CELEBRATION HERBALS Slippery Elm Bark Pwd Wc 65 gm, 2.29 ounce

Feels so nice sipping this slippery tea. I don’t filter it - it clogged my coffee filter when I tried, because the powder is so microscopic. I just use 1/3 teaspoon in a large mug, add hot water, stir a bit, and the tea forms a nice texture without filtering. Tastes mild and subtle, very tasty. I bought this because I have acid reflux, GERD, and most teas, coffees, milk and sodas make it worse. This is one of a few drinks the medical experts say I can have. I have only tried it hot. My acid reflux is a lot better since switching from coffee, sodas and milk. Many regular teas are too acidic, but this is one of the exceptions. Your throat and stomach will thank you. Did I mention it’s tasty?

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.

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.

The box says 2 tablespoons in 2 cups of water, which makes nothing you can drink, full of lumps, and difficult to strain. Has anyone come up with a good way to make this? I enjoy adding a couple of tablespoons of strainedslime into my ginger tea, is this how one is supposed to use it? I like the coating effects.

As described

Does not become “slippery “, gel like and mucinous, which is what is needed to help digestion.

Soothes my sore throat, and I like the taste. I mix it with chamomile tea.

Great for swore throatsHas a slimy texture very soothing when you’re sick and throat is dry