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Slim It Sencha

A recent study has shown that daily catechin intake (588mg of catechin for 12 weeks) can reduce weight, especially body fat.
Catechin is produced in the tea plant to protect it against UVB radiation, and Sencha is the most exposed to the sunlight. As a result, Sencha leaves have the most catechin.

Grade	Sencha Steamed Green Tea
Origin	Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Altitude	1,500 feet
Aroma	Fresh and vegetal
Color	Pale yellow green
Taste	Smooth and vegetal
Function	Energizing, anti-aging, slimming
Ingredients	Premium sencha green tea
How to Steep	1. Add 1 tsp of tea per 8 oz cup to your Koni infuser. 2. Steep in steaming hot water for 2-3 minutes. Boiling hot water will bruise your green tea. Always use steaming hot water.

Recipes

Slimming Lemon Zucchini Bread Author: The Tea Chick INGREDIENTS:

* 3 eggs
* 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons of truvia
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1 cup vegetable oil
* 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 2 teaspoons of grated lemon
* 2 cups grated zucchini
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 2 teaspoons of ground KONI Slim it Sencha tea
* To grind, place 2 heaping teaspoons of dry KONI Slim it Sencha into a spice/coffee grinder and grind very small

* optional - add 1 small can crushed pineapple, undrained or a cup of shredded carrots

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine flour, ground tea, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, mix oil, eggs, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend in zucchini and pineapple. Stir flour mixture into zucchini mixture. Pour batter into two greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

* Enjoy with a pot of KONI Mate Toscana. Mate is widely known in South America to give you an immediate energy boost, strengthen your immune system, and stimulate your mental process. For strength and speed, let your palate explore this rich and full-bodied blend of roasted mate, rooibos, and chocolate. Slim it Sencha Smoothie Author: The Tea Chick INGREDIENTS:

1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of diced papaya or pineapple
1 cup of rice/almond/soy milk
2 Tablespoons of flax seed powder
1 banana
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
a pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup of cold Slim it Sencha tea
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

Place all ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth! Seafood Risotto with White Truffle Oil Author: The Tea Chick INGREDIENTS:

* 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons shallots, chopped
* 1 cup white wine or champagne
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 1.5 cups arborio rice
* 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups vegetable stock. Keep this warmed on the stove. You can also infuse 1/2 cup of KONI Slim it Sencha tea in the broth.
* 1/2 lb of prawns, peeled and deveined
* 1/4 lb of scallops quartered
* 2 cup sof mushrooms
* 2 tablespoons white truffle oil
* Fresh minced parsely, for garnish
* grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Saute garlic and shallots in a saucepan; deglaze the pan with champagne and reduce to half the original volume.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and risotto. Fold the risotto so that the butter is well incorporated
3. Add 1 1/2 cups of hot stock to start. Continue stirring while you add the stock cup by cup. After you add 4 cups taste to see how much rice has cooked
4. Using a non stick saute pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Place the scallops in the pan first and sear so they have a golden color, then add the prawns and mushrooms. Cook until the prawns are a done - a dark golden orange.
5. Combine the cooked seafood in the saucepan with the arborio rice and a little more stock. Taste the rice and season. Risotto should be very creamy but still holding its shape.
6. Take off the stove and add the grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley at the end of the cooking and serve.
7. Drizzle with white truffle oil, and garnish with more parsley.
8. Enjoy with a cup of KONI Slim it Sencha.