The Tea Chick

Pineapple Coconut Tropical Smoothie

Phuong — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:43:19 +0000

For a healthy boost, substitute ONO tea in any drink recipe that calls for a liquid. One of my favorite tropical treats is this luscious smoothie made with pineapple, coconut, mango, and ONO Coconut Euphoria tea.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup ONO Coconut Euphoria tea chilled

1/4 cup coconut milk

1 cup diced mango

1.5 cups of cubed pineapple

2 tsp of agave syrup

1 tsp orange zest

DIRECTIONS:

- Place ingredients and process until smooth

Hibiscus For Lowering Blood Pressure & High Cholesterol

Phuong — Sun, 30 May 2010 09:15:17 +0000

According to a 2004 study published in the journal Phytomedicine (2004;11:375–82), people suffering from hypertension can lower their blood pressure significantly by drinking hibiscus tea daily.

Besides lowering high blood pressure and high cholesterol, this healthful hibiscus beverage has several characteristics that make it so valuable:

* caffeine free - so kids can drink it too!
* hibiscus tea is also rich in Vitamin C
* hibiscus tea has a unique, delicious taste
* hibiscus tea has a smooth, pleasant fragrance
* hibiscus tea has a distinctive, vibrant, natural color
* hibiscus tea is great served hot or cold

Here is a delicious smoothie using ONO Berry Dazzle for a great tasting hibiscus fruit tea!

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup pomegranate seeds or diced strawberries
1/3 c soy milk
1 T ground flaxseed
1/2 T honey
1 c ONO Berry Dazzle tea brewed and chilled

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

optional: garnish with a hibiscus flower

Stay Young and Stay Slim Smoothie!

Phuong — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:08:37 +0000

I’m almost turning 33 and it’s never too soon to prevent as much oxidative stress and fight as many free radicals as I can. I want to look as amazing as Mama Le when I am in my 50s! I created this anti-aging smoothie that is loaded with long-term-health boosters. The fruit and Simply Slim tea are potent sources of antioxidants, slimming power, and the ground 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, protein, and fiber will provide lasting energy for your day!

INGREDIENTS:

ONO Simply Slim

1 cup of chilled, cubed pineapple, mango, peaches, banana (this is what I had in the house but you can add your favorite fruits

1/2 cup chilled ONO Simply Slim

½ cup of low fat vanilla yogurt

1/2 lemon juiced

1 teaspoon of honey

1 tablespoon of ground flax seed

2 tsp of Mona Vie juice

DIRECTIONS:

Place everything in a blender and process until it is smooth.

Tea and Stroke Defense

Phuong — Wed, 05 May 2010 06:35:39 +0000

ONO Queen Jasmine Green Tea with honey, ginger, and lemon

In a recent review of nine research studies, researchers determined that drinking 3 cups of green or black tea a day could reduce the risk of stroke by 21%. Dr. Arpita Basu of Oklahoma State University said that tea’s antioxidants appear to reduce this risk in the following ways:
1. Fighting oxidative stress and inflammation
2. Maintaining normal blood pressure
3. Preventing plaque buildup in arteries
4. Promoting healthy blood vessel function

I say aim for 3-5 cups of freshly brewed ONO tea a day!

4 Top Selling ONO Teas - ICED!

Phuong — Tue, 04 May 2010 07:13:04 +0000

Check out these top selling ONO iced tea recipes!

From left to right:

- ONO Simply Slim Citrus Tea
- ONO Aphrodisiac Chai Soy Latte
- ONO Moroccan Mint Tea
- ONO Caramel Slender Tea

1. ONO SIMPLY SLIM CITRUS TEA

ONO Simply Slim Citrus Tea

INGREDIENTS:

14 ounces of water
1 1/2 tablespoons of ONO Simply Slim
1/2 tablespoon of crushed fresh ginger root
Splash of orange, pineapple, or peach juice

In an ONO modern mug or 2 cup teapot, place the leaves and crushed ginger in the filter and fill with boiling water. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the glass filter and let it cool. Fill a glass with ice, add our favorite juice then the cooled tea!

