A Mother's Day Gift Guide celebrating our greatest teachers, supporters and companions Mothers and mother-figures are indispensable. They’re likely the first people we ever know when we enter the world, and they love and care for us as we grow up. We use this special day dedicated to all the mothers out there to express honor and respect for all the things they have sacrificed and given to us, and to acknowledge that maternal bonds are so special and sacred. Here is a gift guide to find that perfect thing for any mom, step mom, grandmother, mother-in-law and mother figure. It is composed of nurturing and thoughtful items just as unique as each and every mom. ⬇︎ A Loose Leaf...
🎈 cinco de mayo 🎈 celebrate today with our favorite OBTC Mexican inspired recipes Our little tea company was founded in New Mexico, so our roots run deep within Mexican culture, as it is the most prominent heritage in our beloved border state. We understand the importance of tradition and family, and our business is founded on these ideas, as many of our products include flavors, scents, colors, and ideas that are rooted in Mexican culture. Today we celebrate the resilience, strength and unity of this heritage by sharing our favorite Mexican inspired recipes using OBTC products. Did You Know? Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, a popular misconception. Instead, it commemorates a victory over France at the Battle of...
prickly pear jelly tangy prickly pear • fresh lemon • sweet apple Made with less sugar and more nature! Prickly Pear is the fruit of the Nopal Cactus. It is neon pink in color and has a slightly tangy and melon-like flavor. Try with breakfast, charcuterie, or in a cocktail for a Southwest inspired treat. These sparkling pink beauties are gems of the desert and we love their unique flavor and characteristics! Did You Know? Indigenous people were the first to use the Prickly Pear Cactus as food, as medicine and even for fashion. There are records of the large spines being used as needles and the juice from the ripe fruit became a deep, colorful dye for textiles. Prickly Pear Jelly TASTING NOTES...
🫐 b∙l∙u∙e∙b∙e∙r∙r∙y 🫐 naturally sweet ∙ fruit-forward ∙ refreshing Early on, Native Americans in North America recognized the health benefits and versatility of blueberries, using them for medicinal purposes, cloth dye, and as natural flavoring. Today these little blue dynamos are a staple fruit for the summer and are the most nutrient dense berry there is! Our naturally sweet Blueberry tea blend is something the whole family will love and makes a healthy alternative to juice. Blueberry Blend INGREDIENTS: blueberries, hibiscus flowers, rose hips, apple pieces, and natural blueberry and apple flavors BREW TIPS: This blend is lovely served iced with a spoonful of honey! Blend with Lemongrass, Lavender Sage Lemonade, or Wild Strawberry. STEEP: 1 - 2 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water...
Composting Loose Leaf Tea adds nitrogen, moisture, and carbon to your heap In honor of celebrating the Earth and all she gives us.... this month we'd like to give a shout out to one of the most environmentally friendly things to do with your used tea leaves - compost them! Tea leaves are a great source of organic material to add to your compost pile, as tea leaves are rich in nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen! Decomposing tea leaves aids in moisture retention, weed suppression, and of course, nourishes plants. Not to mention - tea leaves are superfood for worms. And it's bulking season for them! When We Love The Earth, It Loves Us Back. Composting can remove 20-50% from your household...
