Choco chilli
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Choco Chilli
A surprising combination that really works. The aroma is pure chocolate. On infusion, the chilli combines with cocoa, apple, chocolate, and strawberry pieces to create a satisfying and truly memorable brew.
Choco Chilli is for the adventurous tea drinker — one of those blends that sounds bold, tastes incredible, and leaves you thinking about it long after the last sip. The chocolate aroma hits first, then the warmth of chilli builds gently, complemented by sweet apple and strawberry. Caffeine-free, complex, and completely unlike anything else in your cup.
Why You'll Love It:
- Genuinely Surprising: Chocolate and chilli is a bold concept — and it absolutely delivers
- Complex & Layered: Chocolate warmth, chilli heat, fruity sweetness — all in one cup
- Naturally Caffeine-Free: All the satisfaction of a chocolatey treat without the caffeine
- Conversation Starter: A tea that gets people talking — perfect for sharing
Flavour Profile:
Primary Notes: Rich, warm cocoa and chocolate open the flavour, followed by the distinctive warmth of chilli that builds gradually and lingers pleasantly.
Supporting Flavours: Sweet apple provides natural fruity balance, while strawberry pieces add bright, sweet contrast. Together, they soften the chilli and chocolate intensity into something beautifully harmonious.
Origin & Character:
Fruit Blend Base: A premium fruit and cocoa infusion — an adventurous blend of cocoa nibs, chilli pieces, apple, chocolate, and strawberry. Completely caffeine-free and genuinely unique.
Taste & Texture: Bold, warming, and memorable. The chocolate aroma fills the room on brewing, and the flavour unfolds in layers — sweet, rich, then warmly spiced.
Functional Benefits:
- Naturally Caffeine-Free: Chocolatey satisfaction without the caffeine hit
- Natural Warmth: Chilli is traditionally associated with circulation and warming benefits
- Antioxidant Support: Cocoa and strawberry contribute natural antioxidants
Serving Suggestions:
- Brewing: Use 1 tsp per cup, steep in freshly boiled water for 5–7 minutes
- Sweetened: A touch of sugar or honey beautifully complements the chocolate and chilli
- Gifting: A brilliant, unexpected tea gift for adventurous palates
- Allergy Note: May contain traces of milk, nuts, and soy
Choco Chilli — bold, warming, and memorably delicious. A caffeine-free fruit infusion that challenges expectations and rewards the curious. For tea drinkers who want something a little different, this is your blend.
Brewing
Pre-heat a cup or teapot. Use 1 tsp per cup or 1 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the fruit and infuse for 5-7 minutes.
Ingredients
apple pieces, cocoa kernels, chocolate flakes (sugar, cocoa mass,cocoa powder) strawberry bits, safflower petals, chilli pods, flavour.
MAY CONTAIN MILK.
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.