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TAIWAN TRIPPING

Still buzzing since our Taiwan visit, it has been over a week since the doors opened on our shiny new store in Neihu, Taipei.  All the hard work has paid off and we couldn’t be prouder of the fantastic job the Taiwan Team did. The store is so big and beautiful! Lots of seating room for lounging, catching up or working while enjoying an energizing juice! And the counter space……endless for healthy treats I tell you! Taipei is definitely home of the ‘small street eats’ and we are super excited to be part of the health food scene in the beautiful nature rich country that is Taiwan.

Opening hours are from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 12pm to 6pm on
weekends and public holidays. Online cleanses and deliveries are available through Geniejuicery.com.tw.

Please tell all your Taipei friends to drop in to meet our Taiwan dream team or even pop over yourself it’s only an hour or so flight from Hong Kong! Taipei defiantly one for the city break bucket list!

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GENIE WELLNESS WEEKEND

Enjoy a weekend of food, yoga, juice and fun!

Refresh your mind, body and soul with the power of Yoga while you nourish your senses with delicious raw food and healthy juices. Join Yogi Bangora and Genie Juicery for a Wellness Weekend at the new YogaBamBam studio in Hong Kong.

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JUICE REVIEW: GEISHA


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Ah Geisha. It is one of our most popular beverages on the menu. And it’s no wonder! This is a delicious, creamy concoction boasting with multiple health benefits! It is apart of our nut mylk range, made with our delicious almond milk, sweetened naturally with medjool dates and vanilla beans. And has the added benefit of Match green tea powder in it. Making it our healthy version of the green tea latte. And we have added chia seeds. So its a quasi-green tea latte-come bubble tea. Yum yum yum!

Matcha Green Tea is the highest quality powdered green tea available. We use the british teapigs brand which is the best of the market. Of course!  This miracle elixir has been consumed for over a millennium in the Far East, and is now considered to be one of the most powerful super foods on the market today. Match is high in antioxidants, cancer fighting AND fat burning. Plus it is known to boost your memory and fortify the immune system.

The addition of chia seeds increases the protein in this beverage whilst also creating that bubble tea like effect. I have spoken about chia seeds alot and there is ALOT to speak about. Here is a general overview of the superfood….

High in fibre – 28g is about one third of your recommended daily fibre intake. Adding chia is an easy way to make sure you are getting a good amount of fibre in your diet, which is very important for your digestive health.

Omega 3 – These good fats a re important for brain health as well as amazing for your skin and hair! Your skin will look more and feel more hydrated and your hair will be shiny!

Calcium & phosphorus – great for maintaining bone and oral health as well as preventing osteoporosis – important for the ladies!

Fights the belly fat – chia has a stabling effect on blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels and insulin resistance = belly fat.

And finally lets talk almond milk. All of our nut mylks, coffees and protein shakes are made with home made almond milk. We soak our almonds overnight with fresh vanilla, medjool dates and a pinch of salt. A great alternative to dairy (for those who have an intolerance) and another great source of protein in your diet.

Retailing at $60 both in store and online – get your matcha hit today!

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PRODUCT REVIEW: POPCORN

If you haven’t tried our popcorn, best get involved asap. Popcorn is a highly underrated snack in our opinion but a great one – with lots of nutritional benefits to boot. We have two varieties in store, a sweet and a savoury, and these are popped exclusively for us by the Hong Kong born and bred team at Sote. Google them. They are doing great things!

But back to the popcorn! Popcorn boasts several health benefits when cooked as our varieties are. Don’t get duped at the cinema. Those varieties laden with butter and salt are not doing you any favours – however our Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Non-GMO whole-grain kernels will see you kicking goals!

Digestion: Popcorn, or specifically corn, is a whole grain! Digestive systems rejoice! Popcorn contains high levels of fibre which as we all know, helps in the downstairs department. And as we constantly say – happy gut = happy body! The high fibre will also help keep your cholesterol levels down. Whole grains contain the type of fibre which can strip off excess cholesterol from the walls of blood vessels and arteries, thereby reducing your overall cholesterol levels, and lowering your chances of dangerous cardiovascular conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes.

Blood Sugar: The mighty nutrient that is fibre also impacts on your blood sugar levels. When you have significant levels of fibre in your diet, your body can easily regulate the release and management of blood sugar and insulin levels. This will help reduce blood sugar fluctuations – great for those of you suffering from diabetes!

Antioxidants: Antioxidants are those agents that help scavenge and eliminate free radicals, those by-products of cellular metabolism that are associated with a variety of diseases in the body, particularly cancer. Popcorn as a whole grain is loaded with antioxidants, helping to seriously lower the aforementioned risks.

Weight loss: A cup of popped popcorn contains around 30 calories and due to the high level of fibre, you are going to feel fuller for longer! Satisfaction will be at an all time high so binge eating is avoided!

Our popcorn is also popped with virgin coconut oil, and as you regular readers will know, we are crazy for coconuts. Coconut oil is abundant with nutrients that will help see your skin glow, your hair shine, reduce the risk of heart disease and help fight off infections!

 So next time you are in need of healthy, satisfying snack, look no further than our popcorn! Available in store and online.

 

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GENIE OPENS DOORS IN TAIWAN!

We have finally jumped ship and opened our doors in buzzing Taiwan! We are beyond excited to to spread the juice love and continue the health education that we pride ourselves on!

Genie Juicery Taiwan’s Neihu Flagship Store is located in Neihu Technology Park.
The Neihu Technology Park, known as the “Silicon Valley of Taiwan”  and it is headquarters to many high tech, telecommunication and media firms.
Fine dining, vegan and healthy restaurants are fast becoming all the rage in this area as the demand for healthy eating options increases due to busy and hectic lifestyles – much like Hong Kong!
Genie Juicery Taiwan will be the first major cold pressed juicery to open in Taiwan, and it will be serving the brands original cold pressed juices, superfood smoothie, nut mylk and cold brew coffee that we have come to love in our city.
The store will operate from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 12pm to 6pm on weekends & holidays. The Taiwan website will launch on August 17th (Geniejuicery.com.tw), where  cleanses will be available online, deliveries commencing Aug. 28th. Doors to the retail store will open mid September 2015. So if you are in the neighbourhood, our have friends in the area, be sure to let them know!