(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best single herbs & spices

I'm no expert, that's for sure. It's a little hobby of mine. I've done well with some things, poorly with others.

[Warrior Forum] (http://www.warriorforum.com/) is a good place to start. It's a very active forum with lots of knowledge free for the taking.

[Digital Point Forums] (https://forums.digitalpoint.com/) are an excellent resource for learning about Search Engine Optimization.

I use Wordpress to power all of my affiliate sites. I write a little article, stick in some links, and get organic traffic to my sites. Again, I'm a little guy. I'm not going to tell you that I make thousands a month doing this. Could I? Sure, if I applied myself and went after it, I could get there. It was easier years ago when you could throw up a garbage site and get immediate attention from the search engines. Now, you have to work a bit harder for it.

My advice: start with something you know and love. Do you have a hobby? Is your line of work suited to affiliate marketing integration? What do you know about that you can write about? Start a blog, even a free one somewhere. Throw out links via Twitter. Get a Facebook page going around your area of interest. Make some YouTube videos about your passion. Maybe you like reviewing golf clubs? Can you write a few hundred words about the latest Callaway driver? Great! Now you can throw up [this link] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009TLZJ48/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009TLZJ48&linkCode=as2&tag=teaccom-20) to the Callaway driver on Amazon and maybe send a reader/buyer to it. It retails for $204. Depending on your volume, you could get 4-10% of that sale price returned to you every time somebody buys the driver you promote. That's $8-$20 for every buyer who reads your site and completes a purchase at Amazon. Best part, they don't even have to buy the driver. They could buy some [Flax Seed] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WSK5N2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WSK5N2&linkCode=as2&tag=teaccom-20) to kick up their morning oatmeal and you will get paid so long as your 24-hr cookie is still on their computer at the time.

And Amazon is just one of a million affiliate programs out there. I could link you to many more, but just google "company affiliate program", where company = company of your choosing, i.e. apple, best buy, newegg, hostgator, etc, and you should get to the program of your interest. Some sites farm out their affiliate programs to affiliate marketing companies that handle all of the tracking and payment for the sales you generate. Examples include PepperJam, Commission Junction (now Conversant), and LinkShare.

Of course, you can throw up some ads by Google Adsense alongside your affiliate links to get a little money based on clicks and pageviews that do not require any purchase.

That's a general overview. Do you have anything specific I can help you with?

Those look so delicious.

Energy bars can be super simple to make. Like homemade Lärabars are dates, almonds, and dried fruit (apple pie would also have cinnamon and cloves--Penzey's sells delicious true cinnamons that are sweet tasting, and comes in different size containers.). You can also get ground vanilla bean powder that's sweet and has no sugar. A little goes a long way, too. Dump the ingredients in your food processor and blend. They're so good. Trader Joe's has whole aisle of inexpensive dried fruits and nuts. Create your own combinations.

Here's a link for 26 must try energy bar recipes. Most are made from dried fruits, nuts, maybe some nut or seed butter, a little sweetener, and flavorings.

I always thought I didn't like dates until I tried fresh medjool dates from a grocery store produce section. Lots of warehouse stores have them, too. As do Indian grocers. The ones I had previously were old and dried out, in my white bread grocery store in the small town I grew up in.

Making your own trail mix would also be delicious, and the nuts and dried fruits are so good for you.

Having easy to make snacks that you can keep within reach can help you eat healthier with little effort.

Every night I have a base of either quinoa or rice, prepared in my rice cooker with various vegetables and spices. If rice, I'll roll it up with nori for homemade veggie rolls.

With dinner I have a 12 ounce glass of water with two tablespoons of flax and one tablespoon of chia.

I buy my pinto beans and black beans loose in bulk at the local grocery store when picking up my vegetables, usually around 5 or 6 pounds of each at a time.

Cumin, garlic powder, tahini, and dry garbanzo beans go for a good homemade hummus in a food processor. Needs a fresh lemon or two squeezed into the tahini. Original recipe had olive oil and salt, I leave out the oil entirely and either cut the salt down to a dash or none at all.

I keep oats and almond meal on hand to make pdb cookies with the same food processor, just add a banana or two, cinnamon, nutmeg, almond butter, and raisins if you like. The original recipe called for dates and I said eat me I'm doing raisins.

I got peppermint in bulk to make tea with, both by itself as well as mixing with chamomile, mugwort, etc.

I keep almost all of the above in these convenient cereal containers to both extend shelf life, shelf space, and remove any branding or advertising. Mason jars are also awesome!

Don't forget you can dehydrate your own food as well!

