🎈 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...
MAY 2021 Happy May friends! It looks like I spoke too soon about the melting snow last month, as a few parts of the country, including New Mexico, saw some April snow. BUT - I am definitely hoping for some May flowers for everyone this May! During the month of April, the staff of most of our stores (a couple are meeting in May!) had the opportunity to shut down the store for the day for a retreat filled with lots of fun, training, and quality time with each other. We learned so much about the products we sell in our stores, and I know I am rejuvenated and excited for our extended tea family (you) to learn about them...
LAST DAY FOR APRIL DISCOUNTS! Save on teas, spices and essential oils for April! April is coming to an end, and we are feeling energized and inspired for the warmer months ahead where opportunity awaits! Our theme throughout our stores this month has been about giving back to the Earth, as she gives so much to us. We are focusing on leading an eco-conscious life by using sustainable products and connecting with Mother Nature through our minds and bodies. That's why we want to supply you with all the tools that set you up to be your best self. Our spice, tea, and essential oil blend of the month are inspired by the beautiful growing season of Spring. You can...
Repurposing Product Packages ♻️ 🌍 a guide for reusing, reducing and recycling our containers + old teaware The Earth gives us life, and we are forever grateful. To show our gratitude, we pride ourselves on being purposeful with our packaging for our products. Whether it's honey, teas, spices, candles, you name it-we packaged it in something with the intention for you to be able to reuse or recycle it, which in turn, reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills that hurt the environment. Here is a guide we constructed on how you can do your part with items you most likely already have from us! Tea Tins Are ✨ REUSABLE ✨ Do you repurpose your used Old Barrel...
Herb of the Month Recipe: 🍋 lemon lavender cupcakes with violet buttercream 🍋 Lavender Flowers This month we are relishing in the beautiful warm weather and enjoying watching the spring life settle in. We are shining the spotlight on lavender this month because it is refreshing, lively and reminds us of a blooming herb garden. We created a scrumptious cupcake recipe featuring our beloved lavender that is perfectly sweet, simple and bright. check out the recipe below ⬇ INGREDIENTS Lavender Extract ½ cup OBTC Lavender Flowers 1 pint vodka 1 pint mason jar Lemon Cupcakes Duncan Hines Lemon Cake Mix ⅓ cup mayonnaise Lavender Buttercream ½ cup salted butter (softened) ½ cup shortening 4 cups powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp milk ½ tsp Mexican Vanilla...
