ALL ABOUT COFFEE Coffee + tea = maybe the best combination like ever?? Although tea has a longer history than coffee, (tea was first discovered in 2700 BC), coffee is still one of the oldest beverages that humans have consumed and has been enjoyed since the 15th century! And much like tea, legend says coffee was discovered by accident. The story says that an ancient goat herder noticed that his goats became so energetic that they would not sleep at night after eating some cherry-like berries from a tree. They jumped all over the place and couldn't be tamed. It turns out that those silly goats definitely ate a bunch of coffee beans, which are the seeds inside those cherry-like...
Reducing, reusing and recycling one tea tin/jar at a time. + How to get the refill discount. Isn't it the worst feeling when you run out of your favorite tea? 🥲 A lot of our tea drinkers reuse the tea tins/jars as spice holders and hair tie/ jewelry holders! Which is awesome, but we also have a tea refill program available to both online and in-store shoppers! Participating in our refill program is an easy way to reduce waste! It's as simple as this: In Store: Bring your empty tea tin and/or jar into the store and pick out a tea for us to refill it with! You can choose a single tea of your choice and we will put a new label on...
superfood pumpkin latte caffeine free ∙ creamy ∙ comforting 💛 💛 💛 This Superfood Pumpkin Latte features flavors like bold pumpkin, sweet licorice, and baking spices from our Pumpkin Pie Chai, blended with sweet cinnamon, creamy turmeric, and ground black pepper from our Superfood Golden Milk. The pairing is sweetened with Mesquite Honey, and frothed in warm milk. Serve this caffeine-free latte during Thanksgiving celebrations, or as an after dinner treat! ⬇⬇⬇ Pumpkin Pie Chai Superfood Golden Milk INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup of milk 2 tsp. OBTC Mesquite Honey 4 tsp, OBTC Pumpkin Pie Chai 1/4 cup hot water 1 tsp, OBTC Superfood Golden Milk a pinch of OBTC Vietnamese Cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Boil 4 oz of water and steep Pumpkin Pie Chai for 15 minutes. You need a strong brew! While the tea...
Celebrating 5 Years In Albuquerque, New Mexico 🎈 get the scoop on our story, customer favorites, and more inside A HUB OF CULTURE & HISTORY This week marks a special occasion for our little tea company - it's our 5 year anniversary of sharing our love of tea with you in the hub of New Mexico, Albuquerque. Albuquerque Old Town is an oasis in the high desert, where culture and diversity are rich. When you walk into the Old Barrel Tea Co. in Albuquerque Old Town you instantly feel at home and your senses transport you to a secret desert-scape tea garden. Bright sunshine floods through the windows, saturating the 100 year old red brick floor and adobe walls in warmth and...
STRAWBERRY HAZELNUT PU ERH creamy hazelnut, bright strawberry, & earthy pu erh how to make the perfect cup ⬇ Strawberry Hazelnut Pu Erh with smooth, earthy pu erh tea, sweet strawberries, rich cocoa nibs and bright rose petals BREW TIPS: This moderately caffeinated blend is lovely served hot or iced, with a spoonful of honey and a dash of cream! Add 1-2 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water and steep for 5-10 minutes. Why do we love this blend? Here's why... This blend makes a wonderful alternative to coffee, and is indulgent with strawberry and hazelnut flavors! We recommend sipping on this blend during the early hours of the morning to set the tone for an energetic and productive...
