| Pairing Tea with Chocolate |
| Posted by Phuong on Jan 15th, 2012 |
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When paired correctly, the right tea to complement a delicious piece of chocolate can be a match made in heaven. Just like wine, a lot of "perfect pairings" are base on personal preference, but here are a few guidelines to help you pick the perfect tea for your favorite chocolate.
Black tea: Since the flavors are more robust, black tea tends to go well with dark chocolate. The bold flavor of dark chocolate needs the tannins and full flav... |
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| Geisha Secrets for Radiant Skin |
| Posted by Phuong on Jan 15th, 2012 |
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In a world where beauty is paramount, antioxidants are a geisha's source for beautiful skin. Every part of her beauty routine must be in complete harmony with her whole self. Most geisha str... |
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| Candy Cane Chai Latte |
| Posted by Phuong on Nov 16th, 2011 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup of Koni Chocolate Truffle Chai Black Tea brewed strong(use 1 tsp of Chocolate Truffle Chai Tea in 1/2 cup of boiling and let it steep for 5 minutes) 1/2 cup of your favorite milk, cold or warmed
1 teaspoon of creme de menthe
1 small candy cane
small piece of chocolate melted
Add a shot of vanilla rum if you're feeling naughty.
Directions:
1. Brew the tea. After 5 minutes, remove the filter and add th... |
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| The Powerful Koni Tea Leaf |
| Posted by Phuong on Nov 6th, 2011 |
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When asked why they drink tea, many people will tell you it tastes good, it helps them relax, or because they're feeling sick. For hundreds of years, tea has been known for its relaxing yet rejuvenating effects, as well as for preventing many ailments. I did some research on how tea was able to relax and refresh at the same time and it amazed me all the information I found. All true tea, such as black tea, oolong tea, pu-erh tea, green tea, and w... |
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| Serenity Now! 10 Ways to Relieve Stress |
| Posted by Phuong on Nov 6th, 2011 |
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Everyday stress is considered normal for most people. However, up to 90 percent of the doctor visits in the United States may be caused by a stress-related illness. Studies have shown that colds, ulcers, colitis, heart problems, even obesity and cancer can be caused by stress.
Do you:
Suffer from lack of energy?
Have problems sleeping or can't get to sleep?
Experience increased irritability?
Have problems with your family and at wor... |
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| Get Rid of Stress With This One Drink |
| Posted by Phuong on Nov 1st, 2011 |
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Are you feeling anxious at work? Having bad luck with your love life? Are your kids driving you crazy? Well, you’ve got stress my friend. You’re probably starting to lose your hair, gaining weight, or breaking out like you’re 16 again. Stress is the ultimate beauty buster. When you feel tense, you’re inviting toxins to wreak havoc on your body. Your breathing gets quick and shallow, which keeps those toxins inside, instead of releasing th... |
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| 3 Day Detox With Healthy Food: Day 1 |
| Posted by Phuong on Oct 12th, 2011 |
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I love to eat so it is very important to cleanse my body a few times a year to remove the toxins. Plus I really like the way it makes me feel - light, happy, and clean! I've done the 10 day master cleanse and a juice and tea cleanse, but my favorite is a cleanse that includes healthy food. If you want to do the intense 10 day cleanse, where you stop eating for 10+ days, I recommend doing this first, then the juice and tea cleanse, then build up t... |
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| 3 Day Detox With Healthy Food: Day 2 |
| Posted by Phuong on Oct 12th, 2011 |
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Why detox? You give your car a tune-up every six months and an oil change every 3,000 miles. Why not do that for your body - your temple of beauty - by detoxing?
When you detox, you're healing and rejuvenating your body; you're turning back the hands of time on aging. Detoxifying our bodies helps to eliminate toxic waste accumulations, mucus, parasites and worms (that steal what little nutrition we get or have in our bodies), excess fat, f... |
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| 3 Day Detox With Healthy Food: Day 3 |
| Posted by Phuong on Oct 11th, 2011 |
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Yay! Today is the last day of my 3 day cleanse. I feel so much lighter and healthier and I can even see my stomach getting flatter. Today I made sure I drank a lot of Koni Herbal Teas, such as Kapha, Holy Detox, and Throat Revival.
It hasn't been so bad with this 3 day cleanse because I'm still eating healthy food and working out. Most people eat way too much which is really hard on the liver and kidneys. This healthy 3 day detox still allows ... |
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| 'Shrooms and Tea Fight Cancer |
| Posted by Phuong on Oct 8th, 2011 |
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and if you love mushrooms and tea, this is the recipe for you. Separately, tea and mushrooms work well to prevent cancer. Drinking tea on a daily basis reduces the risk by about 40%, while eating fresh mushrooms- results in an almost 60% risk reduction. When taken together, they are like the power couple of anti-carcinogens. According to a study done by the Journal of Cancer, when enjoyed together, tea and... |
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| Vodka Infused With Chocolate Truffle Chai |
| Posted by Phuong on Oct 4th, 2011 |
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Chai, a popular spiced tea from India, is robust and flavorful served both hot and cold. I love a hot cup of Koni Chocolate Truffle Chai on a cold winter morning with a spoonful of honey and a shot of coconut milk. The flavor is so comforting and the coconut milk makes it silky and smooth. The chocolate and vanilla notes from this special Koni black tea blend complement the spiced tea perfectly. I took the same recipe, poured it over ice,... |
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| 3 Delicious Hot Toddy Recipes |
| Posted by Phuong on Oct 2nd, 2011 |
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On a cold fall night, one of my favorite drinks to make is a hot toddy. Popular belief holds that this drink will help cure a cold and get you to fall asleep. The fact is, it will make it worse in the long run. The alcohol in a hot toddy will help you fall asleep but it will decrease your immune system and interfere with your sleep cycle. If you are feeling under the weather, I recommend Koni Immunity Booster and Throat Revival Caffeine Free Teas... |
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| Fig Jam With Vanilla And Honey |
| Posted by Phuong on Oct 1st, 2011 |
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Figs are not only one of my favorite fruits but it's also one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Figs are very high in fiber, potassium, calcium, antioxidants, and even lowers insulin levels and triglyceride levels. Delicate and sweet in flavor, fig jam is one of my favorite things to make in the late summer. I used a light colored honey to allow more of the fig flavor to be enhanced. Honey will also help fruits retain their jewel like colors... |
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| PMS Symptoms Be Gone |
| Posted by Phuong on Sep 28th, 2011 |
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More and more women are looking for natural ways to help them with their PMS symptoms. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a group of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience in the week or two before their menstrual period. Symptoms subside when the menstrual period starts and within a couple of days of menstrual flow. Studies have shown that women who use natural or alternative methods tend to have longer relief as well as a... |
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| Benefits of Koni Black Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Sep 9th, 2011 |
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Black tea is the perfect morning drink. Whether it is a rich chai or a robust unflavored leaf, the high caffeine content can help you get your day started. Black tea is also the perfect substitute for coffee and it's so much healthier too! Here is a quick overview of the many benefits of black tea.
