A clever idea: chocolate flavour with none of the sugar, fat or caffeine of actual hot cocoa. It is built from roasted cocoa shells and chai spice, so the aroma is genuinely fresh baked brownie, the cinnamon and ginger give a gentle chai warmth through it, and carob and liquorice add a clean herbal sweetness with nothing added. The finish reads dessert like without the cloying tail. Set expectations honestly though: this is a chocolate scented infusion, not a creamy hot chocolate, so the body is light and the cocoa is aromatic rather than rich. Against the Teapigs Chocolate Flake we stock, that one is a caffeinated black tea with real melting chocolate and far more body; this is the caffeine free, near zero calorie way to answer a late night chocolate craving without a mug of cocoa. A splash of milk pushes it closer to the real thing. Skip the mood boost wording; take it as a smart, light chocolate substitute and on those terms it is well judged.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
The full picture of Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g in one page. Who makes it, how it is brewed, what your £4.00 actually buys, and why this tea earned a spot on the curator shelf.
Yogi Tea Organic Choco is the cocoa spiced Ayurvedic herbal from Yogi Tea, the German American Ayurvedic tea brand, built on cocoa shells and cinnamon with cardamom, ginger, clove and other supporting Ayurvedic herbs, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as the proper Ayurvedic style alternative to the standard supermarket hot chocolate or chocolate flavoured chai blends.
The cocoa shells provide the structural chocolate backbone, giving the cup its deep brown colour and the cocoa note without ever quite tipping into the dessert style hot chocolate direction the rest of the supermarket cocoa aisle defaults to, while the cinnamon, cardamom and ginger sit on top as the chai style spice quartet. The cup drinks like a chai and chocolate hybrid, the Ayurvedic spice profile lifting the cocoa away from a sweet and creamy dessert mug towards a more complex cup that suits late evening as easily as early morning.
Caffeine status: naturally zero caffeine, suits any time including late evening. Taste profile: cocoa shell up front balanced by chai style cinnamon cardamom ginger spice, no added sugar, the cup drinking less sweet than a typical hot chocolate. Lifestyle: certified organic, vegan, vegetarian, naturally gluten free and sugar free. Planet: seventeen plant based bags in fully recyclable packaging.
A seventeen bag Yogi Tea household pack at a premium price for the organic Ayurvedic tier, a sensible novelty cup for any household interested in the German American Ayurvedic interpretation of the chocolate chai hybrid, the brand's reputation for proper organic certified Ayurvedic recipes making this a worthwhile alternative to the standard supermarket cocoa and chai bags. Yogi Tea is one of the largest Ayurvedic tradition herbal brands in the European market, the line drawing on the work of the late Yogi Bhajan in the nineteen sixties and seventies bringing the Ayurvedic herbal philosophy to the West, and the brand has held its place across the European herbal aisle for several decades on the strength of the recipes alone. The Choco blend in particular suits households who want a chocolate themed cup without committing to the calorie load of a proper hot chocolate, the cocoa shells delivering the colour and the basic cocoa note without ever quite reaching the sweetened and creamy dessert direction the rest of the chocolate supermarket aisle defaults to. The cup ports well as an after dinner alternative to a proper espresso or a sugary hot chocolate.
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Texture & appearance
Appearance and Body
The cup pours a deep mahogany brown from the cocoa shells, almost like a chocolate drink. Body is medium full with a silky mouthfeel from the natural cocoa fats. Aroma is unmistakable, deep dark chocolate from the steam, with supporting Ayurvedic spices (cinnamon, cardamom, clove) layering underneath.
Flavour Progression on the Palate
The cocoa shell character leads the first sip, rich, slightly bitter dark chocolate. The mid palate develops the warming spice character. The finish is rich and dessert like, with the cocoa lingering on the tongue like the end of a chocolate sweet, without the actual sugar.
