ETHIOPIAN MOCHA

We’re introducing a new way to respond to the age-old question, “Do you have something unique?” that’s asked of every tea vendor. In terms of exotic beverages, you can’t get much more unusual than Ethiopian Mocha Pu-Erh, a scrumptious combination of Chinese Pu-erh, coffee, and butterscotch. You might be wondering, “How on earth would you ever mix tea and coffee?” Let’s look at the ways in which these two were found simultaneously.

In 2737 BC, the ancient Chinese monarch Shenlong is claimed to have discovered tea by accident. While spending the night under the stars, the emperor boiled water for his consumption. To his good fortune, the tea shrub provided the fuel for his fire. Leaves fell into his pot of boiling water from the sky as they burnt. Instead of discarding it, he gave the water a try and discovered that it was not only tasty but also provided him a burst of energy.

Another accidental finder of coffee was a goatherd named Kaldi in Ethiopia; thousands of kilometres distant. After eating a special type of red berry, Kaldi’s goats would “dance” over the fields with renewed vigour. He tried some of the berries out of curiosity and found that they gave him a similar boost of energy. He then presented the beans to a monk who, disgusted, flung them into a fire. It all started when Kaldi saved some of the roasted beans and brewed them in hot water.

There is no denying the similarities between these two goods, which both provide an energy boost and were independently found after coming into touch with fire. Steep a pot of Ethiopian Mocha Pu-erh today to honour the union of these two time-honored drinks. Emperor. goatherd. It’s a win-win situation for you.