The Truth About Wu-Yi Tea
By Maddie Ruud
Google "diet" and one of the paid advertisements along the side of your screen is almost guaranteed to be for some sort of dieter's tea: the Wu-Yi Source (also at EasyWeightLossTea.com), Wu-Long (at Meltmorefat.com), or one or another of similar versions at websites run by QFL (Quality for Life).
On each of the sites, you find a similar story: this company has access to an exclusive source for special tea that helps you burn fat effortlessly and melts the pounds right off you. Various written testimonials are interspersed with the professed benefits of this particular brand of tea (which is inevitably claimed to be the original and most powerful version), followed by a list of benefits attributed to their brew.
Benefits of Oolong
Green tea and its semi-oxidized counterpart, oolong tea, have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years, and has been shown in scientific studies to play a role in the oxidation of fat. As one would expect, tea generally has no side effects, but neither is it a miracle-worker. TCM takes a holistic approach to the health, so a practitioner would never prescribe oolong alone for the treatment of obesity, or any other problem.
There are many varieties of oolong, one of the most famous of which is harvested in the Wuyi Mountains of the Fujian Province, which, presumably, is where the Wu-Yi Source got its name. However, it is unclear whether or not the Source's tea is indeed from the Wuyi Mountains. Ironically, the Source's "source" is never credited.
The Promotion of Wu-Yi and Wu-Long
On the Wu-Yi Source website, a list of benefits for the product is worded as follows:
1) May brighten skin while improving skin clarity
2) May fortify your immune system
3) May promote stronger, whiter teeth
4) May enhance body-mind wellness
5) It is 100% Natural and Organic
It is interesting to note that each of these claims, except the last, is preceded by the word "may." In addition, though each site has half-a-dozen written testimonials, there are none of the obligatory "before/after" pictures, and the fine print carries the typical disclaimers "Results Not Typical" and "When Used in Conjunction with Diet and Exercise." On the Wu-Yi Source, there are pictures of reputable health magazines strategically placed alongside a few testimonials of particular interest, but nowhere does it explicitly state that these magazines have endorsed Wu-Yi, though that is the implication.
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Almost unfailingly, the sites bill their tea "As Seen on Oprah," and sometimes Rachel Ray is implicated as well, but the truth is, neither of these women has endorsed any particular brand, or even flavor, of tea. There is no mention of "wu-yi," "wulong," or even "oolong" on Oprah's site. The extent of the supposed testimonial about tea is found in two slides under Oprah's Snack Secrets, describing that the famous talk-show hostess curbs hunger pangs and cravings with a cup of tea and a light snack. Rachel Ray's site has no mention of tea for weight loss at all.
Several of the sites advertise a money-back guarantee, but this is a common practice among diet supplement dealers, as even unsatisfied consumers rarely go through the effort of sorting through the returns process.
The (Oo)Long and Short of It
Oolong tea, along with its cousins black and green tea, have wonderful mental and physical health benefits, but none of them are "magic brew." Sites like Wu-Yi and Wu-Long prey upon the chronic dieter's desperation to charge an extra buck or two on an already expensive product. The real deal is worth it. The fakes are not.
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Please note: I am in no way affiliated with the makers or vendors of any of said teas. I cannot help you with cancellations or returns. You may find what has (and has not) worked for others in the "Comments" section below.
Comments
Whether or not it promotes weight loss I can tell you one positive thing...it definitely curbs your appetite. I first picked this tea up at a discount store and have since become obsessed with it. Every time I go back to that store I pray they have more, but never do. So I buy it online now. I haven't seen their actual website and don't care about their claims; I just know that I love starting my workday with this tea and love having a glass after lunch. And Deliya Novak, I'm glad you had a laugh, but don't knock it until you've tried it!
When I saw a box of WuYi being sold at a dollar store, I just cracked up laughing! It made my day.
Amazing information on hub.
Amazing information on hub.
This is the perfect blog for anyone who wants to know about this topic. You know so much its almost hard to argue with you (not that I really would want...HaHa). perfect blog for anyone who wants to know about this topic. You know so much its almost hard to argue with you (not that I really would want...HaHa). You definitely put a new spin on a subject thats been written about for years. Great stuff, just great! You definitely put a new spin on a subject thats been written about for years. Great stuff, just great!
The previous commenter said "real oolong tea is awesome" and they are so right!
And its so sad that unscrupulous marketing companies predominately in the US have totally trashed the image of this wonderful tea.
I was totally blown away to learn that the name "Wu Yi" had been used to see this obvious low quality tea to unsuspecting customers predominately interested in weight loss!
Actually Wu Yi is famous kind of oolong tea grown on the rocks of a famous mountain in China and the tea is of a very high quality and is not sold as a miracle weight-loss supplement within China and also within tea connoisseur circles.
You can read about it here at this "Chinese Tea School" website:
interesting to know about tea. As I am living in Asia, it give me some idea on what to write. thanks =)
I bought the Wu-Yi tea (black box) supposedly the real thing. Didn't work, went through an entire box, didn't lose a pound and after stop taking it, experienced extreme head aches. also one of my friends had a mild stroke, the only thing he was doing different on his diet and workout routine was drinking this tea. This really scared me and got rid of it.... the best thing to due is work out and healthy diet.... People do not waste your money i learned the hard way
Just go into a Chinese Food Mart and buy some oolong Tea, or even Green or Black Tea for that matter. You don't need to buy a brand name online anywhere. If you get a good deal - then great, go for it. I'm able to buy oolong tea leaves at a local tea shop that doesn't come in the processed tea bags for a good price. Do some research Wu-Yi Source and other brands just play on the fact that most consumers don't know where oolong tea comes from.
This is a joke. I took Wu Yi Source for about a year. I went from 220lbs to 200lbs then desided to also eat healthier (vegetarian) and went from 200 to 160. Wu Yi is a God send. I don't care what anyone thinks. I love this tea. BUT get the real thing. Wu Yi Source and it's in a black box. It's worth the money!
what makes the person who invented this a expert ???
OMG! are you people for real.....if you got it at a discount or dollar store of course is not the real deal, its just a version of the tea......i cant believe you going to compair a dollar store tea to a diet regimen formulated to produce a specific purpose.....now how dumb does that sound.....
wow.....unbelievabe, gullable people...
I am drinking my first cup of Wu-Yi and looked up this web site to find out more about this type of tea. It is alot better tasting than the green teas I have tried. As far as loosing weight?? I purchased mine online at Amazon.com for a very reasonable price. 60 bags for $4.99/
I drank 2-3 cups of Wu-Yi Tea per day for one full year and I lost three pant sizes with no other lifestyle or diet changes. I have now been off the tea for one year and I have put two pant sizes back on, again with no other diet and lifestyle changes. I am back online to find my source of Wu-Yi Tea because it really did work wonders for me. Not only did I drop in size while on Wu-Yi Tea I also had a clarity of mind that I have never experienced in my life. I love it, love it, love it! No, this is not a paid ad, I have no affiliate status with anyone. This is my genuine experience with it.
Haha i loveeeee Wu-Yi tea...so good [=
Tastes like rice!
I have been drinking Wu-Yi Source Green tea for nearly a year. I love the taste and have a few cups a day. Unfortunately my source has dried up as the supermarket no longer stocks it. I was paying just 50 pence for a large box (yes £0.50) They must have bought a job lot. I now have to use Major Supermarkets for other brands which are not too costly. Surfing through the net I find that Health shops etc. charge ridiculous prices. Since I have been drinking the tea I have put 2 stones on in weight (28 lbs approx), This is because I am disabled and also have a small broken bone in my foot which is going to take months to heal so my mobility is minimal. However, Green Tea helping you to lose weight, pigs might fly???
I am too tickled. I bought 2 boxes of 60 Tea bags for 69 cents each. I just figured it was a cheap buy for a bunch of bags to make lots of iced tea. Never knew it was supposed to be special. Funny.....haven't lost an ounce. (LOL)
Can i find this tea in new zealand. i would like to give it a go.If anyone knows please let me know.
Thanks
I just bought a box of wu-yi source tea for 99 cents. It was a great buy for oolong. Didn't realize there was so much hype about it.
Hi all,
I bought this is in the UK in a discount store when it was on sale for 20p, I just assumed it was ordinary tea so I bought 20 packets of it, it was the one in the fancy pink box. I have to say the tea is very refreshing and as for weight loss there has been none that can be specifically related to drinking it but it was a bargain and makes a change from drinking the normal mass produced brands we get here in the UK.
what a great article
hey Maddie is there any possibility to take them for bodybuilders for grow their body well
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WU-YI is a rip-off company. Once they have your credit card number, you are charged for 3 boxes of tea at $39.95 plus shipping. In adition you are charge a fee for an online exerize program.
what a great article . I didn't find such a article ever before about tea.Even i didn't think so deeply about tea can do such part. thanks for you about that article.
Did you people read the other comments?I read one that said she is living in China and has never heard of that tea and the people in china don't care to know about it. Sorry I tried to find who said it. Too many to go back through. You can if you want to.
I'm not a bit tea drinker, but my mother will enjoy this info. Thanks.
I just bought a box at the local dollar store. OMG
I wish there was some way you could put the most recent comments first. To look at comments from 3 years ago makes one assume your website isn't updated. It's a great site tho! I used the Wu-Yi advertised tea, and didn't lose weight, but after 3 months, old tarter behind my teeth LITERALLY FELL OFF IN CHUNKS. I never get cavities, so didn't bother with cleanings. Secondly, my teeth have gotten darker since I switched to black tea again, after tired of paying high prices. I did buy cheap oolong in China Town, but didn't appreciate the taste at all. Maybe I'll try a nicer Oolong...
I've been drinking the Wu-Yi source tea for a little while now due to a friend introducing it to me. I never even knew that there were claims of weight loss benefits. I like the flavor of the tea, that's what gets me drinking it. Thanks for the heads up.
I actually bought a sample box of Wu-Yi Source from a local Trader Joe's (which is ironic because, right on the box, it specifically says, "Not available in stores.")
At the time, I had no idea that there were any associated "weight loss benefits", I merely picked up the box because I had never seen the tea before, and had assumed "Wu-Yi" was a different variation entirely from Oolong.
For a few weeks straight I drank the tea ceaselessly with a little bit of Splenda per mug of tea; not because it was particularly good, nor particularly healthy, but merely because it was the only caffinated tea I had in my house at the time.
I did lose weight, but I can assure you that my weight loss was as a result of a recent change to my diet and exercise. The only thing I can really cite to Wu-Yi's benefits were it's appetite-curbing abilities. The tea, as thick and musty as it is, gives the false impression of fullness for a while (which quickly melts away as is the case for anything unsubstantial one puts in their stomach).
However, I believe the same can be said for just about any tea, and certainly for any variety of Oolong; the Wu-Yi source variation was just far too pricey for what it was. Compared to real Oolong tea, Wu-Yi source tasted plain, even artificial. In fact, the ingredients themselves merely list "Oolong Tea, Natural Apple Flavoring".
So, I would say that Wu-Yi is a scam, to those thinking of trying it. There is absolutely no difference between it, and it's less brand-name counterparts of Oolong tea, except in it's inferior quality. If you want to curb your appetite, fine; but otherwise, it is no potion.
i just bought this (in the red box) from a dollar store. I went online here because the brochure about how the tea was picked was a bit over the top so I wanted to see what was supposed to be so special. i cant believe people spent so much money on this, its not even really good tea. good enough for a dollar
Don't buy it people. I bought it a while back and got bill for something i never got so i cancel it. After i cancel it they still bill me for over a year and never reimburse me for it... Don't make the same mistake i did
People attempting to lose weight usually resort to health-threanting measures like fat loss pills, special diets and exercise gadgets. These steps usually make you poorer and generally cause disappointment. A natural option to weight loss is wu yi tea. Wu yi tea is a natural diet tea offering a rapid and natural weight loss
I just got off the phone with a girl who was trying to sell me this stuff but her supervisor couldn't tell me if I should roll it or smoke it out of a pipe so I guess I won't be trying it out. Oh well, eh.
Hey Maddie, I'd love to see you do a hub on 'monkey picked' tea.
Hi Maddie,
I read this wonderful hub of yours a year ago and that's what convinced me to join HubPages. Your down-to-earth style, just writing what you know about, was something I could do, and this hub made me want to do it. Thanks for being so inspiring!
I actually the product Wu-Yi tea and I do agree with what you are saying. The reason why some people should choose this tea over other common brands is because Wu Yi tea has the highest amount of polyphenol. I don't think if you drink these tea, you will lose weight without exercise and dieting, BUT in Wu Yi's defense if you work out and have a good diet Wu Yi tea will help break down the fats and help you in losing weight more than if you were working out and dieting without it.
It may not have or do what claims to do, but I love the smell of the tea, and it tastes better than green tea, black tea. I like enjoy drinking tea, and have many different kinds. This tea will help you lose weight, drink it while you exercise, it will quench you thirst while you work out losing weight. :-)
please tell me from where i can get it in North India
Hi Maddie, I was given a box of Wu-Long teabags and have been drinking the tea for a few months and really enjoying it. Not sure about the weight loss side of things but I'd like to buy some more but don't want to pay the price they quote on their website. Is there the same product under a different name I can buy at a store? I live in Los Angeles.
Thanks.
My mother in law just gave me a box of Wu-Yi Source tea (in the red box) from Zhejiang Camel Transworld Co. I think she got it in B&M all I wanted to know is if it is safe to drink and if so the best way to drink it ie with milk or without.
i used wu yi tea like 1and half yrs ago when i had my son.And in 2months lost 30 lbs and a couple pants sizes. but then i got pregnant again and gained it all right back.now im about to do wu yi again lol and birth control.but i know wu yi works because i used it 2 times a day and drank water all day and it stopped my appitite and made me feel full.i drank more water in a day then anything which helps with weight loss and eating light foods all the time will also be a benefit with the tea.you cant drink the tea and eat mcdonalds all day but u can havea day out of the week to eat fat lol
I would say that oolong tea is great tea which has many good effect. I would also advise , pliz dont spend so many bucks buying online, you can get oolong tea very cheap and its available on market.
Good luck.
Wi Yu Source Tea can be purchased from B and M Store, Hay Mills, Birmingham, England for 49p yes 49p. Gotwi 4 wi box today will return to get another 10. They are in the Wi Yu source box.....
I just wanted to say that I found in a Holiday market OOlong tea and started drinking that and health wise I feel great and love it, I make sure I have a couple glasses a day with plenty of water. I don't exercise other than cleaning up the house and running after kids and I have always eaten healthy but having 4 kids back to back did not help the fact that I do need to loose weight. I don't have the time to exercise yet but I am almost positive that I would loose weight quicker. I have been drinking my tea for 4 months now and have lost about 20 pounds without exercise. Now I just want to say that it takes time to gain the weight and it takes just the same to loose it in a healthy manner, so stop looking for a quick fix because it won't happen that way. Time and patience is key. Eat better (not perfect), get some exercise, plenty of water and with time you will loose. You have to train your body and get matabolism back up, just as you trained it to be slow by being lazy and eating unhealthy. I must say Organic helps as well, it has less added crap in it. WATER WATER WATER, veggies, and fruit. I just got a membership and can post to you guys once I am able to work out to see if I do loose quicker but I am with Maddie it is just an aide to weight loss and you can find it cheaper in a grocery store or Ebay or Amazon. I totally jsut went to a Christmas party and my gift was Wuyi from the website. I thought it was funny but hay atleast I won't be buying for about 5 months cause it was 5 boxes (60 in each box) LOL you guys have a great day and enjoy the holidays.
I just bought several boxes of this tea at Grocery Outlet in the San Francisco Bay Area for .50 a box. Since I am a high-end tea drinker, making a quart at a time, and drinking a couple of quarts a day. This tea is great! I didn't know it was being marketed as a "diet" tea. I wanted to know more about the company. The tea is very high-quality for a tea-bag product. I normally only drink bulk Jasmine green tea, and I buy it in full-leaf or a canister. I think the company has changed their box design; the old box is not on their website. Saw a couple of eBay sellers with the old black box, which I bought in the store. Check out your discount markets. This oolong tea is really quite good. I think the reason why tea companies market this as a "diet" product is because some people get nauseous drinking it on an empty stomach. I have found that green tea actually helps with digestion, and I do not drink it without food in my system. Big difference! Asian communities always drink tea with or after a meal.
I bought the Wu-YiSource tea at least 8 months ago and never tried it. I read it was a scam, tried to return it, they kept sending me box after box. Finally, I was able to reach them and they stopped sending and charging me. So, I have 5 boxes w/ 60 tea bags each. After all this time, I decided to try it because I like tea and thought if it had healthy benefits, why not? Might as well drink my inventory :) At the end of the last two days of only drinking 1 cup in the morning, I noticed a serious decrease in hunger. I am not saying this is the answer to mankind. That would be stupid, but I do think it can aid in curbing cravings and hunger. Had a real desire for fruit....interesting. We'll see...can't hurt.
I purchased two boxes of 60 teabags at a local Odd Job Lot store here in Connecticut. It cost me two dollars a box as it was obviously a closeout. I thought I would try it and at the time I thought it was green tea. I decided to look up the tea today and found this site.
So far, I have had 24 cups of this tea and have not noticed any weight loss whatsoever. I have not come down with a seasonal cold yet this year after exposure to others who were suffering with colds and supposedly H1N1. This could also be due to my diligence in taking immune protective herbs as well.
So, perhaps the tea is good for antioxidants but I didn't lose a pound. And as I said I just thought the stuff was green tea in a fancy box labeled "WU-YI Source Authentic Wu-YI TEA." THis teas is manufactured by Zhejiang Camel Transworld Co., Ltd. Zhejiang, China.
Hey, the price was right!
I just bought some of this from B&M. It was 49p for 60 bags!
I bought this tea (free trial) also and i live in NZ. Same problem, after cancelling order, found all these other charges on my credit card. CC company told me I had to cancel direct with whoever was charging me - but I didn't know. Quickest thing is to just cancel the card!
So for those who have tried this tea and another brand of oolong tea (yeah, I got taken in by this scam too, a couple of years ago. Still working through my origional box) how does the flavor compare? Though I haven't lost any weight, I do enjoy the flavor of this brand and am hesitant to switch, though reading the recent comments I may go see if my local Grocery Outlet carries the stuff. And I am picky about the way my tea tastes.
I just bought a box of Wu Yi Source tea(60 count) at a discount store for $1. Their shelf was full of the stuff! If I were a dishonest person, guess I could buy a bunch and sell them on ebay for a fortune! Thank God, I'm not like that.
