Nothing starts my morning like a cup of coffee.
But I’ll be the first to tell you that I know I need to break my coffee habit. (Just typing that sentence hurt a little bit!) Migraines are a huge issue for me and while I’ve gotten way less migraines in recent months, I know that my coffee habit plays a huge role.
I also know that caffeine doesn’t do a lot for my stress level: it can leave me aggravated and on edge.
But… I love coffee. And starting my morning with coffee is a huge part of my routine. And you all know I love routines! Breaking the habit is a hard one.
When Cacao Tea Co. reached out to me to review their product, I was instantly interested. I love chocolate; I love tea; and I love starting my morning with something slightly sweet and delicious. Was this the answer to my prayers?
What is Cacao Tea?
Cacao tea (which is also known as chocolate tea or cocoa tea) is a 100% natural tea which is brewed from cacao husks (also known as cacao shells). The tea is a loose-leaf style tea which, when steeped in boiling water, results in a delicious tea which tastes like chocolate.
It’s a great alternative to coffee because it wakes you up without containing caffeine. It’s also super gentle and not super stimulating like coffee can be. If you’re in need of something a little more gentle to wake up with in the morning (but don’t like tea!), this is a really great alternative.
Here are a few more benefits to cacao tea:
Natural sweetness
Heavenly chocolate taste and aroma
Delicate stimulating effect, making it the perfect healthy alternative to coffee
High in antioxidants
Completely sugar-free, caffeine-free, gluten-free and dairy-free.
No artificial flavouring, additives or preservatives
How to Brew Cacao Tea
The first time I made cacao tea, I used my tea strainer (a standard metal ball for loose leaf tea) and while I liked that first cup, I knew I needed something better. I checked out Cacao Tea Co’s instructions and they recommend using something covered (like a French press or simply covering your cup). I use my French press to make some for both Danny and I and the difference was huge.
It was so. darn. good. Slightly sweet, chocolatey, and delicious. I was hooked, immediately.
For more information on brewing cacao tea, check out their blog post here.
My Final Thoughts on Cacao Tea
I’m so glad I got to try cacao tea! It’s definitely provided me with an alternative on days where I know coffee is just going to aggravate a migraine or increase my stress. Plus, it just plain tastes good—so if you, like me, often need that afternoon pick-me-up (but you know coffee is going to keep you awake all night), this makes a great afternoon beverage.
I’m excited to try it iced as well! I think it would be delicious as a cold tea on a hot, summer afternoon.
If you’d like to try cacao tea yourself, check out Cacao Tea Co!
Disclaimer: As indicated by the asterisk (*) in the title of this post, I received product in exchange for this review. However, all opinions remain my own! If you’d like to learn more about my disclosure policy, click here.