Celebrating 4 Years In Mesilla, New Mexico 🌵 get the scoop on our story 🌵 customer favorites and more inside 🌵 SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY. IT'S WHAT WE DO This week marks a special occasion for our little tea company - it's our 4 year anniversary of sipping (usually iced) tea down south in the warm, yet completely enchanting desert. When you walk into the Old Barrel Tea Co. in Mesilla you are pleasantly greeted with bursts of vibrant color - the thing that the Mesilla store is known for, as their community is rich in diversity, flavor and culture. Our team in Mesilla is composed of some of the most relatable, hospitable, and hard working people who are tea obsessed and always ready...
Ginger Orchard Medley & Lavender Sage Lemonade vibrant ginger ∙ floral undertones ∙ zesty citrus ⭐️ GINGER + LEMON = MAGIC ⭐️ One of the most perfect duos for the heat of July! Ginger Orchard Medley & Lavender Sage Lemonade, our tea blend of the month, is an invigorating refresher! The ginger, chamomile, and apple in the Ginger Orchard Medley brings sweet, soft, and slightly spicy elements to the blend, while zesty citrus and vibrant herbs shine through the Lavender Sage Lemonade. Think of this blend as an elevated lemonade, with garden herbs and flowers, and a touch of caffeine! ⚡️ THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION ⚡️ Did you know that your gut health can affect your brain health? Many studies show that stomach issues,...
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...
SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT 🌿 Bret's Favorites + Tips and Tricks 🌿 This month we are shining the spotlight on Bret, the leader of the Durango tea slingers! While he oversees the day to day operations of the store, his true passion is tea itself. Whether that is working on new blends that he can enjoy or recommend to others, he's lovin' every second. Bret jokes that when anyone that gives him a chance to start talking about tea, they will be in the store for much longer than they anticipated! He loves sharing tea's history, exploring the health benefits of various infusions, and finding clever ways to describe the flavors and aromas of his favorite brews. Bret's passion and upbeat...
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 🌿...
