2) Is there someone who has this who might try it in plain water for me, and post back what their thoughts are? (1/4 tsp per 1 cup). Thank you!
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You can make it by the pitcher. So, you could make it a cup at a time, if you wanted. Taste is comparable to other root beer extracts. You can also mix with water and simple syrup, adjusting to taste if you prefer your drink sweeter.
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As a kid, this was a staple in our household. We made it by the gallon with regular water.
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It depends on the water you are starting with and how much water you go through. For example, my best friend and I both have one, but although we only live 20 minutes away from each other, our water tests totally differently on the dissolved solid test meter included. My tap water consistently measures about 385 tds, and hers tests about 480 (older part of town, older pipes, not sure, but consistent). My husband and I are both home all day, she and her husband work. I use it for filling our Keurig coffee maker in addition to normal drinking water. She and her husband work, don't drink coffee, etc. I change mine about once every 4-6 weeks, but find I change it more in summer when I am hotter, thirstier and drinking more liquids in general. She changes hers about once every 2-3 months. So there are a lot of variables. But, I can tell you that my trash recycling is down significantly that I am not buying all the little bottles and the taste is incredible. Far superior to Brita or any other filtered or bottled water you can buy. Fiji water tests about 120 by the way, and I only drink Fiji now as a last resort, i.e., can't get to my own. So for me, even if I had to change the filters more often, I would still stick with the system.
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I haven't used THIS brand yet, even though I ordered it; however on other brands I have used the recommended amount is 4 TBSP to 1 cup of water. I would start there. Hope this helps! :-)
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1/2 teaspoon mixed with 1/4 cup water or juice, once daily. I'd recommend using juice, for better taste.
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I use one to two teaspoons in a gallon of water and keep in the fridge to help mask the taste. I'm not a professional but it works for me.
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Great information! Thank you so much for that. So everyone knows, the suggested dosage is 40 drops. If we use the dilution as suggested here, then a person would want to take that with approximately 16 ounces of water. Not a totally unreasonable amount to drink in one sitting but I think most people would probably want to break that up into two 8 ounces drinks with 20 drops each.
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This isn't an answer to the question, but rather a repeat of the question and a response to the previous "answers." Mr/Ms Roby, if you don't understand the question, why did you write an answer? Ms Cowgirl, the Product Description says, "This amazing instant water heater can be connected to the existing hot water piping." So perhaps a better explanation is that YOU cannot hook it up to American piping. If NO ONE could hook it up to American piping, it wouldn't have a 4.4-star rating. Mr Curcie, what difference does it make WHY Ms O'Meara wants it hotter? A shower is not the only way people use hot water. Folks running a food truck, for instance, might need hot water over 100 to make hot tea, instant coffee, wash their utensils, etc. Using the example in the Product Description, tap water coming in at 56 will be heated 45 to 101. This is NOT hot enough for hot drinks, as 101 is only 2.4 above body temperature. Great for baby formula; not great for coffee. If the 101 water from one unit can be run through a second unit, a 45 temperature rise will yield 146 water, which IS hot enough for coffee and hot tea. The biggest problem with Amazon's Q&As is people chiming in with "answers" when they don't really know the answer. So how about it? Does anyone (including the seller) actually know the answer to this question? Or are we supposed to be satisfied with "I don't know," "I don't understand," "I could only guess," and "Why would you want to?"
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Barb, did it occur to you that the advice you conveyed was less valuable than the time you wasted in typing it? Probably not.Let me clarify my original question for the Barbs of this world. Would someone that has the cup that came with the unit kindly pour water in the cup up to the line, then pour that volume of water into a measuring cup and post the actual measurement? The best measurement Waring would give me over the phone was "fill up to the line" which, without the cup, is about as useful as advice from Barb.
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Taking it straight isn't palatable. My spouse thinks it's "ok", but I can't hack the "after taste". However if I put it inside a drink of some sort, I cannot discern a taste...or there's a change so small that it does not affect the pleasure of the beverage.
