🪵 oak wood 🪵 cultural history + medicinal benefits Father of the Woods Oak represents strength, courage and protection. This also translates into its medicinal and perhaps... magical properties. Druids were members of the high-ranking class in ancient Celtic cultures. They were concerned with the natural world and its powers, and considered trees sacred, particularly the oak. Mistletoe, probably the Druids’ most potent and magical plant, frequently grew on oak trees. Its presence was believed to indicate that Thor, the god of thunder, placed it there in a lightning strike. SCIENCE TELLS US Oak bark may contain up to 20% tannins depending on the type and time of harvesting. Tannins act as astringents, or agents that bind to proteins in...
Dessert Day Every Day Today is National Dessert Day! Yes, it is real and the whole day is dedicated to indulging in your favorite desserts. We thought this would be the perfect opportunity to take you on a tour of our favorite teas inspired by desserts! If you need to satisfy a sweet tooth but prefer to do it in a healthy way, one of these dessert-like blends might be for you. CHECK THESE OUT. ⬇ Green Chile Biscochito This blend pays homage to the state cookie of New Mexico: the Biscochito. Balanced with comforting shortbread flavors and Hatch green chile, this tea is decadent with a subtle spice. Pecan Pie Pu Erh This blend is like a cup of...
THE BEST THING ABOUT FALL: Pumpkin Pie Chai Die-hard fans are stocking up on this chai, buying 3 and 4 jars at a time because once it's gone, it's gone for the rest of the year! Here's why tea lovers are hooked on this decadent blend: made with REAL pumpkin creamy and rich flavor naturally caffeine free (making a great alternative to sweets after dinner) tastes just like pumpkin pie, but is packed with antioxidants Pumpkin Pie Chai Made with honeybush tea, pumpkin pieces, licorice root, cinnamon bark, cardamom, ginger root, cloves, safflower, cacao shells and natural flavors. Add 1-2 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water for 10 minutes. This blend is best served hot with a spoonful of...
Our Box of Favorites (And Surprises) The Favorites Box is a great way to try 6 of our all-time favorite tea blends! The blends included in this box are our staff favorites and best sellers. With a variety of caffeine levels and flavors from fresh to decadent, this box has a little something for everyone! The circle tins included in our gift boxes and seasonal tea club hold just enough tea to make a few cups (6 to 10), so you can find the blend that speaks to you most. Our favorites are always changing, so this combo may not last long! Learn more about each blend below. Superfood Golden Milk This powder tea is creamy and rich with a subtle spice. Our golden...
pumpkin apple shandy with pumpkin pie chai 🧡 🍎 🧡 🍎 🧡 This is the perfect fall shandy because it combines the best flavors of the season, pumpkin and apple, into one tasty drink! Made with our seasonal Pumpkin Pie Chai, this shandy is unlike any other. It is sweetened with our Salt Cedar Honey, which has flavors of malted beer and hickory, and is mixed with a splash of bourbon. This recipe is great to make on Sundays while watching football, or for all your fall festivities. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED FROM US TO GET STARTED ⬇⬇⬇ Salt Cedar Honey Pumpkin Pie Chai INGREDIENTS (makes 2 drinks) 4-6 tsp. OBTC Pumpkin Pie Chai 1 tsp. OBTC Salt Cedar Honey if desired 12 oz pumpkin beer...
