HOMEMADE ALMOND BUTTER WITH OBTC VIETNAMESE CINNAMON & OBTC SUNFLOWER HONEY | Cook and Prep Time: 30 minutes | Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups raw almonds 3/4 tsp OBTC Pink Himalayan Sea Salt 1 Tbsp neutral oil (like safflower or grapeseed), plus more if necessary 2 Tbsp OBTC Sunflower Honey 1/2 tsp OBTC Vietnamese Cinnamon, plus more to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 325°F and spread almonds out onto a rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until fragrant. Let almonds cool – it’s okay if they’re still a little warm when you grind them, but you don’t want them to be hot. Pour almonds into the bowl of a food processor (metal blade attachment) and process continuously for 2+ minutes or until almonds look dry and mealy....
WAKE UP & SLOW DOWN Our favorite caffeinated beverage does something mysteriously amazing: it simultaneously energizes and calms. The effects of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, come from the combination of caffeine, Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and L-theanine. EGCG is a catechin associated with weight loss, disease prevention, cognitive function, and calmness. L-theanine is an amino-acid that generates lower-frequency brain waves (Alpha Waves). Alpha brainwaves are associated with relaxation, meditation, and creativity. Research also suggests that alpha brainwaves minimize depressive symptoms. The caffeine in tea provides stimulation, which is countered by the calming effects of EGCG and L-theanine. The result is that drinking tea can improve our mental focus and attention, while creating peaceful feelings. In other words, it...
Goodnight World! HELLO BEDTIME Lemongrass & Chamomile This soothing combination is so simple, yet satisfying! Lemongrass adds a vibrant freshness, while chamomile rounds out the flavor with a comforting floral and honey-like flavor. This blend is AMAZING for combating inflammation and preparing the body for a restorative night's sleep! Sleep is the foundation of health! You deserve to feel wonderfully alert tomorrow. Make yourself some herbal tea and follow these healthy sleep habits… 1. Get your bedroom temp right - between 60℉ and 67℉. 2. Start hydrating early in the afternoon so you can go to bed feeling hydrated, and don't forget to use the bathroom before bed. Bathroom breaks are one of the primary reasons sleep decline is observed...
This just in… Hot Tea Season The nighttime temperatures are dropping and there is a crispness in the morning air: Fall is officially here. We're not putting away our favorite iced tea blends just yet, but we are dusting off our favorite hot tea brew essentials! This fall we are excited about evenings spent by the fireplace with a hot cup of tea! Here are the brew basics we'll be cozying up with… The Cast Iron Teapot A cast iron teapot is a tea lover's essential for the fall and winter season! Why? You can set it directly on the stove or on an open flame and it keeps tea toasty and warm. Here is how you use...
Kid Approved ✓ Tea & Honey Pairings In our family, we give honey to kids as often as they will take it! Why? Honey curbs the appetite for sugar while providing nutrients and minerals - which makes it more satiating. Honey satisfies a sweet tooth in a way sugar cannot. When consuming honey, it is easy for our bodies to know when we have had enough, while we tend to be bottomless pits for sugar! Honey has a soothing effect on our bellies and promotes healthy digestive function. Honey provides an immunity boost that helps us combat sickness, disease, and seasonal allergies. Plus, honey makes everything taste better!Check out these tea and honey pairings the whole family will love! ⬇︎...
