5 TIPS TO CREATING AN ENERGIZED AFTERNOON: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS As we approach the weekend, the latter half of the day can leave us feeling more fatigued than fulfilled. Especially with stay-at-home orders still in effect in some states, we often find ourselves wondering how to glide into the evening feeling like we killed it at work... like we earned a fancy cocktail and a belly laugh... like we can peacefully put our work-minds on the bench and tag in our playfulness. Here are a few strategies to getting shit done and feeling great about your day. 1. Hydrate Chug a glass of water, make a pitcher of tea, and get ready to tackle your objectives energetically! Hydrating will...
HAPPY EARTH DAY! THIS YEAR'S THEME IS: CLIMATE STABILITY WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?A lot actually! You can use energy wisely by doing all of the following: unplugging electronics when you aren't using them installing a programmable thermostat using energy efficient light bulbs implementing strategies to keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer with out heat or air conditioning. This can include strategies like opening windows in the early morning to let cool air in and closing window coverings during the day to block out sun and lower the indoor temperature. You can also reduce your impact by using cold water for laundry and either hang-drying clothes or using wool dryer balls to reduce drying time. WOOL DRYER BALLS We recommend...
HELLO, ICED TEA SEASON WE'RE HAPPY TO SEE YOU! ICED TEA SEASON IS THE BEST.It is warming up outside and we couldn't be more excited! Nothing goes better with lounging in the sunshine or working in the garden than a tall glass of iced tea! This infusing pitcher is our favorite way to make a large batch at once.HOW TO USE OUR ICED TEA PITCHERS:1. Add loose leaf tea, honey, and anything else (lemon?) to the infuser 2. Pour hot water, about halfway to allow room for ice, into the pitcher and allow to steep3. Remove the infuser and place in the drip cup (at the bottom of the pitcher)4. Add ice, twist on the lid, and shake until chilled WHY ARE...
Have you ever sampled the tea in our stores, thought “OH MY GOSH I NEED SOME OF THAT TO MAKE AT HOME!!”, and then when you made it at home it tasted different?? Don’t worry! You are definitely not alone! We get phone calls and frequent visitors who have said the same thing! I like to think making the perfect cup of tea is a science! We all have different tastes, so you may need to adjust to fit your taste, but here are a few tips of how we make our tea samples in store: Use approximately 1 to 2 tsp of tea leaves per 8 oz (1 cup ) of water or check the label: each OBTC tea label will...
THE ONLY INFUSER YOU'LL EVER NEED: The OBTC Stainless Steel Infuser We know… we brag about this one often. But it's just the best! We love this infuser because… You're not restricted to a single serving of tea: this infuser can make an 8 oz serving or a 64 oz serving depending on how many leaves you add! Since this infuser is more roomy, it allows the leaves to fully open up. This roominess allows the leaves to release more of their flavor and more of their nutritional value. It has fine enough grating to prevent even the finest tea from leaking into your cup: Rooibos is the main culprit. Rooibos is so delicious and so good for you, but it is also very fine. This...
