OCTOBER 2020 Happy fall y'all! October is here, and we are in the new season - fall! I think we are all ready for a change of pace, and as much as summer is my favorite season, I am ready to embrace fall. I am looking forward to the changing colors of the leaves, cooler weather, opening up the windows of my apartment for fresh air circulation, and enjoying the comforts of the season (like my favorite hot tea blends)! As we start the new month, we have some new products that we will be featuring online and in our stores. Check them out below! 👇 Tea of the Month: Pumpkin Pie Chai It is October now, and that means we...
HOMEMADE ALMOND BUTTER WITH OBTC VIETNAMESE CINNAMON & OBTC SUNFLOWER HONEY | Cook and Prep Time: 30 minutes | Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups raw almonds 3/4 tsp OBTC Pink Himalayan Sea Salt 1 Tbsp neutral oil (like safflower or grapeseed), plus more if necessary 2 Tbsp OBTC Sunflower Honey 1/2 tsp OBTC Vietnamese Cinnamon, plus more to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 325°F and spread almonds out onto a rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until fragrant. Let almonds cool – it’s okay if they’re still a little warm when you grind them, but you don’t want them to be hot. Pour almonds into the bowl of a food processor (metal blade attachment) and process continuously for 2+ minutes or until almonds look dry and mealy....
September 2020 Happy September friends! As many schools are starting back up, we hope you are settling into your new routines and roles, both virtually or in person. My own daughter started school this week, in person, for the first time since March! It's so strange not having her home with me, but I think we're both going to appreciate some normalcy and a routine! We've got some great products that we're excited to be using this month as we move into this seasonal transition month! Check them out below! 👇 Tea Blend of the Month: Blueberry & Vanilla Rooibos We chose to blend BLUEBERRY and VANILLA ROOIBOS together this month because it reminds us of a blueberry muffin or a blueberry pie. We think...
July 2020 Happy July friends! Who's gearing up for a fourth of July celebration this weekend? It may look a little different this year, but we can still enjoy some sunshine and fireworks, right? Continue reading for some tasty teas and treats that will be perfect for spending time outside with your loved ones! 👇 Tea of the Month: Wild Strawberry + Berry WILD STRAWBERRY is blended with white tea, rooibos tea, apple pieces, hibiscus flowers, blueberries, blue cornflowers, rose petals, and natural flavors. White teas are made from the young tea buds of the Camellia sinensis plant and are full of antioxidants to protect the body from free radicals. The matriarch of this female ran, family business is a three-time cancer survivor...
June 2020 Hello June! And hello summertime! Are you busting out of your living area, craving some sunshine? I know I am - and I think that's a good thing since sunshine is now known for preventing the spread of Coronavirus - right? Now is such a perfect time to be outside enjoying the sunshine and fresh air! Temperatures are warming up, the sun is shining, bees are pollinating and the iced tea is SO refreshing! Continue reading to see what we're enjoying this month! Tea of the Month: Sencha Green & Lemongrass Sencha Green Tea is a delicate leaf does not like to be steeped in overly hot water, as it can quickly become astringent tasting. When prepared properly it is...
