Cocoa tea

Amazing Cocoa tea from Guangdong province. This unusual tea differs from classic Chinese tea as it is made from the leaves of Camellia Ptilophylla. It is currently the only caffeine-free tea bush that grows naturally.

Cocoa tea has been consumed since ancient times. However, the special properties of its leaves were discovered only in the 1980s by a professor named Zhang Hongda. After which a more detailed study of the amazing plant began, and its popularity began to grow.

The tea leaves of this plant do not contain caffeine but are instead rich in theobromine. This substance is present in cocoa beans, which is where the name Cocoa tea comes from. Theobromine has an invigorating effect like caffeine, but it is weaker and milder. To prepare Cocoa tea, only tender buds covered with soft fluff were used. They are very similar to White Tea (Bai Hao Yin Zhen “Silver Needles”). However, they differ in the chemical composition and method of processing tea.

Cocoa tea has a fresh, intense aroma, with notes of flowers, sweet fruits and honey. The taste is light and soft, slightly sweet. It has hints of honey and citrus.

Tea contains many beneficial substances that have a beneficial effect on the body. It helps relieve fever and cleanses the body of toxins. Among other things, cocoa tea slows down the aging process, improves skin condition and relieves fatigue. Since tea does not contain caffeine, it can be consumed at any time of the day, even before bed.