{"title":"Chocolate Teas","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur collection of gourmet chocolate teas are available in bulk loose leaf and pyramid sachets. Whether you like your chocolates with cherries, mint, or straight up, these high quality loose leaf teas are blended in small batches. Always fresh. Always decadent. Always guilt-free.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bolder-breakfast-loose-black-tea","title":"Bolder Breakfast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlender's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBolder Breakfast tea is the perfect way to start your day with bold flavor, rich color, and a full body. This new American black tea blend combines our favorite strong black teas from high altitude estates in China, India, and Sri Lanka, along with aged black Pu-er tea from Yunnan China, and dark chocolate essence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe result is a rich, dark liquor with a warm and well-rounded flavor that takes milk exceptionally well, and can even be enjoyed as a tea latte. And with its high caffeine content and robust flavor, Bolder Breakfast tea is the perfect alternative to your daily cup of coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo add a touch of brightness to this bold blend, we've included calendula flowers and sunflower petals. These floral additions not only enhance the appearance of the tea, but also provide a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSo if you're looking for a coffee alternative that will give you the bold flavor and energy boost you need to start your day, try Bolder Breakfast tea from The Tea Spot. It's the perfect way to kick your coffee habit and enjoy numerous health benefits along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur #1 top-selling tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-winning Breakfast Tea at Global Tea Championships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore caffeine than other teas, half of coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal morning boost: Makes great lattes!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatisfying, robust, dark chocolate flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample ~ 5 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin: 15 sachets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 LB ~ 50 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 LB ~ 220 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle-Friendly: Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Kosher-certified facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: Very High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging shown is for the “15 Sachets” size. 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This medium-bodied tea brings together Colombia’s long history of both tea and cacao, creating a cup that feels familiar yet unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cacao adds depth and warmth without turning the tea sweet or dessert-like, letting the character of the black tea stay front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"2 2 []\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrganic Colombian black tea with organic cacao nibs and cacao husks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBitaco Tea Garden, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCultivar: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis x Camellia sinensis var. assamica creole cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHarvest: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample ~ 5 servings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 LB ~ 220 servings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging displayed is only for 60 g size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eorganic black tea,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eorganic cacao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ehusk + nibs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Quick overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitaco Cacao Kisses has received recognition, including a top prize at a major competition, highlighting its exceptional quality and prestige. The expert growers at the Bitaco Tea Garden carefully produce this tea and cacao blend, ensuring high standards from cultivation to manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a soft cocoa aroma, gentle sugarcane sweetness, and a balanced structure with light astringency that keeps the cup crisp and drinkable. Grown at high altitudes, Bitaco tea benefits from cooler temperatures and abundant rainfall, creating the perfect environment for producing this remarkable tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBitaco origin and Colombian black tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bitaco Tea Garden is located in Colombia’s Valle del Cauca region, an area known for its fertile volcanic soil and steady mountain climate. Colombian black tea from this region is a specialty, high-elevation product recognized as a 'New Origin' tea, celebrated for its unique flavor profile with notes of cacao husk and nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher elevation growing conditions slow leaf growth, which helps develop deeper flavor and structure in the finished tea. The garden focuses on careful cultivation and small harvests, allowing the natural character of Colombian black tea to shine through without heavy processing or masking flavors, and highlighting the aromatic qualities of the unique cacao varietal from the Tumaco region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"2 2 []\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry leaf aroma opens with warm cacao and subtle cocoa husk sweetness. Once brewed, the cup shows a smooth black tea base with hints of sugarcane and malt. The cacao nibs bring a bittersweet depth rather than overt chocolate flavor. The finish is clean with a pleasant, grounding astringency, and the mouthfeel is rounded and medium-bodied without feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea is best enjoyed hot, with a splash of milk or as a dessert tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComparison to other black teas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to standard black teas, Bitaco Cacao Kisses offers a softer, more aromatic chocolate note rather than bold cocoa intensity. 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