Canon Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 i just bought tea and the only thing i know about it is its possibly called higatea, the japanese people who sold it to me said it was very healthy, but i want to know what it is before i try it. theres a picture of a yellow flower and the tea is grinded up and looks like yellow flour. theres also a picture of what looks like roots on it, thick roots so i believe its ground up roots but do not know. if you can tell me about the plant or the tea ill give you 1,000 points. if you can do it within 24 hours thats 400 more points.thanks, btw the website is http://rakuten.co.jp/higatea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 i wish i could help you, but number 1 i havent had it before, number 2 i didnt see anything that matches that description on that website, number 3 i certainly didnt read anything that matches that description on that website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 theres a picture of the flower and the powder stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 QUOTE (Canon @ Aug 9 2008, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>theres a picture of the flower and the powder stuffAnd you say this stuff makes tea? Hmmm, it looks like some dry rub for a brisket, but i say drink it and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 the roots look like a ginger root, but the flower doesnt. so far my best guess is its ginger. and im drinking it right now, has kind of a bitter smell and a distinct taste that has kinda like a mint feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 So do you just disolve this stuff in water or are you supposed to strain it back out? Please tell me you strain it back out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 its powder, like hot chocolate. so i just dissolve. the roots im talking about are a picture on the package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotless Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 you bought it off that website?! how did you find anything or do you know the language.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotless Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 btw it looks like a form of matcha a fine ground powder type of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diatonic Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 (edited) ウコン is turmericTurmeric @ wiki"Medicinal usesTurmeric plantIn Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is thought to have many medicinal properties and many in India use it as a readily available antiseptic for cuts, burns and bruises. Practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine say it has fluoride which is thought to be essential for teeth. It is also used as an antibacterial agent.It is taken in some Asian countries as a dietary supplement, which allegedly helps with stomach problems and other ailments. It is popular as a tea in Okinawa, Japan. It is currently being investigated for possible benefits in Alzheimer's disease, cancer and liver disorders."Do you have direct link (@rakuten site] for that specific product?btw Higatea is the name of the company that makes that stuff Edited August 10, 2008 by diatonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 bought it from a store in okinawa. they figured i could lose some weight and sold it to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diatonic Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Found it, 秋ウコン粉"Autumm turmeric flour/powder"Dietary supplement, take 2-3 times a day (total of 6 grams),in water or hot water (tea).<disclaimer> This is layman's translation, use at your own risk. -diatonic- </disclaimer> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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