Good info, keep up the good work.
However as others have noted; The FDA does not back claims of weight loss with any tea. And they have done testing. The math for weight loss is calories in verses calories out. Eat smart, exercise regularly and hydrate properly.
Thank you for this article! I find what you are saying here to be right-on, in particular the following:
"tea...but neither is it a miracle-worker. TCM takes a holistic approach to the health, so a practitioner would never prescribe oolong alone for the treatment of obesity, or any other problem."
I think people often forget this when reading about any health fad, whether green tea, oolong tea, or any kind of new diet or new food that is suddenly found in some study to be very healthy or beneficial to the health.
There are many things that are beneficial to health, and you can't expect any one thing to solve all your problems! Emphasizing the holistic approach is so important.
Long and short of it - got a box from Wu-Yi with a Des Moines Army Post Distribution Center return address. Lost the box for several months then stumbled on it (yes, I am that unorganized). The box said to call 877-417-2511 before opening the box. I just called the number twice and got a busy signal (thank Heavens). Finally said screw it and opened the box - 60 Wu-Yi Source tea bags (sharp looking black box) and a bottle of 60 tablets of ACAIBURN (the "Secret of the Amazon" no less according to the bottle). So here is what has me puzzled - how did they get my name and address, why would they send me a box of product, the contents of the box contain no invoice nor give a website, nobody has called (at least not that I'm aware of - there are five people in this house), I haven't given my credit card number to anyone associated with this company and I'm not aware of any charges made to my credit card (although I am going to re-check the last couple statements to be certain). After opening the box I did the research, found all these comments and learned that someone was attempting a scam. Anyway, I'm going to drink the tea and toss the pills. Just thought I'd let everyone know that this time the scammer screwed up and got scammed. I'll raise a cup of with a toast to you all that you never get scammed again.
I just bought this $200 wu-yi tea at a flea market for $1 at a flea market. $200? Honestly? I am shocked at the lengths some people will go to. My question- since it is dieters tea- which I did not know when I purchased it- does it have any negative side effects? Like is it a diuretic? Or is it simply oolong tea? The insert that came with it does not have much info about the diet part, except a short blurb about a 12 week program.
For those who like the taste of the tea - regardless of whether it aids weight loss or not, our local NW Indiana Buck Stop stores are selling the Wu-Yi Source brand in a red flowered metallic box of 60 for $1.00. I bought some the other day - not realizing it was supposed to aid in weight loss - mainly because it was cheap and I drink a lot of tea. I like the flavor and it doesn't seem to have a caffeine kick that affects my sleep. Of course, I only drink a cup in the am and maybe one later in the afternoon.
I JUST GOT IT FOR 1.99 COOL AN IT TASTE VERY GOOD
Amy, I wonder if we were shopping in the same store, because I also just bought 3 boxes from my GO in CA at 50 cents a box. I didn't even realize it was THAT brand when I bought it. At that price, it's a good deal for just tea. I have no illusions about what it's capable of.
haha Heather!!! Me too!! We have a grocery outlet her in Cali. too, and I just bought two boxes for a buck!! Pretty packaging, but I must admit, I feel sorry for all the folks that spent $40 and $80 bucks for this stuff. It's just tea for goodness sakes!! GO TO GROCERY OUTLET!!!!
I am so happy I found this tea for .50 cents (box of 60 tea bags) at Grocery Outlet here in Oregon. That is how much tea should be!
You will loose weight but that weight you loose is purely fluid as Wu yi is a diaretic.....after u have lost your excess fluid the weight you loose will be from the effort you put into exercise and healthy eating.
I drink tea all the time and we order it from Japan, I think you give excellent information.
Cool. Love Oolong. :)
excellent information and congrats on the GOOGLEness
sept 2008 i ordered from wu yi source, loved the tea, noticed the 2 other marketed products, cancelled them in a timely fashion. lost 15 lbs. feb 2009, i had run out and missed the tea, ordered again from wu yi and have now lost 25 lbs. all in all the oolong tea with polyphenols and catechins really did seem to burn fat faster and curb my appetite. i am without it again and looking to reorder, only this time i think i'll shop around for a 'good' price. thanks for the tip. i remain convinced about the tea...but who wants to be ripped off? thx for the article.
p.s. the wu yi source site seems to be down now anyway.
I just wanted to make comment so this site moves further up the list when "Wu-Yi" is googled
Thanks
I did not have a bad experience, a friend gave me a box actually. I just enjoy the taste, but I hate to hear what she possibly went through.
I too ordered the Wu Yi tea. They get you by offerring a "sample" for free. Then you are signed up for their automatic shipements. The tea arrived in bulk, a three month supply. Thus, you are in for some hefty payment. I was able to find the contact information through my bank,as they are obligated to give it to them. I was able to return the product and recoup most of my money. I thought I was done. NOT! A few months later I notice this $4.95 charge has been appearing on my credit statement. I call the company and they tell me that I agreed to some other service by accepting the Wu Yi Tea. I told them that I cancelled that. They told me that did not cover their company, which of course I was unaware of. They were willing to give me one month's fee back. I had to fight hard folks because at this point it was the principle of the matter of trickery. Finally, they relented and told me they would refund all of my money. The bottom line is don't take no for an answer. The last thing I hope that all got from this is DO NOT BUY from this company. They are out to get your money - PERIOD! Thanks for the hub. It gave me a chance to vent.
Cool.. this hub is on the first page on Google for the topic Wu Yi Tea; awesome.. good hub. Very well done..
My wife drinks all kind of weird stuff like this, and anything that doesn't smell as bad as ginger tea is OK with me as long as she is the one drinking it. The picture of the stuff puts me off though. But then would people eat burgers if they seen how they were made?
I drink wolong just for pleasure. Usually have if after dinner . I have heard of some websites claim that this chinese tea is good for dieter but I never believe in it. Other than of the good taste, I don't feel any benefits. By the way, here in Singapore, this type is easily available in every supermarket or even small grocery shop.
There are lots of scammer on the internet today.
My husband and I drink green and black teas a lot. At least 1-2 cups a day with our meals.
I used to drink more herbal tea. However, when I met my husband and his family are partial to Japanese teas because his father was stationed in Japan for 2 3-year stints and got used to the foods, drinks, and the language. His dad's been out of Japan for more than 30 years and he still speaks quite a bit of Japanese, which he tries out on anyone who looks even close to being Japanese. Fortunately, most of the people he speaks Japanese to realize what's going on and are nice to him about it even if they themselves are not Japanese.
So, back to my point, drinking both green and black teas have helped with my antioxidants as well as my overall well-being.
Wonderful review, Maddie.
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Great read, thanks for all the helpful information. I drink oolong tea whenever I go to Chinese restaurants, I just never knew it had so many health benefits.
Wise words Maddie. lemon dedox, definitely agree! Good old fashion healthy eating and exercise is the way to go.
Best to stick with the basics of healthy eating and exercise. Some teas though are very helpful. Be careful though if they are expensive or make big claims
I drank a cup and WOW, I lost 15 pounds in 10 minutes!!!!!
hi everyone just happen to come across this site i recived wu yi tea two weeks ago and after reading the horror stories iv just rang my bank and told a little lie told them iv lost my bank card their sending a new one wu yi tea said it was free so im not paying a penny more.
The WuYi tea is a BIG FAT FRAUD! I am open to new things, and thought that I can try, even if it costs money, but assuming it is a company that cares about its reputation I would have no problems cancelling...in my DREAMS!Their intensive, no, AGGRESSIVE marketing has to be paid for, I still cannot cancel my order because apparently they cannot "find my details", so gonna cancel my card and I hope people become smarter and actually start reading the reviews before committing to something.
WUYI....SCAM,SCAM,SCAM....ALL ANYONE NEEDS TO KNOW IS WU YI IS ONE HUGE SCAM..OMG....THEY HAVE BEEN TAKING MONEY FROM ME FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS.............DONT BUY FROM THE ORIGINAL WU YI WEBSITE.
Glad I always check these things out. Now I know I will not be buying.
HELLO every1!!
I am so like Wow!!
so many people with the same issue.pretty sad :(
but my question is... From what website did u guys order this product (tea)
because there is hundreds of websites selling this "Wonderful tea".
www.wu-yi.com = this website supost 2 be the real 1.
The Wu- Yi Tea Company 8305 Hwy 71 West, Suite 110Austin, Texas 78735
Did you order a FREE Trial?Did you order from Wu-Yi Source?Call 1 866 449-5567We ARE NOT Wu-Yi Source!They are fraudulent. Beware!
Phone: 512 328-2400 Fax:512 288-1331
Business Hours: M-F 9am-5pm CST
Hi, I just read the posts and as always I need to read more to make up my mind. So I went to look for more information. I went on Wikipedia to know more about this miracle tea.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oolong_tea
And I went on the official site from the fujian governement site :
http://www.oolongtea.org/e/health/04.html
I think some of you would like to read about the research on obisity. Obviously, it's another version about this tea. And I think all of us need to use our common sense and not to expect too much but saying that I think I will buy some to try myself the benefits and if I loose weight great otherwise I will enjoy a great tea. And I will go in a chinese shop to make sure I get the best product possible at a correct price.
Jackie
I have been billed for the past four months for this garbage. I cancelled on the first day and received a cancellation number. I informed my bank and they advised me to cancel my credit card and fill in a fraud claim along with my bank statement detailing date of payments. They will endevour to get my money refunded' Isn't there an international oganisation to deal with internet fraud.I guess I have learnt my lesson from my own stupidity. Cross your Tee's and dot your I's
OK, I did a comparison of the Wu-Yi Tea (59.99) from the site and the Wu-Yi Tea from amazon (8.99) and they are the same damn thing! If anything, the one from amazon is better quality because it retains a nice golden color, whereas the Wu-Yi turns brown. I will admit that both supress the appetite.
here is the link for the amazon tea, if you're going to go through with this diet:
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Wu-Yi-organic-extra
There are a lot of horror stories about returns in this site, but my process was realtively simple (so far)
I Called (866) 449-5567 and talked to a representative within minutes who cancelled my subscription to the tea, and told me I had to pay 59.99 for the tea that I had already received.
I am within my 14 day free trial period, so she gave me a return mailing address: Wu-Yi Source/ PO Box 10233/ Des Moines, Iowa 50381 to return the unused tea. BE SURE TO GET A TRACKING # and SIGNATURE UPON ARRIVAL to make sure this transaction is legit. If the package arrives before the 14 days are up, you will not be billed the 59.99. If not, the refund takes two weeks to process. *write the order # outside of the box as well as inside with all of the materials.
This return procedure is standard, but I will definitely post again and report them to BBB if everything does not go accordingly.
I had to specifically ask to be removed from all subscriptions that I was automatically enrolled in, and she gave me two more phone numbers to cancel those subscriptions. I got confirmation #s for all of the cancellations I made.
the #s are:
(866) 363 0187 for the Insider Secrets To Weight Loss
(800) 898 5907 for the Comprehensive Weight Loss E-book Package
Happy dieting, everyone! And PLEASE follow through with the refund. Give dieting companies some incentive to STOP SCAMMING PEOPLE!
I fell for the trap and I cancelled after a week of trying the tea (which did not yield additional results to what I was doing before starting the tea). FYI- I was told that the free trial was actually a pay for a month but after 2 weeks not upfront. Even though I cancelled they will still charge me for a month. I will supposedly get a refund if I mail all supplies back (they gave me an address in Iowa which is different than other addresses listed above). On top of that I have to track down and cancel 2 other programs that they "sold" my card to for free trials. If you fell for this, it is more than just shipping back tea. Look at your money account and see where your money is going.
I liked the tea, but it wasn't worth the cost. I am going to look for oolong tea because it was pleasent but not a weight loss method.
Well i also fell into this scam about a year ago, and i did not order the free trail,instead i order the 10 or 12 box,and finish it all but did not get any result of weight loss the only result i have gotten so far is headache and the money that i gave this wu yi company.
this is a SCAM company , they will automaticaly register u to well automatic shipments of their scammy products , and charge ur card .... i am the one who pays , but u cant cancel their orders and they dont wanna help u , they are scammer for money , when i called them , the girl was rude , it seemed she was listening to tv at the same time , as she was eating on something , it looked suspicious ..... i canceled my credit card and will get another one with a new number ... PLEASE DO NOT CLICK on WU YI TEA SOURCE ... ITS PURELY A FRAUD AND SCAM <
Daniel - You are missing the point of the review. I ahve had to cancel my entire account and open a new one because they hide the fact that they wil charge u for all these hidden services that they claim are "FREE" they also over charge for the actual tea (if thats even what it is). It is also near impossible to speak to an actual persn to complain and they say they will refund then dont bother.
Its a complete scam
I did not even order the stuff and I received the "free trial". I was within the 30 day period and was able to return it. I went on-line through the chat. The scary thing is, I don't know how they got my information. When I was with a representative, they kept repeating the same thing over and over. I kept at it - it was very annoying. I finally got what I needed in order to get a refund. I paid for postage. I also checked my credit cards to make sure there were no purchases made. Based on the comments, It looks like there were a lot of horror stories with this company.
This was a good article. Very informative. I also enjoyed reading everyone's posts.
Do not buy Wu Yi Tea or Wu Long online. It's a scam. The WuYi tea purchased online are NOT from the original source in Wuyi Mountain.
Do not touch this with a barge-pole!!
I have been stung to the tuneof almost £70 after sending for a "free" sample.Though they said they would only charge £2.95 for postage, they took £18.01 from my credit card. When I contacted them they said they would reimburse me - Instead they took another £6.50 . and now, today they have taken another £44.00 ! (Oh, by the way, I cancelled my original order and returned the unwanted tea which they sent even though they had acknowledged that I'd cancelled my order!) I am FURIOUS!!! I have had to cancel my credit card in case they take any more money from me.
okay guys i need your advice, so i bought this shit too, i cant believe my friend and i fell for it. But i think i can still do something about it.
I bought the product couple weeks ago, and i immediately called the 800 number and cancelled the order. The lady said ok but i will be charged 60 for the trial BUT if i send it back to them within 60 days i will be fully refunded. Now that ive read all of your comments i think i am going to cancel my credit and pay $10 and get a new credit card rather then paying $60 for something i didnt even purchase. I still cant believe i fell into this shit. DO NOT BUY this tea! DONT DO IT
DON'T USE WU-YI SOURCE...............FRAUD!!!!!!!! CAN'T STOP THEM FROM TAKING MONEY OUT OF MY ACCOUNT!!!!!!!!!!!! BEWARE!!!!!!!!! BBB HAS BEEN ADVISED.
IF IT WORKED SO WELL DON'T YOU THINK OPRAH WOULD BE SKINNY. WHO IS SHE KIDDING!!!!!! SCAM!!!
SCAM, SCAM, SCAM!!
Hi there, thank you for clarifying what Wu-Yi Tea is as I own a health food shop in Broken Hill and sell China Fujian Oolong Tea 125g for $3.98 and 20 Teabags for $2.24. I have been asked for Wu-Yi Tea and did not know it was one and the same. So try not to get ripped off just for the NAME. I've been selling OOLONG tea for years and depending on the brand as to the cost. I do find that once it has been labled or companies promote it for "weight loss" the price seems to sky rocket and it prices it self out of peoples reach. People with weight problems do tend to try anything they can.
I hope this helps people, Desi
I tried the free sample of the wu yi tea, and then they charged my card for the full amount of the next shipment before my trial term was over! I have no idea what the tea can or cannot do for weight loss, but I do know that the Wu Yi Source company is a scam. But I called the 800 number on the insert that they put in the box (you are supposed to call this number to say you have recieved your shipment) and complained and got my money back. So Brandie you can get your money back, but you have to fight for it, they are not going to email you back.
I too wish there was a quick fix for weight loss, but the bottom line is that we all nedd to except that we have to turn off the tv or the computer, put down the chips or cookies or french fries, get off our butts and do something!! It stinks. But its the only way...... Just ask yourself...bikini...or......doughnut? fat and unhappy....or thin and healthy.......its a choice you have to make with every meal you eat and everytime you don't want to excersize.
well they have been taking money out of my account for the last 3 months and i am having a pig of a time getting it back. bastards
Hello I mean this comment only to be informative and not to try to badger you Maddie.
I have researched quite a bit about these two (Oolong and Green Tea) including the name brand style "Wu Yi".
Although the many of the sites over hype the advertisement of the products the references to the fact that they use words like "May" do certain things, it is not really their total choice, especially knowing that any product that directly states that it absolutely does anything to help health these days is immediately scrutinized by the FDA and many times threatened to be closed down and other things.
The HAVE to use certain terminology LEGALLY. Also saying results are not typical is only a protection statement as well. I actually don't know that last product that did not use that wording if it claimed to make anything better for anyone.
Even legitimate money making educational systems must use these disclaimers to protect themselves. And several of these systems have in fact helped many people.
On the site they also say very directly and if I remember correctly, more than once, that if you think you're going to just drink the tea and lose weight by doing nothing else it doesn't show results well that way. Many products do. As a matter of fact, exercise or activity and eating will should be a part of anyone's natural life and making seem like it's such a drag because one may have to do "something" more than just take the product is not a very effective way to think about any product.
People should engage in some form of healthy activity.
My brother took this product simply because my mother told him to drink the tea because it was healthy. He only did a few calisthenics (pushups, situps etc) daily for the first 2 weeks and every other day the last two weeks and to our surprise about 4 wks later he'd lost 20 lbs. (from 243 to 221) He had already been pretty active but only when he took the tea and just ate sensibly and more often did he start shedding pounds.
We see commercials daily of products from private and large medical companies that offer us pills that can cause so much damage or in many cases death. We put more trust in those and look at a company that sells "Tea" and with some formulations "Tea with Acai Berry"... 2 great natural ingredients.
Is is really so bad?
It's been proven by people who've been to these corporate meetings that when the horrifying side effects are brought to the attention of the excutives in the room, the statements like "We'll make our money and by the time the negative side effects are discovered we will have made more then enough to cover small law suits.)
Like I said I'm not bashing your review. But there is more too it. I also looked and saw that Oprah's site does mention Oolong and Green Tea under Dr. Oz's information. The Oprah Winfrey Show: "Look 10 Years Younger in 10 Days" - Nov 10, 2004. This was one of the shows where, although they did not mention the brand specifically they did mention the benefits of the Green tea as an aid to weight loss and better health.
Thank you for your attention.
