The Art of Tea & Chocolate

Discover how the tannins, terroir, and terroir-driven complexity of fine teas elevate our single-origin cacao. Curated by our master chocolatiers and tea sommeliers.

Why Tea & Cacao Belong Together

Both tea and chocolate are cultivated, fermented, and roasted botanicals. Their shared processing heritage creates natural harmonic bridges between bitterness, sweetness, and aromatic complexity.

Complementary Tannins

The gentle astringency of tea mirrors the natural polyphenols in cacao, creating a clean, refreshing finish that prevents palate fatigue.

Aromatic Synergy

Floral, earthy, and roasted notes in both categories amplify each other. Jasmine lifts bright white chocolate; pu-erh grounds intense dark cacao.

Bitterness Balance

High-cocoa percentages thrive with medium to high-steep teas. The controlled bitterness creates a sophisticated, adult-leaning flavor profile.

Our Signature Pairings

Each combination has been tested across multiple batches to ensure consistent, restaurant-quality harmony.

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Green Tea

Jasmine Pearl

Paired With:

White & Matcha Bar (45%)

Flavor Bridge

Floral Honey Silky Cream Umami Depth Citrus Zest
Temp
75°C
Time
2-3 min
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Oolong

Wuyi Rock Tea

Paired With:

Dark 85% Cacao

Flavor Bridge

Roasted Nut Mineral Finish Dark Berry Silky Body
Temp
95°C
Time
3-4 min
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Black Tea

Earl Grey Supreme

Paired With:

Single Estate Reserve

Flavor Bridge

Bergamot Citrus Cedar & Wine Caramel Long Finish
Temp
100°C
Time
4-5 min
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Herbal

Spiced Chai

Paired With:

Fruity Milk 55%

Flavor Bridge

Cardamom Tropical Citrus Warm Spice Velvet Milk
Temp
100°C
Time
5-6 min
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Rooibos

Vanilla Rooibos

Paired With:

Ruby Cocoa 45%

Flavor Bridge

Wild Berry Sweet Vanilla Tannin-Free Soft Finish
Temp
100°C
Time
6-8 min
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Fermented

Aged Pu-erh

Paired With:

Dark 85% Cacao

Flavor Bridge

Earth & Moss Toasted Almond Umami Rich Dry Finish
Temp
100°C
Time
30s-2min
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Optimal Extraction Guide

Precise brewing unlocks the aromatic compounds that harmonize with cacao. Deviating by more than 5°C or 1 minute can alter the pairing dynamic.

Tea Variety Water Temp Steep Time Ratio (g/200ml) Best With
Jasmine Pearl Green 75°C / 167°F 2-3 min 2.5g White & Matcha
Wuyi Rock Oolong 95°C / 203°F 3-4 min 3.0g Dark 85%
Earl Grey Supreme 100°C / 212°F 4-5 min 2.0g Single Estate Reserve
Spiced Chai Blend 100°C / 212°F 5-6 min 2.5g Fruity Milk 55%
Vanilla Rooibos 100°C / 212°F 6-8 min 3.0g Ruby Cocoa 45%
Aged Pu-erh (Shu) 100°C / 212°F 30s - 2 min 4.0g Dark 85%

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