How is the taste of the eight herb essiac formula?
Eight herb essiac has a “earthy” and somewhat bitter taste. The bitterness is due to the watercress. Most people become accustomed to the taste after a two week period. For those who never get accustomed to the taste, we recommend an orange juice chaser. Drink a small portion of orange juice immediately after consuming the essiac tea. The orange juice will help to counteract the taste of the essiac tea. Essiac tea is not meant to be sipped or savored. It should be taken in the same manner as a cough syrup or other medicinal liquid. Should essiac tea be taken cold, hot or at room temperature? We recommend taking the essiac tea cold. Test results showed that tea taken cold was the most effective. The tea should be taken immediately after pouring your serving from the container in the refrigerator. Should essiac tea be taken with food or on an empty stomach? We recommend taking essiac tea on an empty stomach. Take essiac tea one hour before eating a meal or two hours after eating a meal.