Daniel
You are forgetting that there are hidden charges nestled in the terms and conditions. When you sign up for the tea, you also are signing up to receive E-books, and some other product, each charging a monthly fee. Folks don't bother to read the terms and conditions and the business people selling this stuff are counting on that.
Not only that but if you call to cancel the tea, you do not automatically cancel the other products from the terms and conditions. Those have to be cancelled separately and to add insult to injury, most agents are not allowed to mention the other products to the callers. The caller has to mention the other products before they are given separate phone numbers to call to cancel.
I'm not going to lie. I drank this tea and felt a crazy jolt of energy. It didn't feel natural at all. I don't know though. It could just effect people differently.
First, well done if you've read all these comments!
This was too much for my perfect sized girlfriend, who often gets carried away with special offers and thinks shes fat, when she bought a trial online and told me excitedly she "just had to pay a one off fee for delivery charges to the UK". I feigned interest and said something along the lines of "it sounds a little too good to be true" and "don't get your hopes up". One month later and the company just took another £50.00 from her account without warning - she didn't read the small print and hasn't lost any weight.
Please be realistic about these kinds of things girls!
Oh that I could have found your Hub about 9 months ago Maddie! "14 day FREE trial" what could I lose right? WRONG! They billed me for 5 months after that without shipping any addt'l product. I called - to no avail; I emailed - with no response; I complained but no-one would listen :( Finally I did get hold of a WuYi rep on the phone and they assured me they would cancel the account but couldn't credit me a dime for my non-receipt of product. I could go on but undoubtedly it just sounds like more complaining.
I would like to share however that I tried it in those first days - - - and haven't ingested anything that made me feel worse in years!
Great service by writing this article dear Lady - can I call you next time I'm tempted by a potential scam? :)
For anyone who go suckered like me the return address for the Tea is:
WU-YI USA
PO BOX 10233
DES MOINES
IA 50381
Before you send it off make sure that you have a tracking number from your own postal service. You also need to contact the WU-YI company to get a RMA (Return of Merchandize Authorization number) and mark it clearly on the outside of the package.
I'm not sure how much good it will do though! I posted my tea back over a month ago now and they still claim to have not recieved it!!!!! I have had to put an enquiry in through my postal service to make sure they have received it. Once I establish the whereabouts of the package I will need to contact them again and try to get my refund. It's certainly not an easy process. No doubt i will take Debra's advice and complain to the Webserver and also call the number that Doug suggest's. Thanks Guy's. I will keep persisting.
Good luck. DEFINATLEY DO NOT ORDER ANY
Three months ago I got sucked in by this scam and looking at this site again I'm sad to see people are still getting ripped off. I cancelled my credit card and after a long drawn out conversation with their live chat person they did actually refund the charges on my credit card.
What I think helped was the fact I complained to their webserver host company about this scam site. The webserver host companys email is support@theplanet.com. They can remove Wu Yi site if they get enough complaints so drop them an email.
I did NOT order this and received a box today in the mail.
I googled "I got a box of Wu-Yi Source in the mail and I did not order it" and thousands of sites came up, all along these same lines; either people couldn't cancel their "free trial" or they got an unsolicited order. Unfortunately these crooks had my credit card on file too (the orderwas placed via a different email account though, not mine). UGH. I called Wu-Yi Source and (hopefully) cancelled my account; fortunately the credit card has already been cancelled so they can't bill me for any other boxes. And I gave the credit card and IP address to my credit card company so hopefully they can find the creeps who stole my card.
Thanks for the info and continued comments.
Hi, just to add to the comments, I bought this tea from the UK and a free trial ended up costing me over £40.00 and what I would say is - DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! It is no miracle diet because there is no miracle diet out there...what they do litterally is give you a kind of brochure with tips of how you should eat, and the portions of food you should have and all the exercise you should do -you will undertsand how you will lose weight, but is not because you are just drinking tea, what they say is - yes drink tea, but no pain no gain...and then to get my money back was just a plava...written 3 emails- no answer. Got on the msgsr service they do and they all very friendly with you till you tell them you want to give up, then they jsut make you wait and tell you they are helping someone else...and also they charged some fees for membership and assistance, and that was never refunded. Eat healthy, do excercise regularly, and buy ooolong tea or green from a reputable source! cheaper and more effective!
Hi i used this tea, on and off for a few months, it's true that it doesn't work by it's self, but if you do execise and healthy eating it seems to work, but really could be just your execizing that's doing the work. If you want to cancel you have to get on the chat site then ask to cancel it, if you still have small amounts coming out, you can get transfered to the other sections of the diet tips and so on, it took me a few months before i realized what to do. Best of luck with it all.
Just called up the 0800 number - got some lady - who told me that I could only get my money back if I sent the tea back to Iowa at a cost to me of about £20 as it has to have a tracking number, with insurance cover too.
If you were considering trying it - buy it from uk through Ebay and save yourself a fortune!
I am so upset I fell for this! I am just trying to lose weight to have spinal neuro surgery so that I can walk properly again! :o(
DO NOT ORDER THIS TEA!
I am in the UK and for a 'free trail' I was charged £15 and now hav found they have taken another £53 out of my account without my authorisation. I wish I had found this first.
Is it possible to show the most recent blogs here first instead of having to scroll down to the bottom - top comments (2 years ago) are almost positive. The only pounds you will lose is the ones in your bank account!
Please be warned.
P.s 0800 numbers from UK may only work after 4pm due to time difference
its not really a free trial, I tired to cancle and she told me unless the product was returned with in 2 week (which I cancled the day before the 2 weeks) and was in their hands they were going to charge me $60 for it and then another $60 in 2 weeks if the product hadnt gotton there yet! and I had to pay for the shipping back. So I asked the lady wasnt it supposed to be a free trial and she said no it is a tast test. So I cancled but knew I couldnt return it in time so I cancled by debit card and ordered another one so they wouldnt charge me. I'd rather pay $10 for another card than pay $120! I still have it and havent used it but like 3 times lol it taste nasty to me unless I add lots of sugar. Great article!
Okay folks, here is how I got a FULL REFUND OF ALL CHARGES ffrom Wu Yi tea. I apologize for the length of the posting, but I wanted to give as much information as possible.Background:In August my teenage daughter inadvertently got hooked into the Wu Yi membership scam on some website, which I think was www.insidersecretsguide.com. She thought she was just ordering an introductory sample of tea, but a few days after it arrived she got a larger package containing several more boxes. She didn't open any of the tea and procrastinated about returning the tea, Then school started and no further shipments came, so she forgot about the whole thing. Meanwhile the Wu Yi folks were billing her monthly for $59.95 plus their bogus membership fee and "web access fee." My daughter has no credit card, only a bank account where she puts babysitting money. The account came with a debit card which she rarely uses. So when the website asked for a credit card # she used the debit card #. Big mistake. In late November she tried to user her debit card and found her account overdrawn, which tipped her off that something was amiss. Obviously there's a valuable lesson there about paying attention to monthly bank statements. Four charges of $59.95 plus all the other charges added up to over $300. Her small bank account had been cleaned out. She called the WuYi phone number listed on her bank statement and asked to cancel her membership. She also asked what to do with the tea, and the WuIy person told her to return it -- no special instructions, just return it. So she took the tea to the Post Office and sent it to the return address on the box. Several weeks later she called WuYi to check on the refund, and was told that they couldn't issue a refund without a tracking number for the package. This was the point where she decided to stop trying to handle this by herself and told me about it. What I did:First I checked on the web and read some of the hundreds of comments about this being a huge scam. One person gave a number for Wu Yi's headquarters: 780-416-0211, which is a Canadian area code. Someone else gave the headquarters address as 722 N 143rd St, Seattle, phone 206-883-5406. I live in Seattle so I started with the 206 number. It went to the voicemail of a woman who didn't identify herself, so I didn't bother leaving a msg. Next I called the number that my daughter's bank statement listed for the charges: 866-449-5567.After a lengthy recording that encouraged me to visit their website, I got someone named Melissa on the line. The first thing I always do when I expect resistance from a company representative is to ask for their full name and the physical address of the building where they are. They never give their last names and are usually reluctant to state their location, but asking these questions is slightly creepy and seems to put them a little off balance. Melissa wouldn't tell me either, so I mentioned the Seattle street address I had found. She sounded a little taken aback but said that that was the correct company headquarters address, and quickly added that she was in a call center outside of Dallas. I said just a second and let her listen to me typing this info into my computer. I then told her the whole history of the situation. As expected, she said she couldn't issue a refund without a tracking number. I explained that I didn't have a tracking number because nobody had told my underage daughter to get one. Melissa took my phone number and looked up the order# for me, which I noted down. Then she put me on hold for a couple minutes, came back and said she couldn't give a refund because they had not received the package yet.I told her my daughter had returned the package several weeks ago, their company had had ample time to receive and process it, and I didn't care if they couldn't find it in their warehouse. They were going to refund all the charges. Now basically I had no expectation that the first person I talked to was going to authorize a refund, because that only happens with reputable companies. My goal was to consume a few minutes of her time and establish that I was determined, without threatening her or otherwise giving her a legitimate reason to hang up on me. I babbled on and on about how I was aware that when returning merchandise it's normal to contact the company first and get some sort of authorization code or a special address, and had it been up to me I would have done that, but they were dealing with an inexperienced minor and had given her no instructions, so whatever they got was what they got. Then I told her that she and I both knew Wu Yi was a scam, that I had found hundreds of customer complaints about her company on the web, that I had in front of me the email addresses of over 150 people who felt they'd been scammed, as well as the address of the Washington State Attorney General's office, who is already investigating their company. All of this was bullshit, at least as far as I know. I was just eating up more of her time. After about 5 minutes she wasn't budging, so I said I wanted to talk with her supervisor. She said sure. When I asked the supervisor's name, she didn't know. I was incredulous -- you don't know the name of your own supervisor? She hemmed and hawed but then put me on hold for another minute to talk to the nameless supervisor. When she came back she said that the supervisor had confirmed that they couldn't give me a refund. I said fine, I'll be happy to talk with the supervisor myself now. She said the supervisor was only going to tell me the same thing. I said no she's not, because I'm going to have an entirely different conversation with her, and I'll wait while you connect me now. I also asked if she would like to add my attorney's contact information to the notes she had been typing, and she said uh... ok, sure, so I rattled off the name and phone number of a Seattle lawyer I had looked up at random on the web. After another brief hold a different person came on the line and preemptively told me that she had authorized a refund of the most recent $59.95 charge, but that's all she could do. Things were right on track. The second person you talk to will usually do something for you, expecting to be rid of you. I asked for her name (Debra), last name (nope), and if she was at the Seattle address -- no, she was at another call center in Illinois. I gave Debra the entire history of the problem, continuing to repeat myself and demonstrate my willingness to consume her time. She mentioned that all the charges were stated in the Terms and Conditions that my daughter had agreed to, etc. I pointed out that she was a minor and could not legally make contracts, and asked for her supervisor. She said she couldn't connect me but gave me a number to call, which turned out to be the 780 number I had already gotten from the web. Bingo. In my experience getting a non-800 number which you have to dial yourself means you are getting closer to the person you actually want to talk to. That call is usually where you either get what you want or you don't. But what happened next was a huge surprise. 780-416-0211 was answered by a wonderfully cheery and pleasant woman named Susan with a Fargo-esque accent. I didn't get as far as asking for her last name or location. As soon as I told her I was calling for a refund on behalf of my teenage daughter and gave ner my daughter's name and the order number, she looked it up and immediately said she would refund all the charges going back to the beginning. Amazing! Suddenly I was past the bouncers who couldn't do anything and was in the Executive Suite with a handful of pretzels and a martini. As Susan pecked away at her computer we chatted pleasantly and I asked what her job was. She said she authorized refunds of payments older than 30 days, and that she also had the "Master Cancel Button." Presumably this is the button that does the real account cancellations, as opposed to the pretend ones that the front-line people do. When I mentioned that there were also some membership fees and web access fees she cheerfully said she would refund those too. I didn't even have to ask. She
I fell for this and had the EXACT SAME PROBLEM as the last three posts. They will take your money and keep charging you for it and you won't get money back unless you fight for it. They never ask you if you want to be charged for what they charge you for, and they are very, very hard to contact if you do have a problem. They have only limited hours and lots of different numbers to call. Just DO NOT ORDER THIS TEA. Will save you lots of hassle and probably lots of money.
Whatever you do, DO NOT ORDER THIS TEA!!!! I ordered it and cancelled it immediately! However it has been two months and I am still receiving it and being charged! Then they sign you up for all of these other things and share your credit card number with 2-3 other companies. I've had to cancel my credit card to get it all to stop.
You cannot get through to them because the number the put on your credit card statement is not a correct number. So you have to "chat" with them through the web. Then you have to call the other two companies that they scammed you in to signing up with to cancel their services as well. And of course, they don't refund you the money, they just cancel your subscription.
I have been experiencing the same torubles as L.S. with the Wu-Yi source tea. I first ordered it at the end of November 2008, and was shocked when I saw that the price had soared from something reasonable to around £40 for postage for the trial. I also foolishly didn't pay attention to the catch: unless you return the month extra supply they send you along with a reason why the tea isn't working for you, they will charge you for it.
Unfortunately, I had to spend 6 weeks in France over Christmas and January and was not able to check my bank account during this time. I returned to England yesterday and to my horror saw that every week since I first ordered the tea between £4 and £9 was being withdrawn and I had to pay for the overseas transaction fees!!
My account had gone into overdraft and my bank's fraudline said although they had had many complaints about this type of scam it technically isnt illegal and they couldn't cover it.
As it would cost me so much in postage now to send it all back to America plus all the mental energy and persistence required, I don't know if it's worth my time or money pursuing the refund of what has turned out to be £191. I've now had to cancel my card and order a new one to stop the ongoing payments.
Honestly, anyone reading this, please be careful and avoid sites like these.
11th February 2009
In November 2008 I was browsing the web for inspiration to motivate me to lose a few pounds in weight. I do not believe in quick fix, lazy methods and I know that a healthy diet and plenty of exercise is the only way to achieve your goals – No pain, no gain! But I stumbled across this Wuyi Tea and they sell it so well on the website that I thought I would give the free trail a go. With the money back guarantee, as they say, ‘what do I have to lose’…..I’ll tell you.
Firstly, I am on a site that claims to be for the UK and ends in co.uk. Clearly everything on the site is in USD but I figured that they must have a UK distribution as well.
You have to enter your name, your current weight, your goal weight, your height and gender for them to calculate whether or not you qualify for this product as they say it is not for people who just want to lose a few pounds. This is funny because I have since entered a fake details of someone very tall and underweight wanting to lose just 4lbs and it says they qualify despite displaying this fake person’s BMI as dangerously underweight.
On the next page it tells you that if you do not fill out your details within 4 minutes it will time out. How is this fair trade? Surely you should be given as much time as you need to read all the details carefully? Anyway, if you read fast enough, this page does tell you about two supposed bonus offers they will give you which are ebooks. Personally I did not read this first time round and after 3 months of credit card bills have finally noticed they have been charging me monthly for these two ‘bonus’ offers which apparently you have to revisit their website to download. I didn’t even want these, never had them and yet have still paid for them.
So once you have rushed through that page and entered your name and address, you are taken to the page that requires your credit card details. There it states that you are just paying for the shipping fees of $4.95 and then if you are happy with the product after 14 days they will bill you for it later (monthly). It does not however, say anything about the shipping costing more if you are outside of the USA. I would have expected it to as common sense tells you that you would pay more to send something overseas but then I am on a .co.uk website so maybe not? You enter your credit card details and it asks you to confirm that you are happy to proceed to pay what was around £2 at the time. This is stated on the page in GBP so seen as they had converted it automatically, I was pleased to agree to pay that small amount for shipping to give this thing a go. The next page pops up saying that you for paying us $24.95 at which you can imagine my shock. At no point did I agree to that. For postage of £16.87 I probably wouldn’t have bothered. There is another page somewhere on the site that tells you in small print that outside of the USA the shipping costs more but it had not been shown anytime prior to this stage of the process and I was not happy.
I got in touch as soon as possible to cancel everything and tell them it was a mistake but they said it had already shipped. I’m sure this was a lie because it took a long time to arrive. They said all I could do was return it once it arrived and then they would refund it. I thought that would be okay so that is what I did. They asked me to send it by UPS or similar but for the cost of over £50 I decided to send it recorded via Royal Mail at just over £10 because they were not going to pay the postage for me.
Assuming I would just be around £10 out of pocket I was annoyed but relieved to think this was almost over. No such luck… They would not refund the initial $24.95 for postage overseas to send me the product I did not even want and had asked not be sent to me. They then took a further $59.95 from my credit card for the product as if I had kept it. I had to get in touch again and this was refunded. I asked them to remove me from all records and never charge my credit card to anything again.
I thought that now close to £30 out of pocket, it was all over and I could put it down to a learning experience. Today I saw my online credit card statement showing two payments having been taken yesterday. One for $4.95 and one for $9.95. I looked back and saw that these same two payments had been taken at the beginning of January and the one for $4.95 had been taken another time in December also. That is a total of $34.75 between December and February and I had no idea.
I contacted the credit card company who said they would dispute it for me and once they told me who was taking these fees, I contacted the WuYi Tea people yet again. This time I was given two USA phone numbers to call to cancel these two subscriptions. I did this and they said that although I would make no further payments, they would not refund anything. Am I going to find anymore hidden traps in this in the months to come?
This whole episode has cost me around £50 now and I have had absolutely nothing for it. No product, nothing but stress, aggravation, time wasted and money lost. I think it is outrageous that anyone can operate in such a way. It is not only misleading but I am certain that they actually lie on their website. I don’t know if there is anyone I can go to to claim any of my loss back but I really want to stop other innocent people from falling into the same series of traps with these people.
I was just reading through all of these comments and something jumped out at me... one person says "Thanks for saving me 50 dollars" because they were about to buy the wu yi tea,... another person says, "thanks for saving me 37 dollars", and one woman said that the wu yi tea company is in China,... one said its based in Arizona.... well... I was about to be charged $60.00 for the tea and they told me they were based in Iowa... I dont know... I think it sounds like a scam to me
I am in the UK and was recommended by a friend to use these teas. I too have had my credit card deducted and have sent back the tea (registered parcel service) which was a further £11.00, all in all for the use of 6 teabags spending $84.90 so far + the UK postage. What a scam ! Do not sign up for the "free tea"
Hello, I found this site. I never heard of this stuff until some lady called to confirm my shipment. I told her I hadn't ordered anything so absolutely don't send me anything. She said that it already had shipped (what was the point of calling me?). Anyways she also gave me the last 4 digits of the credit card. The thing is that I don't have a credit card with those last four digits. So now I'm a little freaked out about identity theft or something. But why order tea and send it to me if you've stolen my identity?