Edit: I don't work for Amazon, I just live no-car and order like this to survive!

Many Walgreens stores carry turmeric in capsules, like this, in the supplement section.

I'm sure you could order some online, too. Either in pills or powdered form. Another powdered product.

I haven't tried any of those products. They're just examples. I love cooking with turmeric, personally. I just pour it in when I make Indian dals and sabjis. But yes, finding it fresh is another story.

Edit: Amazon apparently has everything. Whole turmeric root is available from multiple sellers.

I use the NYT Butter Chicken recipe and it does not call for fenugreek.

I've also tried the Washington DC restaurant Rasika's recipe. It's very good and doesn't call for fenugreek.

I have added Indian Curry Leaves (about 1/4 cup, hand crushed) and that helps add a interesting twist of flavor

In my opinion, the Vice recipe is a rushed butter chicken. It's so much more flavorful to make Makhani Sauce days in advance, then add the chicken (marinated in Yoghurt, Turmeric, and Cumin) and cream on the day of. The sauce will come out so much more richly.

In the US most auto parts and hardware stores have a small selection of studs. In a pinch a Allen head bolt and washer could be used in its place short term. Use of bolts will eventually take a toll on the threads in the hole after repeated use.

It doesn't look like there is enough left of the stud to double nut it.

• If you have room to swing a pair of vice grips you may be able to turn it out. Heating the area with a torch will help it come out easier.
  
• Putting a nut over the remaining stud, then weld the center of the nut to the stud. It heats the stud and allows you to use a wrench or socket on the nut.
  
• Drilling and easy outs. Just a no, don't do it. Unless you have skills and practice from doing it before. It's a good way to make a bad situation really bad.
  
• If you have time and can wait. Let chemistry do the work for you. Clean the area well with brake cleaner. Take a aluminum or plastic bottle cut it up to Silicone/RTV it in place so a liquid can be poured into it and hold it submerging the bolt, sometimes you have to be creative to do stuff on the side like this. Go to the grocery store and get some Alum(it's a Double Sulfate salt. Alum attacks the steel stud but not the aluminum, it will leave a clean hole.). Mix it with water making a stiff salt brine like you would use to gargle. Poor it in the container you've fashioned. Adding a small heat source like a heat lamp or small light to it helps speed the reaction. Wait 12-30 hours and the stud should be gone. You can use this as a fall back method to Vice drips.

Here are some links for Porcini Mushroom Powder, Portobello Mushroom Powder, Shiitake Mushroom Powder, Reishi Mushroom Powder, and powders consisting of mixed assorted mushrooms like this five mushroom one, this fourteen mushroom one, and my favorite of the lot: this ten mushroom blend. I utilize mushroom powders in soups, sauces, gravies and dry rubs for steaks and meats. One of my favorite ways to use porcini mushroom powder is to make homemade or frozen French fries, dribble them with truffle-infused oil, sprinkle sea salt and porcini mushroom powder and grated sharp white cheddar on top. It's my own version of poutine!

I originally went looking for coconut milk powder but could only find coconut cream powder. This is the brand I ended up using, and maybe it's a translation thing, but I do think its coconut cream? When you let the noodles sit for a while in the powder, it really all thickens up nicely, making it pretty creamy and hearty.

It's very important to maintain your electrolyte balance during extended fasts. Here's what happens to runners who don't maintain that balance. They aren't fasting, but they exemplify what happens when you drink a ton of water and don't salt up.

You naturally expel electrolytes via sweat (you should be exercising while fasting) and urine. During longer fasts (2 days+), I allow myself 0.5 tablespoons of salty vegetable broth concentrate (mixed into a hot cup of water) and a pinch of magnesium citrate. I could supplement with potassium as well, since that's an electrolyte, but I just haven't gotten around to buying it in bulk. Also apparently its very easy to overdose on it, so I'm in no rush.

Technically the broth is breaking the fast, but it has so few calories (5? 10?) that honestly, it shouldn't matter. You're probably getting calories from dead skin cells sloughing off your inner mouth/tongue anyway - the broth is no big deal. If you google around, you'll see that other people use bone broth. Example 1. I prefer vegetable broth - ymmv.

No troll, I also sprinkle a little lime salt directly into my mouth a couple of times a day. Probably around like 0.5 grams each time, just a very light dusting. Gives the taste buds a little something to get excited about aside from carbonated water.

