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Diabolique - Almond Brittle Black Tea

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Diabolique - Almond Brittle Black Tea - 15 cup bag

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Tastes Like: roasted almonds, burnt toffee
Feels Like: film noir

Fasten your seatbelts. This powerful black tea makes for a intense morning. It’s a strong, tannic black tea with roasted almond flavor and sweet brittle. Notes of caramel and almond balance the blend of Assam and smoked lapsang souchong black teas. This unique blend is reminiscent of Italian croccante almond brittle. Each sip has a lingering burnt toffee flavor. Adding milk increases the malty sweetness and mellows the smoke to create a dangerously delicious cup.

  • Vegan
  • Nut Free
  • Non Gmo

Ingredients
south indian black tea, german barley malt, caramel pieces, rock sugar, lapsang souchong smoked black tea, flavors of honey, almond, popcorn, and caramel
contains gluten from malted barley

📝 Blender's Notes

I love the intensely roasted flavor of almond brittle. I’ve created a brooding almond black tea that is tannic, malty and nutty. Diabolique is my ode to almond brittle - that slightly burnt caramel almond confection.

The uncommon twist in this almond tea is the roasty, slightly burnt brittle flavor. It is not a creamy, super sweet dessert tea. For some, the almond may be too subtle. Diabolique balances bitter, malt and smokiness with subtle sweetness. Its mysterious, gritty side is contrasted with the decadent sweetness of piping-hot almond brittle. The first sips are strong, malty and super tannic. This blend has the mystery, seduction, and danger of the 1955 French film noir Les Diaboliques that inspired its name.

Diabolique’s brittle flavor has caramel pieces and rock sugar bits. Not to worry, it has less than 0.5g of sugar per serving when brewed as instructed. All August blends have the same, or less sugar per serving. Because this tea has almond flavoring rather than nut pieces, this tea can be enjoyed safely by people with tree nut allergies. I prefer it with milk to soften the sharp tannins. Adding sugar or honey will make it even smoother and almondy. It’s a full-flavored tea blend that is wonderful iced.

Diabolique is perfect for English Breakfast lovers.

— Gina Zupsich, Head Blender
August Uncommon

🍃 Dietary Needs
  • Vegan
✨ 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.

Want to learn everything about brewing tea?
Check out our in-depth guide here.
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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
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  • JR Profile picture for Jeannie R.
    Jeannie R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    15 hours ago
    Heavenly Aroma

    I liked this new tea. It smells so good l stick my nose in the bag from time to time haha. It's pretty yummy, but not as strong tasting as it smells. I am a fan of Golden Arrow and most anything almond flavored, so figured l would like this. I'm not sure if the sugar crystals added sweetness or not because I always forget to taste it before l add my usual stevia. Probably doesn't need them but it makes it look pretty. I actually prefer the flavor of this over Golden Arrow but for some reason don't find myself wanting it as my morning breakfast tea like l do the GA. It's more of a "treat" tea for me. For that reason, l may order it again sometime, in the small sample bag, just to have on hand for the occasional cup.

  • LP
    Laurie P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Great weekend tea

    This is great to have on a weekend morning to feel like you are having a treat for breakfast

  • JP
    John P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    A nice black tea

    Really yummy tea!

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    Darla S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Absolutely love it!!!

    I’m always a sucker for a smoky tea and so I fell in love Diabolique. It’s smoky and nutty with a hint of caramel

    too. It’s going to be a part of my morning tea rotation for sure. I tried it iced as well which brings out the sweetness and more caramel flavor. I’m not a sweet iced tea drinker but this little bit of sweetness was very nice. I’ll be adding this to my next order so I can have it iced this summer.

  • KG
    khatiba g.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    My new Fave!

    Such an awesome tea! Thanks once again for your creative visionary magic! I avoid chocolate and am always looking for a nice sweet treat that is low in sugar. Diabolique is perfect for that special niche. I have it for breakfast, I have it for my afternoon tea. I'm pretty much a black tea consumer, and have already purchased the large 70 cup bag.

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