Pona

22/05/2020

Summer is almost here!

And what better treat for all the up and coming summer celebrations than sweet, just slightly tangy and light meringues? Especially since they are entirely vegan - and with that, suitable for all.

Under the link you can find a recipe for these delicacies. They are simple to prepare, all you need is some time - and obviously some aguafaba, icing sugar & baobab powder. If you don't happen to have baobab powder in your cupboard, you can order it directly to your home from here:

http://www.ponahealth.com/store/p1/Organic_baobab_powder.html

The secret to any good meringues is adding the sugar slowly, folding the meringue gently and cooking them in low'ish heat. So please follow the instructions well to get the crispy on the top, but slightly moist inside results!

Enjoy and let us know how you succeeded! Have a wonderful weekend guys!

What is the ultimate summer dessert? We think it's something sweet yet light, fresh and with bright colours. Summer is the season of fresh berries, herbs & flowers, Pavlovas and Brita cakes. With...

11/11/2019

Has the cold season sparked a cold or the seasonal flu? Or do you just feel the need to sip a hot cup of tea under a blanket whilst it's raining outside?

Autumn is the season for teas and infusions. If you've been struck by the cold, we have something to alleviate the symptoms. The fever tea tree infusion https://www.ponahealth.com/fever-tea-tree.html #/ can help treat coughs, colds and bronchial problems and to bring down fever. It's flavour is reminiscent to mint, lemongrass and green tea, so with a dash of fresh squeezed lemon juice and honey it's an ideal flu remedy.

If you'd like a different flavour profile, why not try the immuno-boosting moringa or hibiscus which is high in vitamin C & iron. You can find our selection here: https://www.ponahealth.com/our-products.html #/ There's something for everyone!

These dark and cold months are the times to take it easier, execute less if possible and focus specifically on your wellbeing by taking care of sleep and good quality nutrition. Our infusions are derived from wild plants or plants sustainably cultivated. They all have impressive vitamin and mineral properties, so treat yourself - or someone important to you.

Now, have a relaxed rest of week!

11/10/2019

It's FRIDAY guys!

To celebrate the weekend we want to share with you something we're very excited about - our brand new website:

https://www.ponahealth.com

The new site is more than just a shop. It tells about us & answers to questions we hear often: why did you start this? Where do you source your ingredients? Who picks them? What's the science behind baobab? What's the nutritional profile of moringa or hibiscus?

Have a peak and you can find all this and more: recipes, our co-operation partners, info about baobab - the tree of life. & if you wish, you can shop: https://www.ponahealth.com/pona-shop.html #/ and you get your goodies sent straight to you via mail.

All feedback is welcome as we intend to develop the new site for example by publishing more recipes & posting stories about the locals who pick the plants for us to source and mapping out the scientific research about our ingredients.

The new website is bi-lingual so you can also view it in Finnish.

For now, ENJOY and let us know what you think!

19/07/2019

When you think about summer, what are the flavours that rise in to your mind?

For us, it's definitely fresh strawberries. And something fresh & slightly citric, like baobab. And what goes better with strawberries than basil!

Here's a little summer treat recipe, that works wonderfully as breakfast, snack or dessert. This strawberry-coconut-baobab-basil mousse is light and fluffy and sweet with just a touch of that lovely tartness our organic baobab powder gives. It's quick and easy to do - and is healthy too!

Strawberry-baobab-coconut-basil mousse for 2

* 4dl of fresh strawberries
* 160 ml of coconut cream (cold)
* 1-2 tbs of baobab powder
* coconut sugar or honey (optional)

Steps:

- Puree the strawberries & baobab powder in a blender.
- Whip the coconut cream with an electric whisk or hand whisk (with a touch of sweetening if you so choose) until you reach whipped cream consistency.
- Save a few tablespoons of the strawberry-baobab puree. Mix the rest of the puree with the whipped cream.
- Layer the strawberry-baobab puree and the strawberry-coconut mousse into glasses. Chill in the fridge for 15-30 mins.
- Serve with coconut flakes, fresh strawberries and basil.

