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3 Day Detox with Healthy Food- Day 1 | November 7, 2011

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 to the master cleanse. Your body will adjust so much … Read More »


 

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Mushrooms and Tea Fight Cancer | October 17, 2011

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 mushrooms reduce the chance of breast cancer by almost 90%.

Mushrooms are not only healthy for your boobies, but they also help you maintain your weight. … Read More »


 

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Benefits of Koni Black Tea | September 30, 2011

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.  Coffee’s high caffeine content may raise blood pressure, blood sugar, and decrease bone density.  Consuming a lot of caffeine can also … Read More »


 

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Replenish Protein Smoothie | September 27, 2011

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, manganese, magnesium, and potassium. After my workout, I always like to replenish with a protein shake or smoothie. This is the best time to get protein into your body to begin healing the … Read More »


 

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How to Make the Perfect Cup of Tea | September 7, 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 will have a weak tasting tea. If you use too much, you will get a bolder tasting tea but you run the … Read More »


 

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Pina Colada and Tutti Fruitea Popsicles | August 8, 2011

Cool off this summer with these delicious and healthy frozen treats! Packed with antioxidants, these tea infused popsicles are light, refreshing, and very easy to make! I created two recipes; one for your little ones, and a deceptively tame but delicious one for the adults! ENJOY!

Tutti Fruitea Berry Popsicles

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen strawberries

½ cup of cut carrots (It’s good for them and they won’t even notice it’s in there!)

Juice of ½ an orange

4 tsp honey (equivalent to ½ teaspoon of Stevia or 6 tsp of sugar)

3/4 cup of KONI Tutti Fruitea brewed

Directions:
Use 2 tsp of loose leaf Tutti Fruitea and infuse in … Read More »


 

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Every Tea Lover’s Favorite Pumpkin Pie | December 7, 2010

Tea Lover’s Favorite Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:

* 1 egg
* 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon ONO Matcha green tea
* 3/4 cup white sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
* 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ONO Caramel Slim tea
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
* 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions:

1. In a spice/coffee grinder, place 1/2 teapoon of ONO Caramel Slim and grind to a powder form. You may need to smooth out a few larger pieces with a mortar and pestle.
2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 … Read More »


 

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ONO Immunity Booster Tea | October 6, 2010

At the first sign of a cold or flu, or if you are exposed to someone who is ill, try this healthy recipe to boost your immune system and ward off illness. I drink this even when I am feeling good as a daily preventative.

INGREDIENTS:

4 teaspoons of ONO Throat Revival
16 oz of boiling water
2 Tablespoon of honey
1 garlic clove smashed
2 Tablespoon of ginger crushed

DIRECTIONS A:

Put all of this in a magic bullet blender and puree

DIRECTIONS B:

Put all the ingredients in an ONO 2 cup teapot with infuser. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and … Read More »