SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT 🌿 Caitlin's Favorites 🌿 This month we are shining the spotlight on Caitlin, one of our store managers who oversees the day to day operations at both of our Cloudcroft and Ruidoso locations. Caitlin loves getting to interact with customers who come in to the shop and enjoys building connections with people through tea-education and tea tasting at the counter. Caitlin's calm and positive demeanor adds a little magic to the tea shop experience! Read more on Caitlin's favorite teas and spices, as well as her tips and tricks on how to make her perfect cup of tea. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Caitlin's Favorite Tea Blend: Blueberry Wild Strawberry is Caitlin's go-to tea because it is fruity, sweet and a perfect...
BELIZEAN SORREL GUAYUSA tangy ∙ rich ∙ subtle cinnamon ∙ vibrant 🌺 🌺 🌺 IN A NUTSHELL: This blend is bold, tangy and sweet with a subtle cinnamon kick! It is antioxidant-rich, energizing and promotes digestion and metabolism. Guayusa is grown in a "chacra", which is essentially a forest garden that resides in this tropical region where there are no fertilizers or chemicals used. In Ecuador, Guayusa is a vital part of the the native Kichwa people's culture and history. This high-caffeine blend captures the essence of breathing in a warm breath of tropical ocean air and being immersed in natural aromas of coconut and hibiscus brought in by the sea breeze. Close your eyes while sipping, and you are instantly lounging on a beach, toes in...
Coconut Lemonade Slushy 🥥 🍋 sweet coconut ∙ herbs ∙ refreshing citrus This Arnold Palmer inspired tea-cocktail hits the spot on a warm day because there's nothing like that satisfaction when you put sweet and sour together. We like to think of this recipe as an elevated version of a classic Arnold Palmer with a frozen twist. ☀️️ The sweet and smooth flavors of the Coconut Black tea are complimented by slight sour and herbaceous notes of lemon, rose, sage and licorice in the Lavender Sage Lemonade tea. The combination is balanced with our light and citrusy Orange Blossom Honey, all blended in ice. INGREDIENTS (makes 2 servings) 5 Tsp OBTC Coconut Black Tea 6 Tsp OBTC Lavender Sage Lemonade 3 Tbs OBTC Orange Blossom Honey 3 oz light...
Horchata Rooibos Tea creamy ∙ dessert-like ∙ subtle cinnamon kick IN A NUTSHELL: This blend is our healthy interpretation of the classic Mexican rice-milk beverage, Horchata. Rooibos tea (pronounced ROY-BOSS) is only grown in Cederburg, a small mountainous area in the region of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. This sweet, nutty, and caffeine free brew gives you a delicious dose of antioxidants and acts as your body's own natural detoxifier. This caffeine free blend captures the nostalgic feeling of childhood, especially if you grew up in the Southwest! The simple notes of smooth vanilla and cinnamon mixed with milk remind you that's it's the little things in life that make all the difference. Horchata Rooibos INGREDIENTS: rooibos, cinnamon, and natural...
Celebrating 3 Years In Durango, Colorado 🌿 get the scoop on our story, customer favorites, and more inside 🌿 🌲🌲🌲 TEA TIME IN THE PINES This Sunday marks a special occasion for our little tea company - it's our 3 year anniversary of sipping tea up in the pines in Durango, Colorado. This location was the first one established outside of New Mexico, and it's become a true gem to us and the locals. This vibrant and playful town welcomed us with open arms, and our passion for celebrating a healthy life full of flavor matched the quirky and happy mountain town perfectly. Today our team in Durango is composed of some of the most friendly, loving, and excited people who are...