Kick the Coffee: Black tea is the perfect drink to help you transition off coffee. An 8 oz cup of coffee has approximately 150-200 mg of caffeine.... |
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| Replenish Protein Smoothie |
| Posted by Phuong on Sep 4th, 2011 |
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To rev-up on energy, maintain muscle strength and repair body cells, it is very important to refill your gas tank immediately after exercise. When you sweat, you lose water, and potassium and magnesium electrolyte ions which help cells retain fluid. That's why I always hydrate with Koni Replenish Rooibos Tea during my workout. This delicious lemon strawberry caffeine free tea is packed with vitamins and minerals, such as zinc, copper, calcium, ma... |
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| Is Your Tea Flammable |
| Posted by Phuong on Sep 3rd, 2011 |
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Did you know that most tea bags contain soy lecithin? "To extract lecithin from soy, it is bathed in hexane. Hexane is a neurotoxin as well as a narcotic, which is flammable and can cause psychosis in humans." - OSHA.gov.
"Soybean lecithin, found in tea bags, comes from sludge left after crude soy oil goes through a "degumming" process. It is a waste product containing solvents and pesticides and has a consistency ranging from a gummy fluid to... |
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| Ohhhh Crepe |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 31st, 2011 |
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My sister, Phi, and I had so much fun making these crepes! Not only are crepes super easy to make, when you infuse them with premium loose leaf Koni Tea, you get your daily dose of antioxidants! Our mother, the amazing Mama Le, taught us how to make crepes when we were little girls. She is the most amazing chef we know and such an inspiration. The Honey Cognac Crepe is a recipe that she gave me a few years ago. This flaming crepe will have you lo... |
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| How to Make the Perfect Cup of Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 24th, 2011 |
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Have you ever bought a really nice bag of tea and it ended up tasting horrible? You can buy the most expensive tea, but if it is brewed wrong, you're just wasting your money. The most important factors for making a great cup of tea are the volume of tea, steeping time, water temperature, and water quality.
Volume
Each Koni tea has a specific recommendation for the amount of tea that should be used. If you use too little, you will have ... |
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| Benefits of Koni Oolong Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 15th, 2011 |
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Known for its weight loss benefits, premium oolong tea has gained so much popularity in the past few years. On top of the ability to break down fat, there are so many reasons to consider this tea as something you drink on a regular basis. Here are some proven oolong tea health benefits you can expect when you drink Koni Oolong Teas regularly.
Anti-aging and Cancer Risk: Premium oolong tea can keep your skin looking radiant and slow down aging ... |
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| Benefits of Koni Rooibos Teas |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 15th, 2011 |
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If you are sensitive to caffeine but need your daily dose of antioxidants, Koni Rooibos Tea should be your beverage of choice. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and completely caffeine free, this is a great drink to have all day. If you haven't tried rooibos, you will fall in love with Koni Serenity Now rooibos tea. Here are some of the reasons why rooibos has become so popular.
Allergy sufferers: Rooibos can help fight allergies b... |
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| Benefits of Koni Herbal Teas and Tisanes |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 15th, 2011 |
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Almost any herb can be used to create a delicious tea. The main benefit of herbal teas is it is caffeine free so it can be enjoyed all day. Coming from an Asian heritage, herbal teas have been used in my family for so many medicinal qualities. Here are a few common uses for some of my favorite herbal teas:
Chamomile: Famous for its relaxing qualities, chamomile has been touted for being the natural sleep aid. Have a cup of Koni Sleepy Time Tea... |
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| Benefits of Koni Puerh Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 9th, 2011 |
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Many published studies have been done showing the enormous health benefits of this wonderful tea. Known as the Medicinal Tea and the Wonder Tonic, loose leaf pu-erh tea has been hugely popular for its positive effects on lowering cholesterol, burning fat, and aid in digestion. By helping digestion (particularly of fatty foods), Pu-erh is the perfect tea after a heavy meal. Since it is made from the same leaf as all true tea (green, black, white, ... |
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| Benefits of Koni Green Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 9th, 2011 |
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Out of the 12+ cups of tea I consume each day, at least 5 cups are premium loose leaf green tea. It is known that green tea is healthy for us, but did you know that it also helps to curb your appetite, boost your metabolism, slows down the aging process, and help to destress your body too? Here are the reasons why it is important to add at least 5 cups of Koni Green Tea a day to your diet.
Promotes weight loss: The polyphenols in premium sench... |
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