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- Amount
- 2.5 g (1 tsp)
- Water
- 250 ml, 100°C
- Time
- 2 minutes
Strain fully; taste plain first before adding milk.
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Black Forest Gateaux
Black tea with cocoa richness and a fruity cherry note. A little pudding with your afternoon cup.
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Brew
- 1 tsp · 100°C · 2 min
- Milk
- Milk optional
- Best
- Afternoon treat
Regular price
£4.95
Regular price
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£4.95
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- Packed by hand in Huddersfield
- Packed by our Huddersfield team
- Free UK delivery from £35
Which size should I choose?
50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.
100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.
200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.
Quantity
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Is this your cup?
Anyone who'd like cake with their tea but only has the tea.
Perhaps not if you prefer your black tea plain. Try English Breakfast →
Good together
Postage & the practical bits.
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Get to know your tea.
Where the tea was grown
Explore the ingredients
Black Forest Gateaux
Flavoured black tea blend
Cake in a cup, minus the crumbs
A chocolatey, cherry-scented black tea for anyone who fancies pudding but only has the kettle to hand. Dessert-like aroma, proper tea finish.
- Base
- Black tea
- Caffeine
- Yes
- Milk?
- Optional, taste plain first
- Best time
- Afternoon treat
The story
The Black Forest idea, brewed
The cake has been around since the early twentieth century: chocolate sponge, sour cherries, whipped cream and a splash of kirsch. This tea takes the flavour cues and leaves the fork behind. The black tea base carries cocoa beans, cherry stems, pomegranate and cranberry, with cornflower and safflower petals for colour.
Brewed, the aroma is unmistakably dessert trolley: dark chocolate and red fruit, sweet without sugar. The cup itself is drier than you expect, a medium-bodied black tea with cocoa depth and a tart cherry note that lingers. It tastes like something special but finishes clean.
It suits an afternoon pause when you want something more interesting than builder's brew but still recognisably tea. A small splash of milk softens it; too much hides the fruit and cocoa contrast. Try it iced on a warm day and the cherry note sharpens nicely.
How to brew it
How to brew Black Forest Gateaux
02With milk
- Amount
- 2.5 g (1 tsp)
- Water
- 250 ml, 100°C
- Time
- 2 minutes
Add a small splash only. Too much mutes the fruit and cocoa.
03Iced
- Amount
- 5 g (2 tsp)
- Water
- 150 ml, 100°C
- Time
- 2 minutes
Strain over a full glass of ice, top with cold water.
Shop tip: Give the pouch a gentle stir before measuring so the petals and cocoa beans stay evenly mixed.
Made for moments like
Mid-afternoon slump
When you want something sweet-smelling but not sugary to get you through the last stretch of the day.
After a light lunch
A dessert stand-in that leaves room for dinner. All the richness, none of the heaviness.
Rainy weekend reading
Curl up with a book and a pot of something that smells like a pastry shop window.
Lovely withDark chocolateCherry BakewellVanilla shortbreadPlain scone, no jamA quiet five minutes
Weighing it up?
Not quite what you’re after? Try these.
Tiramisu Coffee & Tea BlendChoose Tiramisu if you want coffee notes alongside the chocolate.From £5.40
Mint Choc ChipChoose Mint Choc Chip if cooling mint appeals more than cherry fruit.From £5.05
Golden Heaven YunnanChoose Golden Heaven Yunnan for cocoa depth without any added flavouring.From £4.60
Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
Does it contain caffeine?
Yes. The black tea base naturally contains caffeine. No specific amount per cup is available, but expect a level similar to other black teas.
Is it sweet?
The aroma is dessert-like, but the tea itself is dry. No sugar or sweetener is listed in the ingredients, so the cup finishes clean rather than sugary.
Can I add milk?
You can. A small splash softens the tea and rounds out the cocoa notes. Too much milk tends to hide the cherry and fruit contrast, so start cautiously.
How many cups will I get from a pouch?
At roughly 2.5 g per cup: about 20 cups from a 50 g pouch, 40 from 100 g, 100 from 250 g, 200 from 500 g, and around 400 from the 1 kg bag.
How should I store it?
Keep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from strong aromas. The cocoa and fruit notes fade faster if exposed to heat or light.
Full product details
Black Forest Gateaux is a flavoured loose-leaf black tea with cocoa depth, red-fruit aroma and a clean tea finish. It takes its cue from the cake without pretending to contain sponge, cream or syrup.
Chocolatey · Fruity · Indulgent
Ingredients
Black tea, pomegranate, cherry stems, moringa, cocoa beans, cranberry, cornflower and safflower petals, natural flavours.
The declaration names cherry stems rather than whole cherries and does not state ingredient percentages or the composition of the natural flavours. Ask us to check the current pack specification if a flavouring source or allergen detail matters to you.
Brewing guide
- Amount: 2.5 g (about 1 teaspoon) per 250 ml
- Water: freshly boiled water (100°C)
- Time: 2 minutes
Stir the pouch gently before measuring, give the blend room in a basket infuser and strain completely. Taste it plain first; a small splash of milk is optional. If it is too light, use a little more leaf or add 30 seconds next time rather than stewing it.
For iced tea, use 5 g in 150 ml of boiling water for 2 minutes, strain over a full glass of ice, then top with cold water.
Read the Black Forest Gateaux guide for taste, ingredient limits, milk and iced adjustments, caffeine and pack yields.
Black Forest Gateaux FAQs
Does it contain caffeine? Yes. The black-tea base naturally contains caffeine; no measured amount per cup is available.
Is it sweet? The aroma is dessert-like, but no sugar or sweetener is listed. Brewed plain, it is a dry black tea.
Can I add milk? Yes, although we suggest tasting it plain first. A small splash softens the tea; too much may hide the fruit and cocoa contrast.
How should I store it? Keep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from strong aromas.
Put the kettle on, skip the washing-up
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