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RED CHILE RECIPE 💌

Hatch, New Mexico 🌶 RED CHILE POWDER 🌶 SPICE OF THE MONTH In February we celebrate love and all things spicy 😉 so we are kicking up the heat and featuring our Hatch, New Mexico Red Chile Powder this month. Old Barrel Tea Co. started in New Mexico, so chile has a special place in our hearts, because we put it on literally everything.  The small town of Hatch, New Mexico is the Chile Capitol of the world and our whole state is proud of this magical and spicy crop. Check out our Red Chile Recipe below. To celebrate our love for the Land of Enchantment, take 10% off Red Chile Powder this month only! 🌶 🍫 RED CHILE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE 🌶 🍫 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin 4 Tbsp. water, divided ⅔ cup unsweetened...

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EMPLOYEE FEATURE 🌿

SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT 🌱 Jocelyn's favorites 🌱 This month we are shining the spotlight on Jocelyn, one of our team members who primarily works at our warehouse and is our "Jane of all trades." Jocelyn thrives as a creative content maker and is the genius behind the art and graphics you see on some of our products.  Read more on Jocelyn's favorite teas and honey, as well as her tips and tricks on how to make her perfect cup of tea. FAVORITE TEAS Jocelyn's favorite tea is actually three tisanes blended together. She loves it for its medicinal properties and how comforting it is. This trio delivers floral, fresh and warm zesty flavors and is completely caffeine free! The subtle apple and...

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ESSENTIAL OIL BRACELETS

ESSENTIAL OIL BRACELETS every oil-diffusing bracelet is unique and hand-made These essential oil bracelets are made by The Mending Bead, a girl powered business that operates on a whole lot of love and passion! Each bracelet is made with natural materials, such as gemstones and hand-rolled terra cotta clay beads designed to diffuse essential oils. Bracelets are about 7 inches in diameter and are made with a thick, durable elastic cord to ensure comfort and longevity. Each bead is crafted and handled with love with the intention to aid you in healing physically, emotionally and spiritually. Every bracelet made is unique and one of a kind - just like you! HOW TO USE YOUR BRACELET Apply a few drops of your favorite essential...

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GINGER PEACH REFRESHER 🍑 🍋

IMMUNE BOOSTING  GINGER PEACH SPRITZER warm vanilla ∙ zesty lemon ∙ sunny honey 🍑🍑🍑 Our Ginger Tisane is balanced with a citrusy-spicy kick and is our go-to tea to treat an upset stomach or nausea. If you are feeling under the weather during this blustery-cold allergy season, or just need your mood boosted, this spritzer is just for you! This recipe is sunshine in a cup and lifts the spirits instantly!  The ginger is complimented with actual drops of immunity (OBTC Immunity Tincture). This recipe is bright with White Peach Tea, rich with Mexican Vanilla, sweet with Sunflower Honey, and refreshing with fresh squeezed lemon. ⬇︎ INGREDIENTS 2 tsp OBTC Ginger Tisane 3 tsp OBTC White Peach Tea 2 Tbsp Mexican Vanilla Paste 1 dollop OBTC Sunflower Honey sparkling Water 1/2 a...

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SERBIAN CHICKEN & BASMATI RICE PILAF

SERBIAN CHICKEN & BASMATI RICE PILAF FEATURING THE OBTC SERBIAN BLEND | cook & prep time: 1 hour | Ingredients:  2 lb chicken 2 bay leaves, dry 1 carrot, medium 3 garlic cloves 1 Tbsp parsley, fresh 3 shallots 2 cups basmati Rice 1 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp OBTC Serbian Blend 1 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 4 cups better than bouillon Directions: Heat a dutch oven or a heavy bottomed pot over high heat with your oil. Pat the meat dry using a paper towel and season it with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pot and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the meat has a deep golden...

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