Painted Desert - Chocolate Chili Black Tea

Painted Desert is Mexican hot chocolate as a black tea: cacao shell, true cinnamon and a slow-building pasilla chili warmth over a brisk Ceylon base. The heat is gentle, more glow than burn, and it is what makes this the favorite of chai drinkers who want something with more edge. It is one of our most popular fall and Halloween teas.

Tastes like: dried pasilla chili, Mexican cinnamon, cacao, with a salty-chocolate finish. Add milk for a rich, spicy morning cup.

How to brew: 1 teaspoon per 8 oz cup, water just off the boil (205–212°F), steep 3–4 minutes. Takes milk well. For iced tea, brew double strength and pour over ice.

Good to know: caffeinated black tea, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, non-GMO. Ingredients: Ceylon black tea, cacao shell, cinnamon, chili, safflower petals, natural chocolate and cinnamon flavors.

Sizes: 4-cup deluxe sample ($4.99) to try it, 15-cup bag, 70-cup bag for everyday drinking. Free US shipping on orders over $70.

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