Heart Shaped Molten Cakes with a Raspberry Coulis
Posted by Phuong on Jan 30th, 2012
  With Valentine’s day coming soon, the only thing on my mind is chocolate! If you’re looking for a delicious dessert for the 14th, my chocolate lava cakes infused with Koni Matcha Green Tea will be a huge hit! Chocolate Lava Cakes are so called because the center of the cake is a thick liquid chocolate and oozes out when cut, like molten lava. Matcha tea is known for its weight loss and fat burning qualities so maybe it will do its job as ...
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PMS Symptoms Be Gone
Posted by Phuong on Sep 28th, 2011
  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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Stay Young and Stay Slim Smoothie!
Posted by Phuong on Jun 5th, 2011
  It's never too soon to prevent oxidative stress and fight as many free radicals as you can. This anti-aging smoothie is loaded with long-term-health boosters. Tropical fruit and Simply Slim tea are potent sources of antioxidants, slimming power, and flaxseed is full of inflammation-fighting omega-3s. It also contains yogurt, a source of bone-strengthening calcium and immune-supporting probiotics. This not only tastes great, but the vitamins, pr...
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Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs
Posted by Phuong on Jun 3rd, 2011
  Fad diets or diet pills sound tempting but they do not lead to real weight loss. At best, they lead to rapid water loss (not fat). At worst, they lead to increased weight gain, a slow metabolism, depression and obesity. Diet products use aspartame so that they can claim that these are good to help you lose weight. The exact opposite is true. When you are eating or drinking diet products using aspartame you are almost assured to gain weight. T...
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Tea and Pregnancy
Posted by Phuong on Aug 8th, 2010
  My girlfriend is having a baby shower next weekend and wants to throw an Koni tea party. She is a huge fan of Koni Rooibos Teas and asked if she could still drink tea while she's pregnant. The general agreement is pregnant women and those trying to conceive should avoid consuming large quantities of caffeine. Small amounts of caffeine are ok but it is advantageous to cut out as much caffeine as possible when you're pregnant. Pregnant women metabo...
    Read More


Slimming Goddess with Fresh Mint and Peaches
Posted by Phuong on Jan 20th, 2010
  Losing weight is all about maintaining a healthy diet and increasing your metabolism. The abundance of polyphenols found in Koni Oolong Tea is effective in controlling obesity. They help activate thermogenesis which increases fat oxidation in the body. According to a recent study from the good folks at the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, the reason that tea helps you work out better is because...
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Serenity Now Sea Salt Body Scrub
Posted by Phuong on Sep 6th, 2009
  This recipe accompanies Day 1 and 3 of the Koni 3 day detox with healthy food. Sea salt is helpful in the detox process because it smoothes away dead skin cells and stimulates the body to release toxins. Koni Serenity Now Roooibos Tea helps soothe the skin as it indulges the body with antioxidants. Ingredients: 1.5 Cups of fine sea salt 5 Cups of dried Koni Serenity Now Rooibos Tea leaves 3 Cups of grapeseed oil 2 Tsp of almon...
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Fountain of Youth in a Bottle!
Posted by Phuong on Jul 13th, 2009
  Why drink or spritz with Koni Serenity Now? Great to drink hot and iced! Rich in anti-oxidants - green rooibos is 50 times higher in antioxidant (Super Oxidant Dismutase) than green tea. Fights free radicals - free radicals are toxins that age our body. Helps prevent premature aging Contains zinc, essential to the skin's metabolism There are so many minerals in this rooibos, that it can almost be considered a nutritional su...
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Congrats Georgiana: Mother's Day Giveaway!
Posted by Phuong on Apr 15th, 2009
  Here's how to enter: In the comment form below, tell us a great memory of you and your Mother. On May 1, 2009, we will select a winner at random and post them on the front page of the blog. The winner will receive: 1 Jumbo Cup and Saucer for their Mother's Day gift, with a small sampler of Koni Teas. Rules: 1) A valid email address is required, so that we can contact you if you win! 2) We encourage multiple stories, however please ...
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Beautiful Radiant Skin
Posted by Phuong on Feb 10th, 2009
  Drinking white tea not only promotes healthy teeth and gums, but also radiant skin. Many factors can affect the skin's appearance, such as too much sun exposure, diet and stress. These factors can damage the skin and cause it to prematurely age. Through the consumption of white tea, you can protect your skin and help reverse some of the existing damage, leaving you with a healthier complexion. Stephen Hsu, an expert on tea-related health i...
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Calling All Super Moms
Posted by Phuong on Dec 9th, 2008
  Did you know that YOU, working mothers, are the largest demographic dealing with chronic tiredness and fatigue? Do you find yourself pulling a "second shift" at home after a long day of work? Are you depending on high-caffeinated energy drinks, soft drinks, or coffee just "to get through your day?" A study by an independent nonprofit research group, The National Sleep Foundation, found that more than 65 percent of moms drink caffeinated beverages...
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Ultimate Serenity Bath
Posted by Phuong on Nov 13th, 2008
  Rooibos has been found to be rich in anti-oxidants and minerals (Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Fluoride, Manganese, Sodium)and has 50 times more S.O.D. than Green Tea. S.O.D. (Super Oxidant Dismutase), acts as an anti-oxidant agent, keeping free radicals in the body in check. Various studies have shown that a variety of health problems can be helped by drinking Koni Rooibos Tea including the ease of irritability, headaches...
    Read More


