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"It tastes like chocolate. So refreshing."
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Immerse yourself in a masterfully calibrated, deeply comforting epicurean event: our premium Swiss Hot Chocolate Flavored Black Tea offers an extraordinarily sophisticated loose leaf experience. Designed for the discerning palate, this signature reserve introduces a highly structured alliance of choice, high-grown orthodox tea leaves, unground cocoa beans, and delicate floral elements. Poured hot, it draws a brilliant, bright coppery liquor in the vessel, releasing an opulent, thick bouquet of rich roasted cacao. The palate is treated to an exceptionally full-bodied, velvety mouthfeel where deep chocolate layers are elegantly balanced by a mild, clean astringent finish and a subtle floral lift—performing with absolute excellence completely neat, or when enhanced with dairy lipids and fine sweeteners.
The exceptional structural depth and flavor longevity of this chocolate allocation rely on an uncompromised agricultural foundation. The architectural substrate features premium black tea leaves meticulously sourced across Sri Lanka’s three preeminent high-grown montane districts: **Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula, and Uva**. These estates yield leaves characterized by a distinct floral bouquet, crisp regional briskness, and a clear visual brightness, rendering them the ideal medium for complex natural flavor integration.
To capture these raw ingredients at their absolute biochemical peak, our procurement strategy aligns with localized monsoonal quality peaks. We secure allocations from Dimbula and the western slopes of Nuwara Eliya during their January/February peak, and alternate to Uva and the eastern estates during July/August. This rolling rotation guarantees unparalleled crop freshness throughout the year.
Woven into this premium Ceylon base are real **cocoa bean pieces** and whole **white camomile petals**. The addition of camomile introduces trace bisabolol compounds that soften the bold tannins of the black tea leaf and provide a delicate, balancing top note. Rather than using destabilizing flavor crystals, the blend is infused exclusively with premium, organic-compliant essential oils that anchor securely to the leaf's porous cellular structure, delivering a highly continuous, self-drinking cup that behaves with exceptional resilience under milk introduction.
| Product Characteristics & Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Cup Profile | Bright coppery liquor; full-bodied and decadent mouthfeel dominated by deep chocolate and rich cocoa notes, balanced by a mild Ceylon astringency and a subtle, clean camomile floral finish. |
| Ingredients | Black Tea, Cocoa Beans, Camomile Petals, Natural Flavors (Organic Compliant). |
| Leaf Grade / Format | Premium Orthodox Loose Leaf Black Tea and Botanical Herb Blend |
| Sourcing Terroir | Sri Lanka (Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula, and Uva High-Grown Districts) |
| Antioxidant Density | High (Abundant in water-soluble black tea polyphenols and catechins) |
| Caffeine Level | Medium (Derived from native fermented black tea cell sap) |
| Dietary Designations | 100% Vegan, Certified Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free. Formulated Free of Nuts, Wheat, and Dairy. Highly stable under dense milk or lipid modifications. |
To properly monitor chemical extraction curves and perfectly balance high-altitude Ceylon tannin structures with the complete dissolution of real cocoa solids, review our master metrics: How to Make Tea.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.25 (in) |
| Height | 3.0 (in) |
| Depth | 7.25 (in) |
| Country Of Origin | Sri Lanka |
| Type | Black Tea and Flavored Black Tea |
| Dietary Options | Caffeinated and Gluten Free |
| Season | Everyday |
| Flavor | Chocolate |
| Ingredients | Black tea, Cocoa, Camomile petals, Natural flavors (Organic Compliant). |
| Cup Characteristics | A deeply chocolate blend of black tea and cocoa to satisfy your sweet tooth. A decadent infusion balanced by a mild astringent finish. |
Overall rating: 4.5588236 / 5 from 34 reviews.
Review topics: [tea, flavor, chocolate, aroma, treat, tasting, flakes].
"It tastes like chocolate. So refreshing."
— L (5/5)
"YUMMY! When you are looking for a little pop of sweet without sugar, this will check that box for you. I'll be reordering it again and again!"
— Theresa C. (5/5)
"Just try it, you'll love it!"
— Cindy C. (5/5)
"I tried the Swiss hot Chocolate tea and it did not work for me, the tast was not what I was looking for. But hey you can't like everything you try."
— Kenton V. (3/5)
"Tastes almost exactly like hot chocolate, with a little tea thrown in. I mean, that's pretty much what it's supposed to be. As it turns out, I think I just don't like hot chocolate as much as I used to. But really, the product is exactly as described. It is *super* strong, though, with a flavor profile more resembling a coffee to me than a black tea."
— Gavriel G. (4/5)
"This is one that I always keep on hand. I don't know how ETS does it, but all of their flavors are so well balanced, and this is no exception."
— Teresa H. (5/5)
"Have not tried yet but looking forward to it. All the teas from the English Tea Store are of excellent quality."
— Teresa A. (5/5)
"Not for me."
— Terry H. (1/5)
"Very nice surprise to the palate!"
— Sheila T. (5/5)
"Love the taste, a relaxing way to enjoy an evening."
— J B. (5/5)
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English Tea Store is rooted in the USA as the premier online destination for teas and well-known British 🇬🇧 delicacies. In 2003, we began to steep ourselves in authentic English traditions with a passion for delivering your favorite teas, biscuits, cookies, candies, and holiday favorites right to your doorstep.
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