Should Flor Essence be taken hot or cold?
The liquid concentrate is stored in the fridge, so it is cold. When the amount to be taken is poured into a glass or cup, and hot water added to it, it will be warmed approx. to body temperature. Many medicinal ingredients in liquids are better absorbed by the body when diluted with hot water. More important information about Flor Essence 1) NEVER store the Flor Essence in plastic. An undesirable reaction occurs between the plastic and acidic qualities in the Flor Essence. 2) Sometimes the concentrate can be quite glutinous. This is a natural property of the Slippery Elm and the Burdock. It will dissolve and dissipate when hot water is added to the cold concentrate when the dosage is diluted before consumption. 3) DO NOT FREEZE THE LIQUID. This will negate all the active properties.