Ojas Cafe at Badlands Community Facility, Drumheller

What is Ojas? Ojas is a Sanskrit word which literally means "vigor". According to the principles of Ayurveda, it is the essential energy of the body which can be equated with the "fluid of life". Those who practice Ayurveda say that Ojas is the sap of one's life energy which, when sufficient, is equated with immunity and, when indeficient, results in weakness, fatigue and ultimately disease. Ojas (pronounced oh-jus) is the ultimate refined result of digestion, metabolism, absorption and assimilation. The substance that connects the mind to the body and consciousness, it is a wholesome biochemical substance that nourishes all body tissues and has a direct influence on the nature and quality of physical, mental and emotional life. Ojas’ primary location is the heart, from where it circulates to and pervades the entire body. Ojas is collected from the body’s seven tissues — plasma, blood, muscle, adipose tissue (fat), bone, bone marrow, and reproductive tissue (semen and ovum) — by the influence of enzymes (Agnis), similar to how a bee collects honey from the essence of many flowers. The purest substance in the universe and omnipresent in the human being, ojas is responsible for higher states of consciousness, purity of thoughts, perfect health, positivity in feelings, love, joy, better immunity, longevity, intelligence, creativity, memory, bliss, and thought process. When an individual’s inner consciousness awakens spontaneously, ojas increases. In a nutshell, ojas is the sap of the entire physiology and sustains the life of an individual. We choosed the name “ Ojas Café” because it’s a perfect fit for our Mission and Vision. Our Mission: To relentlessly influence and help more and more people achieve a healthier lifestyle. Vision: To become the healthy alternative to unhealthy food choices by providing a consistent, outstanding guest experience, great tasting nutritional products in healthy, energetic environment. Ojas Cafe is a company passionately committed to healthy living. We are pioneers in alternatives to mainstream fast food, built firmly around our signature product, the smoothie, to fuel your active lifestyle. We are an independent store located at Badlands Community Facility, Drumheller, AB, Canada, proudly owned and operated by Drumheller locals. We serve our clients with our menu of made-to-order smoothies, juices, and grilled wraps and flatbreads etc.. to name a few. We're committed to leading the future of the industry for shared sustainability and better choices. We're transparent and open. We're kids at heart. We're always dreaming big. We're continually putting our customers needs first. We're healthy food ( with great taste) evolutionists. We're about excellence in everything. We're interested in getting to know you and how we can serve you better. Well, we hope you'll feel a little bit of that contagious enthusiasm when you try our delicious product. That's where it all blends together in perfect unparalleled balance. HISTORY & FOUNDERS Ojas Café was founded in 2012 in Drumheller, Alberta with the goal to offer consumers a necessary alternative to mainstream fast food. With obesity-related diseases on the rise, and the increasing challenge of finding time to eat healthy in our fast-paced world, Ojas Café saw Juices, smoothies as the medicine chest of the future. Building around this core product, the menu has expanded with consumer demand to include grilled wraps and paninis. The ingredients have evolved, and will continue to do so as we educate customers on the benefits of healthy food choices, and ultimately find better and better ways to fulfill their goals for a healthy lifestyle. YESHWANTH BOBBITI Drumheller, AB based Entrepreneur, Mr. Bobbiti primary role was to ensure that the business had a strong foundation by securing premium real estate for future growth. Since the company’s inception, Yeshwanth had taken the vision of Ojas Café and outlined the key steps that must be achieved to obtain the company’s goals and financial targets. With many years experience in the Customer Service industry, he brought a skill set that was vital to the past and future success of the company. BALA K REDDY Mr Bala Reddy is a leader in the Ojas Café organization who was a driving force in the creation of the brand, product development, and leadership. Mr. Bala’s has combined experience from Middle East, United States and Canada. He has over 40+ years of experience in Hotel, Restaurant and Hospitality Industry. He is the key person in the Organization and have established a foundation for brand management and system operations. Speciality Coffees and Teas: Overview: "Specialty