As long as you don't go over the salt/potassium/magnesium RDA, you should be fine. I think I'm personally around 50% of salt, 0% K, and 25% magnesium daily, but I haven't measured ¯\(ツ)/¯

Some history: I went on a 7 day water only fast, and on day 4 I was feeling utterly mentally spaced. Like, I wasn't in my own body, and everything was a slog. Pretty bad state to be in as a programmer. I googled around, discovered the salt thing, had a bit, and within the hour I was back to being mentally there. Salt's important!

I find the bean paste much more of a middle ground. I bake a lot, so I spend the money on high quality extract, and usually buy it every few months. On the other hand, I buy the paste from Amazon or at TJ's (if I can find it there) once every year or two. It's worth the splurge because it lasts a long time.

This is what I get. I usually pay about $5-10 for an oz of extract, so this is about the same per oz cost. Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste, with Gift Box, 4 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003L259AU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TJMqDbTCZY71N

It's this awesome vanilla bean paste - way better than the stuff in the baking aisle, and it's got the little vanilla specks in it!

Sort of made it up on the spot with stuff I had laying around, but I'll give it a shot.

Make white rice like you normally would. Salt and pepper chicken and brown it on all sides in a pan with olive oil. While doing that, put some bourbon (I used about a cup of Larceny) and some honey (I used maybe two table spoons) in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce until the bubbles begin to sustain indicating the glaze is thickening. Pour it into a cup and refrigerate until it is at room temp and fully thickened. Transfer browned chicken to a sheet pan and put in oven at 400 degrees while you prepare the rice. heat olive oil in a pan then add your aromatics (I started with scallions, garlic, and red bell peppers but you can use any veggies you like). Add rice and other veggies (I included broccoli which I par cooked by quickly steaming) after aromatics have sweat out and begin to soften. Season with salt, pepper, and Moroccan Seasoning and cook until veggies are done. Remove chicken from oven when it is almost done and pour the glaze over it before returning it to the oven. Once it is done cooking, allow it to rest and reabsorb the juices before plating. Place the chicken on top of the rice and spoon the glaze from the sheet pan over the chicken and serve.

Sorry if my formatting sucks; if anybody can help me out there be my guest.

Here's a format friendly version

Ingredients:

• White rice
  
• Chicken thigh
  
• 1 c of bourbon
  
• 2 tbsp honey
  
• olive oil
  
• veggies of choice
  
• garlic
  
• salt/pepper
  
• Moroccan Seasoning
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Directions
  
  
• Make white rice like you normally would.
  
• Salt and pepper chicken and brown it on all sides in a pan with olive oil.
  
• While doing that, put some bourbon (I used about a cup of Larceny) and some honey (I used maybe two table spoons) in a pot and bring to a boil.
  
• Reduce until the bubbles begin to sustain indicating the glaze is thickening.
  
• Pour it into a cup and refrigerate until it is at room temp and fully thickened.
  
• Transfer browned chicken to a sheet pan and put in oven at 400 degrees while you prepare the rice.
  
• Heat olive oil in a pan then add your aromatics (I started with scallions, garlic, and red bell peppers but you can use any veggies you like).
  
• Add rice and other veggies (I included broccoli which I par cooked by quickly steaming) after aromatics have sweat out and begin to soften.
  
• Season with salt, pepper, and Moroccan Seasoning and cook until veggies are done. Remove chicken from oven when it is almost done and pour the glaze over it before returning it to the oven.
  
• Once it is done cooking, allow it to rest and reabsorb the juices before plating.
  
• Place the chicken on top of the rice and spoon the glaze from the sheet pan over the chicken and serve.

Full recipe (with additional notes) found on my blog at https://veggiechick.com/easy-pear-crisp/ =)

Pear Crisp

• 4 medium pears, peeled and thinly sliced (Bosc, Anjou or Bartlett pears are recommended)
  
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  
• 2 tablespoons, vegan butter, melted
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  
• 1 cup gluten-free old fashioned oats
  
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  
• 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
  
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
  
• Vegan Caramel Sauce, optional
  
• vegan vanilla ice cream
  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish (or similar size) using vegan butter, coconut oil, or baking spray. 
   
2. In a medium bowl, add the pear slices, vegan butter, coconut sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix together and transfer to the baking dish.
   
3. In the same medium bowl (no need to wash!), add the oats, coconut flakes, flour, pecans, coconut oil, maple syrup and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir with a spoon and then transfer the mixture onto the pears in an even layer. Press down with the back of the spoon to flatten.
   
4. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes at 375 F, or until browned and bubbling. If making the Vegan Caramel, you can do that while the pear crisp is baking. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

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I am guessing she means "crispy" or "french fried" onions, which is a pre-made product often put on (green bean) casseroles.

