| Buy 1, Get 1 FREE: The Amazing Koni Artisan Mug |
| Posted by Phuong on Feb 2nd, 2012 |
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This stunning 14 oz glass mug makes the perfect cup anytime. Sit back and relax as you watch the leaves swirl and infuse a delicious cup of Koni Tea.
Buy one get one FREE until Sunday, February 5th!
*Other coupons and promotions cannot be used with this offer.
Includes:
- 14 oz Artisan Mug
- Infuser
- Lid
Koni Glassware does it all:
* 100% heat resistant glass
* electric/gas stove top safe
* microwave safe
* oven/bro... |
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| 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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Read More |
| 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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| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| Benefits of Koni White Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 9th, 2011 |
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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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Read More |
| Benefits of Koni Yerba Mate |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 9th, 2011 |
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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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Read More |
| Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 3rd, 2011 |
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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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| Help Prevent Prostate Cancer with Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 1st, 2011 |
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There has never been a better time to start taking care of your health and "Man of Steel" parts! Research suggests that eating lycopene-rich foods AND green tea may greatly reduce a man's risk of developing prostate cancer. Koni Tea has made it easy for you to have both with Super Man Green Tea. This delicious blend of premium organic green tea and lycopene rich guava pieces, accented with notes of ripe grapefruit. Men at risk for prostate ca... |
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Read More |
| Koni Heat Resistant Glassware |
| Posted by Phuong on Oct 20th, 2010 |
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Koni Glassware does it all:
* 100% heat resistant glass
* electric/gas stove top safe
* microwave safe
* oven/broiler safe
Check out all the Koni glassware here.
The Koni Artisan Mug and Modern Mug make it easy to brew several infusions of tea!
... |
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Read More |
| The Best Water for Your Koni Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Feb 15th, 2010 |
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#1: If possible, use spring water
Spring water
Tea is, of course, largely water by volume, so it makes sense that the water you use to make your tea has a significant impact on it.
If you don't like the way a brand tastes as a simple glass of water, you're really not going to like the effect it has on your brewed tea unless the tea is strong and overpowering enough to compensate.
If you must use tap water. . . make sure it's at its ... |
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Read More |
| What Have Your Antioxidants Done For You Lately? |
| Posted by Phuong on Sep 6th, 2009 |
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In layman's terms, free radicals are the toxins and poisons that age your body everyday. You are being exposed to free radicals every day, everywhere you go. They're in the air you breathe, the food you eat, the water you drink. This is where antioxidants come in. Antioxidants are like "medicine" or a defense mechanism for your cells against these free radicals. They safely interact with the free radicals and basically cut off their domino ef... |
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Read More |
| Ask TC: Healthy Energizing Alternative to Coffee |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 28th, 2009 |
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Eddie: Hi TC! I am back in Iraq until Jan 2010, and I frequently feel very tired from being gone from home for such long periods of time. I take daily supplements, vitamin C, B-12, omega complex, fish oil, and an all nutrient pill. However, I am still looking for the caffeine fix before I go to the gym. I need at least two cups of coffee to get me fired up and for me to feel energized to go to the weight room. Otherwise, I feel rundown and un... |
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Read More |
| How To Decaffeinate Your Koni Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 17th, 2009 |
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It's true! You can reduce caffeine content in a subsequent brew by 80-90% in the comfort of your own home! Approximately 80% of the water soluble cafeine in tea is released during the first 30 seconds of brewing. Here are the steps to remove most of the caffeine from your Koni Tea.
1. Pour water over the leaves and allow the tea to steep for 30 seconds.
2. Discard the first brew.
3. Use the same leaves with fresh hot water and brew a sec... |
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Read More |
| Preventing Diabetes One Cup At A Time |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 16th, 2009 |
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in 3 children in the US face a future with diabetes.We can make a difference by changing our daily habits and our children's. Giving your body more insulin is the main treatment for type 1diabetes. However, diet and exercise are most important parts of the treatment. You should always follow your health care provider's recommendations, but here is some interesting research done on tea and diab... |
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| Part 2: Tea Master Training |
| Posted by Phuong on Feb 7th, 2009 |
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For Part 1, please click here.