2. ONO APHRODISIAC CHAI SOY LATTE

ONO Aphrodisiac Chai Soy Latte

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 teaspoon ONO Aphrodisiac Chai Tea
* 1 cup hot water
* little less than 1 cup light vanilla soy milk
* 2 tablespoons honey
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In an ONO modern mug or 2 cup teapot, place the leaves in the filter then add 1 cup of boiling water. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes until water turns dark amber. Remove the glass filter. Set aside. In a small saucepan heat soy milk, honey and cinnamon over medium heat, stirring frequently, until frothy (about 3-5 minutes). Pour steeped chai to sauce pan and mix. Let it cool then serve over ice!

3. ONO MOROCCAN MINT TEA

ONO Moroccan Mint Tea

INGREDIENTS:

* 4 sprigs fresh mint, plus extra for garnish
* 1 tablespoon ONO Moroccan Mint green tea
* 1/2 tablespoon of agave or honey, or a pinch of stevia
* 14 ounces of water

In an ONO modern mug or 2 cup teapot, place the leaves in the filter and fill with steaming hot water. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the glass filter and let it cool. Fill a glass with ice, add your favorite sweetener and mint leaves then the cooled tea!

4. ONO CARAMEL SLENDER TEA

ONO Caramel Slender Tea

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 tablespoon ONO Caramel Slender tea
* pinch of cinnamon
* 14 ounces of water

In an ONO modern mug or 2 cup teapot, place the leaves in the filter and fill with steaming hot water. Steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the glass filter and let it cool. Fill a glass with ice, add a dash of cinnamon then the cooled tea! Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

Slimming Ginger Mint Lemonade

Phuong — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:46:30 +0000

INGREDIENTS:

handful of mint leaves, plus mint sprigs for garnish
3 ounces ONO Simply Slim Ginger Syrup
4 ounces iced ONO Moroccan Mint tea
3 ounces fresh lime/lemon juice
ice
* optional - add 2 ounces of vodka or rum, add lemon/lime wedges

ONO Simply Slim Ginger Syrup:

In a small sauce pot, put in 1 cup of ONO simply slim tea, 1 cup sugar, 6 slices of peeled ginger. Bring mixture to boil, remove from heat, and stir to dissolve remaining bits of sugar. Let it cool. Syrup can be stored in fridge for 1 week.

Lemonade:

Wet the outer rim of two glasses with lime wedges and coat lightly with sugar. Fill the glasses with ice. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves with 3 ounces of the ginger syrup. Add ice, 3 ounces lime/lemon juice, and 4 ounces iced Moroccan mint, and shake well. Pour the lemonade into 2 glasses and garnish with mint sprigs and lemon/lime wedges.

Ask TC: Have a Headache? Try Tea!

Phuong — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:53:15 +0000

The Tea Chick

Alisa: Hi TC!

I heard of your ONO teas and was wondering if you have a tea made to help heal migraines or headaches? I can handle a little caffeine per day.
Thanks so much!

TC: Hi Alisa!

Caffeine can cause a “rebound” effect - you take it to get rid of the headache, which goes away but then comes back worse than ever. If possible, try to eliminate all sources of caffeine from your diet. Although you may experience withdrawal symptoms for a few days, including headaches, it will be worth the temporary suffering.

Mint and ginger help with headaches, so here are a few of my suggestions, both caffeine and caffeine-free. I offered some caffeinated suggestions just in case you can’t completely cut it out of your system.

LIGHT CAFFEINE -

ONO Moroccan Mint or Awakened Buddha green tea. Drink one or two cups of tea if you have a headache.

Simply Slim - the ginger in this tea inhibits a substance called thromboxane A2 that prevents the release of substances that make blood vessels dilate. I like to put grated fresh ginger or crushed ginger in this tea. Ginger is useful for migraines as well as other headaches.

All 3 of these teas are great with a dash of honey. Honey contains potassium and magnesium which will help relax the arteries and allow more blood to flow to the brain. This is very good if you feel a migraine coming on.

CAFFEINE-FREE -

ONO Holy Detox - great iced and safe to drink all day because it is caffeine free. It contains mint which helps with headaches. It also contains linden blossoms. In The British Herb Pharmacopoeia, linden is listed as a sedative for treating nervous tension and headaches. Researchers suspect that this herb heals migraines (and other vascular headaches) by improving blood circulation.