It probably their company doing some kind of push marketing -- if I like the tea maybe I'll reorder? Meanwhile I'm going to review every credit card I have. Unfortunately my family has MANY credit cards.
I just ordered the free trail on the website, omg my fault didnt see it would be extra to ship to uk. I looked up the product after i ordered silly of me and found this. I checked my account straight after as i have a habit of checkin up on my money only to find out some money had been taken even though it says on the confirmation page no money will be take till after the trial period so i contacted the online people and she told me that the money which had been taken was for shipping i was like ok. then she said i would get another charge of 59.95 after, i was like what! for what. i dont want this product for more than two weeks and she sent me terms and condition like im an idiot (i didnt read it i didnt even see it anywere) and it clearly says if AFTER the 14 days you wish to continue do you get that charge. and she said i would have to send it back and i told her i only just ordered i want to cancel n she did and aparantely my money is gonna be put back within 24hrs. il keep u updated. SCAM artists fill their page with a lot of info but not the fine prints.
Hello everyone! I ordered this tea and i was charged $5 on my visa for shipping,as they had a thing" free trail if ur qulified according to yr weight" and u have to pay only for shipping.I just got it 2day.I've checked my visa they charged me only once so far($5),but after reading all yr posts i just called credit company and i got my card cancelled just "in case". Thanks for the warning!
Thank God I found your site!
Comments are very helpful in making my decision.
I'm spewing that I ordered from them in the first place when I thought it was for trial only ($11 dollars only) but charged $66 and today I received 3 boxes of it and charged $180. The invoice doesnt have any no. on it and its somewhere in America IA which doesnt make any sense to me. How do I get my money back? Every swear word is coming out of my mouth of this low life scammers. I hope they rot in hell with their black, blue or red tea. Bast__rds! I am in Australia..Help! Their website has an email address and when I emailed to him the email came back to me saying with an error message that no such address etc etc.
Add me to the list of people who have received a package completely out of the blue from these jokers. I've checked both likely credit cards and no weird charges are on there. I'm writing refused on the package and sending it back. I also sent their "support" address an e-mail that I was reporting them to the FTC (which I did) and if they attempt to bill me, I will take further legal action. Happily, I work for a large law firm where the attorneys would take great delight in writing a nasty-gram to these hucksters.
It is a pity so many people fall for these 'miracle teas'.
What worries me is that because os all these scams the real power of tea - especially green tea - will be ignored just because some stupid people got scammed by greedy people.
Listen, you don't need any miracle tea - tea is affordable and available everywhere. You can buy it without presscription and there are no side effects.
You just need to know a couple of things about tea but you definitely don't need to buy tea from one specific vendor. There is no patent on tea and hopefully there never will be.
Read this article on more info on tea:
http://www.greentea-weightloss.org/
I wish everybody a 'scam free' day:-)
I sent off for the "free samples" ! I now want to cancel the order before they start taking money from my account , but, having tried the phone number, and living outside the USA I can't get through. Im at my wits end because I dont know how to get through to these people ... Can anyone give me any advice ? I'd be so grateful...
doesnt the wu-yi tea have all these other wieght loss aids in it aswell that they claim on their site... i cant remeber what they are called, but isnt that the reason it is a "weight loss tea" not just purely the tea?
Like many of you, I saw a pop up on my monitor and thought it was worth my while to spend some of my time reading it. I was in the process of filling my details when another pop up came up saying:warning your session is about to expire. We will give you only a few more minutes 9or something like that) to complete your order ... - That was when i decided to press cancel it as I realized it was all a load of bull s**t! Then as if the site new what I was doing, a picture of girl with earphone appeared telling not to go yet as she had an even better offer for the same propduct for me. I just lol and closed the site - how terrible is that? That site is really trying to get into your pockets, no matter what!
Guys out there, be careful.
I am looking at this site, and I can see that might suspicion was proved correct. I am so glad i didn't go any further though.
I do not recommend purchasing this product from this company. I found that besides being charged $4.95 for the initial shipping of this product, another $4.95 was charged prior to the end of the 14 day trial as explained by the representative as a security deposit for your next order, which is not refundable. I returned the product with in the time allowed to get a refund of the $59.95 which I was charged. The representative told me that it would take 2 weeks to credit my charge card. Besides, I was not told that other charges would be placed on my credit card, one for $4.95 to Ebooks, then another $9.95 2 weeks later. Then, after calling ebooks to cancel this, I was informed that hat they had charged me $14.90 was not refundable. So, I spent a total of $24.90, plus the $11.75 to sent the product back equaling a total of $36.65 so far. Then 2 weeks later I am being charged two charges of $4.95 each. I am being told that these charges are coming from Insider secrets. What is that? I will report back as soon as I find out where these charges are coming from.
By the way, I did not see any results form the this product, nor do I beleive that it comes from where they say it does.
Hi,
12 months ago I purchased this product and returned it also in under the 30 days. I chatted with the same rep that I am sure a million other people chatted with...........boy that Ralph guy sure is busy! It took them 3 months before they credited my account .........of course minus the handling fees.
Now the reason for writing you all again is a heads-up on what is comming for all that actually purchased the tea and used credit cards. (Us all I'm sure!!!) Anyway, I found out this January that all of my information was sold or given to other parties (3rd parties) ???? Their sight said it was confidential and had the safety lock symbol. I am now on 3 different international information sharing sights. I recieve at least 20-30 calls a day from these people and have had charges put on my account by one of them that I cleary said " No Thanks" to. I still pay a price the price............12 months later.........for trusting this company. Now, for some reason you couldn't understand why your unlisted # is getting all of these marketing calls maybe this info will help. The reason I know it was them is because I always use different names for every purchase done over the internet so I can track info. Also, one of the marketing people let me know that my information was shared by a company I made a purchase from and gave me that same name I used to purchase the tea...........( my system worked, sucks that now I have to change all my personal information, though!)
If you are going through this you can go to Do Not call.gov and have your #'s taken off the national listings. Also, think about changing your credit card #'s
Hopefully, I have helped those of you who were once in my shoes 12 months ago with this new info. Wishing you the very best on not getting put on any telemarketing lists.
Stacy
Coming from a yo yo dieter!
Trust me weigh loss SUCKS it will NEVER be a quick fix and no ''magic'' tea can lessen your efforts. Its a life change and nothing can help you except for yourself. Please listen to people like maddie the're here to help! i have drunk organic teas for a long time, yes they are good for internal health, however, im fat and constantly struggle with weigh loss.
Thanks Maddie
thanks for all comments avoided a huge scam at a time where money is tight and not need the hassle even if feeling frumpy ....going for a jog...drinking more water...
I received the product (Wu-Yi tea) in the mail (unsolicited) After researching this company, and contactiing my bank, and credit cards, I sent the following email. If anyone is interested in getting the contact information for the agencies I have notified, go to www.consumer.gov/idtheft.
Natura Brands, LLC I received a package from your company and never even heard of you or your product. Please don't try to charge any of my accounts. I would like to know what card you are attempting to gain access and how you were able to gain access it. I am reporting your company to the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Response Center( FRCA), the Office the Comptroller of Currency, the Federal Reserve Board, Office of Thrift Supervision, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Department of Transportation, Office of Financial Management, and the State Attorney General. I imagine your company is familiar with these agencies. Your company has continued the illegal practices, in spite of numerous complaints of others.
I received a package in the mail from Wu-Yi (unsolicited). I returned it the next day unopened. I received my credit card statement and found three charges from Wu-Yi on it. I have no idea how they got my credit card number and am infuriated! I called Wu-Yi and got the line about taking time for my account to be credited, but was so shocked I didn't think to ask how they got my credit card number in the first place. I now have to file a dispute with my credit card company and cancel the card. I would definitely tell people to stay away from this company.
I ordered the trial be fore reading this. So i went back to the website and went on live chat that same day and asked them to cancel it. They said they have cancelled everything and had taken my credit details off. We'll see if I get charged.
thanks for posting this, good thing I googled it before i bought it! i was really sold on their site.
Hey,i odered the tea like a month ago,i got a free trial for 14.95 and a week later i received my tea.ive tried it but im not a fan of tea.I think the tea has helped me with my digestive system and im looking foward to lose at least ten pounds.Although if you odered the tea and they are still charging you for it even if you dont want it you can call the costumer service to cancel your subscribtion at 1-866-449-5567 its a toll free call but i warn you that you have to wait like 30 mins for them to answer.sorry my english is terrible!
I got a package with tea and pills. I have never ordered this product, never even heard of it. So far no charges on my card. I have heard that any product sent to you, without ordering is not your obligation to pay. I sure hope that is true.
Whew!....thought id check some postings before i made a decision to buy this product. Heres my 10 cents worth...im a fitness trainer currently helping a 46 yr old male who is grossly overweight. BMI of 54 and has been diagnosed with Sleep Apneoa. 4 weeks ago he decided enough was enough when he almost collected a tree nodding off whilst driving with the kids in the car. Ironically enough back in the days he was one hell of an athlete representing his country. 4 weeks ago he came to me for help...talk about focused, he threw out all his mayonaises, sodas, basically anything that tasted good..lol.
I thought id take it nice and slow in the gym due to his absence from physical activity in the last few years...i was wrong. During the last month he has worked on the programme i gave him and then some! More importantly his focus at home ie meals with the family etc has been exceptional. No doubt we all know what made him decide to change his lifestyle. Long story short 4 weeks ago he weighed in 435lbs. He is now 396lbs, a total weight loss of 39lbs! No secret formula here, just excercise and healthy eating. :-)
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! To Maddie and to EVERYONE of you who has posted a comment. I was contemplating buying this "wonder-tea" and didn't. Now that I see all the negative reviews and the difficulties of returns, etc., I am glad I stuck to my gut feeling and didn't go through with the purchase! I'm sorry for all of you who had problems and hope that everyone gets their money back!Thank you again, EVERYONE!!!
I have been curious of this tea for a while now and finally went through with purchasing it. After doing that I immediately changed my mind and got really nervous, so I got on the 24/7 online chat and asked loads of quesitons.
According to the person I spoke with, you will not get charged if you send back the months suply within the 14 day trial. In total you get a package with 60 tea bags. The trial includes 28 tea bags so if you send back 32 tea bags you will not be charged. However, to send back the tea, you need to find out the adress which is not clearly stated anywhere.
Their website says you can't cancel a confirmed order as it has been sent to the shipping company directly, but the lady in the live chat said cancellation was easy, and there are three ways of doing it.
So I cancelled within an hour of purchase and am hoping it isn't going to be a problem...
I bought Wu Yi tea and was very upset to find out they automatically charged my account monthly. On the upside, they refunded my money with no hassles and were very nice. I had no other out of pocket expenses with getting my money back. They just credited my account and did so within two days. Thank you so much for the article. I wish I had found this out before even purchasing the product.
i just ordered gine credit card details then saw your sit e. Got straight back on to chat line an cancelled. Then rang bank an cancelled card. Hope it all works.Thanks for the warning. Marilyn
The tea is yuckkkkk.... I got crabs just smelling the tea.....
Just a note: In your article you mention how it says "May" for the claims. I just wanted to point out that it is against US law (FDA) to state with certainty that ANY herb can have a medicinal effect on the body. If you look at other herb supplements they will say something similar... i.e. "May reduce risk of..."
People are always looking for the silver bullet to fix weight loss issues. The reality is there are no magic solutions and everyone should avoid teas, drinks, supplement and all the bad advice in the magazines at the grocery store. If you really want to lose weight, consume less calories than you burn in a day. If you have trouble with this, as many people do, you should seek the help of a professional. With a medical weight loss program anyone can lose weight and maintain a healthy weight if they are committed to changing their bad habits.
I seems like these supplements have some health benefits but fall short of the claims for weight loss. There's nothing that takes the place of excercise and healthy diet.
yeah good luck getting a refund back.. ihave asked them not to charge my account for the past four months... Im gonna have to get an attourney.. They wont stop taking my money! I have even sent their product back. Still no refund.
Fantastic site!! - thanks Maddie -you just saved me from this scam with your blofgs
I got tea & pills in the mail. I have no idea why. I didn't order anything! Anyone else have this problem? There have been so many scams like this going around lately. I suppose we don't punish criminal execs. Who cares about small businesses breaking the law? Like anyone is going to go after them?
I agree whole heartedly with the previous "Easily overlooked" comment. However this company should not be allowed to continue with their misleading adverts. I too was too busy to read their extremely long winded Terms and Conditions properly and have ended up paying $85.00 for 1 month's supply of TEA!!! Time there was proper online advertising restrictions!
I lead an extremely busy lifestyle as most of us do today. I decided to try WuYi Tea as it came with the 14 day trial.
They told me I would be charged $30 a month on my credit card, of course...I somehow thought that would be $15 for a box of tea. WRONG! It's $30 a box!!!
I have no one to blame except myself, but I get so busy with life's chores that I failed to look at how much I was REALLY paying. AND of course, the tea DOES NOT help you loose weight...lol. The weight loss system included does...but the weight loss system will work regardless of whether or not you drink the tea.
I did find one benefit from drinking WuYi Tea...it kept me regular...yupp...but so does any other Ooolong tea.
Just think twice before you decide to pay $30 for 1 measely box of tea! EEKS!
Someone is definately laughing all the way to the bank!
Thank you so much for the valuble information about this tea. I too was almost taken by the great advertising. What an expensive lesson this would have been! Keep up the great work!
Thank you.
People, these Wu Yi bastards are now stealing people's credit card information and calling them at home, saying they ordered this ridiculous scam tea. When you try to call back, they say that the shipment probably cannot be stopped.
I got a call at home yesterday. With the weakening economy, criminals like this are trying even harder to steal hardworking people's money. Watch out. I had never even heard of this tea and have no idea how these fools got my information.
I've used slim-30 about 2-3 years ago. When I first started taking the pill, i would get very thirsty and would not feel hungry at all. i just kept on drinking water very day, but also ate a little dinner meal. i started at 163lbs. after taking slim-30 for 4 months, my weight dropped to 137lbs. yeah, i'm telling the truth, but after the forth month, i would only take to pill every other day, just to maintain my weight, but i noticed that the pill wasn't working like before-it made me wanna eat more and more food, i didn't feel thirsty anymore, i started gaining my weigh back, now i'm ten puonds heavier than before i started the diet. i don't know what the pill to do my fat, but after i stopped taking it, i feel like my fat are just blowing up like a balloon again, it must of just shrink my fat...not burn it.
yeah totally fell for the scam myself!
i got it and it is a "free 14 day trial" what they fail to mention is that they send you the regular product and then just charge you after 14 days!
$60 for tea!
i got my money back, but had to pay shipping
and they charge you for "membership" every two weeks, and "web access"
there went a TON of this poor college girl's money
SERIOUSLY do NOT fall for this crap, diet and exercise and drink regular green tea if you want to loose weight
I got an unsolicited email for this tea, normally I just delete such emails but this time I didn't & got sucked in, but used their web chat to cancel and got a refund. Paid £16.45 and was refunded £16.40. Our 'chat' was on the 18 Dec and the money showed in my credit card account on 18 Dec. I'll put a copy of my chat here to help others, please note, I've sent the chat to email several times while we were chatting. Don't just do it once during the chat or leave it till the end of the chat. And as I told 'Trish' I did contact my credit card company and put a block on so they couldn't take any more money from me. Oh, and big thanks to others who have written before me, I wouldn't have known about the BBB's if it weren't for you, we don't have that here in the UK. Keep up all the help & support, we all get duped at times.
info: You are now chatting with 'Trish'Trish: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you have had a great day so far. I am happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.info: Your chat transcript will be sent to .... at the end of your chat.You: I am asking for a cancellation and a full refund. The order confirmation page clearly states the following: “You will have 2 full weeks after you receive your tea to evaluate the product and see the results for yourself before you are ever billed. If you’re still not sure after that, you are still fully covered by our 60-Day Full Money Back Guarantee (which doesn’t start until after the 2 full weeks).” Yet payment was taken on the very same day as the order was placed. I have not received any confirmation email or the product. Trish: Could you please provide me with your full name and email address, so that I can pull up your details?You: My email address is: .... My order number is: .... Date of order is: 2008 Trish: Ok, please provide me a minute, while I locate your transaction.Trish: You have been removed from the auto ship program and you will not be receiving any further shipments. As per the Terms and Conditions you agreed to before placing your order, your card will be charged the discounted rate of $59.95 for the first shipment of slimming tea after the completion of the trial period.Trish: Your cancellation # isTrish: Trish: You will not be charged the $59.95 for the free trial if we receive the package back before the 14 days trial period is over. If the package arrives after that, then you will still be refunded. info: Your chat transcript will be sent to .... at the end of your chat.Trish: Please return the portions of tea and Burn Pills you wish to be refunded for to:Wu-Yi USA Army Post Road Distribution3600 Army Post Road Des Moines, IA 50321 Please send package back either UPS, FedEx, or if you prefer to ship via USPS, please ask for "Delivery Confirmation". You will be provided with a tracking code - it is very important to PLEASE KEEP THIS TRACKING CODE.Refunds are processed every two weeks; you will receive an email from us immediately after we have refunded you. Please include correspondence in the package with your reason for return and write your RMA (Return Merchandize Authorization) number CLEARLY on the outside of the package so that we can identify it as yours, which is:Trish: Trish: Your trial pack is in transit You: Thank you, when can I expect to see the full refund showing in my credit card account?Trish: Your account has been charged on Dec, 2008 by $59.95 for the international shipping charges Trish: Shipping charges are non refundable You: Excuse me?info: Your chat transcript will be sent to .... at the end of your chat.Trish: Sorry Shipping charges are non refundable Trish: I would like to inform you that we ship international shipments via best shipping method (DHL) which is much expensive. In order to secure your shipment and our authentic Wu-Yi Tea, we charge an extra $20 for international orders. I hope you can understand.You: Where does it say that shipping charges are non refundable in the Terms & Conditions?info: Your chat transcript will be sent to .... at the end of your chat.Trish: https://www.wu-yisource.com/terms_new.phpTrish: Please read the terms and conditions You: I am contacting my credit card company as soon as I’ve logged off here and will tell them that this is a fraudulent charge and that a full refund is due and to block any further attempts for payments. Trish: If for any reason you are unhappy with Wu-Yi after the free trial is over, simply return the tea for a refund. If you have any issues, or want to be refunded, please email us at support@wu-yisource.com or call us at (866) 449-5567.Bonuses, shipping fees non-refundable.Trish: Our 60 Day Money Back GuaranteeTrish: You will not be charged any further You: I have read the Terms & Conditions and it says clearly that a full refund is due.You: I have heard a lot of horror stories about people trying to get replies from the lack of email service and the telephone service is worse than the email service. Trish: Just a moment pleaseTrish: We have refunded your money, your credit will back within 7-10 business days to your account.You: Thank you, if it isn't then I will be reporting you to both The Better Business Bureau of California and the BBB of Billings Montana. I will also post my bad experience with your company on as many blog sites as I can find.info: Your chat transcript will be sent to .... at the end of your chat.Trish: We have cancelled and refunded your account You: Thank you, now I will contact my credit card company and inform them just to be sure. Have a nice day and enjoy the festive season. Goodbye. FionaTrish: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one. Trish: Please feel free to come back, for any further assistance. As our live chat assistance is available 24 X 7.info: Your chat transcript will be sent to .... at the end of your chat.
