ii. Why are the packets so small? It seems expensive.
A: E-Joy Slim Q uses a low-temperature high-pressure extraction method to obtain the powder - this method preserves the active ingredients and retains the taste. More importantly, it allows the drinks brewed from 40g of the items to be contained in just 2g of powder that instantly dissolves in warm water -- this means that for a 30-day pack (60g powder), Slim Q has used 1.2kg of raw ingredients (1.8kg for barley!). This is definitely cheaper than buying the ingredients on your own, and of course, saves you time from washing up!
iii. What is the best way to enjoy the drinks?
A: We recommend dissolving 2g serving in a glass of warm water (circa 250-300ml) for best taste. You can add up to 500ml for 2g of powder, but taste may be more diluted (it depends on your preference!). These are healthy drinks where no sugar is added and definitely good for diabetics. You can add sugar/rock sugar/honey to sweeten the drink.
iv. Why is the taste so bland?
A: The drinks are boiled such that no aritificial flavoring or sugar is added. This is the same taste you get when you make the drinks yourself. More importantly, the drinks are boiled such that the ingredients (red bean barley etc.) do not 'burst', so as to minimise calorie content while retaining the benefits of the drink. You are free to add sugar/rock sugar/honey to sweeten the drink, or make a cup of drink with 2 packs (i.e. 4g for 250ml water).
v. Why does it say made in Taiwan when ingredients are from China?
A: E-Joy gets the raw ingredients from where they grow best (based on climate, soil condition, etc.) and in unpolluted environments. For example, for wolfberries, they grow best in high-altitude and the better-grade ones are found in Ningxia province of China (2,000 feet above sea level). The processing and packing is all done in Taiwan - E-Joy has SGS certification that its Slim Q drinks are free of pesticides and preservatives and heavy metals/chemicals.
vi. There does not seem to be effects after drinking Slim Q?
A: The above ingredients are highly regarded in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) fraternity for its health benefits. However, as they are natural products, the key is to take them consistently and over the long-term for best results. Not everyone experiences immediate effects, and one should definitely consult medical advice (including TCM doctors) to see if the drinks suit your body constitution.
1. Red Bean 红豆水
