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OBTC 2020 TEA ADVENT CALENDAR - DECEMBER 4

Bourbon Brew Tea   For when you need a drink, but want to make it healthy, brew a cup of OBTC Bourbon Brew. With its butterscotch, vanilla and oak flavors, it will not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but will also help you forget your in-laws are staying with you for two weeks over the holidays. Add this to your bag! INGREDIENTS: rooibos, pu erh, sweet corn kernels, American oak wood chips, and natural flavors TASTING NOTES: butterscotch ∙ vanilla ∙ oak  DRINK TO: appease a sweet tooth promote restful sleep get antioxidants support immunity reduce inflammation soothe aches and pains calm the mind and body IN A NUTSHELL: This bourbon inspired blend is nuanced with oak and vanilla! It is blended with real...

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APPLE BOBBER COCKTAIL 🍎

Apple Empanada Hot Toddy AKA, THE APPLE BOBBER Happy Fall, y'all! We are coming at you with another tea cocktail featuring our tea of the month, Apple Empanada. This creation celebrates the spirit of Fall and reminds us of the pleasures of the season: baking homemade treats, playing in the fallen leaves, dancing under the harvest moon, and yes, bobbing for apples! I N G R E D I E N T S 1 cup water 5 cloves 1 tsp Vietnamese Cinnamon 1 piece star anise 6 teaspoons of Apple Empanada 1 tablespoon Sunflower raw and unfiltered honey 2 ounces brandy (Or dark rum/whiskey) An apple cut into small cubes D I R E C T I O N S Step 1...

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HEY THERE, PUMPKIN 🎃

best thing about October: PUMPKIN PIE CHAI Pumpkin Pie Chai is our favorite seasonal blend. Die-hard fans are stocking up on this chai, buying 3 and 4 jars at a time! Here is why tea lovers are hooked on this decadent blend... Pumpkin Pie Chai made with REAL pumpkin creamy and rich flavor naturally caffeine free (making a great alternative to sweets after dinner) tastes just like pumpkin pie, but is packed with antioxidants Brew Tips: Steep 10 minutes with a spoonful of Salt Cedar Honey and serve hot with a dash of cream! INGREDIENTS: honeybush tea, pumpkin pieces, licorice root, cinnamon bark, cardamom, ginger, cloves, safflower and natural flavor TASTING NOTES: bold pumpkin flavor ∙ creamy ∙ decadent ∙ subtle cinnamon...

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🎃 Family Time 🎃

get in the spirit 👻 OCTOBER IS HERE Kick off the spookiest month of the year with a night of family fun: here are our suggestions! ⬇︎ 1. Set the mood with a classic halloween movie. Get nostalgic with something from the 90's! ✨ 2. Make Pumpkin Pie Chai lattes and snacks. Pumpkin Pie Chai tastes like dessert, but is a wellness-boosting, antioxidant powerhouse. Check it out! ⬇︎ MAKE IT A LATTE 1. Steep Pumpkin Pie Chai for 7 to 10 minutes, and sweeten with a generous amount of Salt Cedar Honey. 2. Heat milk, or your preferred dairy alternative, in a pot and whisk until frothy and light. 3.  In your tea cups, pour hot tea over frothed milk. 4. Top with whipped...

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BREW BASICS 🤓

hot tea season is here: Brew Better Tea Rule #1: The quality of the water you use matters. We recommend using filtered or distilled water for best results. Rule #2: If you are a subscriber to our email list, we are assuming you do not need to hear this... but loose leaf tea is just better! The tea that comes in tea bags is what is leftover after all the loose leaf tea companies select full, beautiful leaves from the batch. Bagged tea is just the dustings. With loose leaf tea you get fuller flavor and nutrient value. Also, loose leaf tea can be steeped multiple times, whereas tea bags are often spent after the first use. Rule #3: Pay attention to temperature and steep...

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