More Matcha Please. 👑 the queen of green teas 👑 THE GREEN MACHINE Matcha tastes bold, earthy, and clean, and contains lots of caffeine! When you drink matcha, you are consuming the full tea leaf and all of the leaf's nutrients! The light, creamy, and foamy drink is packed full of goodness and leaves you feeling satisfied and energized. Traditionally, the matcha bowl, or the "chawan," is the vessel you drink your tea out of, and the flat spoon, or the "chashaku," is what you use to scoop the matcha into the bowl. After adding water to your matcha, the whisk, or the "chasen," is used to froth and aerate the mixture into a smooth consistency. These tools are simple to...
B ∙ E ∙ E P ∙ O ∙ L ∙ L ∙ E ∙N 🟡 nature's edible golden nuggets 🟡 Bee pollen is made up of pollen, saliva, and nectar or honey, and contains many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and contains 40% protein, making it incredibly healthy! Studies have linked bee pollen and its compounds to health benefits such as decreased inflammation, as well as improved immunity, menopausal symptoms, and wound healing. Did you know that bees collect pollen and store it in their built in "saddlebags" or "baskets" on the sides of their little bodies? Come on, how cute is that? READ MORE ON THE BENEFITS OF BEE POLLEN ⬇ Combating Seasonal Allergies When a bee keeper...
SEPTEMBER 2021 Happy September my fellow tea lovers! I hope you all had an amazing August and are looking forward to a promising September. I know I truly enjoyed getting back into the school routine with my daughter, and I hope you found some joy, peace, and productiveness with getting back into those routines this month. Are you excited for September? Maybe for some cooler weather? The return of fall favorites? (Hint hint 😉) That continuation of getting back into those routines? I know I am personally very excited for September, as I get to travel back to New Mexico from my home in Florida to catch up with a lot of my OBTC family! 🙌 Whatever fun and adventurous things...
STRAWBERRY HAZELNUT PU ERH creamy hazelnut, bright strawberry, & earthy pu erh how to make the perfect cup ⬇ Strawberry Hazelnut Pu Erh with smooth, earthy pu erh tea, sweet strawberries, rich cocoa nibs and bright rose petals BREW TIPS: This moderately caffeinated blend is lovely served hot or iced, with a spoonful of honey and a dash of cream! Add 1-2 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water and steep for 5-10 minutes. Why do we love this blend? Here's why... This blend makes a wonderful alternative to coffee, and is indulgent with strawberry and hazelnut flavors! We recommend sipping on this blend during the early hours of the morning to set the tone for an energetic and productive...
P ∙ U ∙ E ∙ R ∙ H promotes digestion ∙ boosts metabolism ∙ improves energy The origins of Pu Erh (pronounced "poo-air") trace back to thousands of years ago when tea merchants from the fertile and mountainous terrain of Yunnan, China, would travel far distances to sell and trade their leaves. To prepare for the long journey, the merchants would package the tea tightly into compressed discs or bricks to help the tea from spoiling. This allowed natural aging and fermentation to occur accidentally, but in current times, this process is done intentionally and methodically! READ MORE ON THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF PU ERH ⬇ There's something about pu erh tea that is reminiscent of earth. A mix of damp...
