Lavender: The Calming Herb 🌿 reduces stress∙ promotes sleep ∙ reduces mild pain 🌿 The origin of lavender is believed to be from the Mediterranean, Middle East and India and is an aromatic member of the mint family. Lavender derives its name from the Latin ‘lavare’ meaning ‘to wash”. The Romans used lavender to scent their baths, beds, clothes and even hair. Lavender was also recognized for its antiseptic and healing qualities. The Ancient Greeks used lavender to fight insomnia and back aches, and today it is most recognized for its calming abilities and can be especially helpful for combatting stress and depression. ✨ We take our sleep and mental health seriously, so lavender is our go-to ingredient in many of our favorite teas! Lavender adds a sweet floral aroma and...
SPRING TEA CLUB blends for the season 🌸 🌱 🌸 Spring is officially here! That means we whipped up new tea blends and curated a tea-box that captures the spirit of the season with ingredients that energize, refresh, and boost our spirits! These shareable blends are perfect for sunny afternoon walks, brunch dates, or sipping while barefoot in the garden and will inspire you to dive energetically into the Spring season! You may have miss out on the Spring Tea Club shipment but you can still order the blends we shared online or get them from your local OBTC! Here are the blends we included in the Spring Tea Club box. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ SPRING TEA CLUB RECAP The blends and the inspo behind the Spring shipment....
CELEBRATING SERBIAN HERITAGE chicken & basmati rice pilaf Serbian Blend SPRING is the color of GREEN! This means warm sunshine, fresh breezy air and new life. We are featuring our Serbian Spice this month because of its garden herb and vegetable flavors that Spring brings to life. 🌱 One of our founding OBTC family members is Serbian and we made this spice blend to emulate the flavors of a childhood spent in Serbia! Though this spice was intended for Eastern European dishes, it has quickly become one of our favorite all-purpose seasonings for poultry, veggies, rice and stews! Check Out Our Serbian Chicken & Basmati Recipe Below! To celebrate the fresh start of Spring, take 10% off Serbian Spice this month only! Serbian Chicken &...
SETTING SPRING INTENTIONS choosing goals to get the most out of the season 🌷🌷🌷 💖 Self discipline is an act of self love 💖 Spring is the season of new beginnings, new growth, and a time for planting new seeds in your life. 🌱 The air is buzzing with growth, energy and potential; the only ingredients you need to make some power moves! Let's be honest, creating a long list of things you need to do or want to be is overwhelming. So this Spring, instead of setting a long, unattainable list of intentions you want to plant, try tackling ONE totally achievable goal at a time. This is where discipline comes in; once you have achieved your one goal, you...
🍊 Scarlet Sunrise Tea-Cocktail 🍊 Blood Orange & Lavender Sage Lemonade with a twist! This scarlet beauty of a tea-cocktail is fresh, citrusy-sour and perfect to sip on to start Spring Break... Or just to celebrate the warm and sunshiny weather. ☀️ ️It is loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, and is immune boosting! The sweet and sour flavors of the Blood Orange tea are complemented by mellow lavender and sweet lemon from the Lavender Sage Lemonade Tea. Together they make the foundation for a balanced Springtime refreshment. This bright and uplifting mixer is fine tuned with the natural sweetness of Mexican Vanilla Extract and Orange Blossom Honey. INGREDIENTS 2 tsp. OBTC Blood Orange tea 3 tsp. OBTC Lavender Sage Lemonade 2 oz gin 1 tsp. Mexican Vanilla Extract 1 dollop OBTC Orange Blossom Honey...