Jan 17.
What is the meaning of Mastery? It is the full command or understanding of a subject, outstanding skill; expertise. Regardless of what stage you are in life, practice, practice, practice and be dedicated to excellence. I believe that repetition and passion for your subject will create mastery. I'm fortunate to choose tea as my subject so practice means sampling and tasting teas multiple times. Ya... |
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| Part 1: Tea Master Training |
| Posted by Phuong on Jan 24th, 2009 |
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Jan 16 - 7:30 AM
I'm in my hotel room and I am getting so excited for the first day of my Tea Master/Sommelier training! I brought my tumbler of Awakened Buddha and I'm ready to start my training. Training is from 9-5 so I will not go into full detail about everything in this blog. Click here for Part 2 of my training.
I met Tea Master Chas and we were ready for an intense tea session. I was so pleased to find out that he and I had the sam... |
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| My Decision to Become a Tea Master |
| Posted by Phuong on Jan 15th, 2009 |
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I finally have the chance to sit down and share with you my Tea Sommelier, or Tea Master, training. Some of you may not have heard of a Sommelier, let alone a Tea Sommelier. Traditionally a sommelier (pronounced suh-mal-'yAy) is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, commonly working in fin restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service.Since there are so many parallels between wine and tea, the term Tea Sommelier assumes som... |
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| Healthy and Fun For Your Little Ones |
| Posted by Phuong on Nov 6th, 2008 |
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Now is the time to teach your kids about what is good for them! There are too many products out there that appear to be good for kids but are loaded with high fructose sugar. High fructose corn syrup is felt to be a contributing factor in the national problem of child obesity as well as adult obesity which can result in lower self-esteem and a higher chance in developing diabetes.
You have the power to help your kids form good eating and drink... |
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| Buy 1, Get 1 FREE: The Amazing Koni Artisan Mug |
| Posted by Phuong on Feb 2nd, 2012 |
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This stunning 14 oz glass mug makes the perfect cup anytime. Sit back and relax as you watch the leaves swirl and infuse a delicious cup of Koni Tea.
Buy one get one FREE until Sunday, February 5th!
*Other coupons and promotions cannot be used with this offer.
Includes:
- 14 oz Artisan Mug
- Infuser
- Lid
Koni Glassware does it all:
* 100% heat resistant glass
* electric/gas stove top safe
* microwave safe
* oven/bro... |
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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| 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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Read More |
| Benefits of Koni White Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 9th, 2011 |
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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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Read More |
| Benefits of Koni Yerba Mate |
| Posted by Phuong on Aug 9th, 2011 |
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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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Read More |
| Why You're Not Losing Those Last 5 lbs |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 3rd, 2011 |
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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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Read More |
| Help Prevent Prostate Cancer with Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 1st, 2011 |
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There has never been a better time to start taking care of your health and "Man of Steel" parts! Research suggests that eating lycopene-rich foods AND green tea may greatly reduce a man's risk of developing prostate cancer. Koni Tea has made it easy for you to have both with Super Man Green Tea. This delicious blend of premium organic green tea and lycopene rich guava pieces, accented with notes of ripe grapefruit. Men at risk for prostate ca... |
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Read More |
| Koni Heat Resistant Glassware |
| Posted by Phuong on Oct 20th, 2010 |
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|
Koni Glassware does it all:
* 100% heat resistant glass
* electric/gas stove top safe
* microwave safe
* oven/broiler safe
Check out all the Koni glassware here.
The Koni Artisan Mug and Modern Mug make it easy to brew several infusions of tea!
... |
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|
Read More |
| The Best Water for Your Koni Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Feb 15th, 2010 |
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#1: If possible, use spring water
Spring water
Tea is, of course, largely water by volume, so it makes sense that the water you use to make your tea has a significant impact on it.