To make it a bit easier on myself when I was chatting, beforehand I typed up most of what I wanted to say in a word document, so I only had to copy & paste, that way I could choose my wording carefully and was less likely to forget something. I've only deleted my contact info for personal reasons i.e. I don't want them contacting me over my post. Good luck all. Fiona
Hi Maddie i live in Scotland and i too have been fooled with this con. It was suppose to be a free trial of 60 tea bags and 60 pills and i thought that would be the last of it but they have took £110.00 from my bank account just two weeks before christmas. I went on the live chat and i got the same load of rubbish as everyone else, they promised they would not take any more money from me and to send back the other 3 months supply by FEDX OR DHL i went to my post office to do this but is was going to cost me a futher £70.00 which i cannot afford so it looks like i will have to keep them. i am going to contact a consumers tv programme about this to see if the can sort it out. also how can they justify paying money for the booklets they sent with the tea.
Well, well, well. Around December 7, 2008 my credit card company called me with some peculiar charges made to my account. Whe I told them that I had not made any purchases on that card for a week, they cancelled my card and retired the account number. Not more than 3 days after the call came, I recieved a box of Wu-Yi Source products. I don't watch Oprah, and I don't subscribe to any miracle diets. I work out, and try to eat right. I didn't have any idea what Wu-Yi Tea was. I hadn't ordered any from anyone on or off line. But here was this package. A box with a box of tea bags and a bottle of pills. A product preparation guide and a guide on how to lose the weight using the tea. I NEVER BOUGHT IT! What gets me is the fact that I was charged for the kit, and it was sent to me, and I never even heard of this stuff before. Talk about a scam! The Credit card Co. has gone after the un authorized charges. I'm keeping it. I'm drinking it. (not expecting anything more than a cup of tea) Bastards.
Hi there, was going thru the process of ordering the wu li tea "free trial" and pay the shippin cost of $4.95....didn't make transaction why "insufficient funds" phew....so i cancelled out the whole website and came upon the above message board.....saved my day.....I will just stick to drinkin oolong tea from the chinese store i go to buy a box for NZ$1.50 and keep up with own exercise and meal plans.....Thanks heaps for this page......
Doug, that's wonderful information. Thanks for sharing.
I had never heard of this tea. I do appreciate the warnings. It is so easy to get pulled in my marketing ploys.
Okay folks, here is how I got a FULL REFUND OF ALL CHARGES for Wu Yi tea. I apologize for the length of the posting. I wanted to give you as much info as possible. Background:In August my teenage daughter inadvertently got hooked into the Wu Yi membership scam on some website, which I think was www.insidersecretsguide.com. She thought she was just ordering an introductory sample of tea, but a few days after it arrived she got a larger package containing several more boxes. She didn't open any of the tea and procrastinated about returning the tea, Then school started and no further shipments came, so she forgot about the whole thing. Meanwhile the Wu Yi folks were billing her monthly for $59.95 plus the bogus membership fee and "web access fee." My daughter has no credit card, only a bank account where she puts babysitting money. The account came with a debit card which she rarely uses. So when the website asked for a credit card # she used the debit card #. Big mistake. In late November she tried to user her debit card and found it overdrawn, which tipped her off that something was amiss. Obviously there's a lesson there about paying attention to monthly bank statements. Four charges of $59.95 plus all the other charges added up to over $300. Her small bank account was cleaned out. She called the phone number listed with the bank charges and asked to cancel her membership. As far as what to do with the tea, the person on the phone just told her to return it -- no instructions whatsoever. So my daughter took the tea to the Post Office and sent it to the return address on the box. Several weeks later she called Wu Yi again to check on the refund, and was told that they couldn't issue a refund without a tracking number for the package. This was the point where she decided to stop trying to handle this by herself and told me about it. What I did:First I checked on the web and read some of the hundreds of comments about this being a huge scam. One person gavea number for their headquarters: 780-416-0211, which is a Canadian area code. Someone else gave the headquarters address as 722 N 143rd St, Seattle, phone 206-883-5406. I live in Seattle so I started with the 206 phone number. It went to the voicemail of a woman who didn't identify herself. I didn't bother leaving a msg. Next I called the number that my daughter's bank statement list with the charges: 866-449-5567.After a lengthy recording that encouraged me to visit their website, I pressed 1 and got Melissa on the line. The first thing I always do when I expect resistance from a company representative is to ask for their full name. I let her hear me type Melissa into my computer, then I asked for her last name and the physical address of the building she was sitting in right now. They never give their last names and seldom give a street address, but asking the questions is slightly creepy and seems to make these people feel a little less in control. I mentioned the Seattle street address I had found, and asked if that was where she was located. She said that was the correct company headquarters address but that she was in a call center outside of Dallas. I then told her the whole history of the situation. As expected, she said she couldn't issue a refund without a tracking number. I explained that I didn't have a tracking number because nobody had told my underage daughter to get one, so she had just mailed the package at the post office. Michelle took my phone number and looked up the order#, which I noted down. Then she put me on hold for a couple minutes, came back and said she couldn't give a refund because they had not received the package yet.Still going as expected. I told her my daughter had returned the package, their company had had ample time to receive and process it, and I didn't care if they couldn't find it in their warehouse. They were going to refund all the charges. Now basically I had no expectation that the first person I talked to was going to authorize a refund. That only happens with reputable companies. My goal was to consume a few minutes of her time and establish that I was determined, without threatening her or otherwise giving her a legitimate reason to hang up on me. I babbled on and on about how I was aware that when returning merchandise it's normal to contact the company first and get some sort of authorization code or a special address, and had it been me I would have done that, but they were dealing with an inexperienced minor and had given her no instructions, so what they got was what they got. Then I told her that she and I both knew Wu Yi was a scam, that I had found hundreds of customer complaints about her company on the web, that I had in front of me the email addresses of over 150 people who felt they'd been scammed, as well as the address of the Washington State Attorney General's office, who is already investigating their company. All of this was bullshit, at least as far as I know. I was just eating up time. After about 5 minutes she wasn't budging, so I said I wanted to talk with her supervisor. She said sure. When I asked the supervisor's name, she didn't know. I was incredulous -- you don't know the name of your own supervisor? She said it was just a different department. So ok, she put me on hold for a minute or so, then came back and said that the supervisor had confirmed that they couldn't give me a refund. I said fine, I'll be happy to talk with the supervisor myself now. She said the supervisor was only going to tell me the same thing. I said no she's not, because I'm going to have an entirely different conversation with her, and I'll wait while you connect me now. I also asked if she would like to add my attorney's contact information to the notes she had been typing, and she said uh... ok, sure, so I rattled off the name and phone number of a lawyer I had looked up at random on the web. After another brief hold a different person came on the line and preemptively told me that she had authorized a refund of the most recent $59.95 charge, but that's all she could do. So far things were going exactly as expected. The second person you talk to is usually the one who does something for you and expects to be rid of you. I asked for her name (Debra), last name (nope), and if she was at the Seattle address -- no, she volunteered that she was at another call center in Illinois. I gave Debra the entire history of the problem, continuing to repeat myself and demonstrate my willingness to consume her time. She mentioned that all the charges were in the Terms and Conditions that my daughter had agreed to, etc. I ignored this and asked for her supervisor. She said she couldn't connect me but gave me a number to call. It was the 780 number. Bingo. In my experience getting a non-800 number which you have to dial yourself means you are getting closer to the person you want to talk to. That call is usually where you either get what you want or you don't. But what happened next was a huge surprise. 780-416-0211 was answered by a wonderfully cheery and pleasant woman named Susan with a Fargo-esque accent. I didn't get as far as asking for her last name or location. As soon as I told her I was calling for a refund on behalf of my teenage daughter and gave ner my daughter's name and the order number, she looked it up and immediately said she would refund all the charges going back to the beginning. Amazing. Suddenly I was in the Executive Suite with a handful of pretzels and a gin and tonic. As Susan pecked away at her computer we chatted pleasantly and I asked what her job was. She said she authorized refunds of payments older than 30 days, and that she also had the Master Cancel Button. Presumably this is the button that does the real account cancellations, as opposed to the pretend ones that the front-line people do. When I mentioned the membership fees and web access fees she cheerfully refunded those too. I didn't even actually have to ask. She said the refunds should be posted within 3 business days, and sure enough they were. Every dime of the $300+ that my daughter sent Wu Yi is back in her bank account. Total elapsed time: about 20 minutes.
I purchased this tea without realizing that you will automatically be charged $59.95 US unless you return your unused tea within 14 days from buying it. (even though you may not recieve it fo 10 days). I am in the process trying to return it so i won't get charged. This company is a total SCAM and RIP OFF. Read the fine print before you submit for your so called "free sample"!
These teas that you have suggested,
do they help loose weight?
Thanks.
Hello, girls! And boys, too. I guess, boys also have problems with losing weight sometimes? Doesn't matter really, as today I want to share my secret with everybody. Don't think I will be posting every day as I'm too busy looking after myself, controlling my weight. But I decided to do it today to make my experience available for everyone to read and when next time anyone who hasn't seen me for ages asks "how did you lose all that weight?" I can redirect them to this page and not to tell them my story again and again!
If you don't have time to read all the story - the remedy which helped me to lose almost 3 stones in only 4 weeks is Wu-Yi Oolong tea, the world famous Chinese slimming tea I found on the internet. The cheapest place to buy it is a UK based shop www.wu-yi-oolongtea.com. Anyone knowing cheaper option please reply to this post as I'm buying loads to drink this tea 4-6 times a day.
I've never been what they call a "girlie girl". Never really been into latest fashions, make-up, handbags or collection of shoes or designers sunglasses etc. My sense of style has developed into what I call "comfortable". The reason for this was always to cover up. As you've probably already guessed I have always been "round" since I was a child. I don't remember myself being less than size 14 since I was 13-14 years old and had to wear shapeless clothes ever since.
Lets skip all the years at University and details of many emotional moments I've been through. When it came to the point where I hated my full length mirror I decided that it is time to do something about my body. I desperately joined local fitness club, put myself on starving diet, and bingo! - after two months of torture (don't think anybody interested in details but if you do just ask - I'll share!) I was two sizes down ( to bearable 14!), got new job and met new boyfriend. Thinking to myself that I earned some rest I relaxed so much that slowly but surely over the next 12 months my weight came back and I had to refresh my size 18 collection (if you can call baggy things a "collection" lol). I guess, all overweight people have these ups and downs during their life depending on circumstances, mood, friends etc. But at that time I realized that I don't want to have a "zebra" life, especially if those stripes are either fat or very fat...I've suddenly realized that I was happier when on diet and went to the gym even though I felt tortured sometimes. But looking in the mirror seeing shapeless scuff was even more torturing...After some thinking I figured out that all I need to do is to get slimmer again and to keep it at least size 14 ( size 14 may seem horrific after being size 8 or 10 but after being 18-20 this size is sweet, wonderful, charming, lovely and almost perfect!!!). I spent few days on the internet gathering all the do's and don't's for keeping fit and slim and after some research I had my very own schedule, the rules I've promised to myself to obey in foreseeable future. Those rules were so simple that I laughed because I realized that I can follow them easily! I want to share them with everybody who wants to lose weight and keep yourself slim forever. I want it to be my worst kept secret - there you go:
1. Get enough sleep - best during the night, mother nature created perfect conditions for that! All the help and advice on sleep I've got from this website www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_tips.htm
2. Exercise - go to your nearest gym, not necessarily posh one. I'm using my local council Recreation centre with a gym, a swimming pool and a sauna, and it doesn't cost me a fortune. www.theleisureguide.co.uk will help you to find required facilities locally.
3. Get out of the table when you feel "a bit not full". Don't nibble in between the meals. Not that easy? I found something that helps you feel fuller, digesting your food faster and cleaning your body of toxins at the same time. Guess what - it's part of a meal as well! The remedy is Wu-Yi Oolong tea, aka Wulong tea. Found all the info when searched the internet and now can't imagine my life without it. Went through many websites and now buying from one - www.wu-yi-oolongtea.com as this one sells tea that works and at reasonable price, too, as Wu-Yi is so world famous slimming tea that prices sometimes could be ridiculous. I read different recommendations for using WuYi Oolong for slimming but taking one cup 30 minutes before and straight after every meal works for me best.
4. Persuade yourself that being overweight is harmful for your health, both physically and mentally. I tend to read articles about slimming and health on non-commercial websites as they are not trying to sell anything, just keeping you informed, and I chose for myself this one - www.bbc.co.uk/health
That is pretty much it. Four rules. Not many? Enough for me - I'm 29 now and staying in size 12 (not even 14!) for more than 9 months! Four rules. Too many? Let me guess - you like your mirror!
This tea is a joke what they don't tell you is that the only thing that loses weight is you bank account. As for ordering this product make very sure you understand that they will contiue to charge you credit card on a monthly basis even if you do not recieve the product. And as for the product it is the bigeest joke on the market it don't work!!!!!
Dear Maddie,
I live in Australia and have fallen for the Wu-Yi scam. I have already lost $200 and have had regular unauthorised payment taken out of my account for web access and ebooks which of course I did not know about and have not downloaded. I have cancelled my credit card and phoned Wu-Yi to cancel. Is this enough or should I also ring the other numbers to cancel ebooks and web access seperately? Thank you for your great website it has giving me great comfort. Regards,
Martha
Hey,
well i just started the Wu-Yi tea and pills 5 days ago. I ordered the 14 day trial and im having 2 teas + 2 pills a day. I havent changed my eating habits (started at 178 lbs), i eat exactly the same way i did before starting Wu-yi. Results so far: i've lost 4 pounds (i am at 174 lbs). No ecercise no diet. Maybe it's psychological. Let's just say i tried every diet possible, even tried banishing carbs from my life, and none of these methods helped me lose weight more than these last 5 days :-)
Im happy for now, i'll pass by next week to let u know if there is any improvement. Thanx for the warning
Hi Debra,
I'm from NZ too and like a lot of people here fell for this. How did you get your refund? By phone, email or live chat on the website?
Cheers for any info
I wish I would've seen this website before I ordered the 14 day trial package. Honestly, I have seen results and so has my husband. But, I think it is primarily due to the fact that I have been watching what I eat and have been exercising. I basically followed the Wu-Yi 12 week plan. So really, it just boils down to this, do it the old fashion way, eat right and exercise! Again, I'm not sure if the tea aided in my weight loss, but if it did, there are less expensive oolong teas out there, not like the ones like Wu-Yi that really pack a punch to your wallet.
Also, I had no problem returning the unused portions of my package. I went on to their web-site, chatted with their 24/7 live representatives, and she handled everything online, gave me my RA# and instructions on how and where to mail everything back. I was relieved that I didn't experience the hastles that some of these other people did. I also printed a copy of our chat just in case I need it for any future reference. Good luck to all those who are having a problem with the Wu-Yi Source and thank yu Maddie for ALL your efforts. I'm glad I stumbled across your website!
was just about to buy when i also decided to research and found this article.
Thanks for the heads up,im about to purchase a box of 200 of ebay for $15
Dont expect much from it ,but it wont hurt to try
it does not work at all. dont even try it.
thx 4 info ii was jst about 2 order,,,,,,i was so looking 4ward 2 this tea,,,,,,,,,,damn
thank u for the info!
ok. now i really feel like a loser. why oh why didn't i do my research like I usually do, i thought "what's the risk I'll just try it a nd return it... no big deal" and now reading this i relized that people aren't really getting their money back and it scares me, monday morning i'm dealing with this and sending this tea and some new pills called " wu yi burn" right back where they came from.. supousing i know where that place is..... oh god.. i so dont wanna get screwed....:(
Hello!
If most of you being sucked and scammed by Wu-Yi tea, their email and US address: support@easyweightlosstea.com
Wu-Yi Source, 3919, 109th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 USA.
Write to customer support Team called Victoria.
Hope it works to those being sucked and scammed.
Pete
Boy..after reading all these articles on Wu-Yi do I feel stupid. I paid $47.00 for a 3 month supply. I have just started using the tea..but I unlike many of the ppl who have commented, I do feel better. And I do follow the other instructions, but I feel like a idiot who could have saved the money.
