Imperial Cacao Loose Leaf Black Tea

Earthy with hints of chocolate, honey and spice supported by the aroma of wildflower and honey. Imperial Cacao tea is crafted from Camellia taliensis tea trees in the Yunnan province, In the secluded forests of Yunnan’s Lincang region, where morning mists drift like silk across the canopy, ancient tea trees breathe the fragrance of centuries. From the rare Camellia taliensis, a venerable ancestor to the great tea bushes of the world, comes a harvest unlike any other. Each leaf unfurls with the golden warmth of sunlit amber, releasing notes of cacao, honeyed fruit, and the faintest whisper of orchid.  Elevated by the age and nobility of its source, this tea is not merely steeped—it is awakened. Imperial Cacaos the taste of time itself, poured into a cup of liquid gold .

Tea Origin

• Yunnan Province-China; U.S. 

Caffeine Level

• Med-High-An 8-ounce (230-ml) cup of black tea generally contains 30 and 60 mg of caffeine
  

How to prepare Imperial Cacao Black Loose Leaf Tea

• 4 grams of tea for 8oz (240 ml) of fresh water
• Bring fresh water to 175 degrees F
• Steep for 4 minutes
• Good for 2 - 3 infusions. With each infusion, the flavor profile changes and you    can experience secondary and tertiary notes
  

Pairing Recommendations

• Grilled meats such as duck, beef chicken
• Savory wild mushrooms
• Hard cheeses with dried figs and dates
  
• Spicy dishes
• Rich chocolate desserts