| Cook and Prep Time: 45 minutes |Ingredients: 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 c sugar 1 tsp OBTC Vanilla Paste 2 eggs 3/4 tsp OBTC NM Red Chile Powder 1/2 tsp Vietnamese Cinnamon 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 c all purpose flour 1 c dark chocolate chips Directions: Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 325°F. Grease pan with butter. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost all melted. Add chocolate and cook, stirring constantly, until melted. Take off heat and scrape into a large bowl. Whisk sugar and vanilla into a bowl. Whisk in eggs one at a...
FEBRUARY 2020 February 2020 is here already - how did that happen?? What does February mean to you? Are you looking forward to a romantic get-away with a special someone? Are you planning a Galentine's Day with your besties? Are you looking forward to some of the Black History Month events? Did you also know that this February is a Leap Year? Whatever you may have planned, we have teas for every occasion, even if you are just trying to stay warm while waiting for Spring! Read below and learn about our tea, spice, and essential oil of the month! Tea of the Month: Mocha Mate & Strawberry Hazelnut Pu Erh Chocolate covered strawberries have become a common Valentine's Day treat. Mocha...
WELLNESS BOOSTER:Hibiscus Reasons to love hibiscus1. IT REDUCES RISK OF SICKNESS AND DISEASEThis deliciously tart flower is rich in powerful antioxidants: antioxidants help to combat oxidative stress by interacting with free radicals in a way that makes them stable (hence preventing tissue and cell damage). Oxidative stress is associated with many ailments and diseases including diabetes, heart disease, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and cancer. Free radicals aren't entirely avoidable, but risk of harm can be reduced by the intake of antioxidants. Polyphenols are a well-known antioxidant class that combats free radical damage. Hibiscus is rich in the polyphenol anthocyanins, which has shown to have powerful anti-cancer effects. Also, several test tube studies suggest hibiscus extract inhibits cancer cell growth in...
JANUARY 2020 Ringing in a new year means new beginnings and endings for many. It's the beginning of a new year, and this year it is the beginning of a new decade as well! We have a lot of great things planned for our little family tea company in 2020, and hope that you'll be excited to participate with us in all of our new adventures, and that you take our teas and other products on some of yours! Read below and learn about our tea, spice, and essential oil of the month! Tea of the Month: Irish Pu Erh Irish Pu Erh is one of our favorite Pu Erh blends! While most PU ERH BLENDS tend to be woodsy and dessert-like, our Irish Pu...
SLIDE INTO FRIDAY NIGHT WITH VIGOR: ENERGIZING BLENDS Sometimes you need a little kick to carry you into the weekend… Check out our favorite ways to get the boost! 👇 PECAN PIE PU ERHIngredients: pu erh tea, black tea, pecans, safflower, and natural flavorsNutty. Decadent. Dessert-like.Serve hot with honey & cream! IRISH PU ERHIngredients: pu erh tea, yerba maté, lemongrass, apple pieces, natural apple flavor, and rose hipsBright. Refreshing. Fruit-forward.Serve iced & unsweetened, or blended with CLEANSE TEA! BEE POLLEN BLACKIngredients: black tea, apple pieces, bee pollen, natural vanilla flavor, marigold flowersBold. Honey-Sweet. Vanilla.Serve hot with honey & cream! GUAYUSAIngredients: dried guayusa leavesEarthy. Smooth. Fresh.Serve hot or iced unsweetened blended with PEPPERMINT! HONEYSUCKLE BLOSSOM OOLONG Ingredients: oolong with honeysuckle buds, lemongrass, apples, marigold flowers, and...
