H-GH-052
Cacao Husk Tea
Roasted seed husk tisane, from Ashanti, Ghana.
Herbal tisanes
Cacao Husk Tea is strongest on cocoa, smoothness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: cocoa powder, dark chocolate, roasted, biscuit. A traditional by-product of chocolate production, cacao shells have been infused across chocolate-producing regions for centuries. Prized as a light, guilt-free infusion offering the aroma of rich chocolate without the fat or sugar.
Also known as Cocoa Husk Tea, Cacao Shell Tea and Cocoa Shell Infusion.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Ashanti, Ghana
- Plant
- Theobroma cacao seed husks
- Harvest
- Main crop October to March
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- medium
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: fermentation of cacao beans, then sun drying, then roasting, then winnowing and separation.
Caffeine
A cup of Cacao Husk Tea carries a typical estimate of 5 mg of caffeine, within a range of 2 to 15 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3.8 g | 95 to 100 °C | 6 min, 8 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3.8 g | Fridge | 8 to 16 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- afternoon
- dessert_pairing
- relaxing
Pairs with pastry, dessert and scones_cakes. Milk: yes. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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