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Cacao Shell Loose Tea Tin

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A full-bodied infusion of roasted cacao shells with toasted aromas, rich chocolate flavor, and a gently bittersweet finish.

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Cacao Shell Tea is a rich, aromatic infusion made entirely from roasted cacao shells. It greets the senses with a warm, toasted aroma before steeping into a full-bodied cup with deep chocolate notes, a pleasantly bittersweet finish, and a delicate hint of melon. Inspired by Martha Washington’s fondness for steeping roasted cacao shells, this historic drink offers the comforting aroma of chocolate without the sweetness or heaviness of hot cocoa. Enjoy it plain, soften it with milk, or add a spoonful of honey for a naturally sweet chocolate treat.

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There’s a Reason It’s Here.

We chose Cacao Shell Tea because it is both delightfully unexpected and rooted in early American life. Most people know cacao as the beginning of chocolate, but few have experienced the roasted shells steeped as a fragrant drink. Its deep chocolate character feels indulgent without added sugar, while its connection to Martha Washington gives customers a fascinating story to enjoy with every cup.

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Martha Washington’s Chocolate-Scented Cup

Oliver Pluff & Company brings the beverages of early America back to the table through historically inspired teas, coffees, cacao, and traditional drink blends. Hand-packaged in Charleston, South Carolina, its products introduce modern drinkers to the flavors and customs once enjoyed in colonial homes.

Cacao Shell Tea revives a favorite associated with Martha Washington, who enjoyed steeping the shells of roasted cacao beans. The shells release a warm, chocolate-rich aroma and create a full-bodied infusion that is distinctly different from both traditional tea and hot cocoa. It is a simple, flavorful reminder that Americans have been finding creative ways to enjoy cacao since the nation’s earliest days.

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About

Oliver Puff & Company

Before coffeehouses dotted American streets, tea was at the center of colonial life — and at the heart of the American Revolution.

In the 18th century, tea was more than a beverage. It was a daily ritual, a symbol of refinement, and eventually a point of defiance. When Parliament imposed taxes without representation, colonists responded not with speeches alone, but with action — most famously casting tea into Boston Harbor in protest. Tea became a quiet battleground where liberty was stirred one cup at a time.

Oliver Pluff Colonial Teas honor that history by recreating blends inspired by ingredients and traditions known to early Americans. Crafted with historical accuracy and modern care, these teas reflect the flavors that would have warmed colonial kitchens, taverns, and meeting halls during the fight for independence.

Every cup is a reminder that the Revolution wasn’t fought only on battlefields — it was lived in homes, shared at tables, and brewed in moments of resolve.