My Kiani advent calendar arrived last weekend and I’ve slowly been getting caught up! It’s so pretty! Each day’s packet comes with a beautiful quote tucked inside. I’ve put aside Day 1 because it’s an English Breakfast blend and my partner likes those while I don’t, so I’m starting my notes with Day 2.
Day 2 is this cacao tea, which smells wonderful. I think I used too much water in brewing it, though – if I were going to do it again, I’d use a higher leaf-to-water ratio. It came out tasting delicious but just a little more watery than I’d ideally like. Basically like watery hot cocoa, which admittedly is what cacao tisanes always taste like, but I got the distinct impression that there was more flavor to be coaxed from these beautiful shells by playing around with them more.
