A Tremendous choice for Slippery Elm Tea. The tea arrived very quickly; especially considering another order of Slippery Elm Tea bags took the slow boat from China. That order arrived after about five weeks but was well worth waiting for. This order is much appreciated. It is in bulk form so it will last a long time.
Here, I must defer to more experienced tea drinkers because I am not sure how to brew a tea that arrived in powder form. The package consists of 65 grams of very fine powder; clearly the consistency of powdered sugar. There is really no point in putting it in a tea ball because it would simply melt in the hot water and escape the confines of the tea ball or strainer as if there was no impedance. My first order consisted of very finely made linen tea bags that were exquisite in their construction. In the tea pot the tea bags held the contents as long as needed. In lieu of constructing tea bags out of a finely woven material, I may just drop a teaspoon of the powder into a hot pot of water and let it find its own way. I would not want to consume most loose teas in this manner because they do not dissolve completely. I suspect that this one will.
Since I use this tea to heal my Barrett's Esophagus and calm ulcers above the stomach and below, I appreciate a quality herbal tea. In the future when I need more Slippery Elm Tea, this will be my default supplier. I look forward to trying other teas from this company.
I give SEB to my cats for constipation occasionally. This is the only one I'll use, it smells sweet like it's supposed to and doesn't go bad quickly at all. You can also do the syrup for them if they are sick with CKD or IBD and have vomiting issues. Mine thankfully do not (KNOCK WOOD). But this is a must have.
LOVE THIS STUFF. To me it tastes like malt o meal cereal.
Definitely have to get used to the texture of it but it sure does work.
In general, I have not been a fan of herbal tea, chamomile, peppermint, etc. Not only is the taste odd, but the benefits have never been convincing. This brand seems to be of quality nature; short of chemical testing, there is no way to confirm purity. But packaging and somewhat brand name seem to lend legitimacy. The packaging instructions for making this herbal tea and what quantities to use are extremely sketchy. I googled Slippery Elm Bark Tea and found many options. I am experimenting with several and instructions range anywhere from 1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons per cup! So far, 1 teaspoon is more than enough. Some of the instructions read steep for 20 minutes and others bring to boil and then simmer for several minutes. One option calls for cold water first to be mixed in a jar, then add hot water, shake vigorously and let sit over night before drinking cold or reheating It does get think and if you let it go long enough and will almost have the consistency of Metamucil (especially if you decide to go the tablespoon route and long simmer), but the taste is good, if you can take the thickening. My first taste after steeping only a few minutes seemed more like a green tea. I don't have the most discriminating taste buds, but letting it get a little stronger yields a chocolatey, rooty, better than sassafras taste, with almost a hint of root beer. So if anyone decides to try this, you'll need to do a lot of experimenting with amount and thickness. Using the long methods is a bit messy and time consuming. Cleaning the thickest dregs out of the strainer/difuser is also a little time consuming. But for some, the ritual of tea making is essential to the calming effect. Probably the thicker it is, the more the supposed benefits will be. Suggested options seem to range from adding any other herbs or flavorings as desired, including honey, molasses, cinnamon, almond milk.... My favorite so far is a 50/50 mix with green tea, steeping for 3 to 5 minutes after adding boiling, either plain or mixed with a hint of Splenda.
Now, does it work? I came across this herbal tea while doing a little research on ulcers and h pylori. Non-traditional remedies should always come with a warming as little trusted research is done. So buyer be ware! I came across a University of Maryland Medical Center study that warns pregnant and lactating women to avoid it. But the brief article did give some credence to benefits with moderate use. After use for only a couple of weeks, every other day or so, in mixed strengths or preparation methods, I may indeed be calming and coating my inners a little and providing some relief. Ritual and medicinal hocus pocus or not, I like the taste in the late evening, like reducing caffeine intake, and will likely continue to consume.
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This product does what it promises: makes a mucilaginous brew after you add boiling water to a teaspoon of powder in a cup. This is NOT "herbal tea" in the sense of a cup of sweet-smelling leafy beverage. The powder has a slightly bitter taste (it's made from tree bark, after all) and needs to be stirred thoroughly to avoid puffs of coagulated powder. Best to add something like almond or coconut milk (if you can't have dairy), and possibly some sweetener.
I found the quality of this powder to be better than the first brand I tried, which did not produce any type of thick mucilage in the cup even after standing for a few minutes. This powder does, and I've even gotten to where I can drink it straight (it is less bitter-tasting when the mucilage forms).
The one drawback (minus one star) is the zippered plastic pouch, which makes getting at the powder really messy. I wound up cutting the bag to a short enough length and transferring the powder to a jar so I could scoop it easily with a teaspoon.
If you need slippery elm bark "tea" because you have GI issues, this is a good brand to try.
However, if you're following the advice of some TV personality, be warned. This is not the "health" beverage you are looking for, and even whipped cream and sprinkles won't help.
Best slippery elm product I've tried.
i am a naturalist and use all natural stuff. i got this with in few days after ordering and tried it is different but it helped out with my cold and allergy issues of wheat. will order it again
Great product. Delivered on time.
Effective.
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