🪵 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...
💫 SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT Gayle's Favorites + Tips and Tricks 🌿 🌿 🌿 This month we are shining the spotlight on Gayle, the store manager of our Red River location. Gayle just became part of the tea family just 4 months ago, and her kind and calm demeanor is the perfect addition to our team. Her favorite thing about work is talking to our customers and our business neighbors. It's no surprise that she's made friends up in Red River! Gayle is super sweet and her positive outlook on life is something we value greatly about her. READ MORE ON GAYLE'S FAVORITE TEAS AND HONEY. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Gayle's Favorite Tea Her favorite tea is our Peppermint & Mocha Maté blend! This dessert-like blend reminds...
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...
