Chocolate cheesecake and China Yunnan Hong Cha Bi Luo
Chocolate cheesecake and a China Yunnan Hong Cha Bi Luo. 7 grams on 500 ml 80 centigrade water. 1-1.5-2 minute brews. Brings out the chocolate notes in the cheesecake in a wonderful way!
Gerechten: Banket, Chocolade en Vegetarisch
Thee: Zwart

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