24 Flavors of Kindness
Countdown to Christmas
From December 1, you will find a new inspiration every day to match the flavor in your Advent calendar. Look forward to a colorful pre-Christmas season that is really good for you and others.
Day 19 "WOODRUFF (GREEN MONKEY)"
Did you know that singing in the shower is not only fun and might make your flatmates grin, but is also really good for your mood?
Singing actually releases lots of endorphins and lets you breathe more deeply. And it's really nice with friends. Have you ever tried karaoke? If not, go for it. You'll love it. Either way, make your favorite songs a permanent part of your everyday life again and sing along - whether on the bike, in the bathroom or on stage. And why not throw a little party in your living room?
Who cares about the perfect steps - just dance wildly, the weirder the better. Treat yourself to a refreshing glass of GREEN MONKEY and one or two musical guilty pleasures at full volume.
Day 18 "CUCUMBER & MINT"
Day 17 "GRAPEFRUIT & ROSEMARY"
Day 16 "APRICOTIC LAVENDER (BALANCE)"
Day 15 "FRUITY FREAKS"
Day 14 "CHERRY & CHILI"
Day 13 "RASPBERRY"
Did you know that there was once an adorable man called Alfie Date who knitted little sweaters for injured penguins at the age of 109? Animals, in particular, deserve our compassion.
If there's no creature nearby that could use a sweater at the moment or you're not the crafting type, why not put some tasty seeds or nuts on your windowsill for the birds and squirrels? Or make a feeder filled with sunflower seeds and peanuts. Maybe you even have a garden - then make sure to keep a few corners wild, as some leaves and plant debris make a cozy shelter for small animals.
Now you can enjoy a glass of herbal-fresh CUCUMBER & MINT Waterfusion and keep an eye out for visitors outside your window.
It doesn't always have to be a grand gesture. Even small tokens of appreciation can give the person next to you a really warm and cozy feeling, in the truest sense of the word. Those red, frosty ears next to you need the bobble hat more than you do? Then off you go. Those stressed circles under your eyes over there could do with a power nap or maybe even a bubble bath? Then take over and watch that person's back for a moment.
Give a little love, drink GRAPEFRUIT & ROSEMARY Waterfusion (preferably as a warm tea today) and enjoy how magical such acts of kindness feel for yourself too.
Everyone is always talking about meditation. Do you too? Then you probably already know all about it, can get started right away and then look forward to our lavendery Waterfusion BALANCE with micronutrients for relaxation. And if not, you can find a little guide here:
BALANCE-MEDITATION
- Sit in a place where you are undisturbed - on a chair or cross-legged on the floor.
- Take a comfortable position: Keep your back straight and your shoulders relaxed. Place your hands on your thighs or in your lap.
- Breathe in deeply: gently close your eyes. Breathe in through your nose and feel your belly rise. Count to four.
- Hold your breath: Hold your breath for a moment and count to four.
- Breathe out slowly: Exhale through your mouth and let your belly sink back down as you count to six. Let all tension escape with the breath.
- Repeat the cycle: Repeat this breathing cycle for a few minutes. Concentrate on the rhythm of your breath.
- Let thoughts pass: When thoughts arise, notice them without letting them distract you. Imagine they are clouds passing by in the sky.
- End the meditation: After about five to ten minutes, start to deepen your breath. Gently move your fingers and toes. Slowly open your eyes and take a moment to come back into the room. Take time to enjoy the relaxation. Along with a glass full of apricot lavender flavor, magnesium, L-tyrosine, and a natural vitamin B complex.
Even if it's uncomfortable outside, you can always enjoy a movie night with your favorite person or all to yourself. And it's even better when it's drizzling outside the window.
So fire up the projector or put your laptop on your lap. Either way, treat yourself to a little vacation from the world today and turn your home into a home cinema with fruity MANGO & PASSION FRUIT accompaniment. And if you want to know what inspired our FRUITY FREAKS package design and you're still undecided about your movie choice - we recommend Monster AG.
The world can be a tough place. And sometimes we have to protect ourselves by not letting everything get so close to us. But this armor doesn't just keep out the bad feelings, it keeps out the good ones too.
So let the ice melt from time to time and don't just walk past when someone is in need. Especially in winter, life is a challenge for people without a permanent home. You can help directly - with a blanket, warm clothes or simply a hot cup of tea.
You can also inform aid organizations such as the cold bus or even get involved yourself. We'll drink a hot CHERRY & CHILI Waterfusion with you!
Does the taste of fresh raspberries remind you of hot summer days as a child? Or does the smell of a little chlorine take you straight back to the slide at the outdoor pool?
Sometimes even the smallest things and a pinch of imagination can transport us to a completely different world. And put us in a really good mood. Bring the magical into your everyday life today, think unicorn instead of donkey. And think about what made you really happy as a child.
