MARCH 2020 Hello March! Have any of you seen the memes expressing that January lasted a year and February lasted a week?? Because I feel that! OBTC ended the month of February with a staff retreat filled with lots of learning and TEA(m) bonding, and on behalf of OBTC, I am feeling refreshed and motivated to sling some tea this Spring! Read below and learn about our tea, spice, and essential oil of the month! Tea of the Month: Guayusa & Berry Guayusa grows in the Amazon Rainforest and is lesser known across the world. Guayusa is nutrient dense, rich in amino acids, and high in antioxidants. When drinking Guayusa, you may notice your energy levels rising, along with a feeling of...
WIND DOWN & COZY UP:American Wildflower Relax. You deserve it. American Wildflower is not strictly a bedtime tea, but it is one of our favorites to drink at the end of the day to help boost relaxation, to soothe a tired body, and to get into the right mindset for a peaceful night's sleep. It is refreshing with mint, sweet with vanilla, bright with lemongrass, and rounded out with earthy and floral chamomile notes. We love this blend served hot with a spoonful of Mesquite Honey. CHECK OUT THESE BENEFITS... Rooibos Results from a study analyzing the effects of rooibos tea suggests that a daily intake of rooibos tea may be beneficial to our health by "providing the liver with...
FEBRUARY 2020 February 2020 is here already - how did that happen?? What does February mean to you? Are you looking forward to a romantic get-away with a special someone? Are you planning a Galentine's Day with your besties? Are you looking forward to some of the Black History Month events? Did you also know that this February is a Leap Year? Whatever you may have planned, we have teas for every occasion, even if you are just trying to stay warm while waiting for Spring! Read below and learn about our tea, spice, and essential oil of the month! Tea of the Month: Mocha Mate & Strawberry Hazelnut Pu Erh Chocolate covered strawberries have become a common Valentine's Day treat. Mocha...
YOU NEED YOUR ZZZ'S RELAX, REJUVENATE, & GET THAT REM SLEEP WHY SLEEP MATTERSSleep is SO important for our overall well being. In the book Why We Sleep the author, Matthew Walker, explains that sleep helps us to consolidate memories, learn, and prepare our brain to function optimally for a day full of complex decisions, social interactions, and emotions. In essence, sleep nourishes the mind!Further, he explains:Adequate sleep can help us maintain a slim figure, curb empty cravings, and, of course, increase energy during the day. Consistent, restful sleep can also decrease risk of disease including cancer, heart disease, and neurological degenerative diseases. Sleep also improves mood, encourages creativity, and helps us focus and learn more efficiently throughout the day.So, if you can, soak...
JANUARY 2020 Ringing in a new year means new beginnings and endings for many. It's the beginning of a new year, and this year it is the beginning of a new decade as well! We have a lot of great things planned for our little family tea company in 2020, and hope that you'll be excited to participate with us in all of our new adventures, and that you take our teas and other products on some of yours! Read below and learn about our tea, spice, and essential oil of the month! Tea of the Month: Irish Pu Erh Irish Pu Erh is one of our favorite Pu Erh blends! While most PU ERH BLENDS tend to be woodsy and dessert-like, our Irish Pu...