Here is some information by a tea expert
Oolong Tea and Weight Loss There is so much interest in weight loss and oolong tea (a.k.a. wulong tea) that we are going to look at research supporting the connection.Let's start at the beginningAll tea comes from one plant Camellia Sinensis if it doesn't come from that plant it is not tea (herbs come from a variety of plants). Over time, the plant has protected itself from photosynthetic stressors by forming chemical compounds known as polyphenols. Polyphenols, which include flavonoids, have the same beneficial class of compounds, antioxidants, that make fruits and vegetables good for you.The difference in green tea and oolong tea is processing. All tea is green when picked. Green tea is heated in order to halt the natural enzymatic reaction (oxidation) of the leaf. Once dried, green tea leaves are then rolled intentionally breaking the cell structure. Oolong tea leaves are plucked, kept under carefully controlled conditions and allowed to oxidize. These leaves are not intentionally broken, leaving most of the cell structure intact. These processing differences make each category of tea beneficially different even though they come from the same plant.The Weight Loss ConnectionThe two main ways to reduce food related body weight are; increase energy expenditure (EE) and inhibit the absorption of nutrients, including fat and carbohydrates. Caffeine is a stimulant so it is widely accepted that the caffeine in tea increases metabolism, hence increasing EE. So the question becomes, is it only the caffeine or are other compounds in the tea contributing to that increase?The ResearchThe Chinese have long believed that oolong tea is beneficial in reducing and maintaining weight. A Chinese study, in 1998, of 102 females showed that continuous consumption of oolong tea for six weeks resulted in a reduction of body weight. This study, along with the question of other compounds contributing to tea's weight loss benefits, spurred further research.In 2001, Physiologist Dr. William Rumpler, of the US Agriculture Research Services' Diet and Human Laboratory, investigated the ancient Chinese belief that oolong tea is effective in controlling body weight. The study measured how tea influences energy expenditure (EE) and included 12 male volunteers who were given 4 separate beverage formulas over three consecutive days. The beverage formulas consisted of; 1) full strength oolong tea, 2) caffeinated water with caffeine equal to full strength oolong tea, 3) half strength oolong tea and 4) non caffeinated water.The participants 24 hour EE was measured and resulted in;- EE levels of about 3% higher when they drank either the full strength oolong tea or the caffeinated water versus the non caffeinated water.- Participants burned an average of 67 more calories per day when drinking the full strength oolong tea.- Participants increased fat oxidation (fat burning) by a whooping 12% after consuming the full strength oolong tea versus the caffeinated water.- This data confirms that a component other than caffeine is responsible for promoting the preferential use of fat as an energy source. The increase in fat oxidation in this study is amazing! Drinking oolong tea can actually tell your body to burn fat for energy! Scientists then speculated that caffeine combined with EGCGs worked together to increase fat oxidation.A Japanese study, conducted in 2003, went one step further comparing the benefits of oolong tea and green tea on weight reduction. Eleven healthy young female students participated in this well controlled study. Participants received three different beverage formulas; 1) oolong tea, 2) powdered green tea leaves and 3) water.Both teas were prepared with boiling water. The oolong tea steeped for five minutes and the powdered green tea leaves were dissolved.After measurements were taken, the results determined;- Oolong tea had higher EE levels from beginning to end and at intervals of 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes. - EE levels peaked at 90 minutes for both oolong and green tea and remained at their respective levels until 120 minutes.- These results indicate that after consuming oolong tea you will expend more energy then if you were to drink green tea or water and that it can last up to two hours. The concentrations of caffeine, individual catechins and other polyphenols were also measured producing these interesting findings;- The caffeine and EGCG content was much higher in the green tea versus the oolong tea.- The concentration of polymerized polyphenols was significantly higher in the oolong tea versus the green tea. These findings show that it's the polymerized polyphenols, highest in oolong tea, that link tea to burning fat, not just the caffeine or just the combination of caffeine and EGCGs. Furthermore, the rest of the compounds compared in the teas were similar or equal to one another with no marked differences, reinforcing the results.We have shown that oolong tea significantly increases EE for up to as much as 120 minutes and can even promote preferential use of fat as an energy source making it a healthy tool for reducing and maintaining weight. So what about absorption of nutrients?Oolong tea's effect on blocking the absorption of fats and carbohydrates is thought to play a key role in its weight reducing benefits. While more studies need to be done, initial studies indicate that oolong tea has absorption blocking potential.There are proven methods for losing weight and keeping it off; exercise, getting enough sleep and eating a balanced diet. Oolong tea can enhance these positive changes and garner faster results.Let's Face It- Oolong tea is not a quick fix despite the recent advertising claims by slick marketing "professionals." -Oolong tea does not have to be expensive to be effective. $39.95 is too much to pay for a 30 day supply of low quality oolong. Remember to get what you pay for.- These studies do not indicate that oolongs grown in a specific area are better fat burners than other oolongs. It's the processing that counts.- Losing 20 lbs in 30 days by adding two cups of oolong tea to your daily routine is nothing more than hype. If this were true, I'd be a size 2. - If you were dieting, drinking oolong and exercising it would be hard to achieve that much weight loss in 30 days.- If it sounds too good to be true, then it is to good to be true! Oolong - The Facts- Oolong teas taste great and are delicious hot or cold. - There is a tremendous variety of affordable oolong tea. - Enjoy a cup of oolong 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to your walk, workout or yoga session and reap the rewards! - Drink oolong in the afternoon to stave off late day sweet cravings and energy slumps. - All of these aid in healthy weight loss and maintenance ? 2006 Teas Etc., Inc---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This article may be freely reprinted only in it's enterity and must include the resource box and copyright information. Author: Beth Johnston Author Bio:
Beth Johnston, owner of Teas Etc., is a noted tea expert, importer and tea enthusiast. To learn more about tea, health benefits and the ease of brewing loose leaf teas, sign up for her monthly newsletter at www.TeasEtc.com/Newsletter.asp or visit www.TeasEtc.com
Below is a link to studies done by scientists. I don't know who these researchers are or how valid the scientific tests have been or who thay have been commissioned by. Science after all may not be science. But it may seem encouraging. I got my box of Oolong from the Chinese grocer up the road so we will see. Will keep you posted.
the $4.95 and the $9.95 are both for extra stuff that is tacked on in fine print....you must go to insidersecretsguide.com to cancle the one and call 1800-989-5907 to cancel them...they are not worth the money because you can get all the info elsewhere. However. the wu-yi system is more than the tea itself. there is also an all organic dietary suppliment that is to be taken with the tea. The tea tastes wonderful in my opinion, and to get it where I live from any other source costs about 4x more. I have only been drinking it for 2 weeks now and I just renewed my order on another card because in those 2 weeks I have lost 10 lbs. I already ate healthy; 3 meals a day and 2 snacks, and have been exercising for 45 mins a day 4 days a week for the last 2 years. I cut junk food and corn syrup out of my diet long ago and I only eat at home so I know what is in my food. In these 2 years I have GAINED weight.....now I start the wu-yi system and I lose 10 lbs in 2 weeks....yeah it's a rip off right? I'm sure it doesn't work for everyone because nothing does, but they do have before and after pics, and I have had no trouble contacting the company with my concerns. Yes there is fine print and yes they are a bit shady, but I will keep on drinking my tea and taking my hebs because it is working for me...when I get paid 1k for my before and after pictures in another 10 weeks I'll make sure to stop back and let you know. Your research was good, but you might want to revisit the wu-yi site again. The oolong tea is delicious by the way,...especially with a drop of honey and a cinnimon stick
I purchased Wu Yi Tea and did not have any weight loss results. I returned the product which was supposed to have a full refund. After many, many attempts of trying to contact the company for my refund, I never did receive it. They kept saying they had no record of my order. I e-mailed several times and I mailed copies of all my receipts and copies of e-mail chats. This was over a year ago and still no refund. I would not recommend buying this product.
I received a box of this tea yesterday, which I didn't order. First I went through the cutomer service 'live chat' and was told I ordered this in Nov. and charged through my Visa card. That seems highly unlikely since I never use my Visa card online but of course they wouldn't give me any more information. I then called the customer service number and was told they'd issue a refund once the tea was returned. Again -- wouldn't give any information about the charge. What was most interesting was the oeprator's response when I asked where this company was located -- she didn't answer but repeated back the shipping address. I told her I wasn't interested in the shipping address -- I wanted t know where the headquarters were. The fact that she wouldn't answer means this company is doing something illegal. I'm glad to see all the information here to pursue a complaint since I'm expecting trouble getting a full refund.
I have just ordered a batch free trial, I have just receieved it, Im scared that I will be charged further. I have contacted my CC
I tried to cancel. Even called the company and they told me they would reverse the charges. It never happened. Do not touch this crap. I am still being charged 9.95 and 4.95 on my monthly bill and can not get rid of it. Time to cancel my card!
Bill
I suggest the following... i just did this will let you know how it goes
Sandra: Welcome to Insider Secrets Expert Tips live chat, how may I help you?
you: sandra i have never downloaded to any of your supposed ebooks and wish to be refunded
you: for all the transactions made to my credit card
Sandra: Could I please have your full name, e-mail address and zip code so that I am able to pull up your account?
you: jennifer rado
you: latinaussie@hotmail.com
Sandra: Kindly allow me a moment, so that I can pull up your account.
Sandra: Ok I have cancelled your account and you will NOT be receiving any further charges from us. Your cancellation confirmation number is:
Sandra: IS-22101984
you: and will i be refunded?
you: when and if i dont how can u account for these charges?
Sandra: As per the Terms and Conditions that you indicated that you had read and agreed to at the time of purchase, past monthly charges are non-refundable. However, since I can clearly see that you did not want this program, I am going to go ahead and issue you one courtesy refund.
Sandra: Your membership has been cancelled and any future charges have been stopped, and you will see a credit to your account of the most recent charge within 3-7 business days. If it does not show up within that timeframe, please come back and we’ll have it looked into and resolved.
Sandra: This cancellation and refund is for $4.95 charge shown as "web access" in your bank or cc statement.
you: this is unacceptable i cancelled my order the same day that i ordered the product and asked to be removed from the program with wuyi source and they inform me that no this has not happened
Sandra: We affiliated with Wu Yi tea but Insider Secrets & Wu-Yi Source, both are separate companies.
Sandra: You have to call both companies separately to cancel your subscriptions.
you: i expect to be refunded for all charges made by your company
Sandra: I have refunded you USD$4.95 x 2.
you: what about the 2 charges of 15.90
you: they were made in the last 7 days
Sandra: The cost of our subscription is only $4.95 for Insider Secrets To Weight Loss (Shows on statement as Web Access Fee) and the $9.95 charge is not from us, Its from Comprehensive Weight Loss ebook. And they are a different company.
you: where do i contact them?
Sandra: If you want , I can call and cancel your account with them on your behalf ?
you: yes
Sandra: Ok, I have cancelled your membership with Comprehensive Weight Loss, you'll not be charged anything further from them.
you: and refunds
Sandra: For your refund of Comprehensive Weight Loss E-book Package please call them on 800-989-5907. They are available 9 AM - 5 PM MST, as they are separate company.
you: i am not in the US and i expect to be refunded
you: if you called and cencelled, call and get the refunds also
Sandra: As said before they are a different company, please call them on 800-989-5907 for refund .
you: what is the confirmation number for the refundes?
Sandra: You can send copy of this chat to your e-mail by clicking send to e-mail link and keep it as a proof
Trish: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you have had a great day so far. I am happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.
You: trish i have been charged membership and web access fees
Trish: Could you please provide me with your full name and email address, so that I can pull up your details?
You: i never recieved any teas
Trish: please provide me with your full name and email address
You: jennifer rado
You: latinaussie@hotmail.com
Trish: Ok, please provide me a minute, while I locate your transaction.
Trish: Your account has been charged for the ebooks
Trish: Insider secrets expert tips are 4 downloads that contain a bunch of tips & The comprehensive weight loss ebook package has 5 ebooks that range from about 50-200 pages in length which teach about good weight loss advice and strategy.
Trish: When you purchased our product, you automatically enrolled with the E-Books, that's clearly stated in our terms & conditions.
You: i never downloaded or recieved these ebooks
Trish: http://www.insidersecretsguide.com/
Trish: Please click on the above link regarding the cancellation of Insidersecrets tips pakage, where you can chat with live operator of insider secrets tips.Live Chat are available 8 AM - 5 PM MST(only week days).
You: will they refund and cancel my supposed membership?
Trish: Yes you have to contact them only by the above link
You: i would like you to delete and cancel all information that your company has of me
You: including my credit card details
Trish: OK we will
You: why have i been charged for web access?
Trish: Please click on the above link to cancel
You: i would like a confirmation of removal of my details
Trish: You will not be charged any further
You: what guarantee do i have
Trish: I can assure you , you will not be charged any further
You: and if i do who do i contact?
Trish: You can contact us any time
You: will i get refunded for all the charges?
Trish: Yes you have to contact them
You: i cancelled my purchase the same hour that i ordered and yet my membership wasnot cancelled why?
Trish: You have to cancel them separately
You: i was not informed by the customer service officer
Trish: Sorry for the inconvenience
Trish: Please contact them by the above link for your refund
You: who was handling the cancellation, when i was in contact with your company they assured me that all memberships had been cancelled
You: they will not refund all the charges
Trish: To get assistance via phone, please call this number: 1-866-449-5567
Trish: We are available on phone from 5 AM to 8 PM MST on weekdays and 7 Am - 4 PM Saturday & Sunday.
You: no i am not able to do so since i am not in the US
Trish: OK we will cancel your ebooks subscription on your behalf
You: and refunds
Trish: We will request for your refunds to them
You: how will i get confirmation
Trish: We have refunded your money, your credit will back within 7-10 business days to your account.
You: look i have also been in contact with the company you gave me the link too and they tell me that the other transactions made on my credit card were from Comprehensive Weight Loss E-book Package which is a seperate company and they will not refund me the charges
You: they have charged me a lot more than 4.95US and i want that refunded
Trish: We have cancelled your all the transactions
You: this really is unacceptable since i cancelled this whole subscription more that 2 months ago
You: and yet still i recieve charges
Trish: We have refunded you all the charges
You: what is the total amount that i have been refunded?
Trish: $4.95+$4.95+$4.95+$9.95+$9.95
You: and the confirmation number?
Trish: Your confirmation number 47722725
You: if i dont recieve this in the next 7 days i will contact this service again and post a copy of this chat
Trish: ok
First of all, thank you, Maddie, for creating this site and providing both information and a forum for others like me to share their experiences. Like so many others, I only wish I had discovered your site before I fell for the slick bait of Wu Yi Source. Ironically, it was only through trying to find a way to contact them that I stumbled across your site. From reading the many comments, my experience is certainly not unique. Also, while the number of comments from consumers victimized by these "sharpies" is overwhelming, I suspect that we are only the "tip of the iceberg". For every one of us willing to share, there are probably many others that we will never hear from. My point is that operators like Wu Yi Source are predators whose sharp practices verge upon and often times spill over into the area of consumer fraud. I think that most of those contributing to this site would agree that a worthy goal would be to PUT THESE PREDATORS OUT OF BUSINESS for starters and have them investigated for possible criminal activity.
In furtherence of such a goal, I wholeheartedly endorse Debra's suggestion to try and have their website closed down. I would also encourage all those who have any doubts about these vultures access to their cc to terminate those cards immediately. From what I have read here and my own personal experience, these people are not to be trusted. Finally, I want to suggest what I believe could be the stake through their hearts. These kind of operations rarely withstand their sharp practices being scrutinized by the light of the law.
Thanks to one of the contributors, we now know the address of the Wu Yi Source office in the state of Nevada. If we would take the time to contact the Nevada Attorney General's Office (Consumer Protection Division): http://ag.state.nv.us/complaints/complaints.htm, download, complete and sign the complaint form, and send it to the North Las Vegas office, I believe the sheer force of our numbers would force the AG's office to give these bad actors a close encounter of the legal kind. I realize that this kind of direct action is going to require some time and energy (nothing like the time and energy that Wu Yi Source expended in getting us here...but then, they are being well rewarded for their efforts). Our reward will be in knowing that we didn't take this lying down or own our knees begging for them to do the right thing. LET'S STAND UP AND FIGHT!
Thanks again, Maddie. You're one of the BEST!
I did a little research on wu-yi oolong and happened to stumble upon this after deciding to skip the $200 price tag and opt for a box from ebay for under $10 Aussie dollars. Maybe it wont be the tea but i think it will be a good motivator to cut out soft drinks and give me the energy to exercise more.
Doing a little research does go a long way. Why pay $200 for the same product you can get for ten bucks?
What a great column. Maddie for President!
I'm disbetic and been on insulin for about a year. Are there any teas out there that are especially good for me. I've heard that certain ones help with one's blood sugar levels.
Keep up the good work,
Bill
.wow never seen such a compeltely pointless diet. OF COURSE you will loose weight if you CANT eat food. annoyed at them cuz they are charging me and NEVER got the 2nd box. i said no and its been months ya for 85$$!!
email support@theplanet.com to get there website taken off!!
Man I cant believe I didnt search this site or google this! Thought it was too good to be true.!
Have now been charged $48 NZD and then went on live chat and they were hopless! I cant believe this is happening. Have cancelled my account but do you think they will be able to get ahold of my new credit card?
I too fell for a ridiculous ad! But I have had some fun with the "live robots" until I get my refund.....I have faith...well it is wearing thin.....
Maggie: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you have had a great day so far. I am happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.You: Hi,I would like to know if you have received my tea/burn pills I returned on the 19/11/08 for a full refundMaggie: Could you please provide me with your full name and email address, so that I can pull up your details?You: stella kikianisYou: stellak@beagle.com.auMaggie: Ok, please provide me a minute, while I locate your transaction.Maggie: Could you please provide me with a tracking number and shipping company to trace the package you have sent back to be processed for a refund? Also, please let me know the total number of boxes you sent back.You: RQ002770409AUYou: Australian postYou: 1 boxMaggie: Just a moment pleaseYou: where have you gone Maggie??? Are you sincerely looking for me or are you "chatting" to other suckers like me....Maggie: I request that you please contact us within 1 or 2 business days as your shipping carrier has not updated the tracking information on their website.You: ok, I will do. Now tell me...have I incurred any debits from your company on my credit card?Maggie: No, we have not charged you $59.95 yet.You: are you going to?I take that $59.95 is US dollars?Maggie: Yes, we charge in US Dollars.You: are you going to charge me 59.95?Maggie: Please contact us 1-2 business days .You: why is that Maggie?Maggie: As we have not received the tea shipment back to us yet, so please contact us after 1-2 business days.You: sorry can you please explain what difference will that make?Maggie: May be that after 2 business days , Australian post will update the tracking information .Maggie: The tracking information has not been yet updated.You: i understand that clearly, but being a 14 day free trial period I shouldnt be charged for 59.95. Is that correct? Maggie: That's why I am advising you that in order to remove the charge for $59.95 , please contact us after 2 business days. You: oh Maggie how nicely you do not answer my questions.....anyway another question before i leave you, has ALL my order been cancelled as advised last week, I will not be receiving anymore fabulous tea? Please confirm with just a simple "Yes" or "No"Maggie: Yes.You: thankyou Maggie, sorry If i appear a tad angered, but i am. nothing personal...have a wonderful time keeping other angry customers "happy" I shall be contacting you again in 2 days prio to cancelling my credit card...I am keeping faith in you..well for 2 days...Maggie: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one.
