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drank Chocolate Frost by Petali Teas
1792 tasting notes

Hot tea has been neglected as of late because I’ve been outside enjoying the lovely weather, and additionally, I’ve been… gasp … drinking coffee instead these past few days.

From the Amoda BF order comes this chocolate mint tea. I can really taste those cocoa nibs in here. It’s not as bold as the peppermint, but I love how it’s cocoa nibs and not some weird artificial flavour, or waxy chocolate that melts and leaves a scum ring. And that they added enough of said cocoa nibs so you can actually taste them.

But yes, the peppermint is still the strongest note here, and the base is on the weaker side, which isn’t a bad thing at all. I still wish there were a little more of something in here. Something to give it more body, as it’s a little thin.

With whole milk, this reminds me of when my Grandma would make me hot cocoa, and she’d always make it with Fry’s cocoa, sugar, and usually half and half. The cocoa nib and whole milk combination mimics that rich Fry’s cocoa flavour. She’s now in senior housing so no more can I visit her over a pot of hot cocoa, and yes, sometimes she made it in her teapot so we’d all have an abundant supply of liquid chocolate. Beats that hot chocolate mix, for sure. This also beats mint hot chocolate mix, and the Harney Chocolate Mint I tried the other day, but it still has a lot to learn from some other chocolate mint teas.

Evol Ving Ness

Beautiful memory. Sounds like the perfect time to make and bring her the same kind of cocoa ready-made.

Fjellrev

She hasn’t been into hot cocoa these days but green tea instead, so whenever she visits I make her some tea at least. :)

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Evol Ving Ness

Beautiful memory. Sounds like the perfect time to make and bring her the same kind of cocoa ready-made.

Fjellrev

She hasn’t been into hot cocoa these days but green tea instead, so whenever she visits I make her some tea at least. :)

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