao Husk Tea?

Cacao Husk Tea is a drink that is prepared using the shells or husks of cacao beans which were used for making chocolate. These husks are still rich in cacao flavor and thus can be made into very nice chocolate flavored warm tea.

Cacao husk tea is calorie free and caffeine-free so you can enjoy it whenever you like unlike chocolate drinks which contain high calories and sugar.

We ensure that every pack of our Cacao Husk Tea is properly vacuum-sealed to keep the natural chocolate sweetness, smell, and taste intact so that you consume the freshest tea possible every time.

How Cacao Husk can Benefit your Health

Cacao Husk Tea is not only yummy, but claims a few health benefits:

Improves Mood: Cacao contains theobromine in its natural form, which produces a soft, energetic sound and uplifts the brain without the nervous effects caffeine may create.

Antioxidants Galore: Owing to several antioxidants, these cocoa husks are good for beating the free radicals. This promotes better skin and less chances of occurrences of inflammation.

Heart Compatible: The flavonoid compounds present in cacao husks may help in the wellbeing of the heart by raising circulation and reducing hypertension.

Promotes Easy Bowel Movements: The cacao channel tea contains natural fibres which ease bowel movements by promoting good gut health.

Weight Control: This tea contains hardly any calories but is quite sweet and hence if you have cravings for chocolate, this helps as the sugary, calorific choc products in the usual sense are avoided.

Steps on how to make Cacao Husk Tea

Cacao husk tea is easy to brew and gratifying to drink. This is how you prepare Cacao Husks tea.

1. Measure the tea: One heaping tablespoon or 2 teaspoons of dry more or less cacao husks needs to be poured in a teapot or a tea infuser.

2. Water temperature: Water should be heated to about 90 ª C (194 0 F) and should not be boiled if the soft, fragrant notes of the tea should be preserved.

3. Steeping Time: In order for the cacao husks to absorb their wonderful chocolaty flavors fully, they must be steeped for 6-8 minutes.

4. Enhancements: It is optional to put a touch of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon for a sweeter cup of fabulousness. For an even richer experience, consider brewing this tea with a bit of regular milk or with milk made from plants.

Why Cacao Husk Tea Should Be Preferred from Tea Life Australia?

We are excited about our Cacao Husk Tea here at Tea Life Australia because we believe it is one of the best you can get. The tea made from premium quality cacao husk is also packed to preserve its freshness and taste. The essence of chocolate is captured in every cup which makes it a perfect treat with no ounce of guilt on the part of chocolate lovers. You have the opportunity to drink clean and healthy tea every time as there are no any additives or preservatives.

Cautionary notes

Stimulant action without caffeine: theobromine in cacao husk may cause mild restlessness, palpitations or sleep disturbance in sensitive people. If affected, avoid late in the morning.

Theobromine might enter breast milk via the placenta during breastfeeding and pregnancy. Keep servings small and seek personalised advice if used frequently.

Methylxanthines like theobromine might raise heart rate and blood pressure. Be careful if you have arrhythmias, hypertension or take stimulant medicines.

Reflux & IBS: theobromine may relax the inferior oesophageal sphincter and increase heartburn or gut sensitivity in some individuals.

Kidney stones: cocoa materials may have relatively high oxalates. Moderate if you have an allergy to calcium oxalate stones and drink plenty of water.

Allergies and intolerances: avoid if you have a cocoa/chocolate allergy. People markedly sensitive to nickel might react to cocoa products.

Theobromine has similar pathways to caffeine. Be wary of other methylxansthines such as theophylline and strong CYP1 A2 inhibitors such as fluvoxamine which may increase stimulant levels.

Children and Pets: limit children because of stimulant effects. Never give to dogs or cats - theobromine is poisonous to pets.

Stop use in case of unusual nervousness, rapid heartbeat, rash or digestive discomfort.