A Summer Soiree a magically enchanting get-together ✨✨✨ A Night To Remember Summer nights are when the stars glitter extra bright in the navy sky, when the crickets chirp their tunes, and the warm breezes whisper through the willows. Sounds like a pretty perfect night for a mid-summer get together with the girls, or friends and family. Plan your charming soiree in the backyard with these OBTC recipes and tools. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ ICED TEA SEASON There's nothing better than gulping down a refreshing glass of iced tea when it's hot out. Make these teas iced to pair with your evening's meal, or make some tea-cocktails to enjoy under the moonlight! Strawberry Mojito TASTING NOTES: refreshing mint ∙ fruit-forward ∙ subtle tanginess ...
H O N E Y 🍯 a phytonutrient powerhouse 🍯 The Story of Honey The first depiction of humans using honey dates back to 2100 B.C. Many cultures from all over the world have used honey for thousands of years. Honey was believed to be so divine that ancient Egyptians and Romans would use it as a sweetener of course, but also as a gift to their gods and even as an ingredient in embalming fluid. Some of the world's oldest honey (3,000 years old) was found in clay honey pots in an Egyptian tomb, King Tut's tomb to be precise. The purpose of this was to keep him happy on his celestial journey to the afterlife. Did you know...
💫 SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT Rachel's Favorites + Tips and Tricks 🌿🌿🌿 This month we are shining the spotlight on Rachel, the store manager of our Albuquerque location. We chose Rachel as our employee feature for the month of July because her secret super power is building community and nourishing human connection - which is our intention this month! In the two years Rachel has been a part of the OBTC fam, she has seen both the store and her team grow in amazing ways. Watching how her team's hard work and creativity pays off and builds our business is her favorite part of working with us. Rachel's leadership and organization has brought her team together and this has created a friendly,...
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...
🌸 Iced Golden Milk Latte 🌸 warm ∙ sweet spice ∙ comforting BABY YOU'RE SO GOLDEN! This summer we are diving into all things ICED! This special golden milk latte incorporates our brand new Superfood Golden Milk blend made with a unique combination of turmeric, maca powder, moringa powder, Vietnamese ground cinnamon, beet powder, cocoa powder, and ground black pepper. It's a perfect balance of being sweet, creamy, and spicy! Made with oat milk, raw honey, and a dash of Vanilla Extract - this iced latte recipe is like dessert in a cup. ICED IS NICE, BUT YOU CAN TRY THIS RECIPE HOT TOO! ⬇ The History of Golden Milk Originating in India, this ancient recipe has been used for hundreds of years and a typical...
