LOOSE TEA
In Stock
Dark Brown Magic
£10
50G TIN
'Shall we be naughty?' Nobody at the table is police. Pour the chocolate anyway.
Every pudding in Britain now opens with a short confession. Meanwhile the treat keeps shrinking: a syrup pump, a stencilled dusting, one mint on the saucer. This is black tea with actual chocolate in it. No hearing required.
CHOCOLATE WON THE CASE
Black tea brought witnesses. Restraint failed to appear.
Cocoa shell, white chocolate, dark chocolate and almond crocanti in a serious black-tea base.
The story
The prosecution claimed tea should remain sensible. The evidence included cocoa shell, white chocolate, dark chocolate shavings and almond crocanti. The jury asked for milk. Proceedings ended shortly afterwards, with crumbs.
What this actually is
A loose black tea blend with cocoa shell, white chocolate, almond crocanti, dark chocolate shavings and aroma. It is a dessert-led tea with real milk, egg, soya and almond allergens, not a plain black tea wearing a chocolate adjective.
Kept for: Dark tea · Cocoa shell · Chocolate pieces · Almond crunch
Taste profile
- First sip: Dark black tea and cocoa shell
- Middle: Creamy white chocolate
- Finish: Dark chocolate and sweet almond crocanti
- Character: Dessert-led, rich and still recognisably tea
Why choose it
- Sensory: Chocolate appears in several forms, giving the cup depth rather than one flat sweet note.
- Practical: A dessert-like black tea that can be taken plain or softened with milk.
- Indulgence: For the evening when a square of chocolate would clearly be an administrative error.
- Gifting: An easy choice for tea drinkers who consider restraint an interesting theory.
Reach for it when
- The biscuit cupboard is negotiating in bad faith
- Plain black tea would be technically correct and spiritually disappointing
- Dessert should arrive in a teapot
How to brew it
- Measure 2-3g of loose blend for 200ml of water.
- Heat the water to 90°C-95°C.
- Steep for 3-4 minutes, then strain.
- Add milk or a plant-based alternative if preferred.
Ingredients
Black tea, cocoa shell, white chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, egg albumin, lactose, emulsifier: soya lecithin E322, vanilla extract), almond crocanti (sugar, almond), dark chocolate shavings (2%; cocoa paste, sugar, butter oil, emulsifier E322, vanilla extract) and aroma.
Allergens and cross-contact
Contains milk, egg, soya and almond. Check the complete ingredient declaration before use.
The sensible bit
Food product. Contains naturally occurring caffeine. Check the complete ingredient and allergen declaration before use. Prepare using the measure, water temperature and steep time stated on this page. Hot water can scald. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours. Use by the best-before date shown on the pack.
Gift tag
For: The person who reads the dessert menu before choosing the main.
Do not give to: Anyone who uses 'not too sweet' as a personality test.
The verdict is in
The cup is dark, chocolatey and properly comforting. Every sensible purchase this month has presented its case. This one is for the evening, the almond crocanti and you. The court may stop pretending otherwise.
Accept the evidence
Ingredients & materials
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Safety & care
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The sensible bit
BEFORE YOU GO
The cup is dark, chocolatey and properly comforting. Every sensible purchase this month has presented its case. This one is for the evening, the almond crocanti and you. The court may stop pretending otherwise.
ARTTT-20 / ARTEAP-15 / ARTEA-15£10
50G TIN
In Stock FREE UK OVER £50
