Davidson's Organics, Cacao Bliss, Loose Leaf Cacao, 16-Ounce Bag

So I've gotten 4 bags of Davidson's so far. 3 bags in 2025, and 1 bag in 2026. My first bag and my most recent bag were 5 stars, really good -- I couldn't ask for more as far as I know. My second two bags, I think were from the same batch and had a peculiar mushroom and/or rosemary taste. I usually add soy milk stevia so it the flavor still blended well, and I had those bags and they were still alright. I'd give them 3 stars in comparison to a regular bag. But the other bags were so good. So, overall, I'm not sure of their standards and how the other two bags got flavored like that, but their good bags are 5 stars and both taste and smell really good. They are also likely really healthy. Also, a tip. Brew them for around 7 minutes rather than longer to avoid natural contaminants like heavy metals. But yeah, anyhow, compared to other brands for the price this is likely the best. I haven't even tired any other brands either, but I think Davidson's would still do well.

My wife and I are absolutely enchanted with Serenitea’s Cocoa Bliss tea! The moment we opened the 3.5 oz bag, the rich, comforting aroma of cocoa filled the air, promising a truly indulgent experience. The tea itself brews into a deep, inviting brown hue that perfectly matches its chocolatey essence – it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This blend is a masterful mix of organic ingredients, delivering a smooth, chocolatey flavor that’s never overly sweet. You can really taste the quality in every sip. We’ve made it our evening ritual to enjoy a cup of Cocoa Bliss nearly every night, paired with some frothed coconut milk. The creamy coconut milk elevates the chocolatey warmth, making it feel like a luxurious dessert without any guilt. What’s even better is the gentle energy lift it provides – not a jittery caffeine spike, but a subtle, comforting boost that helps us unwind while still feeling present for our evening together. It’s the perfect balance for a relaxing night. At 3.5 oz, the bag is a generous size that lasts us a good while, offering incredible value for the money. Given the organic, gluten-free ingredients and the sheer joy it brings, we feel it’s worth every penny. Serenitea has truly created something special with Cocoa Bliss. If you love chocolate or crave a cozy, soothing tea, this is a must-try. We’re already excited for our next order – thank you, Serenitea, for making our evenings so delightful!

Several years ago, I purchased a pound of "roasted cacao shells" after seeing them on a website that sold bulk herbs/spices because I was intrigued about the idea of "chocolate tea." Well, it almost immediately became my go-to daily tea (I am not a coffee drinker) until it was gone (maybe 2 to 3 months?). After daydreaming about that tea ever since, I found this on Amazon and decided to give it a shot, especially since the price is far less than some of the other options (and it is organic!). I have been very pleased with this product. Just opening the bag gives you the most amazing chocolate aroma, and the shells look clean (no sign of worms or dust that I saw some others mention, other than the dust/fine grit you would expect with it being crushed shells). The directions on the bag say to use 2 to 3 teaspoons per cup of water, but I found that to be a bit too strong for me (if you are looking for a coffee replacement, you may want it stronger, but I am a tea drinker and like it a bit less strong). What works for me: I use about 2 cups of water with about 1 tablespoon of the shells in a small pot, bring to a boil and turn off to let it steep (probably 10 minutes or so). I then turn on the heat again just to bring back to a boil (I like my tea extra hot), pour through a small strainer on my mug, and add a spoonful or 2 of honey. Perfect, smooth, and chocolatey (but not heavy like hot chocolate). It really is dreamy! UPDATE! My new favorite way to make this recently is as a cold brew iced/cold latte. I did try using just water (no sweetener) to make a cold brew with the shells, and while it worked great (and I even re-steeped the shells successfully to make a second jar), I found that I really do prefer the flavor with a little bit of sweetener, and it is even better with a little dairy. So, my current process: I add about 2 Tbsp of the cacao shells and 2 Tbsp raw sugar to a quart jar, let the tap get hot and add about 1 1/2 cups water, let it sit for a while to steep (giving it a good stir), then add a splash of half-and-half then enough milk to make a total of about 3 cups. This goes in the fridge overnight, then I pour into a cup through a strainer the next morning. It is kind of like chocolate milk but not as heavy, basically a cacao latte, and it is really yummy!! I also love chai, and the process is similar to how I have been making a cold-brew chai as well. For reference, the amounts of cacao shells and sugar work out to about 2 tsp each per total cup of liquid (water plus milk). That makes it just sweet enough for me without being too sweet (and still way less sugar than most of what you would get in a chai concentrate or similar).

These Cacao are great for a smooth chocolate taste that’s not overpowering. I use it with some sugar free sweeteners and it taste great. Will definitely purchase again.

Tried this when the MiCacao was out of stock. Really great price for the amount (Most others are 3-4 times more expensive). However, the MiCacao is still has my favorite flavor profile - much more fragrant and chocolate like. If you’re into brighter and more acidic (if you like 90%+ dark chocolate), this might be for you. I’d love if Davidson had roasted this just a touch longer. The distinction is less pronounced if you add sugar and cream.

This bag size is way more than I expected. The tea is delicious with sugar and milk. It has a bit of a bite like semi sweet chips. Nice color too. Flakes are large - not cut like traditional black tea leaf. I will buy this again.

I have purchased this tea 79 times. I have noticed that when I get a nice fresh bag it tastes wonderful with a few drops of stevia. It has a great aroma of chocolate when you first open the bag and thats how I know it's a good bag. However I have also noticed that some times the tea arrives and is not that good suddenly. Thats why I say it's amazing 80 percent of the time. My guess is that sometimes the tea gets old and loses it's aroma and flavor. I have even had a few bags that tasted bad and I could not drink as it seemed stale. However the seller would give me a refund if I recieved a stale bag. But usually most of the time the tea is fresh thats why I still continue to buy it cause when it's a good batch it's really good! Just want to add, the 79 pounds of tea I bought cost 15 dollars a pound or less for YEARS then all of a sudden out of no where now they are charging 33 dollars for a pound when literally last week it was 15 dollars for one pound. What a JUMP in price in such a quick time frame. I am not buying it again until the price drops I already found the tea at it's usual price on another website. That is a lot of money for tea and this tea needs a few tablespoons per cup unlike black tea where you only need 1 teaspoon per cup. So even if it is good tea it's just way too expansive considering you need at least 2 tablespoons of tea to brew one cup.

It's chocolate flavor is great. It does have caffeine, so I can only drink it in the morning.