Tip: Secretly go to the toy department and buy something for yourself, just for fun. Or drink a glass of RASPBERRY Waterfusion and watch an old Disney movie. Whatever floats your boat.
Day 12 "BITTER WILD BERRY"
Day 11 "BITTER GRAPEFRUIT"
Day 10 "STRAWBERRY & CREAM (CHEEKY PRINCESS)"
Day 9 "RASPBERRY & HIBISCUS (BEAUTY)"
Day 8 "MELON & PINK PEPPER"
Day 7 "CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT (COFFEE)"
Maybe you have a dog yourself. Then you certainly know two things: What a really pitiful dog look looks like and how great dog joy can be.
If you have a bit of time on your hands, why not give it to an animal that would otherwise have more reason to look sad. Or for catnip. Make yourself a fizzy WILDBERRY Lillet or WILDBERRY Soda OH LA LAQUA style and check out your local animal shelter. From walking to petting cats - find out how you can help out.
There are often information events or introductory courses for new volunteers. Afterwards, you can get to know the animals and probably meet a few that will immediately take a big place in your heart.
Black puffer jacket, jeans and sweater - this combination is the uniform of everyday life on a normal winter's day in Germany. Practical, but somehow also monotonous in the truest sense of the word.
What if we were to throw on our favorite, most colorful, flamboyant outfit for no reason at all? And enjoy a fizzy, non-alcoholic aperitif with BITTER GRAPEFRUIT instead of normal water? This turns a standard Monday into Attitude Monday and is guaranteed to be a conversation starter at the coffee machine in the office in the morning. Or during the next Zoom call. Or in the supermarket.
And if that's too much for you, just knowing that there are flying cats on your socks is enough to put you in a good mood.
Do you know that incredibly nice feeling when a vacation card or maybe even a small parcel arrives in the post between all the bills, advertising and letters from the tax office?
Make someone happy today and send a small gift delivered by the letter carrier or letter carrier. Or from the letterbox. Do you still have old cards waiting to make their grand entrance in a drawer somewhere? Or maybe a great paperback book that you've already finished reading? Then go for it.
Wrap it up, write something nice on it, stamp it and send it off. If you're still looking for inspiration, treat yourself to a glass of creamy strawberry drink and think of someone who could really use a little cheering up right now. No stamps are no longer a problem: you can now do this easily and at any time with your cell phone.
You urgently need a vacation, but your budget is a towel and an afternoon? Then it's clear: you need to go to the sauna. It detoxifies your body and mind, relaxes your muscles and improves your blood circulation, while also strengthening your immune system.
Enjoy the warmth and aromatic infusions, dream yourself away to sandy beaches and tropical islands and leave the drizzle and stress behind on another planet. And in between? Get that vacation glow with a glass of our RASPBERRY & HIBISCUS Functional Waterfusion - for a radiant complexion.
The world is colorful and it should stay that way. Stand up for the good! At a demonstration for democracy or in everyday life on the subway. Stand by someone who needs help, even if it's just your seat or your verbal support. Civil courage has many facets, all of which sparkle.
Sometimes you need to take a sip of courage and take a deep breath. Do this without alcohol but with our pink, fruity water fusion: MELON & PINK PEPPER.
And afterwards you can be really proud of yourself.
Have you ever heard of Cottage Core? If not, you've probably already had the right feeling: the longing to retreat to a secluded cabin in the woods, listen to the sound of the rain outside and immerse yourself in fantastic worlds inside, curled up in warm blankets with a book. Completely undisturbed - except perhaps by Bambi, who will give you a friendly look through the cottage window.
Treat yourself to a little cottage time at home. Simply switch your phone to silent, play some atmospheric rain sounds and make yourself comfortable on the sofa with your favorite book. The only thing you need now is a comfort drink. This one:
Recipe:
NUTTYCHOCOHOLIC COFFEE
INGREDIENTS:
- OH LA LAQUA CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT (1 stick pack)
- 1 shot of espresso
- 1 cup of hot water
- some sugar-free plant-based drink or milk
- ground cardamom
HOW-TO:
Do you have a homemade mug? Then definitely use that. Pour a fresh shot of espresso into it with hot water and add the Magic: a stick pack of CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT flavor. Now add a dash of frothed milk or plant-based drink and finish with some ground cardamom. Bye-bye world!
By the way: CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT also tastes great without coffee - in hot or cold milk, in plant-based drinks or in a chocolate drink made with pure cocoa without sugar.
