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SENCHA & LEMONGRASS

Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and B.   Drink this blend to… boost cognitive function and improve your mood support immune function and reduce inflammation promote healthy digestion and metabolism  Why did we choose this blend for our tea of the month? Sencha with Lemongrass is cool and tangy - just what we crave on a hot summer's day. It is fresh with subtle floral and earthy undertones. This blend hydrates, calms, and cools so we can get into a summertime state of mind and feel mellow and light.

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SEND DAD LOVE & WELLNESS

For Dad 💖 Gift Card $25: For the dad who is dipping his toes in the tea pool of wellness - we expect he'll be back for more later. $50: For the dad who drinks tea and knows what he wants - this is a restock! $100: For the dad who loves tea - not as much as he loves his children, but it is honestly a tight race. $150: For the dad who fancies himself a tea sommelier. He ages his own Pu Erh and has invented blend combinations we don't even know about. He doesn't love tea - he is tea. We reached out to the dads in our lives to find out what their favorite teas are -...

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SCHISANDRA

Schisandra Berries What are Schisandra Berries? Schisandra berries are the little red berries you might have noticed in our Strawberry Mojito Green Tea or Belizean Sorrel Guayusa. The Chinese word for this berry translates to "five flavor fruit" as they are believed to be sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty. Schisandra berries aren't commonly consumed as food, but are valued for their adaptogenic properties. What is an adaptogen? Dive in👇 Adaptogens 🤓 According to time.com, adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist physical, chemical, and biological stressors. In other words, they help your body ADAPT to stressors and this resistance to stress does us a lot of good! Adaptogens have a normalizing effect on the body. They help improve the function of...

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WELLNESS FOR KIDS

WELLNESS FOR KIDS At OBTC we encourage the love of tea and all things wellness from a young age so that our little ones can build the foundation of a healthy lifestyle early on. However, wellness with kids can be tricky! While we want the kids in our lives to have a passion for health, they generally have other motivations. I reached out to seven-year-old Penelope, our herbalist's daughter, to find out what wellness boosters she loves and why.  This is what she said… Loose Leaf Tea First of all, Penelope wanted to make it clear that she likes sweet tea best.  Her favorites are Horchata Rooibos, Peppermint with Lemongrass, and Berry with South Indian Black tea.   Horchata is...

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HERE NOW, BUT NOT FOR LONG!

Goodbye White Grapefruit You are lovely and will be missed! Ingredients and Flavor Profile This refreshing blend is made with white tea, grapefruit peels and natural grapefruit flavor.  It is clean and bright with grapefruit tartness!  We love to prepare this blend with Mesquite Honey, a squeeze of fresh grapefruit, and poured over ice! Why must we say goodbye?  For those of you who know us, you know OBTC is truly a small family operation.  We love introducing new blends to share with all of you, but with each new blend we must make room in our little blending facility by phasing out old favorites.  If you are a White Grapefruit lover and would like to see something similar blended...

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