Heart Shaped Molten Cakes with a Raspberry Coulis
Posted by Phuong on Jan 30th, 2012
  With Valentine’s day coming soon, the only thing on my mind is chocolate! If you’re looking for a delicious dessert for the 14th, my chocolate lava cakes infused with Koni Matcha Green Tea will be a huge hit! Chocolate Lava Cakes are so called because the center of the cake is a thick liquid chocolate and oozes out when cut, like molten lava. Matcha tea is known for its weight loss and fat burning qualities so maybe it will do its job as ...
    Read More


PMS Symptoms Be Gone
Posted by Phuong on Sep 28th, 2011
  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...
    Read More


Stay Young and Stay Slim Smoothie!
Posted by Phuong on Jun 5th, 2011
  It's never too soon to prevent oxidative stress and fight as many free radicals as you can. This anti-aging smoothie is loaded with long-term-health boosters. Tropical fruit and Simply Slim tea are potent sources of antioxidants, slimming power, and flaxseed is full of inflammation-fighting omega-3s. It also contains yogurt, a source of bone-strengthening calcium and immune-supporting probiotics. This not only tastes great, but the vitamins, pr...
    Read More


Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs
Posted by Phuong on Jun 3rd, 2011
  Fad diets or diet pills sound tempting but they do not lead to real weight loss. At best, they lead to rapid water loss (not fat). At worst, they lead to increased weight gain, a slow metabolism, depression and obesity. Diet products use aspartame so that they can claim that these are good to help you lose weight. The exact opposite is true. When you are eating or drinking diet products using aspartame you are almost assured to gain weight. T...
    Read More


Tea and Pregnancy
Posted by Phuong on Aug 8th, 2010
  My girlfriend is having a baby shower next weekend and wants to throw an Koni tea party. She is a huge fan of Koni Rooibos Teas and asked if she could still drink tea while she's pregnant. The general agreement is pregnant women and those trying to conceive should avoid consuming large quantities of caffeine. Small amounts of caffeine are ok but it is advantageous to cut out as much caffeine as possible when you're pregnant. Pregnant women metabo...
    Read More


Slimming Goddess with Fresh Mint and Peaches
Posted by Phuong on Jan 20th, 2010
  Losing weight is all about maintaining a healthy diet and increasing your metabolism. The abundance of polyphenols found in Koni Oolong Tea is effective in controlling obesity. They help activate thermogenesis which increases fat oxidation in the body. According to a recent study from the good folks at the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, the reason that tea helps you work out better is because...
    Read More


Serenity Now Sea Salt Body Scrub
Posted by Phuong on Sep 6th, 2009
  This recipe accompanies Day 1 and 3 of the Koni 3 day detox with healthy food. Sea salt is helpful in the detox process because it smoothes away dead skin cells and stimulates the body to release toxins. Koni Serenity Now Roooibos Tea helps soothe the skin as it indulges the body with antioxidants. Ingredients: 1.5 Cups of fine sea salt 5 Cups of dried Koni Serenity Now Rooibos Tea leaves 3 Cups of grapeseed oil 2 Tsp of almon...
    Read More


Fountain of Youth in a Bottle!
Posted by Phuong on Jul 13th, 2009
  Why drink or spritz with Koni Serenity Now? Great to drink hot and iced! Rich in anti-oxidants - green rooibos is 50 times higher in antioxidant (Super Oxidant Dismutase) than green tea. Fights free radicals - free radicals are toxins that age our body. Helps prevent premature aging Contains zinc, essential to the skin's metabolism There are so many minerals in this rooibos, that it can almost be considered a nutritional su...
    Read More


Congrats Georgiana: Mother's Day Giveaway!
Posted by Phuong on Apr 15th, 2009
  Here's how to enter: In the comment form below, tell us a great memory of you and your Mother. On May 1, 2009, we will select a winner at random and post them on the front page of the blog. The winner will receive: 1 Jumbo Cup and Saucer for their Mother's Day gift, with a small sampler of Koni Teas. Rules: 1) A valid email address is required, so that we can contact you if you win! 2) We encourage multiple stories, however please ...
    Read More


Beautiful Radiant Skin
Posted by Phuong on Feb 10th, 2009
  Drinking white tea not only promotes healthy teeth and gums, but also radiant skin. Many factors can affect the skin's appearance, such as too much sun exposure, diet and stress. These factors can damage the skin and cause it to prematurely age. Through the consumption of white tea, you can protect your skin and help reverse some of the existing damage, leaving you with a healthier complexion. Stephen Hsu, an expert on tea-related health i...
    Read More


Calling All Super Moms
Posted by Phuong on Dec 9th, 2008
  Did you know that YOU, working mothers, are the largest demographic dealing with chronic tiredness and fatigue? Do you find yourself pulling a "second shift" at home after a long day of work? Are you depending on high-caffeinated energy drinks, soft drinks, or coffee just "to get through your day?" A study by an independent nonprofit research group, The National Sleep Foundation, found that more than 65 percent of moms drink caffeinated beverages...
    Read More


Ultimate Serenity Bath
Posted by Phuong on Nov 13th, 2008
  Rooibos has been found to be rich in anti-oxidants and minerals (Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Fluoride, Manganese, Sodium)and has 50 times more S.O.D. than Green Tea. S.O.D. (Super Oxidant Dismutase), acts as an anti-oxidant agent, keeping free radicals in the body in check. Various studies have shown that a variety of health problems can be helped by drinking Koni Rooibos Tea including the ease of irritability, headaches...
    Read More