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I too have been waiting to see recent reviews. Seem to be trending positive lately - and I note that one review commented: "... new FDA guidelines, they can't put whole stevia in this anymore, so it's just an "extract" which is much more bitter". While I cannot confirm that, it makes sense. I used to put 3 drops in a cup of coffee, and now am putting in 10, and to flavor yogurt, have had to similarly double/triple. I have not noticed the bad taste/bitter taste others noted.
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On my package that I bought at the grocery store in Germany it states that you use 1½ heaping teaspoons per 120ml, which is the equivalent of ½ C. It is 200 g which is very close to 7 oz. Probably the exact same size. It also states that it is enough for 90 cups. Compared to coffee it is not so expensive. And much better for you.PS I see that the others who answered this deviate a little in amount. I suggest it is because Europeans tend to make it stronger.
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I started by taking it as a tea like they suggested, but I can't drink hot, bland water (yuck). I just take 1/4 as a pill before bed. Just make sure you drink a lot of water.
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Hi Joey~~I know a person has to almost develop a taste for the coconut water. They do sell flavored coconut water, but I didn't like those at all. I would think you could add a bit of your favorite juice and see how you do with it. I use Zico because I have a horrible problem with keeping hydrated and have been hospitalized for this. Keeps me actually from passing out and acts for me like an instant IV. :) Best to you, Joey~
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I had a Giotto freeze up from the calcium buildup during a drought in Texas, the water was literally white coming out of the tap. The lever's range of motion was severely restricted, I tried the Dezcal, but it sadly didn't work for me & I had to buy a new machine. Call Whole Latte Love, they are a wealth of knowledge & very helpful to the coffee community. I have learned my lesson & now only use bottled spring water.
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I believe you just didn't add enough water. It's a bit tricky, at first; too little and it's undercooked, too much, and it's overcooked. Experience is the best teacher. I have trouble reading the little measuring cup, also. trial and error, using a tablespoon, to measure the water. Then, pour that amount in the cup and make a mark, for future breakfasts. Good luck!
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According to the package there are 113 "slightly rounded" 1/2 tsp servings in a 250g bag. I take a level 1/2 tsp per day so perhaps that will provide you with a fairly accurate way to guess at the servings per container :-). Because I don't like the taste of product, I fill size 0 capsules and take it that way. I can tell you for sure that there is almost exactly a quarter teaspoon of magnesium powder in each capsule. I was surprised at that. Even with the added cost of the capsules....approx 8 mils each...in my opinion it's absolutely the best way to take the stuff....less hassle, easy to take along on trips, no taste. Hope this helped. According to the package there are 113 "slightly rounded" 1/2 tsp servings in a 250g bag. I take a level 1/2 tsp per day so perhaps that will provide you with a fairly accurate way to guess at the servings per container :-). Because I don't like the taste of product, I fill size 0 capsules and take it that way. I can tell you for sure that there is almost exactly a quarter teaspoon of magnesium powder in each capsule. I was surprised at that. Even with the added cost of the capsules....approx 8 mils each...in my opinion it's absolutely the best way to take the stuff....less... » Read More According to the package there are 113 "slightly rounded" 1/2 tsp servings in a 250g bag. I take a level 1/2 tsp per day so perhaps that will provide you with a fairly accurate way to guess at the servings per container :-). Because I don't like the taste of product, I fill size 0 capsules and take it that way. I can tell you for sure that there is almost exactly a quarter teaspoon of magnesium powder in each capsule. I was surprised at that. Even with the added cost of the capsules....approx 8 mils each...in my opinion it's absolutely the best way to take the stuff....less hassle, easy to take along on trips, no taste. Hope this helped. « Show Less
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1g per tsp = 3g per Tbsp. I'll try to post some pics of the label. Flavor is strong - a little goes a long ways!