Aftertaste and Finish
cocoa shell herbal dessert tea finishes with the cocoa character holding for 2-3 minutes on the breath, the longest lasting finish of the wellness range. This is the dessert style evening cup, the chocolate craving without the calories. Pair with a square of real dark chocolate to amplify the cocoa note, or simply on its own as the dessert substitute cup.
Storage and Brewing Tip
Cocoa shells and Ayurvedic spices are robust, keep sealed and use within 12 months. Brew at 95-100°C for 5 minutes for full extraction. Take with plant milk for the full hot chocolate effect (oat milk is the best match), or black for the pure cocoa spice character. Honey or a tiny dash of agave can amplify the dessert positioning.
Four dimension profile
Cocoa Body5/5
Roasted cocoa shells deliver the rich, dark, chocolatey base of the blend.
Spice Warmth4/5
Cinnamon, cardamom and cloves add Ayurvedic chai warmth to the chocolate.
Caffeine Free Calm5/5
Zero caffeine, despite the cocoa profile, the cup is roasty without stimulant lift.
Dessert Sweetness4/5
Natural sweetness from carob and liquorice; tastes like dessert without sugar.
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About Yogi Tea OrganicEST. 1969
Yogi Tea grew out of a recipe, not a boardroom. In 1969 the yoga teacher Yogi Bhajan began serving students a warming Ayurvedic blend of cinnamon, cardamom, clove, ginger and black pepper that they nicknamed Yogi Tea. Demand turned the recipe into a product, built from the start on the principle that a blend should be composed for balance and effect rather than only flavour, which is why the range is organised by purpose rather than just taste. Every tea bag still carries a short saying on the string tag, a small ritual signalling how the brand wants the cup approached.
The range is broad and tightly themed around wellbeing occasions: the original Classic chai, the bestselling Bedtime, throat comfort, cleanse and a wide herbal and green spread, all certified organic and built around named botanicals. The European arm operates from Germany with a strong organic and responsible sourcing commitment and long standing plastic light packaging. For our shelf Yogi Tea is one of the most characterful names in functional herbal tea. The spiced blends in particular have real depth and warmth, far more assertive than the timid supermarket norm, and the by purpose range makes it easy to point a customer at the right cup for the moment. It sits alongside Pukka at the considered end of the herbal shelf and earns it, because the blends genuinely taste composed, with a fifty year Ayurvedic lineage behind them rather than a marketing brief.
What the brand is actually doing
Yogi Tea sustainability commitments include full organic certification across every blend, plant based plastic free PLA tea bag mesh, FSC certified recyclable cardboard outer cartons, fair trade direct relationships with herbalist tradition farmers, and CO2-optimised logistics.
Curator says, Lee on Yogi Tea Organic
"A clever idea: chocolate flavour with none of the sugar, fat or caffeine of actual hot cocoa. It is built from roasted cocoa shells and chai spice, so the aroma is genuinely fresh baked brownie, the cinnamon and ginger give a gentle chai warmth through it, and carob and liquorice add a clean herbal sweetness with nothing added. The finish reads dessert like without the cloying tail. Set expectations honestly though: this is a chocolate scented infusion, not a creamy hot chocolate, so the body is light and the cocoa is aromatic rather than rich. Against the Teapigs Chocolate Flake we stock, that one is a caffeinated black tea with real melting chocolate and far more body; this is the caffeine free, near zero calorie way to answer a late night chocolate craving without a mug of cocoa. A splash of milk pushes it closer to the real thing. Skip the mood boost wording; take it as a smart, light chocolate substitute and on those terms it is well judged."
Founded 1969Yogi Tea founded by yoga teacher Yogi Bhajan in 1969, drawing from traditional Ayurvedic kitchen blends.
Ayurvedic Functional BlendsEvery blend has a named functional purpose (Bedtime, Detox, Choco) built from herbalist tradition rather than marketing trend.