Example:http://www.amazon.com/Frenchs-Original-French-Fried-Onions/dp/B0005Z7U9O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1419231599&sr=8-5&keywords=crispy+onions

Just follow recipes until you develop an intuition and you'll be amazed by how much progress you make!

I am quite fond of the goose liver sandwiches and of the head cheese (almost as good as the German version). Also, Erős Pista.

I've made Khao Soi (northern thai coconut curry soup) with Ramen noodles. It was one of the best trail meals I've made

you'll need:

1 package of ramen noodles, throw away the seasoning

1 package of Khao soi seasoning https://www.amazon.com/Lobo-Brand-Thai-Kao-Seasoning/dp/B000ESIDBQ

1 package of coconut milk/cream powder https://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Cream-Powder-Chao-Thai/dp/B0095VQH5M/

1 package of chicken https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Breast-Protein-Snacks-Pouches/dp/B0025ULWVE/

freeze dried shallots and cilanto (Litehouse brand)

chili flakes

crushed peanuts

dehydrated lime juice (optional) https://www.amazon.com/True-Citrus-Lime-Shaker-2pk/dp/B01F2PKK8E/

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To make:

Crumble a few noodles and reserve, cook the rest in boiling water, pour off a bit of the water and add the chicken, when warm, mix in the Khoi soi seasoning and coconut milk/cream powder, stir to combine. Add freeze dried shallots and cilanto and let them rehydrate, top with crumbled noodle bits, chili flakes to taste and some crushed peanuts, add a touch of dehydrated lime juice. Enjoy.

I ordered myself some vanilla beans and glass jars from amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Madagascar-Bourbon-Planifolia-Gourmet-Vanilla/dp/B005CJBKAI/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1416080707&sr=1-2&keywords=vanilla+beans

http://www.amazon.com/Wheaton-Capacity-Polypropylene-Poly-Vinyl-Diameter/dp/B003G2ZWVG/ref=pd_bia_nav_t_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZT66NT3N6C0VWR8SWTE

I cut the beans in half and even distributed them through out all the bottles then just filled the rest up with cheap vodka. I did it about 3 months ago and the liquid is nice and dark. I made homemade labels with what kind of beans, to be stored in a cool dark place, and that you can top off the bottle with vodka as you use it for awhile. and then I tied it with some twine.

You make a drink using Ceylon cinnamon (make sure not to use the usual kitchen Cassia cinnamon that contains a serious toxin at just a teaspoon). This potion is so powerful that you'll forget about eating. Start off w/ just a tablespoon of quality c10/c8 MCT Oil and then chase that w/ your mixed drink. Mix the dry ingredients first, and you'll then stir that mix into the liquids. You use the dry first:

- 1 or 2 tablespoons of Hemp protein powder, mixed w/

- 2 packets of Stevia sweetener

- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Organic Ceylon cinnamon powder (DO NOT USE THE DANGEROUS REGULAR KITCHEN VARIETY)

- (optional) 1 teaspoon of Inulin fiber/sweetener

... Now prepare the liquid portions in a drinking glass:

- a Squirt of Lemon Juice, usually just enough to cover the bottom of the glass

- about 200ml of room temp water, as cold water is harder to mix

Stir the dry mix into the liquids as best you can, and try to drink it while it's still spinning.

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It takes about 15-20 min. for it to take effect, but expect a shot of energy and hunger to vanish for a few hours in the least.

Not any more.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00COUR0NE/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000ND7E6C&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1F7ZQGGJ31H939TWDG9J
Most powdered is shit. That is certainly not shit.
Hermetically sealed in individual pinches. 15 for 12 bucks.
This one is allegedly the best.
It's only 77 an ounce, which is a fraction of 1990s prices.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Gathering-Saffron-Brand-Spanish/dp/B00CWAMY1O/ref=pd_sbs_gro_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0W6W0NWTKX0J4HC1RWMV
That's about 60 or 80 dishes worth of saffron.

The raw organic seeds are indeed a different product entry than the regular seeds.

However, the raw organic seeds are listed as "Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes" idkwtf this means, since it also seems to be a new product, and we also need repeated, independent verification on the effects. Has anyone else ordered these within the past month?

The raw organic seeds are labeled "packed with potential" lol.

Ha! Yes, it is a spice?

It's much cheaper but not many people need to keep enough on hand for 200 servings of paella.

https://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Saffron-Brand-Spanish-Ounce/dp/B00CWAMY1O

These are the ones I got and they're great.

This stuff is great on a sandwich, mixed with creamy dips, with cheese, etc.

Sure! It was like $65 something. Here you go.

