BELIZEAN SORREL GUAYUSA tangy ∙ rich ∙ subtle cinnamon ∙ vibrant 🌺 🌺 🌺 IN A NUTSHELL: This blend is bold, tangy and sweet with a subtle cinnamon kick! It is antioxidant-rich, energizing and promotes digestion and metabolism. Guayusa is grown in a "chacra", which is essentially a forest garden that resides in this tropical region where there are no fertilizers or chemicals used. In Ecuador, Guayusa is a vital part of the the native Kichwa people's culture and history. This high-caffeine blend captures the essence of breathing in a warm breath of tropical ocean air and being immersed in natural aromas of coconut and hibiscus brought in by the sea breeze. Close your eyes while sipping, and you are instantly lounging on a beach, toes in...
OBTC Teas Found In: Belizean Sorrel Guayusa & Strawberry Mojito In traditional Chinese medicine, Schisandra is considered beneficial to qi, the life force or energy inherent in all living things. It's thought to have a positive impact on several pathways in the body, including the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Schisandra is used as an "adaptogen" for increasing resistance to disease and stress, increasing energy, and increasing physical performance and endurance. Schisandra berries provide powerful antioxidant protection, particularly from free radicals and other toxins in the environment that may cause cellular damage. It has been found that Schisandra reduces cortisol levels in the body (the stress hormone) and is effective in controlling changes in serotonin and adrenaline caused by stress. This...
OBTC Teas Found In: Belizean Sorrel Guayusa, Lavender Sage Lemonade, Throat, & Tummy Licorice dates back to ancient Egypt, where the root was made into a sweet drink for pharaohs. It was also amongst the many treasures found in the Egyptian pharaoh King Tut's tomb from 1350 B.C. (...and honey!). In Chinese, Middle Eastern, and Greek medicines, it was used to soothe an upset stomach, reduce inflammation, and treat upper respiratory problems. It has been used in commerce as a flavoring agent for confections, liqueurs, and tobacco for centuries. Glycyrrhizin, a cortisone-like chemical found in high proportions in the roots, is said to be 50 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar). Health Benefits Stomach Inflammation of the lining of the...
OBTC Tea Found In: Belizean Sorrel Guayusa & Superfood Golden Milk The cultivation of beets dates all the way back to the 8th century B.C. in the Mediterranean. Throughout history, it has been used and is noted for supporting healthy blood, cardiovascular function, digestion, and even used as an aphrodisiac. Beets are one of only a few plant foods that contain dietary nitrates. Nitrates convert into nitric oxide, a molecule that dilates blood vessels to help increase blood flow. The nitrates in beet root powder stimulates blood vessels in the brain and support healthy blood and oxygen supplies. Health Benefits Circulatory System Increase oxygen Into the respiratory system and muscles as well. Blood pressure Risk of heart attacks Heart failure...
Guayusa: The Ecuadorian Super Leaf antioxidant rich ∙ boosts energy ∙ promotes metabolism 🌿 🌿 🌿 Guayusa is native to a thin stretch of the upper Amazon that hugs the Andes Mountains in Ecuador. It is a cousin to Yerba Maté, and is harvested from the holly tree. It's a leaf brewed like tea, but it's not actually related to the Camellia sinensis tea plant. Guayusa originated with the Kichwa people of the Ecuadorian Amazon, and has become a sustainable source of income that will bring in $400,000 to more than 3,000 farming families this year. THE KICHWAN ORIGIN STORY OF GUAYUSA In ancient times, people prayed for a plant that would teach them how to dream. A brother and sister canoed down a river on a...
