MARCH 2020 Hello March! Have any of you seen the memes expressing that January lasted a year and February lasted a week?? Because I feel that! OBTC ended the month of February with a staff retreat filled with lots of learning and TEA(m) bonding, and on behalf of OBTC, I am feeling refreshed and motivated to sling some tea this Spring! Read below and learn about our tea, spice, and essential oil of the month! Tea of the Month: Guayusa & Berry Guayusa grows in the Amazon Rainforest and is lesser known across the world. Guayusa is nutrient dense, rich in amino acids, and high in antioxidants. When drinking Guayusa, you may notice your energy levels rising, along with a feeling of...
WAKE UP WITH A CUP:Pecan Pie Pu Erh Start your day right. INGREDIENTS: pu erh tea, black tea, New Mexico pecans, safflower, & natural flavors WHY WE LOVE WAKING UP TO THIS BLEND: The magic combination L-theanine, EGCG, and caffeine makes traditional Camellia sinensis teas (white, green, black, oolong, and pu erh) both stimulating for mental alertness and, simultaneously, relaxing: this means you can get a boost and increase mental focus while combating stress. After consuming Camellia sinensis tea, the brain experiences more alpha and theta waves, which are associated with quiet wakefulness, and beta waves, which are associated with mental focus. This increase in a brain activity explains why so many of us here at OBTC enjoy traditional Camellia sinensis teas during creative tasks, to...
THE SECRET TO FEELING GREAT?SLEEP MORE. WORRY LESS. DON'T BE ASHAMED: SLEEP IS YOUR SECRET WEAPON While the old guard of the professional world stood firm behind efforts to avoid rest for the sake of productivity, studies are proving that sleep is just what we need to be our most productive, creative, and highest contributing selves. Sleep, of course, keeps you physically healthy, but it also primes our brain for logical reasoning and problem solving, innovation and creativity, and collaborative and pro-social behavior. You're going to do great this week: kick it into gear this Monday by practicing these sleep habits: THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL RECOMMENDS: Be consistent: commit to your sleep routine! Choose a bedtime and wake up time...
ATTN: NEW MOM'S
Leche De Mama
happy mama = happy babyINGREDIENTSfenugreek, red raspberry leaves, anise, alfalfa, fennel, chamomile, and lemongrass
Boost milk production, increase nutrient intake, reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, soothe an upset stomach, improve immunity & promote relaxation. Try served hot with a dash of ginger for a spicy kick and a spoonful of honey!
SPICE UP A WHOLESOME DISH:
Dana's All-Purpose Seasoning
Try this: 1. Sauté or bake cauliflower & diced onions in olive oil with Dana's All-Purpose seasoning (sea salt, black pepper, cayenne, garlic, & New Mexico Chile). 2. Top with pine nuts, a dollop of greek yogurt & fresh squeezed lemon. So simple & wholesome, but SO GOOD!
