vietnamese cinnamon HERE'S THE TEA: The aroma of cinnamon is unmistakable and can make anyone instantly crave hot cinnamon rolls straight from the oven. So what's the difference between Vietnamese cinnamon and regular cinnamon? Vietnamese cinnamon has a higher oil content, giving it a richer and more decadent flavor! Vietnamese Cinnamon Use this rich cinnamon in baking, oatmeal, smoothies and tea (especially in Matcha lattes). 😉 🍵 HEALING PROPERTIES OF CINNAMON Cinnamon contains large amounts of highly potent polyphenol antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Cinnamon may improve some key risk factors for heart disease, including cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Cinnamaldehyde, a compound thought to be responsible for most of cinnamon’s health benefits, has antifungal...
lavender matcha latte with lavender creme brûlée tea and oak honey 🍵 🍵 🍵 Tea lattes are one of the best ways to utilize your loose leaf tea - and your matcha! This super easy latte recipe is made with one of our best selling teas, Lavender Creme Brûlée. It is naturally creamy, sweet and dessert-like, with flavors of light apple and vanilla caramel undertones. Matcha mixes beautifully with this tea, adding a bit of depth and lots of nutrients! Sweetened with our nutty Oak Honey and topped with frothed milk, this latte recipe is hard to beat! This tea latte can be made for an extra energy boost or after a meal, because it definitely is dessert worthy. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED FROM US TO GET STARTED...
Our Favorite Blended Teas With Lemongrass skin healing ∙ antibacterial ∙ digestive support Have you ever tried mixing tea teas together to see how it would taste? It's one of our favorite things to do! Lemongrass is one of our favorite blending teas because it is so versatile and adds a perfect lemony flavor. 🍋 Lemongrass is refreshing, bright and citrusy. Its herbaceous essence inspires feelings of calmness, and it soothes many common ailments. You can see why it is in so many of our blends! 😇 Lemongrass is also a natural purifier and is antibacterial! Check out our favorite blended jars of tea with lemongrass! Drink these in the new year to cleanse your body and start fresh: Peppermint & Lemongrass This refreshing blend is one...
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...
TUMBLERS FOR A CAUSE 🌿 🌿 🌿 These tumblers were designed by our friend and artist, Jocelyn Rose, in collaboration with two of the OBTC owners, Dana and Paola. The artwork depicted on the tumblers represents a charitable passion, and $10 of each tumbler sold goes towards a special cause chosen by Dana and Paola. Say hello to our ChariTEA Tumblers. ⬇⬇⬇ ChariTEA Tumbler: Fighting Cancer Together Dana, the matriarch of our tea family and a three-time cancer survivor, designed this mug to support patients and families impacted by cancer. With the money raised by this ChariTEA Tumbler, Dana plans to visit patients in cancer treatment centers to donate directly. She plans to donate customized care packages that reflect the often forgotten...
