Cacao Tea – A Light, Aromatic Brew Full of Wellness and Nature’s Essence

What is Cacao Tea?

Cacao Tea is a soothing infusion made from the husks of roasted cacao beans — a byproduct of chocolate making. These husks carry a naturally sweet, mild chocolate aroma without added sugar and contain little to no caffeine.

It’s easy to brew and drink, similar to herbal teas, but with a character all its own.

So What Actually Is Cacao Tea?

It's a tea brewed from cacao husks — the papery shells that come off cacao beans during chocolate making.

Most of the time, those husks get discarded. But they carry a beautiful, lightly chocolatey aroma that brews into a warm, gentle drink. No heavy sweetness. Very low caffeine. Totally its own thing.

Think of it as the middle ground between herbal tea and a light hot chocolate — except it's more interesting than either.

How Is It Made?

During chocolate production, cacao beans are shelled to access the inner nibs that become chocolate. The husk — that thin outer layer — is what we use for cacao tea.

We take those husks, dry them carefully, and brew them with hot water. The result is a light, aromatic drink with a gentle cocoa note that's warming without being heavy.

It's also a genuine zero-waste product. Something that used to be discarded becomes something genuinely good.

What's Actually In It? (The Good Stuff)

Don't let the "just tea" description fool you. Cacao husks carry real nutritional benefits:

1. Theobromine The gentle stimulant found in chocolate. Gives you a soft focus boost without the jitters or heart-racing that caffeine can bring. Perfect for people who avoid coffee.

2. Flavonoids Antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and support heart health. The same reason dark chocolate has a health reputation — just in a lighter form.

3. Magnesium Helps relax muscles, ease stress, and keep your nervous system balanced. Basically, a cup of calm.

4. Potassium Supports healthy circulation and helps regulate blood pressure.

5. Natural Fibre A little from the husk itself — gentle support for your digestive system.

One cup = a small, natural top-up for both mind and body.

♻️ A Real Zero-Waste Drink

This isn't a marketing claim — it's genuinely true. Cacao husks are a byproduct of chocolate production. By turning them into tea, we're:

1. Reducing waste from the chocolate industry
2. Creating extra income for small-scale cacao farmers and producers
3. Giving you a drink that's good for you and good for the planet

A Word on Quality (It Matters Here)

Since the husk is the outermost layer of the bean, it's the first thing exposed to dust, mold, and chemical residue. Quality control is non-negotiable.

At Cacao Everywhere, every batch goes through:

1. Sourcing from clean, verified farms only
2. Careful roasting, sorting, filtering, and drying
3. Taste-testing to ensure the flavour is fragrant and smooth — never bitter or musty

Two Ways to Try It

🏠 Brew at Home

Available as loose leaf or tea bags with brewing instructions. Fragrant, easy to make, and good for daily drinking.

☕ Ready-to-Drink at the Café

Freshly brewed Cacao Tea, served chilled — available at Cacao Everywhere Café, Samyan, Bangkok (a short walk from MRT Sam Yan). Choose from the Original blend or fruit-infused varieties. Priced from 80–120 THB.

Perfect for days when you want something light that still smells like chocolate.

Cacao Tea – Simple, Honest, and Naturally Good

Enjoy it fresh at Cacao Everywhere, Samyan branch — or take it home as loose leaf or ready-to-drink canned tea. We deliver across Bangkok and nationwide.

📍 Cacao Everywhere Café, Samyan, Bangkok (near MRT Sam Yan) · Open daily From 80 THB a cup | Canned ready-to-drink 80–120 THB 🛒 Order online — delivery across Bangkok and nationwide → Shop online