Day 6 "TOFFEE & CREAM (COFFEE)"
Day 5 "BITTER TANGERINE"
Day 4 "BITTER ORANGE"
Day 3 "BITTER LEMON"
Day 2 "ORANGE & GINGER (RESISTANCE)"
Day 1 "PEACH & ORANGE- BLOSSOM"
Happy Santa Claus! Put on a beard and surprise your colleagues or partners in crime with a round of really good coffee today. Go to the fancy coffee shop with the Arabica beans and people who know how to make lattes or get everything out of your trusty filter machine in the coffee kitchen. No matter what you do, serve with love and a big HO HO HO!
Recipe:
TOFFEE & CREAM COFFEE DREAM
INGREDIENTS:
- OH LA LAQUA TOFFEE & CREAM (1 stick pack)
- 1 shot of espresso
- some sugar-free plant-based drink or milk
- ground cinnamon
HOW-TO:
Grab a nice cup and make yourself a shot of espresso. Add some frothed hot milk or plant-based drink to taste and turn the whole thing into a caramelized coffee dream without sugar using your TOFFEE & CREAM Flavour stick pack. If you like, powder the foam crown with a little ground cinnamon.
By the way: TOFFEE & CREAM also tastes great without coffee - in hot or cold milk and in plant-based drinks!
The perfect family is often conjured up at Christmas. Children laugh from billboards in checked pyjamas, turkeys are served up in the movies while everyone is still happily opening their crackers and... for most people, the reality is quite different. Sometimes really quite different.
For example, when there is simply no one around to share wonderful experiences with. Loneliness always hurts and especially at Christmas time. Do something about it! Maybe there's someone in your neighborhood who you can stop by for a drink? Or play a round of cards? Or get a bag of groceries?
If you don't know exactly where to start, take a look at nebenan.de. There you can offer your help or get support yourself, meet new people, borrow a drill, plan a Christmas courtyard drink together... In the spirit of today's BITTER TANGERINE: It does not take two Tangerines to Tango. But together you're simply less alone. And life less bitter.
It's cold and dark and somehow you're longing for summer and a good mood? Grab this packet of BITTER ORANGE, make yourself a little aperitivo that tastes like July in Italy and remind yourself of the sunshine in your life. Here's a simple recipe that will lift your mood to dolce vita level in seconds.
Optional: sniff a little sun cream while you're at it.
Very important: listen to anything but Last Christmas.
VIRGIN ORANGE AMORE
INGREDIENTS:
- OH LA LAQUA BITTER ORANGE (1 stick pack)
- mineral water (16 cl)
- ice cubes
- orange zest (untreated)
- vanilla pod
HOW-TO:
Pour plenty of ice cubes and a stick pack of BITTER ORANGE into a glamorous glass.
Add orange zest and a freshly sliced vanilla pod and top up with mineral water.
Are you really annoyed by someone? The people on the subway all look like they've bitten into a very sour lemon for breakfast?
Maybe people are just so bitter because they just need a hug. Or a smile. Pay attention to your fellow human beings today (and in general) and offer a little love when it's needed. And if that's still difficult?
Then have a glass of BITTER LEMON, put a hand on your heart and grin at your own grumpy Grinch.
Because: When life gives you lemons, squeeze the hell out of it.
People are sniffling and sneezing everywhere - do something for your immune system! If you have a river or lake nearby, do something crazy and try ice bathing. Then wrap up nice and warm and enjoy a hot ORANGE & GINGER Functional Waterfusion for a strong immune system.
Here are our tips for your icy micro-adventure:
1. Preparation
Ice bathing is great for your immune system and a real happiness boost for your mood. But you should definitely be healthy for it. If you're not quite sure, have a check-up with your doctor. If everything checks out, pack your partner in crime, a warm hat, bathing shoes, a large towel and a thermos flask with your hot ORANGE & GINGER Waterfusion and you're ready to go.
2. And action
It's best to find an official bathing spot with shallow, easy access to the water. Then venture in very slowly and breathe calmly and deeply. Listen carefully to your body and stay in the cold water for about 1-3 minutes, depending on how you feel.
3. Dry off and enjoy
Now comes the best part: get out, dry off thoroughly with a towel, wrap up in thick, cozy clothes and bring the thermos to the start. High-five and cheers to your courage! The hot ORANGE GINGER warms you from the inside and also provides you with functional micronutrients for a stable immune system.
Your phone rings, your best friend's name appears on the display - and you're feeling peachy! Your brain is already releasing lots of dopamine before you've even had your first laugh together today.
A good conversation is like a hot water bottle for the soul. So make yourself a big fizzy glass of PEACH & ORANGE BLOSSOM, call someone you care about and give them the best gift of all: a really good listen.
And if you're feeling seriously angelic?
Then why not take a look at the telephone angels? You can volunteer there and be the light at the end of the phone for people who are lonely at the moment.