coffee" was first used in 1974 by Erna Knutsen in an issue of Tea & Coffee Trade Journal. Knutsen used this term to describe beans of the best flavor which are produced in special microclimates. Specialty coffee is the term commonly used to refer to "gourmet" or "premium" coffee. According to the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), coffee which scores 80 points or above on a 100-point scale is graded "specialty." Specialty coffees are grown in special and ideal climates, and are distinctive because of their full cup taste and little to no defects. The unique flavors and tastes are a result of the special characteristics and composition of the soils in which they are produced. The specialty segment is the most rapidly growing portion of the coffee industry. In North America., specialty coffee has increased its market share from 1% to 20% in the last 25 years.[1] To promote and self-regulate the industry, growers, exporters, roasters, retailers and equipment suppliers have established trade associations. These associations exist in both coffee-consuming and producing countries. Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.[3] After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world.[4] It has a cooling, slightly bitter, astringent flavour that many people enjoy.[5] Tea has been promoted for having a variety of positive health benefits, though generally these benefits have not been adequately demonstrated in humans.[6] The phrase "herbal tea" usually refers to infusions of fruit or herbs made without the tea plant, such as rosehip tea, chamomile tea or rooibos tea. Alternative phrases for this are tisane or herbal infusion, both bearing an implied contrast with "tea" as it is construed here. At Ojas Café we offer the best coffee, speciality coffees and large selection of Teas. GET HEALTHY! THE ONLY SMOOTHIE WITH 5+ FRUIT SERVINGS You’ve heard the competitors ads selling you smoothies on the basis of one fruit serving…Ojas Café smoothies have 5+! Over half your recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables in one cup – now that’s a simple way to stay healthy! How does Ojas Cafe achieve this? By using only 100% real fruit juice and whole, frozen fruit. No fillers. Our passion for purity and what sets a Ojas Cafe smoothie apart from the competition. FOOD MADE FRESH IN STORE & GRILLED HOT Hungry for healthy? Ojas Café makes wraps and flatbreads fresh in store daily and grills them hot when you order. You can count on the highest-quality ingredients including meats that are flame grilled and sliced from whole chicken and turkey breast, and vegetables hand cut for freshness. You can pick your favourite from our deli case display, or if you can’t decide, we can suggest our clients ,which will be perfect fuel for your busy day. SIMPLE SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHY MEALS ON-THE-GO Ojas Cafe exists as an alternative to typical fast food. We thought you deserved a convenient and delicious alternative to deep fried! Visit us to discover tasty, satisfying, healthy eating on-the-go. HEALTHY GRAB ‘N GO Ojas Café is more than juices and smoothies! Our wide selection of Grab n' Go items offer you limitless combinations for all meal and snacking occasions. WHY WE'RE BETTER We want you to get to know us better! Ojas Cafe is a company built on a strong foundation of guiding principles that contribute to your good health, a stronger community and a better world. We want to share with you why Ojas Cafe is the best choice for food and beverage choices to fuel your healthy lifestyle. 1. MAKING FRIENDS WITH MOTHER EARTH From the only recyclable smoothie cup to recycled content papers and packaging, we're taking big steps toward a smaller footprint. 2. SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY Blending up good times for great causes: we're always happy to help. Please see our management for any events in Drumheller Community. 3. CONVENIENCE & HEALTH Instead of a time-consuming trip to the produce aisle, people can have a healthy "meal in a cup". How great is that? 4. GET YOUR 5 -10 A DAY THE OJAS WAY Every 24 oz real fruit smoothie contains 5+ servings of fruit! How? Absolutely no sorbet or other fillers. 5. NOT ALL FRUIT IS CREATED EQUAL Ojas Café uses only premium grade strawberries (that's even higher than Grade A!) The competition doesn't. Which would you rather have in your smoothie? 6. OUR 'NOT SO SECRET' RECIPE Our competitors use fillers like sorbet to thicken their smoothies. Not Ojas Cafe - our smoothies are packed with 1/3 lb real fruit and 100% sorbet-free! 7. NO SECRETS HERE We use a clear cup so the velvety consistency and brilliantly pure ingredients shine thru.