WAKE UP WITH A CUP:Pecan Pie Pu Erh Start your day right. INGREDIENTS: pu erh tea, black tea, New Mexico pecans, safflower, & natural flavors WHY WE LOVE WAKING UP TO THIS BLEND: The magic combination L-theanine, EGCG, and caffeine makes traditional Camellia sinensis teas (white, green, black, oolong, and pu erh) both stimulating for mental alertness and, simultaneously, relaxing: this means you can get a boost and increase mental focus while combating stress. After consuming Camellia sinensis tea, the brain experiences more alpha and theta waves, which are associated with quiet wakefulness, and beta waves, which are associated with mental focus. This increase in a brain activity explains why so many of us here at OBTC enjoy traditional Camellia sinensis teas during creative tasks, to...
OUR TEA OF THE MONTH:MATE + PU ERH MOCHA MATE + STRAWBERRY HAZELNUT PU ERH = 🤤Mocha Mate:toasted maté tea, dark chocolate chips, marigold flowers, & natural flavorsStrawberry Hazelnut Pu Erh:pu erh tea leaves, strawberries, cocoa nibs, rose petals, & natural flavors MOCHA MATEMocha Mate is a great substitute for coffee because it is energizing and packed with nutrients that promote brain function, memory, and concentration. Mate is touted for stimulating digestion and weight loss. Also, it is often commonly referred to as a sexual tonic because it is a natural stimulant for the adrenal cortex. STRAWBERRY HAZELNUT PU ERHPu Erh is often the base for "skinny teas" as it boosts digestion, combats bloating, aids in fat burning, and revs up the metabolism. However, it's list of benefits far exceeds this. It is a great...
FEBRUARY 2020 February 2020 is here already - how did that happen?? What does February mean to you? Are you looking forward to a romantic get-away with a special someone? Are you planning a Galentine's Day with your besties? Are you looking forward to some of the Black History Month events? Did you also know that this February is a Leap Year? Whatever you may have planned, we have teas for every occasion, even if you are just trying to stay warm while waiting for Spring! Read below and learn about our tea, spice, and essential oil of the month! Tea of the Month: Mocha Mate & Strawberry Hazelnut Pu Erh Chocolate covered strawberries have become a common Valentine's Day treat. Mocha...
OUR TEA OF THE MONTH: IRISH PU ERH INGREDIENTS: A blend of Pu Erh, Yerba Mate, lemongrass, apple pieces, rose hips, and natural apple flavor. Inspired by an Irish blend called Pu Erh Fitness tea ✨ What makes this blend a fitness tea? Check it out 👇 PU ERH: Pu Erh tea leaves are aged and naturally fermented so the tea leaves grow healthy bacteria and fungi that contribute to their wellness boosting benefits. Pu Erh is especially good for cancer prevention, promoting weight loss, and boosting the immune system. It can even reverse the damaging effects of aging on the immune system, helping us to fight infection and disease as we grow older. It is also high in caffeine and stimulates mental alertness so this...
HERE ARE A FEW EASY TIPS TO HELP YOU ALONG IN YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY THIS NEW YEAR:1. It's not about cutting anything out: it's about what you add! Our herbalist and master blender is a fitness nut! One of her tips to achieving healthy nutrition is to eat all the veggies on your plate first. Committing to the good stuff may help to shift your attention and cravings away from less nutritional options. This can be metaphorically translated to how we treat our refrigerator as well: buy more veggies + eat more veggies = eat less junk 2. Get plenty of rest. We all know that adequate sleep helps the body function optimally, including boosting your metabolism and reducing empty, fatigue-based cravings... this is just a friendly reminder!...
