MARCH 2021 Happy March friends! Hopefully you made it through snowy and chilly February safe and sound, and are looking forward to some (fingers crossed) warmer, spring-like weather! We are excited to enjoy an Irish-inspired tea and a green (in color) spice this month. Check them out below! 👇 Tea Blend of the Month: Irish Pu Erh IRISH PU ERH is blended with pu erh tea leaves, yerba mate, lemongrass, apple pieces, rose hips, and natural apple flavors. This blend is light and refreshing with crisp apple notes and earthy undertones. It was inspired by a blend called "Pu Erh Fitness Tea" from a little tea shop we visited in Ireland. The ingredients in Irish Pu Erh supports digestion, metabolism, muscle recovery and overall...
Hatch, New Mexico 🌶 RED CHILE POWDER 🌶 SPICE OF THE MONTH In February we celebrate love and all things spicy 😉 so we are kicking up the heat and featuring our Hatch, New Mexico Red Chile Powder this month. Old Barrel Tea Co. started in New Mexico, so chile has a special place in our hearts, because we put it on literally everything. The small town of Hatch, New Mexico is the Chile Capitol of the world and our whole state is proud of this magical and spicy crop. Check out our Red Chile Recipe below. To celebrate our love for the Land of Enchantment, take 10% off Red Chile Powder this month only! 🌶 🍫 RED CHILE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE 🌶 🍫 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin 4 Tbsp. water, divided ⅔ cup unsweetened...
IMMUNE BOOSTING GINGER PEACH SPRITZER warm vanilla ∙ zesty lemon ∙ sunny honey 🍑🍑🍑 Our Ginger Tisane is balanced with a citrusy-spicy kick and is our go-to tea to treat an upset stomach or nausea. If you are feeling under the weather during this blustery-cold allergy season, or just need your mood boosted, this spritzer is just for you! This recipe is sunshine in a cup and lifts the spirits instantly! The ginger is complimented with actual drops of immunity (OBTC Immunity Tincture). This recipe is bright with White Peach Tea, rich with Mexican Vanilla, sweet with Sunflower Honey, and refreshing with fresh squeezed lemon. ⬇︎ INGREDIENTS 2 tsp OBTC Ginger Tisane 3 tsp OBTC White Peach Tea 2 Tbsp Mexican Vanilla Paste 1 dollop OBTC Sunflower Honey sparkling Water 1/2 a...
SERBIAN CHICKEN & BASMATI RICE PILAF FEATURING THE OBTC SERBIAN BLEND | cook & prep time: 1 hour | Ingredients: 2 lb chicken 2 bay leaves, dry 1 carrot, medium 3 garlic cloves 1 Tbsp parsley, fresh 3 shallots 2 cups basmati Rice 1 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp OBTC Serbian Blend 1 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 4 cups better than bouillon Directions: Heat a dutch oven or a heavy bottomed pot over high heat with your oil. Pat the meat dry using a paper towel and season it with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pot and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the meat has a deep golden...
vanilla: 🌱 the all time favorite flavor 🌱 The farming and production of vanilla is labor intensive, as these cute little plants are manually pollinated. For hundreds of years, this plant has provided us with the essence of elegant flavor. The heavenly taste originates from intricate care to detail and lots and lots of love! Vanilla is an excellent sugar alternative and has amazing health benefits: - Vanilla provides a calming effect: Research says that the aroma of vanilla can have a calming effect on both babies and adults, and can help provide some relief from sleep apnea. - Because vanilla has fewer calories and carbohydrates than sugar, it can be used to reduce your sugar intake. Using vanilla as a sugar...
