Bahia Black Tea (Orange - Chocolate)

Bahia Black Tea (Orange - Chocolate)

Bahia Black Tea, the meeting of Indian and Ceylon black tea with Bahia orange and chocolate. A fragrant black tea with a unique flavor, a parenthesis of sweetness for a moment of exhilaration.

Power of scented black tea: 8/10

  • Main notes: A delicious blend of Bahia orange and chocolate
  • To savor: In the morning and after the lunch

Comptoir de Toamasina offers you to buy Bahia black tea, a mixture of Bahia orange and chocolate. Bahia orange and the other name for orange in Brazil. Indeed, in Brazil, you find carioca and bahia oranges. Treat yourself to a high quality tea at the best price suitable for escape.

Packaging
TNB100
€7.26

 

Bahia Black Tea (Orange - Chocolate)

Bahia Black Tea
Orange & Chocolate

"Inspired by our Comptoir's love for this Brazilian state, this tea is a true celebration of flavors, blending the sweetness of orange with the indulgence of Bahian cocoa. A warm interlude for a moment of exaltation."

Orange-Chocolate Bahia Spirit Comptoir Selection

Gourmet Duo

The perfect harmony between the freshness of sunny orange and the comforting richness of chocolate.

Robust Base

A quality Indian black tea that supports the aromas without fading, for a rich and balanced cup.

Brazilian Inspiration

A Comptoir selection inspired by the warmth of Brazil, ideal as a steaming winter tea or summer iced tea.

The Bahia Black Tea is the masterful meeting of an Indian and Ceylon black tea with the orange and chocolate of Bahia. A flavored black tea with a unique taste, a true interlude of sweetness for a moment of absolute comfort. The Bahia orange is one of the names of the orange in Brazil: indeed, you will find excellent oranges of the carioca and bahia type there. Treat yourself to a high-quality tea, conducive to indulgence and escape.

Why link it to the "Sun of Bahia"? Quite simply because this orange and chocolate flavored tea is beautifully used in the composition of iced teas and infused rums with South American accents. Le Comptoir de Toamasina wanted to offer you a unique flavored black tea. It is not the astringency that you will discover here, but rather a gustatory caress where the fruity sweetness of orange and the roundness of chocolate take you on a journey. This blend is an ode to the Bahian joy of living.

Comptoir's words

"With this tea, we wanted to capture the musical energy and the warmth of the State of Bahia in a simple cup. It is a blend that evokes nostalgia and indulgence, conceived as the absolute comfort of a hot chocolate married to the lightness of a citrus tea."

Our view on this tea

This tea is the "dark and gourmet" counterpart of our Brazilian range. The register here is different: we are in the realm of comfort, dessert, revisited hot chocolate. The orange-chocolate pairing is a universal classic, but in Bahia it takes on a very special meaning, because this state is historically one of the great lands of Brazilian cocoa.

A surprising detail: in the tropics, it is not uncommon for oranges to still be green at harvest while being perfectly ripe and sweet — the skin only turns orange with the thermal shock of cold, which does not exist there. For this tea, we have kept a robust black tea base that acts as the framework in the accord, but without aggressive bitterness: it is a real comfort tea, perfect for late winter afternoons or to surprise as an iced tea in summer.

Bahia, historical land of Brazilian cocoa

If the orange-chocolate pairing makes perfect sense with Bahia, it is because this state is intimately linked to the history of cocoa cultivation in Brazil. From the 19th century onwards, the Ilhéus and Itabuna region, in the south of the state, became one of the world's largest cocoa production basins. This economic epic — its sudden wealth, the emergence of its famous "cocoa colonels", as well as its dramas — was masterfully immortalized by the Bahian writer Jorge Amado in his essential novels.

Cocoa shaped the agricultural landscape, the local economy and the very identity of southern Bahia for over a century. Even today, the region produces world-renowned cocoa, and Brazil is increasingly asserting itself as an emerging destination for high-quality "bean-to-bar" chocolate. Pairing this hint of chocolate with orange, on a beautiful black tea base, is therefore much more than a simple indulgence: it is paying homage to an exceptional terroir and an entire culture. A cup that subtly tells a major page of Brazilian history.

Comparative Sensory Analysis

Bahia vs Aracaju vs Sun of Brazil

Three Brazilian black teas from the range, three registers

Chocolate · Gourmet Cocoa
Orange · Sweet Citrus
Tropical Fruity · Pineapple-Passion
Body · Black tea tannin
Bahia (Ours)
Aracaju (pineapple-cinnamon)
Sun of Brazil (passion-mango)

The only chocolatey one in the range: Bahia tea stands out radically from its Brazilian cousins with its very gourmet cocoa note, unique in our collection. Where Aracaju and Sun of Brazil play the tropical fruit card (pineapple, passion), this one relies exclusively on the classic orange-chocolate dessert pairing — it is the most comforting, halfway perfectly between tea and a treat.

