BURDOCK ROOT a natural blood purifier & pain reliever HERE'S THE TEA: Burdock grows along the roadsides, sprinkled within fields, and along the edges of the woods. In North America, we often consider the plant a pesky weed, but it actually has many health benefits! Burdock root has been used medicinally since the Middle Ages when practitioners would primarily prescribe it to purify blood, as it helps release toxins from the body. Fun fact: Did you know burdock was the inspiration behind velcro? After finding the burs of the burdock plant stuck to his pant leg and to his dog's fur, the Swiss engineer, George de Mestral, analyzed the structure of the plant and invented a material with the same...
Merry Christmas We hope it is cozy, sweet, and joyful! All OBTC locations are closed today, as our employees are spending much deserved time with friends and family! Come see us after Christmas for all your tea, spice, and honey needs. We wish you a most joyous holiday, filled with lots of cheer.. and tea! Speaking of tea... Will you be participating in our Annual Matcha Challenge? Why Matcha? Matcha is the purest form of green tea and has MANY health benefits; it serves as the perfect mind and body booster to start the new year. It is energizing yet calming, as it generates waves in our brain that are associated with meditation, the dream state and that in-the-zone type...
The Matcha Challenge Why Matcha? Matcha is amazing for you! Matcha is rich in polyphenols, and can help inhibit oxidative stress in the body that results in aging and chronic disease. Matcha is especially great for reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurological degenerative diseases, like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Matcha is rich in L-theanine, an amino acid which combats anxiety and depression, and improves mental focus. L-theanine helps put the mind into a meditative state that is conducive to creative thinking. It is even good for memory! Matcha stops the growth of bacteria in the mouth, boosts metabolism, and helps keep skin glowing and youthful. Matcha Stock up now & join the challenge! Keep an eye out for brew tips...
MATÉ TEA + a history & the health benefits HERE'S THE TEA: Yerba Maté was traditionally consumed for its medicinal properties, as it is packed full of caffeine, minerals, and vitamins. It is mostly produced in Argentina, as the tree thrives in the humid subtropical climate. Yerba Maté has been enjoyed by the the Guaraní people for its medicinal and social value since the 16th century, and is still enjoyed today across South America. Maté is traditionally shared from a gourd and sipped from a bombilla straw, as the communal Maté stimulates a tea buzz and energetic conversation. Cultural Tip In South America, it is considered bad etiquette to touch the bombilla straw with your hands when sharing with friends. You can place...
SerendipiTEA Hand-Poured Candles Ever walk into one of our stores and wonder why it smells so good? Handmade by the matriarch of our OBTC family, these candles are heavenly and will fill any room with a beautiful aroma. In fact, these candles are what you smell when you walk into our stores (mixed with tea, honey and spices of course 😉). They will burn approximately 48 hours and each and every one of them is triple scented and hand poured with love into glass mason jars. Check out our new holiday scents & order today to receive before Christmas! ⬇ Santa's Spiked Spiced Tea Aroma Notes: cinnamon clove ∙ ginger root ∙ sweet apple Meet Me Under The Mistletoe Aroma Notes: orange ∙...
