Upon receipt of Tonic Shelf Quinine Citrus Tonic, I noticed immediately; The box was packaged well and bottles were separated to keep from breakage. Bottles were well sealed, and settling of contents were easily reconstituted with a few shakes of the bottle. For my first taste, I poured 1 ounce in a glass and drank undiluted. Fresh zesty citrus without any bitterness from the Cinchona.
Compared to other tonic concentrates, this wasn't syrupy but more like citrus juice. It is not overly sweet or biter. For the first week, I mixed 1 ounce concentrate to 6 ounces chilled distilled water. After the first week, I noticed my system was starting to be flushed out, I was less bloated and had more energy. I felt my body detoxing and cleansing. Into the third bottle, I mixed it 1 ounce concentrate to 2 ounces Pomegranate and 4 ounces purified spring water. I noticed I had lost about an inch in my lower belly without excessive urination. Some people I was in contact with had gotten sick with colds, yet I did not.
I have continued to drink Tonic Shelf Quinine Citrus and again have lost another inch. I would recommend this blend to anyone who is looking for a fresh zesty alternative to the other tonics on the market and will be a repeat customer.