SerendipiTEA Hand-Poured Candles Ever walk into one of our stores and wonder why it smells so good? Handmade by the matriarch of our OBTC family, these candles are heavenly and will fill your entire space with a beautiful aroma. They will burn approximately 48 hours, and each and every one of them is triple scented and hand poured with love into glass mason jars so that you can see the brilliant color of the wax. 🌈 These candles have wood wicks that make a lovely-soothing crackling sound when you burn them. The crackling sound is peaceful to listen to while relaxing, reading, or working. Don't forget to trim the wick before you burn each time to get the maximum burn time! Did...
Self Care Is A Form Of Love 🌹 show yourself some love with this DIY face mask 🌹 This month we are celebrating all things LOVE! Loving yourself, loving others and loving a healthy life. Check out our recipe for this hydrating face mask made out of tea and honey to help you love on your beautiful self: INGREDIENTS ∙ 1 Tbsp. of muddled OBTC Sencha Green Tea ∙ ∙ 1 Tbsp. raw cane sugar ∙ ∙ 1 Tbsp. OBTC Orange Blossom Honey ∙ ∙ 5 drops OBTC Lavender Essential Oil ∙ ∙ water (optional) ∙ ∙ a mixing bowl ∙ ∙ a measuring spoon ∙ ∙ towel ∙ Green tea, raw honey and lavender essential oil all have amazing skin-health benefits, and together they are the dream team for a dewey, moisturized and glowy complexion. Self-care encourages you to...
Cedarwood Essential Oil This warm and woodsy oil is exactly as it sounds. Cedarwood Atlas is a type of tree that grows in high altitude climates, and some can grow up to 180 feet. The extract of the tree is derived from the needles, bark and berries, and is grounding and warm. This oil is sure to clarify the mind and inspire feelings of wellness and vitality. Room stink threatening to put a damper on your holidays? Use our Cedarwood Essential Oil in this recipe for a natural home air freshener spray! Combine the following in a 4 oz spray bottle: 15 drops of OBTC Cedarwood Essential Oil 15 drops of OBTC Lemon Essential Oil 1 tsp white vinegar distilled...
Rooibos Tea Heart Healthy. Anti-inflammatory. Wrinkle Erasing. The South African Red Bush Tea 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. For centuries, South Africans have used this herb for medicinal purposes. Scientific research shows that: Rooibos contains several antioxidants, which are important for human health because they stop free radicals from damaging cells in the body. (Leonard, 2018) In a 2011 study, 40 people at risk for cardiovascular disease saw decreased levels of bad cholesterol after drinking rooibos tea for six weeks. (Leonard, 2018) Rooibos...
NOVEMBER 2020 Happy November friends! In the year that seems to be lasting forever, September and October have flown by, and all of the sudden November is here! I'm not upset about that. I love the holiday season! Do you? Are you looking forward to cooler weather and cozying up to the fire with a hot cuppa tea? What about spending time with family? I know I would be looking forward to both, but as I currently live in Florida, I'll probably still be enjoying iced tea for awhile longer! With the new month comes new products of the month we're enjoying! Check them out below! 👇 Tea of the Month: Apple Empanada APPLE EMPANADA is a smooth caffeine free blend...