Bahia · Aracaju · Sun

The Olfactory Pyramid of Bahia

How the aromas unfold, from the first impression to the finish

ATTACK Orange · Sunny Zest HEART Dark Chocolate · Gourmet Cocoa BASE Robust black tea · Deep woody

Technical Sheet

What You Receive

  • Country of originWorld (India and Ceylon black tea base)
  • Botanical speciesCamellia Sinensis
  • IngredientsBlack tea, orange (fruity note), chocolate (gourmet touch), natural flavors
  • Main NotesThe comforting dessert pairing of Bahia orange and chocolate
  • To be enjoyedMorning and after lunch
  • PackagingResealable pouch 80g, 160g or 480g
  • LogisticsPrepared within 24h - Delivered within 48h

Why choose Orange Chocolate Black Tea

  • The Sweetness of Orange: each infusion releases delicate and sweet aromas, transporting you to the heart of an orange grove under the Brazilian sun.
  • The Indulgence of Chocolate: the cocoa touch adds a warm and comforting dimension, transforming your tea break into a real dessert moment.
  • The Power of Black Tea: a solid and perfectly structured base, ideal for supporting and highlighting this marriage of gourmet flavors.

How to prepare Orange Chocolate Black Tea

  1. Measure: 2 grams of tea for 250 ml of water. Adjust the dose according to the desired intensity.
  2. Heat the water: aim for 85-90°C. Boiling water could burn the leaves and develop a bitterness that would mask the chocolate.
  3. Steep: 3 to 4 minutes (up to 5 minutes maximum for a very full-bodied taste).
  4. Enjoy: filter and enjoy. This tea also lends itself wonderfully to infusing in a cloud of hot milk.

The "homemade" recipe (for 100g)

  • Black tea (Assam or Ceylon): 70g
  • Dried orange zests: 20g
  • Dark chocolate chips or crushed cocoa beans: 10g

In a large bowl, mix the tea, zests (make sure they are perfectly dry to prevent mold) and the chocolate. Ensure an even distribution. Store in an airtight glass container, away from light.

5 Creative Recipes: Iced Tea, Cocktails and Desserts

The gourmet pairing of orange and chocolate makes this tea a true chameleon in the kitchen.

1. "Frosted Orange" Summer Iced Tea

Ingredients

  • 20g Bahia Black Tea
  • 1 liter of water
  • A fresh orange cut into half-slices
  • Ice cubes

Preparation

  1. Brew the tea hot for 4 minutes in 90°C water.
  2. Filter, sweeten slightly (optional) and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Add the fresh orange slices and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  4. Serve in tall glasses filled with ice cubes. Cold brewing beautifully reveals the freshness of the citrus!
2. Gourmet Chocolate Chai Latte

Ingredients

  • 15 cl water and 15 cl milk (cow or oat)
  • 2 heaping tsp of Bahia Black Tea
  • A dash of agave syrup or honey

Preparation

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water and milk to a simmer.
  2. Turn off the heat, add the tea, cover and let steep for a good 5 minutes so that the chocolate melts in the hot milk.
  3. Strain directly into a mug. Sweeten to your taste. A perfect comfort drink for winter!
3. Iced "Cocoa-Vodka" Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 10 cl of brewed and very well cooled Bahia black tea
  • 5 cl of neutral or vanilla infused vodka
  • Ice cubes and an orange zest

Preparation

  1. In your shaker, place a handful of ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the vodka and iced black tea.
  3. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled glass, express the orange zest oil over the glass and serve.
4. "Bahia Dessert" Infused Rum (Rhum Arrangé)

Ingredients

  • 70 cl amber rum
  • 2 large tbsp of Bahia black tea
  • The fresh zest of an untreated orange
  • 2 beautiful squares of dark chocolate (70% minimum)
  • 3 tbsp cane sugar

Preparation

  1. In a glass jar, place the tea, orange zest, broken chocolate and sugar.
  2. Pour in the amber rum. Close well.
  3. Let macerate for 1 month away from light, shaking gently from time to time. Filter before enjoying an ultra-gourmet digestif.
5. Black Tea and Orange Marble Cake

Ingredients

  • The base of your usual yogurt cake (flour, sugar, eggs, oil, baking powder)
  • 15 cl hot milk
  • 3 tbsp Bahia black tea
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Preparation

  1. Steep the tea strongly in the hot milk for 10 minutes, then filter.
  2. Prepare your cake batter. Separate it into two bowls.
  3. In the first half, add the tea-infused milk (which will bring the orange aroma). In the second half, add the cocoa powder.
  4. Pour the batters alternately into a buttered pan. Bake for 40 min at 180°C. A marble cake with incredible aromas!

Extend the Experience with Le Comptoir

Discover a multitude of ways to sublimate your tea! Our Comptoir shares its passion through books dedicated to spices and tea, but also numerous exclusive recipes available on our ecommerce blog. To go further, join our community on our YouTube channel, where tutorials, tasting tips, and immersive journeys await you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "Bahia orange"?
This is one of the names given to a sweet orange variety grown in Brazil, renowned for its juiciness and sunny fragrance.
Why the mention "Sun of Bahia" in the story of this tea?
Historically, this flavored black tea was created to be part of the famous "Sun of Bahia" infused rum developed by our Comptoir, hence the natural connection with this name.
At what temperature should I steep it?
The ideal is between 85 and 90°C, for 3 to 4 minutes. Above all, do not boil it so as not to burn the black tea leaves and release an unpleasant bitterness.
What is the difference with the other Brazilian teas in the range?
Bahia is the only truly "chocolatey" tea in our Brazilian collection. While Aracaju and Carioca play on the acidity and spiciness of pure tropical fruits (pineapple, passion, ginger), this one focuses on the very gourmet and comforting "dessert" pairing of orange and chocolate.

"The warmth of Bahia in a cup — sunny orange and gourmet chocolate, a comforting tea perfectly halfway between tea and a sweet treat."

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