My favorite is Frontier Co-op Ceylon Cinnamon from Amazon! It's available as 1 pound or ~2 ounces.

Lol no, “can” but really a plastic container. It’s all dry, think more like a potato chip than an actual onion product.

https://www.amazon.com/Frenchs-French-Fried-Onions-Original/dp/B0005Z7U9O

Thanks for the info - any idea when they changed their product? Has it been a while? I have been using Bob's for about a year or so and it has the same packaging on it since the first time I got it.

Any ideas?

This is what I am used to seeing;
http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-8-Ounce-Packages/dp/B0049J7XAI/ref=pd_sim_325_3/192-9923740-7104950?ie=UTF8&dpID=519sDBV4IML&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR102%2C160_&refRID=1A7F5W3B2WD3KAPR4TB4

Can get them easily and cheaply from [Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/Madagascar-Bourbon-Planifolia-Gourmet-Vanilla/dp/B005CJBKAI/ref=sr_1_8?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1374000511&sr=1-8) as well.

this turned out really well.

I ordered some curry leaves, any suggestion how I would include them in this recipe?

Should I substitute them for a different spice, or just add them in addition? About how many per 1lb of chicken?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00THOXKCU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like this stuff from Amazon : http://www.amazon.com/Frontier-Peppermint-Certified-Organic-Ounce/dp/B001VNGNSS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KW8VRQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The cheapest price I've ever found for good nooch, which is important to me since I use so much of it and there's no store near me that sells it in bulk.

As I write this there's only 8 left in stock and they don't always have it, so snag one if you can!

Have you ever looked for vanilla beans in bulk? Real vanilla (not the extract) isn't cheap. Amazon has the good stuff for about $160 per 1/4 lb - so just north of $600 per pound. That makes the $400 seem downright reasonable.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Madagascar-Vanilla-Beans-Mushrooms/dp/B000CR1ELU

Nice work! I've had no luck getting store bought turmeric roots to grow. I suspect they've been irradiated or may have died at some point. So I bought these turmeric from Amazon last summer which successfully grew into plants.

Amazon does list organic herbs that can be used for tea. I use those for cold brew.

Peppermint for 1 pound is around $10

Hibiscus Petals for 1 pound also around $10

A few things I use that you might want to try.
Umami Powder
MSG
Kitchen Bouquet

I like getting fiber from flax seed. I just mix it into my protein shake in the morning. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WSK5N2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000WSK5N2&linkCode=as2&tag=httpbetafcom-20

I buy online from Red Star. Unfortunately through Amazon. Pushing the local package free store to stock it but so far nothing.

They don't have to be expensive. Here's a 1/4 pound for $17.95 on Amazon, just as an example.

Amazon sells the Ceylon Cinnamon the real stuff

Amazon actually sells an "Umami Powder" that is mostly mushroom powder. I just came across it today while looking for koji.

I take my peppermint in leaf form instead of oil, and make tea (technically a tisane, IIRC) with it. I really like this loose leaf which I steep at 1 1/4 tsp for 16 oz of boiling water. That 1lb bag lasts me a year of 1-2 daily cups, I put some into a sealed jar for daily use then double wrap the remainder for storage.

I add this occasionally when I am cooking savory dishes:

http://www.amazon.com/Takii-Umami-Powder-Fifth-Foods/dp/B00HYL4HK2

This one is 100% vanilla bean powder, zero sugar. It's pricey, though it wouldn't take much to flavor a cup of coffee. https://www.amazon.com/Kiva-Vanilla-Gourmet-Madagascar-Bourbon/dp/B019G5H02A/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JZ4JHX8AKPDRKNZZS2VM

http://smile.amazon.com/Frontier-Organic-Powdered-Ceylon-Cinnamon/dp/B00416T8Q6/

Get the the real thing. USDA Organic Turmeric Whole Raw Root https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FCJXSNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EgBvDbSXCSEMH

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http://www.amazon.com/Takii-Umami-Powder-Fifth-Foods/dp/B00HYL4HK2

Its vanilla bean paste.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/289815-andes-mints-ingredients/

Says peppermint, also peppermint is the classic "mint patty mint"

Mint tea (in bags) uses dried mint that is probably really cut up, marked up, and not organic like this linked below.

https://www.amazon.com/Frontier-Co-op-Organic-Peppermint-Sifted/dp/B001VNGNSS/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493323628&sr=8-1&keywords=dried+peppermint

Many of the reviews say this makes an amazing tea and is DIRT cheap. You can put it in loose leaf teabags, strainer, infuser and much more.