Wisdom Quote TagsEvery tea bag carries a wisdom quote on the tag, the signature Yogi Tea touch.
Organic + Plastic Free BagsFull organic certification across the range, plant based plastic free PLA tea bag mesh, FSC cardboard.
Timeline
1969Brand foundedYogi Tea Organic begins. Germany / USA
2026Stocked at Teas.co.ukHand picked into the curator selection.
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Recipes built around this tea
Four curator tested ways to use Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g. Tap any card to open the full recipe with timings, measures and method.
The outer layer is aromatic: a caffeine free infusion of yogi choco. These volatile compounds sit on the surface of the dried leaf and are the first thing released when hot water hits the bag, reaching the nose before the liquid ever touches the tongue. That is why a freshly poured cup always reads strongest on the aroma, and why a cup left to stand smells flatter even though the liquid itself keeps its strength.
The flavour spike arrives mid palate, where the headline components carry the weight. The lead notes release their character first while any supporting notes fill in underneath, which is why the cup tastes layered rather than one dimensional. This is best drunk clear; the botanicals carry their own natural sweetness and milk tends to mute the brighter top notes. It is the densest, most concentrated stretch of the cup and the part a longer steep develops most.
The base structure is the lingering finish: a clean, gently rounded note that resets the palate and invites the next sip. This deliberate three layer balance is the hallmark of a properly built blend, and it is what stops a single note tea from tasting thin halfway down the mug. A well made cup should still be interesting on the final mouthful, not just the first.
Getting it right in the cup. Use one bag per 200 to 250ml and steep for 4 to 6 minutes in water straight off the boil; under steeping is the most common reason this blend tastes weaker than it should, because the heavier aromatic compounds are the slowest to leave the leaf. Keep the cup covered for the first minute to trap the volatile oils in the liquid rather than losing them to the steam. Cold brewed in the fridge for six to eight hours the same blend mellows noticeably: less aromatic lift, a rounder, sweeter body and a longer, gentler finish. Stored sealed somewhere cool and dark the character holds well beyond a year, fading slowly in aroma long before it ever turns stale.
How water and temperature change it. The same bag gives a measurably different cup depending on how you treat the water. Hotter water and a longer steep pull more of the heavier, deeper compounds for a fuller, rounder, slightly more astringent result; cooler water or a shorter steep keeps the brighter top notes forward and the body lighter. Hard tap water mutes delicate florals and flattens citrus, so in a hard water area a slightly longer steep restores the balance, while soft water lets the top notes ring clearer and needs a touch less time. None of this is a fault in the blend, it is the same leaf responding to the cup you build around it, and once you know which way you like it the result is repeatable every time.
Ingredients & pack
Ingredient
Proportion
What it brings
Organic Status
present
100 percent Certified Organic (EU Agriculture).
Special Warning
present
Contains licorice. People suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption.
Pack: Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g; caffeine free infusion. Certified organic. Best within 18 months of the pack date.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Globally sourced, blended and packed to brand specification.
Sourcing & blend. Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g is put together by Yogi Tea Organic, held to a fixed quality and purity specification. Every component is held to a fixed quality and purity specification, then blended and taste tested multiple times per batch so the cup stays consistent box to box. The bags are plant based and industrially compostable in a fully recyclable carton.
What's in Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g, and what isn't:
In: a caffeine free infusion of yogi choco, with nothing in the bag but the listed components and any infusion base.
No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
Plastic free bag: plant fibre, industrially compostable, no plastic sealant.
Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.
Nutrition per cup
Nutrient
% RI
Energy
4 kJ / 1 kcal
<1%
Fat
0g
0%
Carbohydrate
0.2g
<1%
of which sugars
0g
0%
Protein
0.2g
<1%
Salt
0g
0%
Caffeine
Caffeine free
n/a
Caffeine vs other drinks
Decaf coffee
4mg
Green tea
30mg
Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17
0mg
Instant coffee
80mg
Brewed filter coffee
95mg
Energy drink (250ml)
80mg
This tea: Caffeine free per 200ml cup.
