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Smooth Cocoamint from Essencha
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There really isn’t much oomph to either the chocolate or the mint here, and maybe that’s indicated by the “smooth” modifier. There’s nothing offensive about this one, no odd taste at any point, but it’s just not that interesting or exciting. I have a whole 8 ounces of it, though, and while I’ll certainly work my way through it quickly enough, I don’t think that I’ll be in a hurry to replace it.

For a chocolatey tea, I adore Teavana’s Haute Chocolate. No mint, but it’s got a little kick of pepper… if that kind of spicy is your thing (as it is mine), I’d check out that one.

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Cofftea
Cofftea 2009-12-23 14:22:09 -0500

Black or red pepper in the teavana tea?

Andrea in New Mexico
Andrea in New Mexico 2009-12-23 14:37:08 -0500

it’s black pepper… and not so much that one should be scared off, I think it’s really well-balanced. A touch of rock sugar makes it perfect. :)

Cofftea
Cofftea 2009-12-23 14:41:43 -0500

Eh, I woulda been sold w/ red.

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