For whatever reason, I'm retaining water and feel bloated and uncomfortable. It's funny but something I've never had just came to mind - dandelion root. Of all things.... So I get on the internet and do some research on dandelion root. Aside from being a diuretic, this stuff improves digestion thereby aiding in weight loss; it helps with skin conditions (like Psoriasis and acne) because it detoxifies the liver; is full of calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, vitamins B & C - and others; helps regulate blood sugar (great for folks with blood sugar problems)... blah blah blah! So without ever using this or having tasted it before, I jump in with this 6-box order. But before it gets here, I go to Publix and buy ONE box for nearly FIVE bucks!! Do the math here. I buy one box for five bucks at the local grocery store and I got six boxes for a bit over $18.... I'm sure you can see where the better deal is. BUT that said - I would recommend doing it that way for a couple of reasons: 1) you get to try a box out to see how your body will react and whether or not you can even stomach the taste, 2) following thru with step one ensures you don't end up with a case of tea bags that will sit in your pantry forever unused. I make my first cup and can't put it down! This stuff tastes doggone good for a weed! To me, it almost has a mild flavor of a coffee with a nutty base. Some call it 'bitter.' I'm not sure I get that in tasting it. Maybe a bit dry, like a smooth dry wine - but I don't get the 'bitter.' I needed no sweetner - which is amazing in itself. But if you prefer sweeter, then use agave or stevia, otherwise you're sort of defeating the purpose. So far? In two days I have eliminated nearly 3.5lbs of water weight. What a relief. If you're using this as a diuretic, the benefit of this over that of a prescribed diuretic is the dandelion CONTAINS potassium whereas the prescribed diuretic depleats your system of it. But still, make sure you're drinking water in addition to taking this. Yes, this stuff aids in digestion AND elimination. I have recently 'acquired' pustular Psoriasis on my hands and feet, so if this is a good liver detox then it will benefit the skin. I'm waiting to see how long it takes and the effect. I have experienced NO ill side effects. As for shipping and packaging - I have Prime so it was fast. Packaging was neat and clean. Came USPS and fit in my mailbox. I would definitely recommend this product. If you'll research it and find out what it can do, buy one box at the store & give it a try. Stay away from big brother pharma during research. If they can't patent it or corner it on the market & make their billions, then they most likely won't have anything good to say. Also stay away from so-called research sites that have a product to sell.... There is plenty of legit information out there that doesn't require a second mortgage on your house... A note of caution- if you're allergic to ragweed, it is not recommended