Benefits of Koni Black Tea

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 speed bone loss, and it might reduce birth weight and raise the risk of miscarriage. Caffeine can also precipitate heartburn, anxiety, and rapid heartbeat. A strong cup of black tea has between 50-75 mg of caffeine and also contains the amino acid L-Theanine. L-Theanine creates a calming effect in the body. Therefore, black tea will give you enough perks without the crash and jitters.

Heart Health: Research has shown that the antioxidants in premium loose leaf black tea are beneficial for heart health. The Department of Medicine at the University of Western Australia found that ingestion of black tea contributed to dilation of the arteries and blood vessels that support the heart. Add 5 cups of Koni black tea to your day for heart protection.

Weight Loss: Drinking black tea can help to burn fat, speed up metabolism, and block the fattening effects of carbohydrates. This makes it an ideal drink for those who are looking to lose weight, or whoexercise regularly. To speed up your weight loss regimen, check out the Koni Slim package.

Stroke and Cholesterol: A study from the Netherlands National Institute of Public Health concluded that the flavonoids in black tea helps to reduce the production of LDL – the “bad” cholesterol that can lead to stroke and heart attacks. Furthermore, men who drank over four cups of black tea per day had a significantly lower risk of stroke than men who drank only two to three cups per day.

My suggestions:

If you are new to black tea, I suggest a cup of Koni Crème Early Grey. The bergamot flavor in this tea is perfectly paired with Madagascar vanilla to create a smooth finish with a citrus undertone.

If you need a coffee substitute, jump start your morning with Koni Wake Your Assam Up! This invigorating blend of black assam will give you the power you need for those early meetings. With hints of malt and toast, this full bodied stout-like blend makes a perfect brew that’s loaded with energy.

If you are more of a flavored coffee person, the perfect substitute is Koni Kick the Coffee. This is a delicious blend of premium black tea and pu-erh tea enhanced with vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel bits. Add small cup of milk and your favorite sweetener to make a delicious tea latte. Here are some delicious tea latte recipes to get you started.

Passion gives us the drive and determination to persevere, create, and love. Koni is the Hawaiian word for passion, and is the perfect representation of Phuong Le’s philosophy on life.

A professionally trained chef and the world’s greatest tea master, Phuong has traveled to the far reaches of our planet in search of a healthier lifestyle. Phuong is the CEO and founder of Koni Tea (http://www.KoniTea.com), the largest women owned loose leaf tea company in the market today.

Through her incredible journey she has touched the lives of millions and influenced them to ‘rethink their drink’. Phuong has won countless awards, has been featured on the Food Network, and takes an active role with local charities to help her community grow and prosper.

For a glimpse into her life you can read Phuong’s critically acclaimed blog, The Tea Chick at http://www.theteachick.com.