Stash Chocolate Hazelnut Tea
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Stash Chocolate Hazelnut Tea

The botanical name for the cocoa tree is "theobroma cacao" which is Greek for "food of the gods". The first people to use cocoa were the Maya, who lived in Mexico and Central America, as long ago as 600 AD. When Cortez conquered Mexico in 1519, the Aztecs were already making a drink called xocolatl (or chocolatal) which was a rather bitter potion made from roasted cocoa beans, water and spices. Over the centuries this drink spread throughout the world. In the mid 1600s the first chocolate shop was opened in London. In 1828, Coenraad Johannes Van Houten, a Dutch chemist and chocolate manufacturer, invented a hydraulic press which extracted cocoa oil. The dry residue left from this process was crushed to produce a fine cocoa powder. The versatile cocoa bean has continued to provide pleasure as a drink, snack, candy, and flavoring.

Hazelnut cultivation began in southern Europe during ancient times. Hazelnuts are from various trees of the genus "corylus", which are native to warm and temperate regions of the world. Also known as filberts, hazelnuts are popular in North America and Britain. They have a delicate texture with a subtle yet warm flavor and they are a classic partner with chocolate.

For our sophisticated Chocolate Hazelnut blend we combine full bodied black teas from China and India with the natural rich flavors of chocolate and hazelnuts. The result is a dessert-like drink that is rich and smooth. This tea is especially good with a touch of milk and sugar added.