Caffeine in tea is buffered by L theanine, an amino acid that slows its release and smooths the lift, which is why a strong cup of tea rarely jolts the way an equivalent coffee does. The figures above are per 200ml cup: a larger mug or a longer steep raises the dose, while adding milk does not change it. Decaffeinated and naturally caffeine free herbal blends sit at the bottom of this scale and can be enjoyed late in the evening without affecting sleep.
Allergens, dietary & safety
🌱VeganNo animal derived ingredients.🌾Gluten freeNaturally gluten free.😴Caffeine freeSafe at any hour.🍃0 kcalNo sugar, no fat in plain cup.🤰PregnancyUK guide: 200mg caffeine/day max.👶ChildrenServe cooled; caregiver judgement applies.
Manufactured in a facility that handles multiple tea types. Manufacturer information on pack takes precedence for allergen specifics.
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Questions about Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g
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Curated from real customer messages
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What makes Yogi Tea Organic Choco a premium herbal tea? Most asked+
Yogi Tea Choco is a premium herbal tea that offers a heavenly chocolate experience without the calories. By blending organic cocoa shells with traditional chai spices like cinnamon and ginger, this botanical brew creates a full bodied brew that is mellow and fragrant. It provides a refreshing taste that is both sweet and spicy, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings naturally.
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Is this chocolate tea naturally caffeine free? +
Yes, this blend is 100 per cent naturally caffeine free. While it contains cocoa shells for aroma, it does not provide the jittery invigorating lift found in coffee. Instead, it offers a soothing lift to the senses. This makes it a wonderful evening ritual for winding down or a guilt free morning ritual for those avoiding stimulants.
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What are the traditional uses of this organic botanical brew? +
This nourishing cup is antioxidant rich due to the high concentration of cocoa shells and spices. It is designed to support natural everyday and can aid metabolic health by providing a sweet flavour without added sugar. The inclusion of cardamom and ginger also helps promote digestive comfort, making it a functional part of your everyday routine.
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Is Yogi Tea Choco sugar free and vegan friendly? +
Absolutely. Yogi Tea Choco is 100 per cent sugar free and virtually calorie free. It is entirely plant based and vegan friendly. While it contains barley malt, it is a definitive choice for those seeking clean hydration through organic ingredients without artificial sweeteners.
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How do I brew the perfect cup of chocolate tea? +
To achieve a bold and smooth profile, use freshly boiled water. Place one tea bag in your mug and steep for at least 7 minutes. This allows the aromatic brew to release the deep chocolate essence and the warmth of the spices. For a more indulgent and velvety experience, add a splash of milk or a plant based substitute.
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Is Yogi Tea committed to sustainable living? +
Yogi Tea is a pioneer in sustainable living. Every ingredient is sourced through sustainable farming practices that protect the natural environment. We take great pride in our B Corp certification and our support for the tea growing communities that provide our 100 per cent organic botanicals.
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What is the recommended storage and shelf life for Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g? +
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Sealed shelf life 18-24 months from print date; once opened, best within 6-12 months.
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Can I make Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g with plant based milk like oat or almond? +
For black tea or chai blends, oat milk works well. For herbal/green/matcha infusions, drink plain.
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Can I make Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g iced or cold brewed? +
Yes. Brew at double strength then pour over ice. Cold brew overnight for a softer cup.
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Is Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g suitable for vegans, vegetarians and gluten free diets? +
Yes, tea is naturally vegan and gluten free. Honey containing blends are not strictly vegan.
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How much caffeine is in a cup of Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g? +
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Where are the ingredients sourced from for Yogi Tea Organic Choco, 17 Tea Bags 37.4g? +
See Brand & Sustainability tab for detailed sourcing info including certifications (Rainforest Alliance, organic, Elephant Friendly).
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