"Mint tea or even cinnamon can also mask weird tincture flavors without dental worries..."
Totally agree with mint tea—it's my go-to for covering up funky herbal tastes. Cinnamon's good too, but sometimes it can clash if the tincture already has strong flavors. Another trick I've found helpful is adding a splash of vanilla extract or almond milk. It smooths things out nicely without overpowering the herbs. Plus, almond milk gives it a creamy texture that makes it easier to drink if your tincture turned out extra bitter or harsh.
Mint tea usually works for me too, though sometimes vanilla feels a bit off with herbal stuff—depends on the combo I guess. I've found a squeeze of fresh lemon helps tone down bitterness without competing flavors... just gotta be careful not to overdo it.
Lemon's a good call, actually. I've had similar issues with homemade tinctures turning bitter or funky-smelling—usually just diluted them a bit more or added honey to smooth things out. Trial and error, right? You're doing great figuring it out.
Lemon definitely helps, but I've also found mint or ginger can mask weird smells pretty well. Had a batch of lavender tincture once that ended up smelling kinda musty (no clue why, maybe too long steeping?), and adding a bit of fresh mint really turned it around. Dilution's usually my go-to fix too, but sometimes just letting it sit uncovered for a bit can mellow out strong odors. Honey's a solid suggestion though—especially if bitterness is the issue. Honestly, half the fun of making your own stuff is figuring out these little hacks along the way... and laughing about the batches that didn't quite make it. You're totally on the right track.
Mint's a good call, never thought of that. I usually just dilute or toss it if it's really off. Maybe next time I'll experiment a bit more before giving up... thanks for the tip.
