Hi Denise! Thank you for your thoughtful review of our Bergamot Black Fasting Tea! I'm sorry that it's not meeting your expectations, however.
It might help to know that we’ve intentionally formulated our Bergamot Fasting Teas to taste bitter with the use of whole-ground Bergamot Orange rind, the most bitter part of the fruit. Bitter foods are beneficial because they activate our bitter taste receptors located on our tongue and throughout our digestive system. When activated, these receptors have been shown to help manage cravings, increase satiety, aid digestion and support healthy blood sugar levels. We understand the flavor can taste intense if you are not used to consuming bitter foods. The amount of water used has a strong impact on the flavor. We recommend 8-12oz of water with our teas, but if the flavor is too strong, I'd recommend using more water until your tastebuds adjust to the flavor.
Some sediment is to be expected with this tea, as we use whole, ground bergamot, and the sediment is from the rind. We recommend mixing this tea thoroughly with hot (but not boiling!) water, and stirring occasionally as you sip your tea. :)
With that said, we do offer a full customer satisfaction guarantee, so please reach out to us at teamakers@piquetea.com so we can assist with a return and a refund for these teas if you'd like. Thank you again for the very thoughtful review Denise!
