P ∙ U ∙ E ∙ R ∙ H promotes digestion ∙ boosts metabolism ∙ improves energy The origins of Pu Erh (pronounced "poo-air") trace back to thousands of years ago when tea merchants from the fertile and mountainous terrain of Yunnan, China, would travel far distances to sell and trade their leaves. To prepare for the long journey, the merchants would package the tea tightly into compressed discs or bricks to help the tea from spoiling. This allowed natural aging and fermentation to occur accidentally, but in current times, this process is done intentionally and methodically! READ MORE ON THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF PU ERH ⬇ There's something about pu erh tea that is reminiscent of earth. A mix of damp...
Happy Morning. Happy You. Put some intention into your morning routine! As we are transitioning out of the playfulness of summertime and into the productive nature of the fall season, we are building and establishing routines to keep us focused, energized and organized. When you build routines into your life, you unleash the magical power of focus and intentionality-the two things that help us reach our full potential! Here are 4 things you can do starting tomorrow! ⬇ 1: BE CONSISTENT. Step number one is to wake up at the same time each day, which will be easier if you go to sleep at the same time each night. Quality sleep is the first stepping stone to improving your productivity,...
Orange Cream Popsicle & Vanilla Rooibos creamy citrus ∙ sweet vanilla ∙ subtle nuttiness 🍊 Orange Creamsicle Dreams 🍊 There's no denying it, Orange Creamsicles are a staple in the summertime sweet treat category. These bright and creamy-tangy treats bring us right back to childhood, so we made a blend inspired by them. The Orange Cream Popsicle Oolong tea blend is completely indulgent and tastes just like an orange creamsicle from the ice cream truck! The creamy oolong and safflower mixed with zesty orange peel in the Orange Cream Popsicle Oolong blends beautifully with our sweet and nutty Vanilla Rooibos tea. These two teas were meant for each other, because they bring out the best in each other. The Health Benefits...
IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH: Celebrating Tea Traditions Brought To America From Around The World June is Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States, and we love this month because our Old Barrel team is made up of people from all different walks of life from all different types of cultures! Celebrating culture and diversity is the very thing that inspires many of our tea blends, spices, and other products, and we think its pretty cool to fuse flavors in that special way. Immigrant Heritage Month is an initiative that seeks to celebrate our shared heritage as an immigrant nation, and the important contributions to our economy, culture, and common identity by immigrants from all around the world. To celebrate the beautiful...
🧋 B O B A T E A 🧋 With Salt Cedar Honey Boba tea, also known as pearl milk tea or bubble milk tea, is a tea-based drink that originates from Taiwan. It most commonly consists of tea accompanied by chewy tapioca balls. This milky-tea drink has gained popularity in recent years, and there's a reason for it! It is completely one of a kind, tastes creamy and slightly sweet, and gives you a boost of caffeine. This boba recipe is balanced with deep, smooth black tea and our Salt Cedar Honey, giving your milk tea a touch of hickory and citrus undertones. INGREDIENTS: BOBA (TAPIOCA) PEARLS ⅓ cup water, plus more as needed ¼ cup brown sugar ¾ cup tapioca...
