Organic Cacao Shells Roasted
Origin: Peru
Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao
Cacao has become a worldwide staple for its myriad of uses and delicious, slightly bitter flavor. Theobroma cacao is a small, tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. Its fruit has been used for its beneficial properties and as a ceremonial drink by Mesoamerican cultures for thousands of years. Our organic roasted cacao shells have an earthy aroma and deep cocoa flavor which are delicious as a tea ingredient in herbal infusion blends.
Cacao shells are quickly gaining in popularity as a tea ingredient and can be used as a single ingredient cacao tea or added to a blend to create a chocolaty flavor note. Our roasted cacao shells have an earthy aroma and deep cocoa flavor when brewed.
Precautions
Cacao bean contains caffeine and may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat. Not recommended for use by children under the age of 18.
