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Painted Desert - Chocolate Chili Black Tea

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Painted Desert - Chocolate Chili Black Tea - 15 cup bag

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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.
  • We're here for you
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 452 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 377 Total 4 star reviews: 50 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.
Customers Talked About
452 reviews
  • AK
    Adam K.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 hours ago
    This tea is incredible

    The cinnamon will hit your senses and warm you up on a cold and rainy day. I was afraid that this tea would be too spicy or herbal and it isn't. Highly recommend giving this one a try.

  • LH
    Lucy H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Chocolate chili black tea

    Fits the bill when I have cravings!

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    Terri B. (. M. W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    My new favorite!

    I've tried other chili/chocolate teas but this has the kick I was looking for, without being overpowering. Absolutely love it!

  • K
    Keith
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    5 Stars

    My favorite tea! Tastes great and has nice kick. Love the aroma as soon as you open the bag.

  • MM
    Michael M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Full Flavor with a Little Kick

    I love the stuff, but the full flavor (and price) limits how many cups at once.