If you don't like the way a brand tastes as a simple glass of water, you're really not going to like the effect it has on your brewed tea unless the tea is strong and overpowering enough to compensate.
If you must use tap water. . . make sure it's at its ... |
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Read More |
| What Have Your Antioxidants Done For You Lately? |
| Posted by Phuong on Sep 6th, 2009 |
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In layman's terms, free radicals are the toxins and poisons that age your body everyday. You are being exposed to free radicals every day, everywhere you go. They're in the air you breathe, the food you eat, the water you drink. This is where antioxidants come in. Antioxidants are like "medicine" or a defense mechanism for your cells against these free radicals. They safely interact with the free radicals and basically cut off their domino ef... |
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Read More |
| Ask TC: Healthy Energizing Alternative to Coffee |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 28th, 2009 |
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Eddie: Hi TC! I am back in Iraq until Jan 2010, and I frequently feel very tired from being gone from home for such long periods of time. I take daily supplements, vitamin C, B-12, omega complex, fish oil, and an all nutrient pill. However, I am still looking for the caffeine fix before I go to the gym. I need at least two cups of coffee to get me fired up and for me to feel energized to go to the weight room. Otherwise, I feel rundown and un... |
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Read More |
| How To Decaffeinate Your Koni Tea |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 17th, 2009 |
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It's true! You can reduce caffeine content in a subsequent brew by 80-90% in the comfort of your own home! Approximately 80% of the water soluble cafeine in tea is released during the first 30 seconds of brewing. Here are the steps to remove most of the caffeine from your Koni Tea.
1. Pour water over the leaves and allow the tea to steep for 30 seconds.
2. Discard the first brew.
3. Use the same leaves with fresh hot water and brew a sec... |
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Read More |
| Preventing Diabetes One Cup At A Time |
| Posted by Phuong on Jun 16th, 2009 |
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in 3 children in the US face a future with diabetes.We can make a difference by changing our daily habits and our children's. Giving your body more insulin is the main treatment for type 1diabetes. However, diet and exercise are most important parts of the treatment. You should always follow your health care provider's recommendations, but here is some interesting research done on tea and diab... |
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Read More |
| Part 2: Tea Master Training |
| Posted by Phuong on Feb 7th, 2009 |
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For Part 1, please click here.
Jan 17.
What is the meaning of Mastery? It is the full command or understanding of a subject, outstanding skill; expertise. Regardless of what stage you are in life, practice, practice, practice and be dedicated to excellence. I believe that repetition and passion for your subject will create mastery. I'm fortunate to choose tea as my subject so practice means sampling and tasting teas multiple times. Ya... |
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Read More |
| Part 1: Tea Master Training |
| Posted by Phuong on Jan 24th, 2009 |
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Jan 16 - 7:30 AM
I'm in my hotel room and I am getting so excited for the first day of my Tea Master/Sommelier training! I brought my tumbler of Awakened Buddha and I'm ready to start my training. Training is from 9-5 so I will not go into full detail about everything in this blog. Click here for Part 2 of my training.
I met Tea Master Chas and we were ready for an intense tea session. I was so pleased to find out that he and I had the sam... |
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| My Decision to Become a Tea Master |
| Posted by Phuong on Jan 15th, 2009 |
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I finally have the chance to sit down and share with you my Tea Sommelier, or Tea Master, training. Some of you may not have heard of a Sommelier, let alone a Tea Sommelier. Traditionally a sommelier (pronounced suh-mal-'yAy) is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, commonly working in fin restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service.Since there are so many parallels between wine and tea, the term Tea Sommelier assumes som... |
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| Healthy and Fun For Your Little Ones |
| Posted by Phuong on Nov 6th, 2008 |
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Now is the time to teach your kids about what is good for them! There are too many products out there that appear to be good for kids but are loaded with high fructose sugar. High fructose corn syrup is felt to be a contributing factor in the national problem of child obesity as well as adult obesity which can result in lower self-esteem and a higher chance in developing diabetes.
You have the power to help your kids form good eating and drink... |
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