Cacao has become a worldwide staple for its myriad of uses and delicious, slightly bitter flavor. Theobroma cacao is a small, tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. Its fruit has been used for its beneficial properties and as a ceremonial drink by Mesoamerican cultures for thousands of years. Our organic roasted cacao shells have an earthy aroma and deep cocoa flavor which are delicious as a tea ingredient in herbal infusion blends.

Cacao shells are quickly gaining in popularity as a tea ingredient and can be used as a single ingredient cacao tea or added to a blend to create a chocolaty flavor note. Our roasted cacao shells have an earthy aroma and deep cocoa flavor when brewed.

Cacao has a long and colorful history, beginning in Central and South America before 1500 BC. The entire cacao fruit was used by the Mayan, Olmec, and Aztec civilizations. These indigenous cultures also enjoyed consuming chocolate as a beverage, each culture adding its own mix of spices and flavorings to the drink. After the Spanish conquest in the 1500’s, cacao made its way to Europe and began to spread worldwide. Generally made into an infusion, which tastes a lot like hot chocolate.

Precautions
Cacao bean contains caffeine and may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat. Not recommended for use by children under the age of 18. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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