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Does anyone have one they like? I'm particularly after one with pronounced cocoa notes.

The one from http://www.teaism.com/ is complex and really good. Unfortunately it is out of stock right now. You could also try the one from http://www.specialteas.com/ or even Adagio's but I am not sure how "cocoa-ey" the latter is.

If you don't mind a splurge, I found this tea to be quite excellent, with some distinct cocoa notes:

http://www.themandarinstearoom.com/2010 ... _p_35.html

I found adaigo's black dragon pearls to have a noticeable cocoa flavor. On top of that it is a pretty good Chinese black tea probably comparable to golden monkey.

I've tried SpecialTeas (that's what's in my stash at the moment), but since ST appears to be going the way of the dodo , I need a replacement.

I do have a gift certificate to Adagio. Maybe I'll order some samples!

I have found that Everythingtea.net's Golden Monkey has that pronounced cocoa note, and I drink it almost every Saturday when I am working there. That being said, I work there so my opinion should be taken with a horse-lick if I am not actually violating some rule somewhere about posting and advertising. I did give full disclosure in any case.
On the cocoa side of thing's I recommend trying your favorite dark chocolate with your black tea, the two are wedded to each other, especially the Chinese black teas. Hao Ya A is always my favorite for the chocolate pairing, but the congou class is actually where I first started pairing the two and I go back to that happy place often.

CHAI TAI from Mariage.

"It should be drunk hot, sugary and milky, or iced. This true elixir of happiness has a unique flavour of malt and chocolate."