How to Make the Perfect Cup of Tea
Posted by Phuong on Aug 24th, 2011
  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 wi...
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Benefits of Koni Oolong Tea
Posted by Phuong on Aug 15th, 2011
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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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Benefits of Koni White Tea
Posted by Phuong on Aug 9th, 2011
  There has been so much buzz about white tea and for so many great reasons! White tea is one of the healthiest beverages out there since it is one of the highest teas in antioxidants, naturally low in caffeine, and it has a light, easy to drink, sweet flavor. White tea is made from baby tea leaves that are picked before the buds have fully opened. Leaving tea leaves so close to their natural state means that white tea contains more polyphenols, th...
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Benefits of Koni Yerba Mate
Posted by Phuong on Aug 9th, 2011
  Yerba Mate, a tree native to the rainforests of South America, is known as the Drink of the Gods and well-recognized for its health benefits. Mate is used to combat fatigue, digestive problems, stimulating effects on physical and mental activity and as an aid in weight loss. It also makes a great coffee alternative because you still get a nice energy kick, without the jolt and crash. The Pasteur Institute and the Paris Scientific society in 1964 ...
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Comments
  • Strawberry White Tea Smoothie Nadine Sanders Says: October 26th, 2011, 10:10am You truly are beautiful and full of the serenity you share. Your recipes have help me through a death and a medical crisis. I hope you will be blessed with personal fulfillment and joy always. Thank You for helping me make it through 2011.
  • Ohhhh Crepe Michele Says: August 31st, 2011, 3:23pm love these. And the photos are scrumptious...
  • Energizing Green Tea Smoothie Jalal Hameed Bhatti Says: July 20th, 2011, 2:55am Wow I liked it and stumbled upon it.
  • Energizing Green Tea Smoothie Phuong Says: June 27th, 2011, 11:40am Oh thanks for catching that! I just updated it in the blog. * Add 1 handful of spinach. Have a great day Anna!
  • Energizing Green Tea Smoothie Anna Mortensen Says: June 26th, 2011, 11:35pm It sounds yummy, too yummy... I think you left the spinach out of the recipe. :)
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Phuong Says: June 10th, 2011, 12:14am Hi Kirk! After doing some research, this is what I found: Herb Teas, Lemon Water: Most Alkaline Green Tea: Alkaline Ginger Tea: Lowest Alkaline Tea: Lowest Acid Coffee: Acid Beer, Soft Drinks: Most Acidic Have a great day!
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Kirk Says: May 26th, 2011, 12:00am Phuong: I got to this place via post on FB some lady was asking re: wt loss. I am interested in the Ph aspect, and u touched on it; short story do some of your teas help raise the ph level? btw. thx for the xtra samples..love the pot/ infuser/tumblers.Amanda is awesome! Take care. Kirk
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Phuong Says: March 25th, 2011, 10:03am Hi Vikki! The phytoestrogenic and antioxidant activity of Licorice Root is believed to be helpful for hormonal disorders such as fatigue, mood swings, and hot flashes in menopausal women. KONI Throat Revival is a great one and it is caffeine free which is also what you want. <3
  • Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs Vikki Says: March 15th, 2011, 12:51pm Hi Phuong, I know you're too young, but was wondering if you have done any research on how tea can help with on-going Hot Flashes and if so what would be the best blend of tea. Thanks Vikki
  • The Best Banana Bread Recipe Phuong Says: March 7th, 2011, 9:21pm First time making KONI Matcha Banana Bread in Colorado....it bakes in 40 minutes at 350 F vs 55 minutes at 350 F in Michigan.