What is Matcha? Matcha is a powdered green tea. While Matcha is commonly known as a Japanese green tea today, it is believed to have originated from China during the Tang Dynasty, from 618 to 907. During those times, tea leaves were pressed into tea cakes for easy storage and transportation. To make tea, the caked tea leaves were ground into a fine powder, and then mixed with salt, water, and sometimes other natural flavors, such as fruits and flowers. It is believed that a Japanese buddhist named Eisai brought buddhism and matcha from China to Japan in 1191. How is Matcha produced? Like many green teas, Matcha comes from tea leaves that have been shaded. When the leaves go...
CHAMOMILE Decreases Anxiety. Promotes Restful Sleep. Improves Skin Health the herb that was gifted by a sun god The ancient Egyptians treasured chamomile, as they believed the Sun God, Ra, gifted it to them as a symbol of innocence and eternal love. Chamomile is a delicate and dainty herb that comes from the daisy-like flowers of the Asteraceae plant family. Chamomile has been used for medicinal, cosmetic, and even spiritual reasons for centuries, and originated in early Egypt! Traditionally, the flower was used as a perfume, for skin conditions, and for digestion problems. Today, it still is used for the same things, but we now regard chamomile as the herb to use to reduce stress, calm anxiety, and to promote...
The Brain Powering Matcha Smoothie Bowl Welcome back to another Monday inspired by the goodness of Matcha. This month we are challenging you to incorporate Matcha into your daily routine - because we believe self-care should be a daily habit. Matcha is antioxidant rich, promotes healthy brain function, and elevates overall wellness. Check out this creamy, fresh and brain powering Matcha recipe. ⬇︎ INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk of choice, plus more as needed to allow for blending 1 small frozen banana 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks 2 tsp Mexican Vanilla Bean Paste handful of fresh spinach 20 drops OBTC Brainiac Tincture 2 tsp OBTC Matcha Powder INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients and blend until consistency is smooth. Add more milk for...
✨ GOLDEN MILK TEA ✨ Mood Boosting, Anti-Aging, and Brain Stimulating Turmeric is known for its bright golden hue and is often found in Indian cuisine. Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. Science tells us that curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric, has an incredibly powerful anti-inflammatory effect and is a very strong antioxidant. We created a Golden Milk recipe with a culture fusion twist, and to put it simply, it is HEAVENLY. It is warm, slightly sweet and definitely golden. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup of milk or dairy alternative 1/2 cup Osmanthus Oolong 2 teaspoons of honey 1/2 teaspoon of Mexican Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon OBTC Vietnamese Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon OBTC Turmeric...
IRISH APPLE PU ERH Light, Refreshing & Crisp INGREDIENTS: pu erh tea leaves, yerba mate, lemongrass, apple pieces, natural apple flavor, and rose hips TASTING NOTES: crisp apple ∙ earthy ∙ subtle grassiness ∙ citrus undertones This blend is inspired by a tea we fell in love with in Ireland called "Pu Erh Fitness Tea." Pu erh tea, one of the main base ingredients in this blend, supports digestion and metabolism, as it is naturally fermented and contains probiotics! This energizing blend also promotes muscle recovery and reduces inflammation. Irish Pu Erh is bright with apple flavor, tangy with lemongrass, earthy with Pu Erh, and grassy with Yerba Maté. We love taking this blend hiking or to the gym, but it is...
