Our July 2019 Tea of the Month is Blood Orange blended with Lemongrass! And if you're familiar with OBTC and our teas, you may notice that we use Lemongrass a LOT! It is found in some of our single blends, such as Honeysuckle Blossom Oolong and Irish Pu Erh; and we blend it with other teas, like Blood Orange (July 2019 Tea of the Month), Blueberry and Peppermint!Lemongrass grows in many tropical and subtropical areas! In fact, I have had many guests visiting our stores tell me that they have Lemongrass growing in their backyards or in their kitchens! When added to a tea blend, this caffeine-free herb gives the blend a light citrus taste and softens some of the bolder...
OBTC has recenty partnered with Gypsy Soul Kombucha, LLC. and now offers fresh, live kombucha available on tap in our stores! We are super excited about this partnership! Kombucha is a growing industry and many people that I know aren't familiar with what it is. I was able to talk with Gypsy Soul Kombucha, LLC.'s brew master, Justin Huffmon, about everything kombucha, and I hope to answer many of the questions our guests and readers might have! What is kombucha? Kombucha is a non-alcoholic (containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume) fermented probiotic tea beverage. It contains tea, a bunch of sugar, and SCOBY. What is SCOBY? SCOBY is a symbiotic colony of healthy bacteria and yeast. The healthy bacteria and...
A chemical free laundry routine might be easier than you think! We stumbled upon a great recipe for a laundry softener from our friends at doTerra! It is chemical free and smells so good! Here is what you need: 64 oz bag of Epsom salt 40 drops LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL 30 drops TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL 20 drops LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL Instructions: Pour the Epsom salt into a large glass or stainless steel bowl. Add essential oils and stir well to combine. Store in a glass jar. Use 1/2 cup of the mixture for medium to large loads and 1/4 cup for small loads. Place in the wash cycle at any temperature. Have you tried our WOOL LAUNDRY BALLS yet?? These are a great addition...
Check out these fresh essential oil blends to diffuse in your home all summer! 👇
Wake Up Energized3 drops LEMON3 drops PEPPERMINT3 drops EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUSThis blend brightens a room and morning routine! Smile Through the Afternoon3 drops CEDARWOOD ATLAS3 drops SWEET ORANGE3 drops BERGAMOTThis blend will keep you feeling fresh and positive through the work day!Wind Down & Lighten Up3 drops LAVENDER2 drops ROSEMARY2 drops CLARY SAGEThis blend will help you decompress, will elevate your mood, and get you ready for a restful night's sleep.Entertain & Welcome4 drops FRANKINCENSE 3 drops LEMONGRASS3 drops LAVENDERThis blend will reduce the stress of your guests, enhance the energy of a room, stimulate conversation and fight off germs!
Hello fellow tea lovers! So far we've talked about the amazing health benefits of PU ERH TEA, ROOIBOS TEA, and WHITE TEA. With the May 2019 Tea of the Month being STRAWBERRY MOJITO GREEN TEA, let's talk about why GREEN TEAS are so great! Green tea is made by withering and oxidizing leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant. This delicate leaf does not like to be steeped in overly hot water as it can quickly become astringent tasting. We recommend steeping between 170 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit. When prepared properly it is delicate, bright, and earthy. Green teas are high in antioxidants and boost metabolism. Green teas also reduce bad cholesterol, help regulate blood sugars, and improve brain function. Green teas contain polyphenols. Polyphenols and catechins...
