I like to squeeze a tube into a cup of tea, or just into my mouth as a little pick-me-up snack (it has 7 grams of sugars). The flavor is sweet but complex. It's kind of like molasses but moreso it reminds me of the caramelized juices that ooze out of baked yams when they are cooking.

Sweet and not bitter. It is not like water and is sticky.

Let me start out by stating… I am not a doctor, nurse, physician, or any form of medical practitioner. This review is purely about my experience using the product and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before adding this supplement to your routine. That being said…This was an interesting grab. I’m all about natural remedies and this one intrigued me.The package is almost entirely in Korean, but for a few paragraphs on the box. No directions on how to prepare or consume it that I could find in English. But my handy translator was able to translate one of the packets. Seems you add it to hot water, as tea. Which I did, and it wasn’t too bad. Not bitter, something of a lightly sweetened tea. No aftertaste. If you enjoy teas, this will be about the same.My main reason for making the tea was a lingering cough. We’ll see what the outcome is for that remedy. It states that you can make the tea, or just use it right from the package. Considering the thickness of the syrup, it may benefit coating your throat. Although I have not tried this method yet.As for the ingredients, Korean Balloon Root Syrup Stick contains 4 basic ingredients, Bellflower Root, Glutinous Sticky Rice, Malt, and Ginger. I like the fact that it doesn’t contain anything artificial. The mild sweetness comes from the grains.Do your research and see what it may do for your situation.Currently priced at $47.99 for 39 packs in 3 boxes containing 13 packets each. The expiration date was shown to be September 2025.