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Vanilla Nut was my orginal inspiration for creating Teecino. I wanted to feature Vanilla Beans from Mexico where Vanilla, an orchid that grows in the rainforest, was originally discovered by the native people centuries before the Spanish arrived. The Aztec Emperor, Montezuma, was said to be drinking an elixer for lengevity made from cacao, vanilla and honey when the conquisadors were ushered in an audience. It is no surprise to me that Vanilla Nut is our best seller. Drink it knowing that you are helping indigenous communities find sustainable livelihoods that preserve rainforests.
INGREDIENTS: Roasted carob, barley, chicory root, figs, almonds, dates, extract of Mexican vanilla & natural flavor. |
Vanilla Nut Herbal Coffee
8.5 oz Canister
$10.50
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I know few people who don't have a secret chocoholic side to their personality. I like to say that chocolate is my drug of choice when I want an adrenal rush. Fortunately in Teeccino, there's just enough cocoa powder to delieve that desirable chocolate flavor, but without noticeable stimulation from Theobromine, chocolate's main stimulant. Caffeine is such a small part of cocoa that it doesn't show up in the cup of Teeccino. So when you want to indulge that chocolate craving without the calories or the fat, you can surely find refuge in Mocha.
INGREDIENTS: Roasted carob, barley, chicory root, almonds, figs, dates, cocoa & natural mocha flavor. |
Mocha Herbal Coffee
8.5 oz Canister
$10.50
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The first time I tasted hazelnuts was in France when my tastebuds were tantalized by a jar of scrumptious spread. My schoolgirl French was put to the test by "noisette" on the label. Too good to be peanut butter, not almond, what was it? It was Hazelnut butter! My love affair with Hazelnuts began then, but it really came to frutition when I designed Teeccino's Hazelnut. I long since gave up rich foods, but here was the same richness with a nuttiness that keeps you desiring it way past the last drop. Hazelnut is what the word "Savoury" is meant to describe. Now you can enjoy something sinfully rich without worrying.
INGREDIENTS: Roasted carob, barley, chicory root, figs, almonds, dates, & natural hazelnut flavor. |
Hazelnut Herbal Coffee
8.5 oz Canister
$10.50
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After a couple of years, I finally gave in. This one is for the purists. They want their coffee bitter and black. I cut down the dates and figs. I searched for a natural coffee flavor that would give them the essence of the coffee bean without the caffeine and acids. I remember the smile on a dear friend's face when he tasted my finished formula. "Ah," he said, "you know I love the other flavors, but this one is for me." That smile still warms my heart.
INGREDIENTS: Roasted carob, barley, chicory root, almonds, figs, dates & natural coffee flavor. |
Java Herbal Coffee
8.5 oz Canister
$10.50
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When we think of cloistered Italian monks during the Middle Ages, images of artfully lettered books and scrolls with hand painted borders, a cappella choirs, and carefully tended vineyards comes to mind. Lesser known may be the herbal recipes that were carefully guarded secrets handed down from herb master to apprentice. Amaretto is one of these delicious and healthful herbal elixirs whose fame has survived the centuries. So Italian in its delicious combination of fruit, herb and nut flavors that tantalize and seduce your paletate, Teeccino's Almond Amaretto takes you back to a quieter time when we dearly valued exotic herbs from far off places.
INGREDIENTS: Roasted carob, barley, chicory root, figs, almonds, dates & natural Amaretto flavor. |
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I suppose this should have been my first flavor, but in fact I created in fourth. It emerged to satisfy the desire for an unflavored herbal coffee by people who relish the blackness of regular coffee. But being an herbal beverage designer, I couldn't resist giving it just a hint of orange peel to produce a fruity top note. There is something too wonderful about the contrast between the intensity of a dark roast highlighted by the sparkle of sweet tanginess - well, you'll just have to try it for yourself to see if you agree with me. If you don't, and purity is your preference - try Java instead.
INGREDIENTS: Roasted carob, barley, chicory root, figs, dates, orange peel & almonds. |
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Has nature ever created a flavor more extraordinary than the coolness of peppermint? Imagine if you discovered this little green leaf by the side of a stream. Rubbing it between your fingers as you tried your first taste, your senses would be assaulted by the impact of its icy aroma. "Eureka!" you'd cry and run off to create a fabulous drink just like I did. Chocolate and peppermint. Bless the first person who put them together. I humbly followed suit. For tea lovers, you'll appreciate the slightly green flavor from the peppermint leaves which takes the edge off its roasted flavor. Try it iced - it's our favorite with some milk and honey.
INGREDIENTS: Roasted carob, barley, chicory root, figs, peppermint, dates, cocoa & natural chocolate flavor. |
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