GINGER: One of the first spices traded on the Silk Road soothes nausea ∙ boosts digestion ∙ promotes metabolism Chinese have grown and used ginger as both a medicine and food dating back all the way to the Confucius time period. Ginger's value holds strong to this day, as it was one of the first roots traded on the Silk Road, a network of trade routes connecting the East and West. The Silk Road was the bridge of economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between these regions from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century. A MEDICINE AND FOOD As ginger found its way around the world, everyone knew one thing for sure about it - it is food...
IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH: Celebrating Tea Traditions Brought To America From Around The World June is Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States, and we love this month because our Old Barrel team is made up of people from all different walks of life from all different types of cultures! Celebrating culture and diversity is the very thing that inspires many of our tea blends, spices, and other products, and we think its pretty cool to fuse flavors in that special way. Immigrant Heritage Month is an initiative that seeks to celebrate our shared heritage as an immigrant nation, and the important contributions to our economy, culture, and common identity by immigrants from all around the world. To celebrate the beautiful...
Coconut Limoncello 🥥🍋🥥 zesty ∙ tropical ∙ refreshing IN A NUTSHELL: This coconut and citrus blend is inspired by Italy in the summertime, where a meal would be concluded with a refreshing glass of limoncello! It is rich in antioxidants, protects against premature aging, and is beneficial for weight management. ☀️ PRO TIP ☀️️ Add your favorite limoncello to this blend for a refreshing tea digestif this season! Coconut Limoncello INGREDIENTS: white peony tea, shredded coconut, blue cornflowers, marigold flowers, lemon balm, lemon myrtle, and natural flavors 🍋 BREW TIPS: This blend is best served iced with a spoonful of honey! Add 1 - 2 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water for 3 - 5 minutes. 🌿 THE HEALTH BENEFITS 🌿...
🧋 B O B A T E A 🧋 With Salt Cedar Honey Boba tea, also known as pearl milk tea or bubble milk tea, is a tea-based drink that originates from Taiwan. It most commonly consists of tea accompanied by chewy tapioca balls. This milky-tea drink has gained popularity in recent years, and there's a reason for it! It is completely one of a kind, tastes creamy and slightly sweet, and gives you a boost of caffeine. This boba recipe is balanced with deep, smooth black tea and our Salt Cedar Honey, giving your milk tea a touch of hickory and citrus undertones. INGREDIENTS: BOBA (TAPIOCA) PEARLS ⅓ cup water, plus more as needed ¼ cup brown sugar ¾ cup tapioca...
THE MAN. THE MYTH. THE LEGEND. Happy Father's Day Dad. 🌿☀️🌿 Our awesome dads and what they taught us: My dad taught me the value of hard work and paying your dues. In order to be successful and valued in the workplace, it is important to learn every aspect of a business from the bottom up. It teaches us an understanding of a variety of situations, and makes us better leaders. (He also taught me the importance of being goofy, and being able to laugh at myself when I do something dumb). 😂 - Heather - My dad has always taught me to work hard at everything I do, and to always remind yourself that you are a badass, and that...
