P∙R∙I∙C∙K∙L∙Y P∙E∙A∙R M∙I∙M∙O∙S∙A∙S with prickly pear green tea, eucalyptus honey and fresh cranberries Mimosas are a staple cocktail of brunches, and are the ideal drink to kickstart a leisurely morning (Christmas morning here we come!). This mimosa tea-cocktail takes a spin on the classic orange juice and champagne recipe, but adds a fun twist with one of our favorite southwest-inspired green teas, Prickly Pear. Flavors of hibiscus and pear compliment the sparkling wine as notes of zingy lime, fresh cranberry, and mellow Eucalyptus Honey add a delicate touch. WHAT YOU NEED FROM US: Prickly Pear Eucalyptus Honey INGREDIENTS (4 servings) 1 lime, halved 1 bottle of champagne or sparkling wine (we like sparkling from Noisy Water Winery) 1 cup of hot water 4...
IT'S OFFICIALLY THAT TIME OF THE YEAR! 🎁 order your gifts early 🎁 Whether you are traveling to family or using the power of postage this holiday season, it's never too early to start thinking about gifts your loved ones will truly appreciate (and use)! CHECK OUT THESE LOVABLE TEA BUNDLES FOR EVERY TEA LOVER IN YOUR LIFE ⬇⬇⬇ OBTC Favorite Tea Box Try a little bit of all of our staff's favorites! Right now our favorites are Peppermint & Lemongrass, Coconut Creme Pu Erh, Orange Cream Popsicle Oolong, Lavender Creme Brûlée, Irish Pu Erh, and Belizean Sorrel Guayusa. Our favorites are always changing, so this combo may not last long! The Caffeine Free Gift Box This box is made up of our favorite caffeine free blends: American...
WHAT IS YERBA MATÉ? Yerba Maté comes from a tree native to the forests of South America, and the history of it dates back to the 16th century, when it was traditionally consumed by the native Guarani people for its medicinal properties. IN A NUTSHELL: Yerba Maté is fresh, clean, and grassy! It is dense in nutrients, high in caffeine, and is great for stimulating digestion and metabolism, while promoting overall wellness. BREW TIPS: Yerba Maté is lovely served so many different ways: hot, iced, unsweetened, or with a spoonful of honey! Avoid steeping in overly hot water to prevent tea from tasting astringent - steaming not boiling is best for Yerba Maté. Legend says that the South American Guarani...
The Amazon Forest The world's largest remaining tropical rainforest. A place where there are more life hums, buzzes, chatters, and bubbles than anywhere else on the planet. Guayusa can only grow in between 200-2,000 m (660-6,500 ft) of elevation, and of course, our guayusa comes from the Amazon Rainforest. Here you can find a monkey small enough to sit on your fingertip, an eight-pound toad, a spider that eats birds, and the world's longest snake, the 30-foot anaconda. It has more water than in basins of the six biggest rivers in the world combined!Even though the amazon has over 40,000 plant species, guayusa is one of the Amazonian gifts that have been used for centuries. The Kichwa Indigenous people have...
Green guayusa composition. As you know, guayusa is very versatile, that is why the Society of Chemical Industry journal, studiedguayusa and discovered that green guayusa is a potential product as a functional ingredient in the food industry. Phenolic and Carotenoid Compounds. The study was made to identify phenolic and carotenoid compounds in green guayusa leaves. Phenolic compounds protect the human body's specific tissues against oxidative stress. On the other hand, carotenoids are beneficial antioxidants that can protect you from disease and enhance your immune system. Through this study, it was discovered that the major constituents of quayusa are phenolic compounds. Health Benefits Guayusa is used for alleviating diverse pains and preventing undesirable central nervous system effects. Also, carotenoids have been...