If you guys want to feel great and maybe even lose a little weight you should try the Lemon Detox Diet, do a google search on it i've got it & it's great & the best thing you only have to pay once, you can get it online or from your local health shop for a one off payment - honestly!
i really dont no if i should buy it bec every body is saying something else
Well, here's another one scammed! I just found this hub and have been reading for about 2 hours, and with bleary eyes have decided to cancel my card before they can take anymore out of my account. I, too, discovered they took out 59.95 on Nov 6 and then 59.95 again on Nov 20 as well as the other 2 charges - web access and membership for 4.95 and 9.95. I did call today to cancel and was given no problem as others have said recently. It was verified that I need to contact the other 2 "companies" separately myself. (When I called those numbers, all I got was a machine spelling out the website info). I also was told 3 more boxes were on the way and I could not stop them. I mistakenly thought they could not take any other money out as I had a new card due to a change in expiration date and other legitimate companies had emailed me saying they could not send my shipment due to a problem with the card. Once I contacted these companies with the new date, it was business as usual. Even on my receipt that I printed, the expiration date is incorrect and still they can take out money! Lesson learned. I will cancel the card and IF I ever order from the Internet again it will be using one of those pre-paid cards others have mentioned. Thank you all for the information and thank you Maddie. I will be wiser for this experience.
the Wu-yi along with Wu-yi source.com is mentioned on page 30 of the November 24, 2008 issue of First Magazine.
There are more like them!!!
For instants ACAI Berry! They give you a free trial too. What you don't know is that you agree to an automatically charge for $89,31 every 31 days for a new supply. I want to be free to order if and when I want to. For $89 I could get a personal trainer! It is very difficult to cancel and to get out of it. It will cost you! Beware.
I like nearly everyone on here was screwed. I was misled by the advertisments. I never had a pop up window telling me that the download of the 'ebook' was going to charge me 4.95 or 9.95 and the price of my tea was 59.95. They've gone up I guess to make up for the others that have cancelled out on them. I have contacted the FTC as well. My credit card co. told me that they cannot block the merchant from posting charges to my card if it is an on going charge, but once it's there I can dispute the charges. Also, they have fixed things where they can change things on the website. I tried to print off their 'satisfaction guarantee' and it will not print off. Go figure. Everyone needs to know that these WuYi SOURCE people are scum.
silly me i have gone and put my details down for the free trial which cost me about £16.00 but now when i have asked i want 2 canel it says that i will be charged the further $59.95 for the remaining of the month...but there is no where it states that you will be charged for this....i really hope that dont take anymore money off me i have emailed them back to say that they cant take this money but you guessed it no reply. i phoned my bank and they said if they try taking any money out to get in contact with them and they will claim money back for me...just wished i had seen you website and not fallen for this scam in the first place...now i know that i can go down 2 my local shop and buy the tea bags down there....good info on here hope everyone reads this and doesnt fall for the easy way out like i did!!!!
Will someone please tell me why i wasn't told that i would also have to pay a $47.00 quarantine fee, Something that was supposed to cost me almost nothing now costs more $80.00 all up. Makes one wonder doesn't it. I hope it works. otherwise it would have been a very expensive exercise
Thank you so much Maddie for this EXCELLENT information. I, like my fellow "FLUFFY" humans became DESPERATE for assistance in loosing weight. I want to share my live chat conversation. I took the advise & hit the email icon at the beginning of our chat session. I didnt request a refund because I chopped it up as a lesson well learned..Plus I notified my credit card company that "I lost my Card" before I started the chat. Be Blesed and Thank you again!!
Chat Transcriptinfo: Please wait for a site operator to respond.info: You are now chatting with 'Sable'Sable: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you have had a great day so far. I am happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.You: Hello..I would like to cancel my membershipSable: Could you please provide me with your full name and email address, so that I can pull up your details?You: Katrinainfo: Your chat transcript will be sent to katrina7walker@yahoo.com at the end of your chat.Sable: Ok, please provide me a minute, while I locate your transaction.You: kSable: You have been removed from the auto ship program and you will not be receiving any further shipments.As per the Terms and Conditions which you indicated that you had read and agreed to before placing your initial order, you were charged the first of three discounted monthly installments of $59.95 for the three month supply of premium slimming tea which we have already sent to you. You WILL NOT be charged the final two installments of $59.95, and my supervisor has agreed to let you keep the full three month supply as a thank-you for giving Wu-Yi an honest try. Your cancellation number is:Sable: 483xxxxYou: Thank you very much. You are confirming that my credit card will not have any future withdrawls/billing?Sable: Right.Sable: You will no longer be charged for the tea.You: I appreciate your time and assistance. have a wonderful evening.Sable: I hope I was of assistance to you. Is there anything else I can help you with today?You: Will I be charged the web access and the Comprehensive Loss Ebook?You: Do I need to cancel them seperately?Sable: Yes, you need to cancel them separately.Sable: Regarding cancellation and any other assistance for Insider Secrets To Weight Loss please call at 800 281 9006 and for Comprehensive Weight Loss E-book please dial 800-989-5907You: Do you have the contact information?You: Oh I got it..You: Thank you again. GoodnightSable: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one. Sable: Please feel free to come back, for any further assistance. As our live chat assistance is available 24 X 7.You: kSable: Good Bye and take care.
One of the reasons that Asians as a group are less heavy than north americans is they eat less and walk more. I'm not referring to the younger generation who are eating fast foods but the traditional diet is alot healthier than we eat here.
Thanks to my partner I have just emailed the webserver host for this company and made a complaint. If they get enough complaints they will take this website offline.
Their email is support@theplanet.com
Please start emailing them with complaints and see if we can get this website removed.
After reading this article, I decided to try and sign up for a free trial using false information. I entered that I was 5'10 weighing 115 with a goal of weighing 95 at 23 years old and it said that I was the "perfect candidate for one of [their] remaining weight loss packages". I don't know about you guys, but I've never wanted to be THAT skinny. Wow, I'm glad I decided to do some research about this product. Thanks Maddie!
I had the same problem. The free trial cost me over $50 New Zealand which turned out to be very expensive teabags. I then got charged a further $100 for something I hadn't ordered. They'be cancelled my account and reversed charges so hopefully I'll hear nothing more. I don't want to go through the process of cancelling my credit card.
i ordered the tea and they kept charging my cc in the end it was up to about nearly a grand in nearly 4 months! they conned me withthe free trial, and the try it on us crap. then they kept saying only 543 boxes left. i realise now what an idiot i am.
Thanx so much....I was nearly ready to order but did research 1st and came across this site....it's definately saved me money. I have now ordered some on EBAY.. 100 bags for £8.98 incl del....not expecting miracles but if it's good for my poor digestive system then it's worth it.
I was about to order but for some reason i decided to google "Wuyi tea" and see if i can find a better deal then i found this page. Glad i did! I'll just head to my local Asian Market and see if i can find this kind of tea. Thanks a bunch!
Damn I wish Id found this site first, cost me 60 bucks for a free trial, by the time I had it shipped to NZ, converted to NZ dollars and some Web Access fee??? I thought i was ordering a miracle tea but did a search on the ingredients and hello, found this site. I rang my bank immediately and cancelled my credit card because it sounds way to messy and difficult to do anything directly with the company. I must admit I was wary of anyone debiting my card at regular intervals for 'MY' convenience. I wont be telling my fiance about this, he'll get way too much mileage out of it. Thanks Maddie and everyone else here.
i just cancelled my credit card and am very very peed, they kept charging me without my authorization, i always knew there is a catch there.
why am I still being charged web fees when I cancelled my account?
Wu Yi is a lovely tasting tea. But try to cancel your order! Ha, what a joke. What a rip off! I can't believe I fell for it!
Wow! I wish I had of seen this site BEFORE I ordered the tea. With what everyone said here, I know I will send my tea back for the refund when I receive it. (I'm still waiting for it to arrive). I guess I'm lucky in one way as the credit card I used had an unauthorized charge on it, so my VISA cancelled the card and is re-issuing me a new one. With that in mind, I assume the company will not be able to collect money off the cancelled card and I have no intention of giving them the new credit card number!!
Thanks everyone for the info, I just wish I'd researched and found this site earlier! I always fall into these "weight loss traps" looking for a 'quick' way to get these extra pounds off. I am going to purchase the tea on-line or at my nearest oriental market and give it a try. Knowing it may help, may be just the incentive I need to get "on track" and start losing!!
WOW, great info. I was tempted I must admit to order this tea on line with all the slick advertising. I am overweight, but the weight has crept on over the years due to NO exersise & many steroids perscribed for allergies. Have been eating rather healthy & started working out. (I have'nt worked out in years so its a slow progress) Was just looking for a quicker result. I took the advice of a few other readers & looked up oriental market in my neighborhood. (did not even know I had one) It was pretty cool, my daughter loved it. I bought a a box of 100 teabags for $3.99. (not on sale normal price!) The brand is wei-chun & states 100% natural oolong tea. (what can I loose other than $3.99) When I came home I made my self a cup & it was pretty good. It taste alot like the hot tea you get at chinese resturants. I am gonna try along with diet & exersise and see how it goes. Maybe one of these days I will link to some sort of page with fantastic results! (yes I also have dreams of winning the lotto) Will post back in say 2 weeks, but Thanksgiving is commin up!
i drink beer and work out and loose weight. if anyone want to know about this "miracle berr" e mail me at gimmiyourmoneysuckers.ca
What everyone that was looking for quick fix weight loss on the internet, and frankly looking for anything on the internet ( acne medication, cheap vacations, hotels, ANYTHING ), if the deal seems too good to be true, all you have to do is put the name of the company into a google search engine with the word SCAM after it. If things pop up, you know that you have a scam on your hands. You can even read some of the websites. My favorite is RipOffReport.com.
When I saw the Wu-Yi website, I read a bit about it, and then the FIRST thing I did was go to google and do my thing. It seems like an unnecessary step but it is WORTH IT.
Same goes for if anyone ever calls you on the phone, whether it be the firefighter's association ( sometimes, it's not the firefighter's association ) or some place saying you've won money, or a vacation, or that you've won a sweepstakes. Ask for their company name and keep them talking, and throw their company name and SCAM into the search engine for almost always positive scam-factor.
Trust me, I've been scammed quite a few times, and it all came from NOT DOING MY HOMEWORK . It is VERY important when ordering ANYTHING on the internet from a site that you're not familiar with ( something that isn't Wal Mart.com, Amazon.com, or Ebay and such ) that you always do your homework before clicking on ANYTHING.
If the Wu-Yi company really wanted to, they could use your credit card number or bank card number that you gave them and take hundreds out of your account, and you wouldn't have been able to stop it until it was too late. Many companies that advertise products like this do that on a regular basis. Your bank depending on what bank might have been able to give you the money back, but sometimes it is very unlikely.
For all of you that got scammed, let it be a lesson to you. Next time you might be worse off than just getting some useless tea and ending up 200 dollars in the hole. CHECK next time!
I bought the tea from wu-yi source,,,what a rip off....the weight loss comes not from the tea,,, but from the 1200 calorie a day diet that goes with it & exercise...the tea is just a crutch...what a waste if money...
Oh my gosh! I wish I would have read these before I got scammed with this stupid Wu-Yi Source Tea. I started to order from them and when I saw the monthly $59.95 charge I immediatly closed my browser. Unfortunatley they had my phone number and a place called Global Research at 213-426-2708 started calling me on a daily basis. This was the Wu Yi place. I finally gave in and told the lady I would accept the 14day trial for $4.95 but I would be calling to cancel any further shipments because I could not afford it. She told me that was not a problem. Yay, maybe not for her. I called after three days of receiving my pkg when I realized I had a 30 day supply and needed to pay return postage to send it back. Now, up to $4.95 and $4.80 to return. Then she said it had to be back to them within the 14days for me not to be billed. I was happy I had called early. I sent it back and low and behold, they did not get the package in time and billed me $59.95. I sent the pkg USPS and did not ask for confirmation of receiving the pkg (stupid) so I have no tracking number just a transaction number. It shows 8 days as the max for them to receive it so with the holiday (veterans day) they many not have received it yet, but they said no matter what it will take anywhere from 10 to 20 days to refund my account the $59.95 and god only knows how many other charges they would have tried. I had used PayPal and I have already cancelled that account and ordered a new one. The person with the prepaid card has a great idea, but I think the best one is not to be scammed by these bad places and just don't order!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was linked with my checking account and had I not noticed it right away, I could have had things bounce. Please Please do not ever order from this WuYi BS place. It is a scam. They give you a diet plan to follow with their tea and if you follow a good diet plan on your own you can lose weight without their stupid tea. Drink a good quality Oolong tea or even a green tea with a balanced diet and it will cost you no additional headaches. Thanks for listening and good luck
Thank you Maddie for researching this. I have been lured to the Wu-Yi website several different times and I was always skeptical. I haven't ever ordered from them but have been drinking oolong tea for a couple years now, for the taste, I can't say I've lost any weight from drinking it but I just love the tea. I would however like to offer some advice for whatever it's worth. I am one of those people who is always lured by deceptive marketing, and until the internet became populated w/Blogs I never realized how many people are. So after being taken in by product after product and probably losing $1,000's of dollars to scams, I have developed a new approach. I have a couple of pre-paid credit cards that I use exclusively to buy stuff from online sites. Some are one time use and some are the kind you can add money to. This way if do get scammed it's only for the initial purchase and the company cannot continue to bill me. If the product turns out legit (rarely) I can always call the company and change the billing to my real cc if I want to receive it on a continuous basis. Those cards are available anywhere and even if you're buying from a trusted site or national chain, you never know who is going to have access to your info, this at least offers me a better level of security than putting my bank account out there to the world. It has saved me so many times. The other thing I've come to do is while being sucked in to an infomercial or website and reading/hearing exactly what I want to hear about the product (instead of what they really are saying), I Google it and immediately start looking for reviews. I try to read as many as I can to weed out the cronic skeptics or planted positive ones. This may all seem like common sense but with our hard earned dollar already stretched to the max, it pains me to see so many people continue to get ripped off by scam artists. I think the time has come for a BBB for the internet. Sorry for being so windy but I hope this helps someone out there from being repeatedly ripped off.
i am in australia and I have ordered this wu-yi tea, I am half way through it, I only wanted to loose about 4kg as I am not that overweight, I havent seen any changes but i havent exercised either, I want to cancel everything so does anyone have an email or phone number I can ring them on from over here, my email is cbo23715@bigpond .net.au .....thanks in advance and thanks for this website
Upon ordering Wu-YI tea they also enrolled me in 2 other programs that charged my credit card membership charges which I had to fight to have removed. Wu- Yi tea also charged my card 59.95 for the free trial after 14 days and then sent me 3 more boxes and started charging me 59.95 per box. Inside of thirty days they charged 120.00 plus their sister companies charged 9.95 for membership and 4.95 twice for webacess fees. I cancelled everything and sent back all unopen tea for a full refund. I don't know if tea works, but don't need this hassle.
Amazing 17mths this has been happening, but guess what, yes I too got scammed, foolishly I fell for all the hype and did not do my research until now!! I have cancelled my credit card seems to be the easier way than trying to phone through, also the Acai Berry are doing the same offering a free trial, and then billing for next months batch. Yes at 55yrs you think I would know better, the only way is to eat less exercise more, oh yes drink 8 glasses of water. Well I am now off to buy salad for lunch and walk to the shop. They should be stopped and soon, they must be making a fortune.!!
I almost purchased this tea, too! I always try to research anything I buy online first, and I am glad I did. There were too many "red flags" for me. I have learned to trust my instinct regarding anything online. I hope everyone is able to obtain a refund. Good Luck. Exercise, small frequent meals, LOTS of water worked to help me loose 45 lbs in 10 months.
I too was scammed by this wu yi tea company. I contacted the company and they kept cutting me off. I finally got a hold of the chat reply line and they cancelled my account but not after overcharging my account. Please please please people be careful of these scams, I know we all want to look our best, but like one of the earlier commenters said, go to the store instead of on-line that way no one charge you to scam you. Be blessed.
Does anybody have a copy of their terms & conditions when subscibing to their "free" trial??
I was also about to buy when I did more research found this site. Some more research resulted in following complaint site as well.
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/wu-yi-so
I agree with Dylan they should be reported and stopped.
i can not believe how many people have been scammed by wu yi tea and they are still in bussiness. it seems a bit far fetched when you think about it having tea strip you of all your whieght. they should be reported and stopped.
i went onto the web site about two months ago and was about ready to send off for my free trial. when i started thinking "this seems way to eay." so i left it for a bit. i kept getting emails from them saying "while you were entering your info our website was faulty" or "try a free one on us, quick though theres only 345 boxes left!"
i am 19 years old and i used to wiegh 55 before i started at my desk job as a receptionest, which is when i started piling on the puonds. i now wiegh 75 after working at my job for just 7 months. i became a bit desprate when i was shopping with my mother and i tried ona dress that showed exactly how chunky i had gotten. desprately i exercised and dieted but got more depressed when i kept putting it on. i though wu yi would be my god sent miracle but after ordering it of ebay i found my self even more dissapionted when i reached 75. im just greatful that i hadnt brought it of the site because then i would have lost more money than i could afford.
the company should be really ashamed of themselves. they have based thier wnitre organisation on lies. the only thing they sell is tea. its not anything more or less. just tea.
im looking for altunatives though, i was wondering if anyone knew anything that MIGHT have worked for them or friends.
I fell for it ,simply because it was also available in Canada. I didn't read far enough so I anxiously looked for my free sample. Re: Acai Berry - before I received my free sample they were charging me over $100.00 for the next shipment. Instead of following their own program they shipped again in 2 short days charging me $67 (this occurred after the date I smartened up and cancelled. Acai Berry and Wu Yi have the same great scam going on along with the lovely membership with Fit Factory (another $25). I spent over 2 hours dialing 1 800 numbers to get refunds and cancellations. If I don't get the refunds I can issue a dispute of the charge with Mastercard. I also issued a formal complaint with Mastercard International explaining the slimy tactics these companites use. I've learned a big lesson today. Thanks
Thanks Jill, good idea! I talk to them via email yesterday & they confirmed that ALL of my subscriptions had been cancelled and i would never be charged another cent. I've kept a record of all my corespodence with them as ofcorse i dont belive a word that they say haha! This website has been sooo helpful thanks guys!
Hi Gemma from New Zealand. I too live in New Zealand. If you need to phone abroad cheaply, get a Kia Ora phone card from most dairies or post shops and call the US for 3.9 cents a minute from your home phone. Maybe you will get to talk to a real live person and get your money back!
OOHHHHHHHHHH life saver!! Thank god I did nt buy this scam product, After reading all this survey I feel, i just saved 100's of dollars. I really thank you for this website. I just have to give you guys a tip, If you go to this chinese market, its called H mart or something, they have this huge sections for all the green tea, and there are like 100's of teas for weightlost. They cost like 2 to 3 dollar for like 30 tea. I think you guys should chek it out. I am sorry you guys lost soooo much money in this scam, i think we should take an action against it.