Tip! If you like basil, puree some fresh basil leaves with the strawberry puree as well.

Enjoy over the summery weekend!!

08/05/2019

How would you like to treat your mother on Mother's Day on Sunday?

What about giving her a cup of goodness? Something that's good for the body, for the environment and for the fellow mothers in Zimbabwe.

Our infusion selection has something for everyone. You can get her red-berry like hibiscus that works wonderfully also as ice tea or vitamin and mineral-packed moringa. Or what about fever tea tree? It's aromatic with a flavour and scent similar to lemongrass and mint and with a bunch of health improving properties.

You can order our infusions at Slurp's site with -20%. They'll be delivered to your door - and if you order now, they'd make it to you for the weekend, in time for Mother's Day.

Remember, we can take care of our own mums and help other mums too at the same time. 💚

30/04/2019

We're back! And bringing some very exciting news.

During the past months we've been building new cooperations and the first one to launch is this: Pona has partnered with Slurp - a Finnish company providing high quality coffees, teas and infusions both to businesses and retail clients.

Slurp shares our values of focusing on sustainable production and organic harvest, high quality products and supporting small businesses and local communities. A perfect match for us!

And to celebrate the new partnership all of our infusions are now -20%. With Slurps brilliant service you can get our infusions - and their selection in general - delivered directly to your home. And for our international friends: Slurp also delivers abroad!

Slurp's subscription packages are an easy way to get to know different kinds of teas and coffees. So now is the best time to test out our health boosting and flavour packed infusions with very reasonable prices.

Why not to start your morning with a refreshing cup of hibiscus infusion or mineral packed moringa? Or wind down in the evening with some fever tea tree infusion? Give them a go - and tell us what you think!

Have a lovely sunny day!

Pona on Slurpin uusin teetoimittaja. Pona on suomalainen yritys, joka maahantuo ja myy infuusioita ja ravinteikkaita ruoka-aineita pääasiassa Zimbabwesta.

03/08/2018

What is it your skin is craving after these days full of sunshine and heat?

Hydration, protection and maybe some calming treat.

With this in mind we're launching end of the season sales for our Kalahari melon and Marula oils. You get to try Pona's superb skin treats with 40% discount until 20.8. - simply visit our webshop at www.pona.fi/shop and use the code SUMMER18 at check-out.

Kalahari melon is the ancestor of the common water melon. This small yellow melon has seeds that are rich in different fatty acids, which might be the reason behind the survival of the plant in harsh Kalahari Desert environment. Kalahari melon seed oil is a perfect moisturiser, it’s anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic. The oil also regenerates the skin and reduces excess sebum.

Marula oil is extracted from the stone of the marula fruit which is related to mango. The oil has healing properties, and Southern African women have long used it in skincare. It’s very moisturising and ideal for dry, cracking skin. Marula oil softens and nourishes - and it has anti-ageing properties due to its high amount of natural antioxidants. Marula oil hydrates, makes skin smoother and reduces redness.

The oils also do wonders to your hair strands!

Our oils are derived from wild plants and cold-pressed, nothing added. If you are a fan of oils to nurture your face & body - especially the ones that absorb immediately like these - treat yourself with a bottle of these miraculous oils!

03/07/2018

Wanna try our baobab & coconut yoghurt at a lovely setting? Head to Raw n More for breakfast, lunch or little summery treat. 😋🍈🥥

29/06/2018

It's all about amazing encounters.

A few months ago we met inspiring Kristina at a yoga festival. She tasted our recipes, we talked, shared ideas. Now, a few months later, our baobab & coconut yoghurt has found its way to SuperShe's healthy & delicious breakfast table, prepared by High Frequency Food.

It's incredible what we can achieve by working together. We couldn't be happier that our organic and wild-picked baobab is getting more lovers all around. Be it the ingredient in vegan yoghurt, smoothies, soups, raw ice creams or more, the miracle tree powders uses are as broad as its roots.

