| Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies with Matcha |
| Posted by Phuong on Feb 17th, 2009 |
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I'm obsessed with using Koni Matcha tea in my cooking! Not only because it totally brings out the flavor of the dish, but also because it's so healthy! Matcha uses the entire tea leaf so it is full of nutrients and antioxidants. According to research done by Tufts University, the ORAC capacity of Matcha Green Tea is exponentially higher than other foods known for their high antioxidants levels such as blueberries and spinach.
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| Ladyfingers and Mascarpone Filling for Koni Tiramisu |
| Posted by Phuong on Feb 14th, 2009 |
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Ladyfingers
Ingredients:
4 ounces of bread flour
6 eggs, separated
6 ounces granulated sugar
Few drops of lemon juice
3 ounces of cornstarch
Powdered sugar as needed
Directions:
1. Sift the flour.
2. Whip egg yolks and 1/3 of the sugar at high speed until light and creamy.
3. Add 1/2 of the remaining sugar, lemon juice, to the egg whites. Whip the egg white mixture at high speed until foamy and has tripled in volume... |
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| Beautiful Radiant Skin |
| Posted by Phuong on Feb 10th, 2009 |
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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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| 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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