I have used honey in it (before I cut out fructose).
Also a slice of candied ginger in it is very nice too.
Have you tried stevia? Some people believe stevia is safer.
You can get used to it without a sweetener, just don't steep so long..as the tannins get stronger with the longer steep.
There are many extracts of it to take orally. Puritan's is having their mega sale right now, buy one get 2 free. I just bought a new supply of ribose and saved alot! (members there get emails for further savings...until July 3rd, $5.00 off and free shipping too!)
There are other antioxidants too as well. I have good results with grapeseed extract.
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