27/06/2018

What is the ultimate summer dessert?

We think it's something sweet yet light, something fresh and with bright colours.

Summer is the season of fresh berries, herbs and light treats. Pavlovas and Brita cakes. With this in mind we created the perfect summer dessert: vegan baobab mini pavlovas. They are simple to prepare, sweet and fluffy - and have a tad of that lovely tart but sweet flavour baobab gives.

All you need is:

* Water from 1 pack of chickpeas (approx 200ml of aquafaba)
* 2 tbs of organic baobab powder
* 1 can of coconut milk
* 200g sugar
* 0,5 tsp vanilla aroma or vanilla sugar
* 0,5 tsp white wine vinegar
* Fresh berries (we opted for strawberries, blueberries and raspberries)
* Some fresh herb to garnish (optional)

How to prep it:

Heat the oven to 150 degrees. Sieve out the chickpeas saving the water and pour into a big bowl. Measure the sugar to another bowl. Use an electric whisk on full speed for about 2 minutes to whip the chickpea water into foam. At this stage you can start adding the sugar into the mixture 1 teaspoon at a time. Remember NOT to pour all the sugar into the mixture as the aquafaba foam might go flat. It takes between 5-10 minutes to go through this stage.

Whisk the aquafaba-sugar mixture until it turns into a thick foam that forms peaks - just like egg white foam for normal merengue. Add the vanilla sugar, baobab powder via a sieve and the white wine vinegar gently folding them in with a spatula.

At this stage, place the coconut milk can into the fridge.

Put a sheet of baking paper onto a baking tray and use a spoon or a piping bag to put the merengue mixture on top. We made mini merengues of about 8-10 cm in diameter. They should be about 2-3 cm thick, they'll rise a touch in the oven. Place the mini merengues into the oven and drop the oven temperature to 120 C. Cook in the oven for about 2 hours, switch off the oven and let the merengues cool down inside the oven. After that they should detach easily from the baking paper.

Take the coconut milk out from the fridge & scoop the thick top part of the coconut into a bowl. Add a touch of sugar if you wish (not necessary though) and whisk the coconut milk for a few minutes until it looks like whipped cream.

Last, take a plate, place a merengue on it and scoop some coconut whipped cream on top. Add the season's berries (and herbs or eatable flowers if you choose) and crumble some pieces of merengue on top.

Enjoy as a sweet brekkie, dessert or treat!

Oh and psst, if you didn't know our organic baobab powder is packed with micronutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, calcium, B vitamins and fibre. So these pavlovas have some healthy stuff too!

Have a beautiful summer day lovelies! 🍓🍒

30/04/2018

Dear friends in the UK - especially Zimbabwean ones,

we've got some more good spring news for you!

On top of our organic & wild-picked baobab powder, the nutrient bomb that's superb for vegan and gluten-free cooking our infusion selection in Amazon has grown. You can now order our Moringa, Rosella, Fever Tea Tree and Resurrection Bush infusions directly to home.

Moringa is an amino-acid rich immunobooster with a scent like matcha and flavour reminiscent to fresh green tea or watercress. Moringa can also be used a spice or you can use add it to your smoothies, soups etc. Rosella, hibiscus flower, brews a deep red infusion that has a red berry-like, tart and sweet flavour and it's rich in vitamin C and iron. Rosella also makes a delicious ice tea. Fever Tea tree leaves remind you of mint and lemon and the infusion helps to lower fever and it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Resurrection bush makes a very fresh, pine & anis scented infusion that aids with colds and different kinds of aches. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgrocery&field-keywords=pona

All of Pona's infusions come via direct trade from a co-op in Zimbabwe and they are either wild plants or sustainably cultivated. The co-op mainly hires women in rural areas, so by buying these, you're giving it back to the community.

Give these infusions a go to refresh you in the morning or soothe in the evening. We guarantee you'll fall in love with them - all our clients in Finland have! They are caffeine-free, low in tannins and support a healthy diet.

Have a wonderful day all of you!