Our Tea Sommelier’s top 5 winter warmers
In celebration of Hot Tea Month and to help combat the dark and chilly days of winter, we asked our Tea Sommelier, Alicja, for her top five winter warmers from the Shanti Collection
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Spicy Cacao
Indulge in our Spicy Cacao tea blend and experience a flavor combination like no other. Our balanced mix of malty robust black tea, rich cacao, subtle hints of cinnamon and ginger, and a pinch of chili flakes is the perfect remedy to warm up with. Whether you enjoy it with or without milk, or even a splash of Irish Cream or Whisky, the unique flavor of this blend will quickly make it your favorite winter beverage. It's a truly delectable delight!
Ingredients
Black tea*, cinnamon*, chili flakes*, ginger root*, cacao nibs*, natural essences (*organic)
Specifications
| Serving Size: 2.5g /cup | |
| Steeping Temp: 100°C | |
| Steeping Time: 2 (up to 5 with milk) mins. | |
| Origin: Various | |
| Caffeine: Medium |
| Certification: Organic | |
| Grade or Quality: Loose | |
| Aroma: Chocolatey | |
| Infusion Aroma: Chocolatey | |
| Infusion Color: Amber | |
| Infusion Strength: Medium-Strong |
Directions
Be careful not to infuse too long! The longer you steep, the spicier it gets. Start with 2-3 minutes and increase to taste if desired.
DebbiBS |
This has become one of my favorite teas! I love the spicy kick and combined with the chocolate…how could you go wrong? |
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kristah19 |
A great winter tea! I received this tea as a sample with my order and it is lovely. I don’t find the chocolate stands out much at all but I still enjoyed it. The flavour to me was a sweet chai. The spicy flavour comes out more the longer you steep it. |
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mashavoo |
This has probably become one of my favorites…this infusion is a perfect combination and really clears your sinuses…the longer you steep it the spice kicks up even more! |
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Tea man |
Love the spice kick you get from that blend! WOOW! |
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SquareLemons |
The spicy flavor overpowers the chocolate and tea for me |
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vashti.frankland@outlook.com |
I really enjoyed this tea, but as the description and other comments note, steeping does bring out some serious spice! For me, this is a great tea when I’m in the right mood for it, but not a go-to, everyday kind of tea. |
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elliekennard |
I loved this tea and found the blend of flavours to be excellent for a pick-me-up and a great combination. I prefer it steeped for only 2 minutes, when it leaves a slight heat in the back of the mouth. If steeped for 3 minutes it is too hot for me. |
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Homeflower |
I tried a sample of this and loved the spice. This was the first one on my order for my cafe. |
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smotala |
I love this spicy chocolatey blend! Be careful not to infuse for too long, it can get to be too spicy! |
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mart |
Very nice with just enough spices to wake up! |
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