Throat Coat Tea, by
Traditional Medicinals is the only tea I drink. Trust me, it’s liquid gold to a singer. I was 1st introduced to this tea back in 1991, while attending the
Musician’s Institute, in
Hollywood, California. I was attending an open vocal counseling session, held by
Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge, Beck).
Tim asked me to sing, but I declined because I had a cold and my throat was extremely dry. He flipped me a quarter and said; “Run down to the cafeteria and ask for a cup of
Throat Coat Tea on me. Be prepared to sing when you get back.”
So down I went, thinking, “I bet this stuff will taste awful. I know it’s not going to help.” Much to my surprise, it tasted great; very sweet and smooth. About 15 minutes after I returned to class Tim asked me to sing once more. By this time my throat felt much better. The dryness was almost completely gone and the tightness that I had felt in my throat had left. My throat felt relaxed and completely open. I had no problem singing this time.
Throat Coat Tea isn’t just for singers. If your throat is dry, sore, or slightly hoarse, Throat Coat Tea will help to alleviate the problem.
Throat Coat Tea is caffeine free, and provides a protective coating on the membranes that line the throat. It contains
Slippery Elm bark and
Licorice root.
Slippery Elm is a
demulcent, which basically means that it will soothe sore throat pain.
Licorice root, a natural cortisone, helps to reduce the swelling of the vocal cords. Other ingredients in
Throat Coat Tea that help to soothe the throat include
marshmallow root, wild cherry bark, bitter fennel seed, cinnamon bark, and sweet orange peel.
Throat Coat Tea has been clinically tested and proven to support throat health. Vocal health is a very important part of singing. I highly recommend this dietary herbal supplement to all singers and speakers. If you wish to learn more about Traditional Medicinals and Throat Coat Tea, you can take a tour of their website at www.TraditionalMedicinals.com .
PS- I personally add extra “boosting” ingredients to my tea such as a Thayer’s Slippery lozenge, a teaspoon of Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar, or a shot of liquid licorice, just to give it a little more kick. Or You might double up on tea bags for double potency.