Matcha Tea Ceremony: a tea practice as old as time 🍵 🍵 🍵 The Matcha Tea Ceremony, or Chado, which translates to "the way of tea" in Japanese, is a tradition that dates all the way back to the 9th century. The purpose of the ceremony is to celebrate harmony, respect, and tranquility. What happens during the ceremony? Matcha ceremonies are often set with a formal invitation. Guests are welcomed into the ceremony room, which will have been cleaned and prepared with all the proper tools: the scoop or chashaku, the whisk or chasen, the matcha bowl or chawan, and often desserts and decorations. The ceremony begins with a purification process as the host cleans each utensil that will be used in the ritual including the matcha bowl,...
HOT PEPPERMINT MATCHA LATTE with your favorite peppermint tea, vanilla extract and yummy honey It's latte season and we have officially started the Matcha Challenge, so you know what that means! This hot peppermint matcha latte combines our favorite flavors of the season! Made with our Matcha, Peppermint Tea (or our Christmas Cabin Tea if you want to add a chocolatey/coffee flavor to your latte), Vanilla Extract, and Oak Honey, this latte is a must on a cold winter's morning. PLUS matcha is super super good for you, as it is rich in caffeine, l-theanine and antioxidants. Check out this brain boosting latte. 🍵 🧠 ✨ ⬇︎ INGREDIENTS 3 tsp. Peppermint Tea (or Christmas Cabin) 1 tsp. Matcha 1 Tbsp. Oak Honey 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract 8 oz frothed milk fresh mint leaves or...
JANUARY INTENTIONS: THE MATCHA CHALLENGE + TIPS FOR DIVING INTO 2022 FEELING HEALTHY & HAPPY Happy January tea lovers! We are officially past the holiday season and eager to dive into the new year with positive intentions. This January we are doing a Matcha Challenge at OBTC, which is pretty simple... During January we are committed to drinking matcha everyday - that's it! And we challenge you to join us! ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Why? Because matcha is incredible for you! It boosts digestion and metabolism, supports brain health, reduces risk of disease, and is just an overall superfood worth incorporating into your routine. But health is pretty dynamic... so we have some other ideas for you to jumpstart a healthy and happy...
JANUARY 2022 Happy New Year friends! I hope your holiday was restful, and full of joy and love! Are you ready to start the New Year? Ready for a detox or for setting resolutions? If you are, we have some great products to get you started on the right track - and a challenge for the New Year! Check out our products of the month below! 👇 Tea of the Month: Matcha MATCHA is powdered Japanese green tea. Matcha is bold, earthy, and clean! It supports healthy brain function, boosts metabolism, and is rich in antioxidants. When you drink matcha, you are consuming the full tea leaf and all of the leaf's nutrients! We like to whisk Matcha into hot water, until...
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A DETOX 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 Celebrate new beginnings by detoxifying the body and clarifying the mind with our Cleanse Tea. You might need a detox if... 1. You often feel groggy or fatigued. 2. You experience bloating & constipation. 3. You have headaches & difficulty concentrating. 4. You experience skin problems (rashes or acne). 5. Your metabolism is sluggish and you struggle to lose weight. Naturally sweet with mint & cinnamon. Cleanse tea is intended to help elevate your overall wellness by detoxifying your organs. Drink daily, or when you feel sluggish or unwell due to over-indulgence in food or drink. Cleanse Tea Cleanse is blended with milk thistle, burdock, green rooibos tea, cinnamon bark, peppermint leaves, dandelion...
