Celebrating 4 Years In Mesilla, New Mexico 🌵 get the scoop on our story 🌵 customer favorites and more inside 🌵 SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY. IT'S WHAT WE DO This week marks a special occasion for our little tea company - it's our 4 year anniversary of sipping (usually iced) tea down south in the warm, yet completely enchanting desert. When you walk into the Old Barrel Tea Co. in Mesilla you are pleasantly greeted with bursts of vibrant color - the thing that the Mesilla store is known for, as their community is rich in diversity, flavor and culture. Our team in Mesilla is composed of some of the most relatable, hospitable, and hard working people who are tea obsessed and always ready...
Ginger Orchard Medley & Lavender Sage Lemonade vibrant ginger ∙ floral undertones ∙ zesty citrus ⭐️ GINGER + LEMON = MAGIC ⭐️ One of the most perfect duos for the heat of July! Ginger Orchard Medley & Lavender Sage Lemonade, our tea blend of the month, is an invigorating refresher! The ginger, chamomile, and apple in the Ginger Orchard Medley brings sweet, soft, and slightly spicy elements to the blend, while zesty citrus and vibrant herbs shine through the Lavender Sage Lemonade. Think of this blend as an elevated lemonade, with garden herbs and flowers, and a touch of caffeine! ⚡️ THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION ⚡️ Did you know that your gut health can affect your brain health? Many studies show that stomach issues,...
GINGER: One of the first spices traded on the Silk Road soothes nausea ∙ boosts digestion ∙ promotes metabolism Chinese have grown and used ginger as both a medicine and food dating back all the way to the Confucius time period. Ginger's value holds strong to this day, as it was one of the first roots traded on the Silk Road, a network of trade routes connecting the East and West. The Silk Road was the bridge of economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between these regions from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century. A MEDICINE AND FOOD As ginger found its way around the world, everyone knew one thing for sure about it - it is food...
🌸 Iced Golden Milk Latte 🌸 warm ∙ sweet spice ∙ comforting BABY YOU'RE SO GOLDEN! This summer we are diving into all things ICED! This special golden milk latte incorporates our brand new Superfood Golden Milk blend made with a unique combination of turmeric, maca powder, moringa powder, Vietnamese ground cinnamon, beet powder, cocoa powder, and ground black pepper. It's a perfect balance of being sweet, creamy, and spicy! Made with oat milk, raw honey, and a dash of Vanilla Extract - this iced latte recipe is like dessert in a cup. ICED IS NICE, BUT YOU CAN TRY THIS RECIPE HOT TOO! ⬇ The History of Golden Milk Originating in India, this ancient recipe has been used for hundreds of years and a typical...
American Wildflower 🌿 Our Very Own Liberty Tea 🌿 The Daughters of Liberty The Daughters of Liberty were a group of women that formed in the North American British colonies in the early days of the American Revolution. Their purpose was created in response to unfair British taxation on certain goods like glass, paints, lead, paper, and TEA. The Sons of Liberty existed with the same purpose as the Daughters of Liberty did, except instead of rioting and protesting, they contributed to the effort by organizing and participating in boycotts that protested things like drinking tea, and produced their own goods after shortages occurred during the separation from British government. These women were very influential in the success of American independence,...
