💚 GREEN CHILE 💚 the history & health benefits of New Mexico's favorite spice Green chile plays a significant role in New Mexican culture and runs deep in our roots. Dating back all the way to 1600, green chile has flourished in the sun-drenched valleys of southern New Mexico, and we put it in pretty much everything - even on our license plates! Hatch, New Mexico, is a tiny little town made up of mostly farmland, and is the birthplace of the widely popularized Green Chile that we know and love today. Some plots of farmland that grew chile hundreds of years ago are still in use today to produce the same crop! The town is also known as the chile...
Blood Orange & Lemongrass 🍊 tangy ∙ citrus ∙ refreshing 🍊 ⚡️ SWEET & SOUR ⚡️️ This naturally caffeine free blend is vibrantly fruit-forward and hydrating! Notes of juicy blood orange and tangy hibiscus blend beautifully with the delicate citrus notes of lemon, making it an instant mood booster - especially served iced cold. It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, can reduce inflammation, fight infection, relax the body and mind, support immunity, and lower high blood pressure. Blood Orange & Lemongrass 🍊 🍊 🍊 🍊 🍊 🍊 🍊 🍊 🍊 🍊 blood orange peels, hibiscus flowers, rose hips, natural orange flavor, and dried lemongrass leaves BREW TIPS: This blend is great served iced with a generous spoonful of honey! STEEP: 1 - 2 teaspoons in 8 oz of...
H ∙ I ∙ B ∙ I ∙ S ∙ C ∙ U ∙ S lowers blood pressure ∙ antioxidant rich ∙ boosts liver health 🌺 🌺 🌺 Hibiscus holds great symbolism across many cultures. It symbolizes powerful femininity, passion, friendship, sincerity, and the delicate nature of life. The flower only blooms a full day before closing, and then eventually falling off the plant. The flowers remind us just how precious life is, and to seize moments and opportunities, as they may not come again. READ MORE ON THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF HIBISCUS ⬇ ✨ We love the bright, acidic, and juicy elements of hibiscus - this is why this gorgeously pink flower is found in many of our blends! It's easy to...
SELF CARE SATURDAY 🌿 natural movement exercise 🌿 According to the Blue Zone's study, a study on how certain communities prolong life through lifestyle habits, moving naturally throughout the day has a positive effect on our overall wellness. The idea here is that you don't necessarily need to go to the gym or dedicate time to working out if you incorporate regular and consistent movement (every 20 minutes or so) into your routine. In this photo, Nenada, one of the owners at OBTC and the gal who oversees all store operations, is taking her son on a walk in the pines - one of their favorite activities to do together! We want to share some ideas on how you can incorporate more movement...
Dulce Sueños Tea 🌙 sleep well, live better 🌙 INGREDIENTS: valerian root, honeybush tea, chamomile flowers, spearmint leaves, passion flower inclusion, lemon balm, lavender flowers, dried cherries, and blue cornflowers floral, refreshing, herbaceous, & earthy BREW TIPS: Steep 5 to 10 minutes and serve hot and unsweetened, or with a touch of honey. About Dulce Sueños Dulce Sueños, which translates to "sweet dreams," is a blend of herbs that promote rest and relaxation. The primary ingredient in this blend, valerian root, is so soothing it is often referred to as "nature's sedative." This blend also includes chamomile, lavender, passionflower, and spearmint, which are commonly enjoyed before bed to promote relaxation and combat insomnia, and lemon balm, which is thought of as the...
