Painted Desert - Chocolate Chili Black Tea August Uncommon Tea

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Painted Desert - Chocolate Chili Black Tea

$29.99

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Tastes Like: dried pasilla chili, mexican cinnamon, cacao
Feels Like: a sedona sunset

Chai lovers and spice lovers will flip for this spicy black tea with New Mexican flavor. Tart tannins jump across the tongue in the first sip. Sweet cinnamon, smoky chili, and salty chocolate notes rise and fall with the steadiness of a piano scale. We recommend milk for a rich and spicy morning tea. If Mexican hot chocolate was a tea, this would be it.

Vegan
Gluten free
Sugar Free
Non GMO

Ingredients
ceylon black tea, cacao shell, cinnamon, chili, safflower petals, flavors of chocolate and cinnamon

🍃 Dietary Needs

Vegan
Sugar Free
Gluten Free

✨ Quality Tested

All our teas are double tested for pesticide residues, heavy metals, and foreign objects.

Because they’re blended in Germany, all August teas must pass stringent EU pesticide standards, which allow much less pesticide residue than the US FDA.

Whether they are organic, all natural or conventional, all our teas are safe, top quality, and delicious!

⚡️ Caffeine Content

This tea is High Caffeine

High Caffeine = 40-60mg per 10oz serving
Moderate Caffeine = 20-40mg per 10oz serving
Caffeine Free = 0mg per 10oz serving

🔥 Brewing Directions

Hot Brewing 10 oz

Heat 212°f/100°c water
Add 3.5g tea, about 2 teaspoons
Pour 10oz/300ml hot water
Infuse 4-5 mins. Longer is stronger.
Repeat Reinfuse 1-2 times

Iced Brewing 10 oz

Heat 212°f/100°c water
Add 3.5g tea, about 2 teaspoons
Pour ~3oz hot water to barely cover tea leaves
Infuse 4-5 mins. Longer is stronger.
Dilute with 7oz cold water
Serve Over ice

Pro tip: If you want more concentrated flavor, try doubling the tea leaves in this recipe.

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⚖️ Net Weights

4 cup deluxe sample: 14g / .5oz
15 cup bag: 50g / 1.8oz
28 cup tin: 100g / 3.5oz
70 cup bag: 250g / 8.8oz

⭐️ The August Difference

We make no compromises when we bring our blends to life.
Our tea costs more because we use super premium whole ingredients like vanilla pieces, cardamom, real fruits and whole spices. It’s quality you can see and taste. All our blends are original and exclusively available from August.
The freshest tea
Tea is made of plants, so freshness matters. Our teas are produced in small batches, packed in airtight packaging and shipped directly to you at peak freshness.
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

Based on 463 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 387 Total 4 star reviews: 51 Total 3 star reviews: 13 Total 2 star reviews: 8 Total 1 star reviews: 4

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Reviews Summary

Customers say this tea offers a unique blend of chocolate and chili flavors. Many reviews mention the warming sensation and spicy kick that follows the initial chocolate taste. While some find the spice level perfect, others note it's too intense for their preference. The tea is frequently enjoyed with milk or cream, and several mention it works well both hot and iced. Common feedback includes its suitability for cold weather and afternoon pick-me-ups. Reviews suggest it reminds many of Mexican hot chocolate in tea form. Most describe the flavor combination as well-balanced, though a few prefer less spice and more chocolate notes.

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Candice H.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9 hours ago
Like Mexican Hot Chocolate
This is a great harm-reduction with sugar option. Add sweet cream and it's like having a really low-calorie mexican hot chocolate. Super tasty. I paired mine with a piece of dark chocolate and a dried orange slice.
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Marcia B.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yesterday
My favorite!
Love this tea best. Just enough heat from the chile to go with the chocolate. It’s best to shake the bag every time you get into it or too much chile goes to the bottom & your cuppa zingy tea will definitely wake you up pronto!
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Jennifer L.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
Amazing, rich, unique, addictive
I hope this tea returns to stock soon! (I'm running low on my supply) It has quickly become one of my favorites - it feels like such a treat every time I make a cup. I add some maple syrup and oat milk, and the flavors of the tea itself still shine through! The spiciness creates a nice tingling sensation on my tongue, and combined with the sweetness of the chocolate, it's just so much fun to drink. I especially love it when I have a cold - highly recommend.
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Sharon P.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 days ago
New tea experience!
Making a cup right now. Such a unique and sizzling flavor. I can taste all the special flavorings. Chocolate and chili. What combination love it.
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Joanne L.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
My Go To For Energy
I have many flavors of August Uncommon Tea. My favorite of them all is painted desert. It has been my go to in the mornings that I need to really get things done around the house. Add a little honey for a little bit of sweet and that’s it. Enjoy the cup and Get Going! ☕️ ☄️
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