Cacao de la Casa
Cacao de la Casa brings rich cocoa, smooth rooibos and zesty ginger together in a pu-erh tea. Steep according to the guide below and enjoy the cup hot or chilled.
Contains Caffeine
Ingredients: Pu-erh Tea, Rooibos, Carob Bean Pods, Ginger, Chocolate Chips (sugar, chocolate, milkfat, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural flavor), Peppercorns, Cardamom, Natural Flavoring
Contains Milk
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 212°F (100°C)
- Steep time: 3–5 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Banana & Cocoa Tea Pancakes with Cacao de la Casa
Serves: 6 small pancakes
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Cacao de la Casa
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ripe banana, sliced
- 2 teaspoons Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Sugar
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, divided
- A pinch of salt
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 212°F. Steep the Cacao de la Casa for 3–5 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cool the brewed tea to room temperature. Stir the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk in ¾ cup tea, 1 tablespoon oil and the cocoa powder. Reserve the remaining tea to drink. Rest the batter for 5 minutes.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Cook ¼-cup portions of batter for 2–3 minutes, flip and cook until the centers are set. Serve with the fruit.
Ingredient research and safety
For independent background on ingredients or tea types, see NIH fact sheets on Ginger. Research on individual ingredients, supplements or extracts does not establish an effect for this prepared product.
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