Sleepy Time - also great for headaches. Chamomile helps to calm your nerves and relax your muscles.

If you can get a massage before and after a couple cups of tea, that would be even better!

Have a great day and please let me know if you need anything else!

MOROCCAN MINT TEA COCKTAIL

Phuong — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:34:11 +0000

SAKE INFUSED WITH MOROCCAN MINT

Ingredients:

4 whole mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
4 oz sweetened ONO Moroccan Mint tea *
4 oz premium sake
ice

Directions:

Combine ice and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker, then shake a few times to bruise the leaves. Add remaining ingredients and shake well. Pour into chilled glass and garnish with mint sprigs or a lime wedge.

* To make sweetened Moroccan Mint tea, click here.

Mint tea is the most popular drink in Morocco. It is more than just a simple and delicious beverage enjoyed daily by the citizens, it is a drink of long tradition. Moroccan mint tea is served 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is presented to the guest as a sign of friendship.

* Mint is also said and in many cases proven to:

* Relieve symptoms of indigestion, heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome by relaxing the muscles in and around the intestine.
* Act as a powerful antioxidant, protecting the body against the formation of cancerous cells.
* Inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria and fungus.
* Ease and unblock the breathing and respiratory passages and airways.
* Relieves the symptoms of colds and flu.
* Mint can help with nasal allergies.
* It can relieve congestion, head colds and headaches.
* Act as a mild sedative and has calming properties.
* Relieve minor aches and pains such as muscle cramps and sprains.
* Combat bad breath.
* Provides a cooling sensation to the skin and can help to treat minor burns, itching and skin irritations.
* Mint is a very good cleanser for the blood.
* Mint tea can help clear up skin disorders such as acne.

* This Herb is bombarded with many vitamins

* It contains carotene, the pigment which is part of Vitamin B complex family.
* It also contains good amounts of Thiamine.
* Riboflavin, essential for many biological functions in body, is also present in Mint.
* Niacin and Folic acid are also present.

* Minerals present in Mint include:
* Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, magnesium and manganese, Selenium and fluoride.

BENEFITS OF MOROCCAN MINT TEA

Phuong — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:53:21 +0000

* Mint is also said and in many cases proven to:

* This Herb is bombarded with many vitamins

* Minerals present in Mint include:
* Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, magnesium and manganese, Selenium and fluoride.

ONO MOROCCAN MINT TEA

INGREDIENTS:

* 8-10 sprigs fresh mint, plus extra for garnish
* 3 teaspoons ONO Moroccan Mint green tea
* 1/8 cup of agave nectar,3 tablespoons of sugar, or 1/8 teaspoon of stevia
* 4 cups water

DIRECTIONS:

1.Place the agave or sugar inside an ONO 5 cup teapot.
2.Combine 1/2 of the mint leaves and 3 Tablespoons of the Moroccan mint tea in the 5 Cup teapot’s filter or in a large filter tea bag.
3.Add steaming water and let the tea brew for 5 minutes.
4.Set out glasses for the tea.
5.A shot-glass is close to the slender glasses used in Morocco.
6.Pour the tea.
7.You want a nice foam on the tea so always pour with the teapot a high distance above the glasses.
8.If you do not have at least a little foam on the top of the first glass, then pour it back into the teapot and try again until the tea starts to foam up nicely.
9.Garnish with the remaining sprigs of mint or lime.

CHOCOLATE MATCHA MOUSSE

Phuong — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:24:34 +0000

INGREDIENTS:

16 oz silken tofu
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup of brewed ONO Matcha (use 1 tablespoon of Matcha and whisk with 1/2 cup of hot water)
1/4 cup of honey

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a blender, puree the tofu until smooth.
2. Place the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, and ONO Matcha tea in a saucepan.
3. Stir constantly over medium-low heat until melted and smooth.
4. Remove from heat and mix in the honey.
5. Stir until smooth.
6. Add chocolate mixture to the tofu and puree until well blended.
7. Put in a bowl and chill at least 2 hours.