GOING TO THE GYM? check out these blends to drink before, during and after your workout HERE'S THE SCOOP: Did you know certain teas and herbs can boost physical performance and support muscle recovery? If your goal is to get in shape this year, or continue your exercise journey, consider prepping some tea to drink before, during, and after the gym. Check out our recommended blends to boost stamina, maintain electrolytes, and reduce post-workout inflammation. 🏋🏽♀️ 🏃🏻♀️ 🧘🏾♀️ 🤸🏼♀️ 🤾🏽♀️ ⬇ 1. Pre-workout: Energize. Choose a natural pre-workout that won't give you the jitters. Maté and Camellia sinensis tea (like Pu Erh and Green Tea) give you the benefits of caffeine (like increased mental clarity and improved mood) without over-stimulating the nervous system. These teas also support digestion,...
Matcha Mixology + why 1 tsp. of matcha per day is so good for you While matcha is rich in caffeine, it is also calming for our mind. It is soothing for anxiety, combats depressive feelings, boosts focus and creates feelings of well-being. Here's why: Matcha contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function. L-theanine increases the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, which has anti-anxiety effects. It also increases dopamine and the production of alpha waves in the brain. These brain waves are also associated with being in a meditative or dream state and that in-the-zone type of feeling we can observe when someone is really in tune with what they are...
SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ⭐ ⭐ ⭐️ Hannah's Favorites + Tips and Tricks This month we are shining the spotlight on one of our Flagstaff tea slingers, Hannah. For those of you who haven't visited, the Flagstaff store is tiny - just around 300 square feet! However small, this little tea shop instantly welcomes you in with bright energy provided by the sweet-natured and knowledgeable Flagstaff team, who Hannah has grown to call her family. One of Hannah's favorite work tasks is getting to meet people from all around the world, and sharing the various health benefits that loose leaf tea offers. She loves hearing about each guest's favorite flavors, hobbies, and routines, so she can send them home with teas best suited...
HOT PEPPERMINT MATCHA LATTE with your favorite peppermint tea, vanilla extract and yummy honey It's latte season and we have officially started the Matcha Challenge, so you know what that means! This hot peppermint matcha latte combines our favorite flavors of the season! Made with our Matcha, Peppermint Tea (or our Christmas Cabin Tea if you want to add a chocolatey/coffee flavor to your latte), Vanilla Extract, and Oak Honey, this latte is a must on a cold winter's morning. PLUS matcha is super super good for you, as it is rich in caffeine, l-theanine and antioxidants. Check out this brain boosting latte. 🍵 🧠 ✨ ⬇︎ INGREDIENTS 3 tsp. Peppermint Tea (or Christmas Cabin) 1 tsp. Matcha 1 Tbsp. Oak Honey 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract 8 oz frothed milk fresh mint leaves or...
JANUARY INTENTIONS: THE MATCHA CHALLENGE + TIPS FOR DIVING INTO 2022 FEELING HEALTHY & HAPPY Happy January tea lovers! We are officially past the holiday season and eager to dive into the new year with positive intentions. This January we are doing a Matcha Challenge at OBTC, which is pretty simple... During January we are committed to drinking matcha everyday - that's it! And we challenge you to join us! ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Why? Because matcha is incredible for you! It boosts digestion and metabolism, supports brain health, reduces risk of disease, and is just an overall superfood worth incorporating into your routine. But health is pretty dynamic... so we have some other ideas for you to jumpstart a healthy and happy...
