Start with what's actually in the cup
Hazelnut Chocolate from Tea Hippie is a rooibos-based blend built to taste like dessert in a cup. Its flavor notes are hazelnut and chocolate, and the ingredient list includes rooibos, hazelnuts, almond, chocolate and toffee bits (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, soya lecithin, vanilla), and natural flavors.
That matters before you brew: this is not a plain chocolate tea, and it is not a pure rooibos either. The nut and toffee pieces are part of the blend, so how you handle the leaf and how long you let it sit will shape whether the cup tastes balanced or muddled. The supplied product information does not include brewing instructions, so the guidance below is about tasting and adjusting rather than following a fixed manufacturer recipe.
Hazelnut Chocolate at a glance
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Hazelnut Chocolate: Ingredients: rooibos, hazelnuts, almond, chocolate and toffee bits (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, soya lecithin, vanilla), natural flavours. The nut, chocolate, and toffee pieces explain the dessert-like flavor and are the reason to watch your steep rather than treat this like a plain leaf tea.
Hazelnut Chocolate
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Hazelnut Chocolate: Available sizes: 50g and 500g. A small pouch lets you test your brewing before committing to a larger one.
How to brew chocolate tea like this one
Because the supplied record does not list water temperature, leaf quantity, or steep time, treat the following as a tasting process. You are looking for the point where the hazelnut and chocolate come forward without the rooibos turning woody or the toffee bits turning syrupy.
- Measure the leaf first: Start with a modest amount of dry blend in your infuser or pot. The 50g pouch is a practical size for dialing in your preferred strength before buying the 500g.
- Use freshly boiled water, then let it settle: Rooibos is forgiving, but the chocolate and toffee pieces release flavor quickly. Pour water that has just come off the boil and give it a moment before adding the leaf, so you are not scalding the nut pieces.
- Taste early and often: Begin checking the cup sooner than you would for a plain black tea. The goal is a cup where hazelnut leads and chocolate follows, with rooibos in the background.
- Stop when the flavor turns flat: If the cup starts tasting like sweet water with a woody edge, you have gone too long. Remove the leaf and note the time for next round.
Sweet tea brewing tips that actually change the cup
- Do not oversweeten by habit: The blend already contains sugar in the toffee bits. Taste before adding anything; you may find the cup sweet enough on its own.
- Keep the leaf moving: Nut and toffee pieces can settle. A gentle stir at the start helps them stay in contact with the water instead of sitting at the bottom.
- Re-steep with care: The supplied information does not confirm how many infusions this blend supports. If you try a second steep, expect a softer cup and judge it on taste rather than a set time.
- Store it away from strong smells: The blend contains nuts and chocolate pieces, which can pick up surrounding odors. Keep the pouch closed and in a cool, dry place.
Dessert tea serving ideas for Hazelnut Chocolate
This is a cup that works best when you lean into its dessert character rather than fight it. Serve it after a meal or as an afternoon treat, and pair it with foods that echo hazelnut and chocolate without adding too much competing sweetness.
Simple pairings to try: a plain shortbread or butter cookie, a square of dark chocolate, toasted nuts, or a slice of pound cake. Avoid very tart fruit desserts, which can make the rooibos base taste hollow. If you want a lighter option, serve the tea on its own and let the toffee bits do the work.
Serving ideas for hot and cold cups
- Hot, in a small cup: A smaller cup keeps the dessert flavors concentrated and makes it easier to taste whether you have over-steeped.
- Iced, brewed stronger: If you plan to pour over ice, brew a slightly stronger cup first, since melting ice will dilute the hazelnut and chocolate. The supplied record does not include a cold-brew method, so start with the hot brew and chill it.
- As a dessert companion: Serve it alongside a chocolate dessert rather than pouring it over one. The tea is the drink, not a sauce.
Allergens and what the label tells you
The ingredient list includes hazelnuts, almond, and chocolate and toffee bits that contain soya lecithin. It also lists natural flavors. If you have a nut or soy allergy, treat this as a product to check carefully against your own needs. The supplied information does not state whether the blend is produced in a facility free from other allergens, so it is not possible to confirm allergen-free status from this record alone.
The record also does not include caffeine content, calorie information, or a shelf-life date. Rooibos is generally described as caffeine-free, but the supplied product information does not make that claim for this specific blend, so do not assume it if caffeine is a concern.
Price and size check
- Hazelnut Chocolate: Catalog price is USD 5.78, with a catalog comparison price of USD 8.75. The 50g pouch is a low-risk way to try the blend before buying the 500g size.
