SEEN & HOOTED: SUNDANCE 2013

Hoot Hoot!

The Sundance OWL returned once again to Park City this January to set up a “Tea Bar” in the Talent Resources Luxury Suites.

The TR Suites, which earned NY Observer‘s World Cinema Award for Best SWAG, could not be missed in the Gateway Center in Historic Old Town Park City. Between film screenings, parties and trips to the mountain, festival-goers and celebrities stopped by the Suites for a little R & R. The COVERGIRL Beauty Lounge and Dove Color Care Salon offered beauty and hair services to anyone looking for a little extra glamour (or in case there were some late nights).

Other brands alongside The Teaologist in the Suites included ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water, Sensa Weight-Loss System, National Geographic, Sean John Clothing, Gillette, Sabra Dipping Co., Duracell Powermats, Lenovo Powered by IZEA, LYFE Kitchen, and Hint Water.

Our neighbors, Macaron Magnifique, turned out to be a perfect match for guests looking to pair something sweet with our tea samples, as Octavia Spencer demonstrates, below.

 Michael N. Todaro Photography

Many other celebrity guests stopped by to say hello to the OWL and pick up custom looseleaf tea blends, tea bags and our special OWL mug by The Teaologist. Sippers included Jane Lynch, Mario Lopez, Kate Voegele, Heather Kafka, Casey Anderson, Alex Lombard, Jennifer Coolidge, Skylar Grey and Scottie Thompson.

Jane Lynch found the Sundance OWL adorable and she wasn’t the only one–a few guests even tried to sneak away with him.

 Michael N. Todaro Photography

Casey Anderson from National Geographic walked away with a special OWL mug by The Teaologist after sharing his fascination with the creatures.

Arden Myrin and a friend are self-proclaimed “tea freaks” and thoroughly enjoyed the samples.

 Michael N. Todaro Photography

Kate Voegele sipped on the Darjeeling Hibiscus blend and found it to be refreshing and light.

Skylar Grey insisted she “lives for tea”–a lady after our own heart!

Jennifer Coolidge enjoyed sampling the tea and took an OWL mug for the road.

Michael N. Todaro Photography

The Teaologist’s Jessica Brown and Mario Lopez talked tea.

Michael N. Todaro Photography

Overall the OWL had an amazing time in Park City making new connections and spreading the love of tea.

As always, if tea is missing from your life, The Teaologist tea blends can be found online at TheTeaologist.com

View the full image gallery here ( Michael N. Todaro Photography):

New Year’s Health & Wellness Resolution Roundup

Hoot Hoot! The healthy OWL has kicked off the start of 2013 with a health and wellness resolution that centers around tea in its many forms. For each of the first five days of the new year, we highlighted a different type of tea and its benefits: green tea, black tea, white tea, rooibos, and peppermint.

While a new year is always a good time for inspiration and renewal, the OWL hopes our tea fans will continue to infuse their lives with tea and healthy choices well into 2013 and beyond! In case you missed it, below is a guide to our five-day tea resolution.

Green Tea: Green tea, like black and white tea, is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. Today green tea has expanded far from its origins in China, and for good reason too. Drinking green tea has been associated with many health benefits including lowering cholesterol, burning body fat and a reduction of certain types of cancer. The Teaologist has crafted many custom blends that incorporate green tea, including the Jasmine Green, pictured here.

Black Tea: Black tea is rich in antioxidants, provides natural energy and boosts the immune system–all good reasons to swap out your cup of coffee for a black tea blend! With a bolder flavor as well as more caffeine than green tea, black tea is an excellent choice to start the day. Try our traditional English Breakfast blend.

White Tea: As the least processed tea, white tea contains the highest levels of antioxidants and is low in caffeine. Brew one teaspoon of loose tea per 8oz. cup, steep for 2-3 minutes and enjoy! The Tart White blend pictured below combines white tea, lemon peel, raspberry and hibiscus for an energizing beverage packed with vitamin C.

Rooibos: Rooibos, an herb from a South African plant also known as “red bush,” can be steeped to make a bright, flavorful tisane. While naturally caffeine-free, rooibos contains electrolytes and is ultra-hydrating–the perfect refreshment post exercise. The Camus pictured below blend combines rooibos, blueberries and raspberries for a tart yet earthy beverage–delicious hot or cold!

Peppermint:

Peppermint, a plant originating in Europe, has long been associated with medicinal uses ranging from treatment for nausea to memory enhancement. This caffeine-free tisane is excellent hot or cold and is also known to promote focus. The Teaologist’s Lemon Verbena Peppermint is a natural energizer and mood enhancer.

What’s in my cup? Hibiscus!

Darjeeling Hibiscus and Spring Trellis are two of our most popular teas this summer.  Why you may ask? Because of the hibiscus of course! There is evidence that in ancient times the hibiscus tea was the favorite drink of Egypt’s Pharoahs – which means that when you enjoy this tea you are sharing in an ancient – royal – pleasure! 

Drinking tea with hibiscus has been known to effectively lower blood pressure as well as reduce cholesterol. These health benefits are good for all ages and can help improve your well being no matter your age.  Hibiscus is also caffeine-free so there is no need to worry about sleepless nights.

The hibiscus plant is usually found in tropical and subtropical regions, so it makes sense that is an ideal sip is perfect for a summer iced-tea. About 15-30 percent of the hibiscus plant is made up of plant acids such as citric acid and tartaric acid, providing the teas with a  tart and delicious flavor.

 

Here’s a tea tip: mix our spring trellis blend with vodka, a dash of agave, and a splash of lime to finish the summer off with that a fruit-forward and deliciously refreshing cocktail! You can garnish with hibiscus for a flirty, fun look! 

ABOUT: OWL NEWS (our blog)

As you follow the OWL through daily life, you will notice that we have favorite topics of conversation. We like to chat about our events (who is drinking what, where), our partnerships (where The Teaologist is served), and oh-so-wisely dispense little tidbits of TEA knowledge.

Each post will be tagged according to its content — look out for the boozy owl (his facts are often wrong and always slurred).

+”Seen & Hooted” (OWL Events)
+”Owl Landing” (Partnerships)
+”The Teaologist Says…”(Knowledge Tidbits)