Enjoy the health benefits of chocolate in a cup of chocolate tea!

Anti-stress, anti-fatigue, antioxydant, stimulant, heart-healthy … Chocolate is more than just a sweet and irresistible temptation. 

It is also loaded with health-promoting nutrients. 

Here are some health benefits of chocolate that you can enjoy in all its forms … even in a cup of chocolate tea!

The health benefits of chocolate, a sweet and healthy treat

What is chocolate? 

Chocolate is obtained from two products derived from the seeds of cacao tree (native to Mexico): cocoa mass (cocoa solids) and cocoa butter. 

To this base are added different ingredients depending on the type of chocolate: sugar in the case of dark chocolate, sugar and powdered milk in the case of milk chocolate. 

White chocolate contains cocoa butter, sugar, and milk, but no cocoa solids. The higher the percentage of cocoa, the healthier the chocolate, as the supply of nutrients, minerals and antioxydants will be larger. 

Chocolate can be found with a cocoa content of 70%, 85%, and up to 99%! 

At Tea Shop we delight ourselves with 70% Dark chocolate such as high-quality, mouth-watering Ecuador Dark Chocolate 70% and Ghana Dark Chocolate 70%. Just delicious!

You can see more of our selection of chocolate bars and sweets here.

Chocolate Temptation, a black tea blend, Choco Turron and ChocoNoir, two Pu Erh tea blends, Cocoa Orange, a caffeine free herbal tea… Discover our exquisite range of chocolate teas!

The health benefits of chocolate 

Cocoa is a great source of natural antioxidants called polyphenols (especially flavonoids) which are also found in fruit, vegetable, tea and red wine. 

Flavonoids have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that provide numerous health benefits.

- Fight against free radicals, responsible for cell damage and degenerative diseases.

- Boost the immune system.

- Protect the heart and cardiovascular system, thus reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

- Improve blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

- Increase blood flow and protect arteries and blood vessels.

- Stimulate brain function, by increasing blood flow to the brain, thus improving memory, concentration and cognitive functions.

- Help regulate or lower blood pressure.

- Lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and sugar levels in blood.

- Last but not least, chocolate has wonderful anti-stress properties! 

Cocoa is natural antidepressant thanks to its content of theobromine, a substance that stimulates the brain and produces feelings of pleasure and well-being.

It also owes its anti-stress and anti-fatigue effect to its high content of magnesium, essential to maintain normal nerve and muscle function.

 Chocolate is also said to have aphrodisiac qualities, due to its content of tryptophan, which plays a role in the production of serotonin (the “hormone of happiness”, responsible for regulating mood), and phenylethylamine a substance we produce when we fall in love!

Chocolate is linked to numerous health benefits. 

There is every reason to enjoy a quality chocolate bar, a cup of hot chocolate or a delicious chocolate tea!