Black tea with chocolate and almond

This blend of black tea flavored with chocolate and almond is a delicious and nutritious treat for those who love intense yet balanced flavors. It harmonizes the intense flavors of almond and cocoa with fruity and floral notes. The Ceylon black tea base lends a full-bodied and robust taste to the palate, enhanced by the sweet, slightly nutty flavors of almond and the bitter yet velvety touch of cocoa. An excellent tea for desserts, thanks also to the presence of pear, it engages the nose with complex and intense aromas with exotic nuances.

What are the benefits of chocolate and almond black tea?

This blend provides energetic, restorative, and tonic properties thanks to its ingredients—rich in caffeine and theobromine—black tea leaves and cocoa. Taken in the morning, it provides an energizing boost to increase concentration and attention throughout the day. Thanks to the presence of L-theanine in tea, which helps you relax and concentrate for a long time, it avoids the overly exciting and immediate sensation caused by coffee. The theobromine in cocoa beans also helps stimulate blood circulation.

It is a tea that releases antioxidants (polyphenols) and valuable minerals (magnesium, manganese, iron, and zinc), which contribute to the body's overall well-being. Black tea and cocoa contain polyphenols, particularly flavanols, which help counteract cellular oxidation and the resulting damage that can result.

Furthermore, the potential benefits of this tea include a benefit for digestion. The antioxidants contained in black tea are natural compounds that can help regulate gastrointestinal transit and promote the development of healthy bacteria (microbiota). Calendula and rosebuds join tea in protecting the gastric mucosa and intestinal microflora, contributing to digestive regularity, and relieving constipation and bloating. Furthermore, calendula and rose have a soothing effect on the oropharyngeal cavity, promoting the well-being of the mucous membranes and throat.

Black tea also promotes the drainage of excess body fluids, counteracting water retention and promoting the elimination of toxins. Almonds also aid in the draining effects, which combine with those of tea and cocoa, for a useful action for those following a cleansing diet and wanting to stimulate the metabolism.

The mood-boosting effect of cocoa, enhanced by the relaxing properties of calendula, is also an excellent aid for a pleasant break with this chocolate and almond tea.

Nutritional Values of Chocolate and Almond Black Tea

This tea provides antioxidant polyphenols—flavonoids, catechins, and flavanols—as well as valuable nutrients such as B vitamins, enzymes, and minerals (fluoride, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, and potassium). It contains tannins and amino acids, including L-theanine, and methylxanthines, alkaloids that include caffeine (theine), theobromine, and theophylline.

Preparing Flavored Black Tea

Prepare about 3-5 grams of the Ceylon tea, chocolate, and almond blend. Strain it through a filter into a cup (250 ml) of hot water (90-95°C). Steep for 3 to 5 minutes (2-3 minutes of infusion provides a stimulating effect) before drinking.

How to buy chocolate and almond black tea?

The blend on sale at Natura d'Oriente is a high-quality product with excellent nutritional values. In our online tea shop, you can find this flavored loose black tea in convenient, stay-fresh packages of 25g, 50g, 75g, 100g, 150g, and 300g.

History of the Tea and Chocolate Combination

This blend is part of a unique association between two of the most well-known beverages: black tea and cocoa tea, made from cocoa beans. It also incorporates other elements that are part of the concept of aromatic tea, a concept that dates back to ancient times. The idea of adding floral and fragrant elements to tea leaves dates back to the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907), when the fresh leaves of Camellia sinensis were processed to obtain a concentrated and intense tea, flavored with a blend of herbs. Over time, different types of tea were created, but predominantly with floral or vegetal elements – such as the famous jasmine tea.

In modern times, especially in the twentieth century, flavored tea blends have become increasingly popular, varying the ingredients. In addition to the traditional infusions with spices and flowers, delicious blends have emerged, such as those with dried fruit (almonds), dried fruits, and liquid agents (natural or otherwise). Chocolate and almond black tea is one of the varieties of flavored tea, combining the fine tea from the island of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) with cocoa herbal tea (an infusion of cocoa beans). It was born withThus, the so-called chocolate tea.

Chocolate and tea are a perfect pairing for enhancing shared characteristics, such as the presence of alkaloids and antioxidants. Furthermore, they create an intense and bold flavor, truly unique and powerful. Furthermore, the tea-chocolate combination becomes delicious with the addition of almonds and fruity (pear) and floral elements, such as rose and marigold, which delicately balance the bitter notes.

Side effects of chocolate and almond black tea

This tea can be a valuable energy drink, but should be consumed in moderation due to the presence of alkaloids such as caffeine (theine) and theobromine. Excessive doses can cause side effects such as nervousness, sleep disturbances, high blood pressure, and digestive problems such as nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and gastritis.

Furthermore, caffeine can interact with some medications. Therefore, it's best to consult your doctor and keep chocolate black tea intake to moderate levels (1-2 cups per day).

People with a nut allergy are advised to use caution when consuming almonds.