I've been hearing alot about Oolong tea for weight loss and calming effects and I searched all of my health food stores looking for it to no avail. This week I read an article about this tea in First magazine and apparenty its not just any kind of Oolong tea, it's Wuyi Oolong tea. 60 bags for 60 dollars is what the article said. That's crazy! It's tea! Yesterday I accidently happened across a box of FOOJOY Wuyi Oolong tea, 100 bags for $6.25. Tea is a great source of antioxidents anyway you look at it and for this price why not give it a try. You may have different results from the next person and in any case your body will benefit from it somehow.
Referring to the wow really comment? what did you mean by the bit you said about web access? are they trying to charge us for talking to them on the web or something?? as i live in NEw Zealand and got scammed im not too keen to call any of their numbers as this will cost me a fortune so i opt for the live chat options on their website if i need to ask them more questions about who's charginf me what??
I am soooo glad, that this site is available. I almost fell for buying the tea, I even found it cheap on Ebay, but as the saying goes "If it sounds to good to be true - it usually is".
thanks alot i was just gonna buy the tea but after going on this web sight im saved from all the hasel
most advertisements for weight loss or even any of those infomercials on tv are scams. this lady i work with had a similar type of issue returning her pruchase of some exercise equipment she phoned in an order for while watching an infomercial. they made her go around in circles trying to return this item that they claimed would be "full money back refund within 30 days if youre unsatisfied". well of course they don't make it easy, they're expecting people to jsut give up and keep their purchase.
what to do....either contact the better business bureau, or what my co-worker did was contac the attorney generals office about the company, and the attorney generals office contacted the company within 30minutes of her compaint and she had the company e-mailing her with full refund/return directions within the hour.
sometimes you need to threaten these people with legal action in order for them to be compliant.
so i ordered this last night. dumb dumb dumb.
i called the cancellation number immediately this morning and they cancelled me. but don't think that is it. when you sign up for wo-yi, you're also signing up for 2 other packages as well, which you will also, separately, be charged for.
so in order to cancel everything, you have to cancel ALL THREE SEPARATE SUBSCRIPTIONS. the numbers for all three are:
866-499-5567 EasyWeightLossTea (Shows on statement as Wu-Yi Source)
866-363-0187 (you won't get a really person, so hit ext. 2 after the entire voice message has played out) this was for web access
800-989-5907 Comprehensive Weight Loss E-book Package (Shows on statement as Membership)
basically, make sure you cancel everythingggggg. and do it fast too!!
for those of you who haven't ordered, and haven't gotten the hint yet...THIS IS A SCAM!!!
Wow, I think I got off lightly! Best thing to do - CANCEL YOUR VISA CARD. I did this a week ago after ringing Susan, the Manager and cancelling my order with them. Got an e mail saying they would refund me in full and guess what, got a refund this week for one box of tea. Did not expect this but was determined they would not get another cent of my money. The $10 card replacement fee was worth it. The peace of mind is priceless, so please, anyone who is trying to cancel and getting nowhere - cut your losses and get a new card. They may even keep sending you the tea and will not be able to charge your card for it. Can't say that would really be a great bonus, the tea doesn't work except as a pleasant drink!
i keep getting charged and sent more tea without knowing about it.please take me off your order list or give me anumber so i can talk to someone.
Wow it's so good to finally find some other people with the same problem i'm currently having with this stupid company!
So i fell for the "free" trial & just paid the shipping costs to New Zealand, wasn't happy with the Tea so told them a week after i recieved it so i would not be sent anymore or incure any other charges, they told me that they will be taking US$59.95 (NZ$119) off my Visa for one month supply as per thier terms & conditions so i said find & she assured me that that would be the end of it and that my account had been cancelled - fine i though i got scammed but atleast thats the end of it........
On monday i noticed that another NZ$17 had come off my visa but the debitor was not yet visible on my account so i rang my bank & they told me it was the same poeple that had taken the NZ$119 (wuyi tea) i said it can't be as my account has been closed with them for atleast 1 month - so i went onto their website & logged onto the live chat with them told them what was happening & turns out i was being chanrged a monthly charge for a book - from their sister business - that they had sent with my free trial - man they're good at this i thought - so i contate4d the book people & they told me my account had been closed and that was the end of it - i emailed a copy of the chat to me email for my records also (just to be safe)
Ok so this morning i get ot work and notice another $104 has come off my Visa & i hadn't used it so wasn't me i though, rung the bank and they told me it was from a EMS Direct & that they had tried to take $350 off the day before but it didn;t work as my credit card was close to maxed out - so they've gone back to dya and taken what they can grrr i've had enough!!!
Has anybody else come across payments taken from them from a EMS Direct??? as wuyi tea is the only site i've used my Visa on & now i've been scammed big time & they won't give up!
I've cancelled my visa today & they're sending me a new one, do you think this will solve the problem, has anyone done the same thing & has it worked??
Ok so I have been dealing with these people for 4 months now. I cancelled my membership by calling and returned the product asking for my money back.... But they never gave back the 65 dollars plus they are still charging me a membership fee... How many times do you have to call these people. Honestly, it's ridiculous... I think I should just cancel my credit card, and forget about getting my money back.
The wu-yi source website says tea will help the weight loss process along with diet and exercise....and I'm sure this is so....but the majority of your success will be due to the old fashion diet and exercise, but a little healthy herbal tea that may curb cravings and slighty speed up your metabolic rate wouldn't hurt.... seeing as if your in a "heavy" situation you probably have nothing to lose...
is it worth the money? that's up to you.... I have two boxes (60 days) but I didn't pay for them myself so Im sure if i did I could be more concerned with the cost.
but my point is that i JUST started on this yesterday Nov. 3, 2008
and im going to just eat healthy...exercise...and drink two cups of the tea every day for two months and ill let you all know how it goes
=]
wow, thanks to everybody, who over the year has contributed to this blog - I am getting dispondent about my weight, so have been suckered in by the ads on the web, but fortunately I always research anything that I am about to buy (especially if it claims to do wonderful things). Deep down I know that these are all scams, but it is great to be able to take time out and read confirmation of this.
I will be sticking to my green tea and not purchasing anything else - and to all those of you trying to lose weight or get rid of the bloated belly, try cuttin out dairy products - I don't drink any milk now (ensuring that I do have a yoghurt though to keep up my calcium levels) and my bloatedness has disappeared - hasn't helpled me to lose weight, but I am working on that.
I am one of the suckers that also fell for this...knowing all along that I probably wouldn't lose enough weight in 14 days to show me whether this "helped" or not. I - like others - called a day or two after receiving it and made sure that I cancelled and asked for the time frame on when i needed to send it back before I got charged. On the phone she told me send it back a day or two before it is due...today on the phone she said I would get charged either way, and on live chat "Perry" told me that if I returned it on (or before) the 6th I would not get charged. I may play it safe and just send it back one day air to see if I can take them at their word...I also got a NEW address to send it back -
WuYi Source
5300 Ontario Mills Pkwy
Unit 400
Ontario, CA 91764
Also include your order no. as the RMA number - put it in a note on the inside with an "explanation" of why you are sending it back, and then put the RMA no on the outside of the package too.
Wish me luck returning it!
I've tried oolong tea, and I did not buy it off of a website that charges outrageous figures, I simply went to chinatown in my home city and found the exact tea they were offering on the site's and purchased it for $2.19, and with diet and exercise I will say it helped me to loose weight a little faster but it was no miracle. So all I'm suggesting is you save your money visit chinatown in whatever city your in, and just take a look around in different markets before you just open your wallets. And maybe you won't have to open your wallet, instead just dig for that change in between the sofa cusions.
Tut and I thought I was alone in paying for something marketed as free. I am now having trouble returning the perishing stuff and wanting my money back. This company need sorted!
To make a convincing product, your website shouldn't have to be LONG and have an annoying guy down at the corner talking to you. LAME.
I'll just lose weight the hard way. Exercise and eat less and drink more water.
Hi Linda,
You would think a free trial meant just that wouldn't you? They charged me USD 59.95 after 14 days even though the website says the first payment is USD39.95. I have cancelled my order by phoning the 'manager. Susan (see number on Jil Parker's post above). I then got an e mail saying I would be fully refunded within 2 weeks. I haven't bothered sending the tea back as I live in New Zealand it just isn't worth it. Have also paid an extra $20 for postage outside the US. Have also noticed small amounts being debited to my credit card and have no idea what they are nor how long they will continue. SO, did the only thing I could, cancelled my credit card. If I do get the promised refund - great - if not, then I can put this down to the most expensive cup of tea I have ever had. If you don't cancel the order they will keep sending it and charging you an extortionate amount of money.
I just received my free trial offer. As I understood the offer, I will not have to order anymore and they will not charge my card anything unless I do. Is this correct??????
OMG I just mixed wu Yi and Wu long tea together and just lost 200 lbs in an hour.... I have a couple of bridges for sale at a reduced rate with each purchase of the blend...
Thanks Maddie, I was looking for some of the Wu Yi when I came across your article. I'll just stay with my regular green and Olong. Well, back to the Gym.
hey guys!!! thank you soooo mucho for all the info!!! i was just going to press the free trial section.
Hi Maddie.I can't believe they have been selling this fake tea for 1 year and 5 months now! Or is it longer? That was the beginning of this webpage..How do they get away with it for so long?! Yes the tea isn't fake,but they're making totally false claims about it! Glad i came across your website on the first page when i googled 'Wu-Yi Burn.' Do you think they'll ever be an end to this companies traiding?
This tea does nothing, same stuff as in the supermarket. The customer service reps got an attitude when I canceld my auto-shipments and wouldnt stop with the friggin questions. The real phone # by the way is 866-449-5567
I feel stupid now!! Glad I got onto this site though. Have just called a number suggested to speak to a manager straight away. Susan's number is 780 416 0211. Spoke to her and said I wanted to cancel after my two week 'Free' trial. She took my ID number and name and said there would be no further charges or shipments. I do not know whether to believe her or whether just to cancel my credit card to be sure. She was very pleasant and did not protest at all when I said I wanted to cancel (which makes me suspicious). I guess we can all learn from this experience - be careful next time. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Great information as I have stacks of Oolong languishing in my cupboard. I almost paid out for the Wu Yi product so very glad to have read your article. Thanks
thanks alot for saving my money....
the best way to get back at these assholes is to use a prepaid credit card, and only have enough to pay for the free trail :D
Just like Nisha said, the only way you will get out of it is to cancel your CC !!!
I'm still getting charges after my membership has been cancelled (bet you didn't know there was a membership you signed up for either). I think they just go do something while they put you on hold lol
WuiYiSource is a total scam!!!!
Tell others as embarassing as it is :)
how do I cancel? I just recieved the free trial in the mail, someone mentioned that they are going to charge me again for this? what do I do? Please help
Hey guys, my friend bought this tea and has had nothing but trouble, i had a look wishing it was going to be the quick fix answer, but it really isnt. I was wondering if anyone had tryed any weight loss pills like leptovox etc, or are they also scams? would be great to here from anyone who has. Please dont give me a lecture on how bad pills are, i am looking for a kick start not a lifetime solution through pills.
Thanks
++++++++++PLEASE DONT BUY THIS TEA!!!!!!!! +++++++++++
I think I can start by saying I wish tere would be a better way to protect consumers from scams like these! I want to built a website dedicated to how bad these people are!
I bought the tea... always assuming that some miracle tea will solve my overweight problem... I know I'm smarter than this but still I go ahead and buy it, anyway it says that whatever happens I'll get my money back right? WRONG!!!!!
The obvious happens, the tea tastes ok, does NOTHING... (YOU NEED TO HAVE A HEALTHY DIET AND EXERCISE, THERES NO MIRACLE FORMULA! PERIOD!) after I see that nothing happens... I send back the NEW package I got... so here starts my drama with them... I call, no help at all, according to the WONDERFUL customer service lady my time frame was up (60 days) It was not, so she puts on the phone a supervisor, great! he tells me what to do and I'll get my money back (their trick is to annoy you so you hang up and not wait until they finally put the supervisor on). Pay AGAIN shipping and so what happens? I got (2) $29.95 charges back to my account... not 3 which is what I got charged... so I decide to call them again, the lady says and I quote "Oh, yeah, thats because you did not send the EMPTY box of the first tea we sent you" ... WTF? There's NO WHERE in their website that says send the empty box or we will not refund the full money, this person who also told me there was no supervisor, she was it! there was NO ONE ELSE I COULD TALK TO BUT HER, she was really rude.
So i decide to call my credit card company, now we have a 3 way call with another customer service person, she says yes, you did send some products, but then again not the empty box of the first batch of tea so... no $29.95 for you... after another 40 min. on the phone she gave me another number to call in and they would take care of my case. I call... to see that it was a FAX MACHINE!!!!! I really do hate when people insult my intelligence... finally, had to call back my credit card company and now I just have to wait to see if the claim goes thru... these people are just plain mean and just want to steal money from people who are desperate to loose some pounds... sad...
So please!!!!!! if you already bought it and trying to get out of it somehow REMEMBER send an empty box, send everything, send the little books they send you for all I care, these people should suffer too for the pain they put their clients thru. If you haven't bought it yet and are looking around like I did before I went on and bought it DONTTTT!!!
PLEASE! invest that money on a new pair of shoes and just go out for a walk, it will do you better.
I have just bought the tea i don't know wather i should drink it?
I had ordered a "Free Trial" of the tea from an internet ad. They charged for shipping and handeling which I authorized and was okay with. After doing a little research I wanted to return it and called, they said I had to wait 2 weeks because I was still in the Free Trial period. 2 weekds later they charged my card $180.00 for the tea. When I called they said it was because I kept the tea beyond the 2 week free trial. I sent it back certified mail and disputed the charge through the credit card company. The charge was reveresed, I also asked the credit card company to block any future charges from that merchant.
The Acai Berry diet ads look way to simular, I would bet that it is the same company using a different product. That is my guess because of how much alike the ads are.
Please tell me some thing about Acai Berry, is this a sacm too
just cancelled anymore tea comming to my address...thankgod!! maddie cancelled the auto shipment thanka maddie your a diamond.thanks for these reviews...just hope it works xxx
you can buy oo long tea at any health food store for 1/2 the price and you will get the same results at 1/2 the cost ... JUST SO YOU KNOW.
thanks a lot for this review.
Hi ladies, Its taken me about an hour to read all the blogs but it was certainly worth it! I'm half way through the pathetic Wu-YI source registeration, thankfully I didn't submit it all.
Hope everyone gets their refund! Dispute the tranx with you credit card companies otherwise.
HEY MADDIE!!
I saw the ad on a pop up. All I did was go to their page and I started to put my info in but then I stopped to do some research. When I exited the screen, an add came up and said a online customer rep was waiting to talk to me to give me the tea for just 1.95. That's what made me decide this was a no-no. I researched the product and came acroos your website. Thanks for all the info. If I bought Wu-yi tea from a health store would it help me lose weight?
It's a total scam. They say 'one month free'. Then they charge you $59.95 and start shipping it automatically. In addtion, they give your credit card # to 'partners' who will start charging $4.95 and $9.95. It takes threatening them to get them to stop.
DO NOT ORDER Wu Yi Source tea.
o my god i wish i had found this site before i purchased i have had nothing but problems the site doesnt state your signing up for a subscription and certainlly doesnt say that i will have to pay a further $59.99 for a so called free months trial i have had problems cancelling my subscription disgusting customer service and now they are ignoring my emails with regards to wanting details for a formal complaint and wont answer the phone when i call its just a little old guy bagging up nettles i think its a big scam that costs us a fortune for glorified green tea, stupid thing is my cousin nabbed my card to play a joke well shes nto getting pocket money for the rest of her childhood!
when they asked me for my card detils, i knew it was a scam. i never never give my card details to anyone. never trust anyone! i then seach the wu yi tea so that i could buy it in a store, good thing this website pop up first. thank you so much! lesson for all: if u want something, work hard for it. there's no such thing as magic! wish it today and poof! tomorrow it's there already...
This review is the truth. They make all these claims and guarantees and desperate I fell for it. revieved the tea it was awful when I tried to get my money back they tried to give me the run around but eventually credited it back once the credit card company got involved. Also seen charges from their äffiliates" which they say I agreed to once I agreed to try the tea although I looked over the terms and conditions and didnt see anything resembling that. Bottom line, bad buisness people just looking to scam desperate people.
I just put up with all their crap today. called wuyi and about 4 other companies that my wife was automatically signed up for after ordering the 4.95 trial. YOU ALL BETTER DOUBLE check to make sure you are not enrolled in other online crap. we're sending the tea back, asking for a refund and getting new credit cards. i think we already lost the 60 bucks and the original 4.95 but well see... heres some info i have to help people...
number for wuyi to cancel: 8664495567Wuyi source 5300 ontario mills pkwy.Unit 400Ontario CA 91764 18663630187 – internet weight loss tips -4.95/mo. auto enroll
18009895907ebookscomprehensive weight loss – 9.95/mo. auto enroll
Lifescript -18006379382
Wellness 18005916383
Living ween website daily exercise 18663965711
these are 3 other programs you might be enrolled in.
I am so pissed about this... why cant the SEC or FBB do something about this... if you live in california... you should call your local news channel they would LOVE THIS STORY!!!! CALL EM NOW!
I am so cross with myself for not checking this out before agreeing to anything!! I have just checked my credit card statement online and they have now taken £6.72. It all feels very real now - and just hope I get some success from the letter i sent. Am glad I realised this is a big scam straight away - hopefully they won't start taking any more money out now that I have threatened that my credit card company will get involved and take action against them. WARNING TO EVERYONE - Please don't be as stupid as some of us on here - don't agree to anything without checking out small print and reading what other people have to say!!
I do agree with Cassandra above! I too have subscribed to the Wu-Yi Source and LOVE IT! It definitely does curb your appetite. I have been a member since Nov 07 and have lost over 60 pounds with only barely changing my diet and routine. Dont knock something until you try it completely and whole heartedly. Its worth the money!
I have still not received my free samples, but have sent a letter today cancelling any further orders, and have told them that other than the postage for the free samples, any money being taken off my credit card will be dealt with by my card company. I have sent the letter to America (am in UK) and have sent it by Royal Mail 'Airsure' which will track the letter so I'll know if they've received it. I am still within my 14 day trial offer period and have said I will return the tea when I receive it. Hopefully this will stop any further payments being taken off my card - but if I do get further charges then at least I have proof that I cancelled or that I tried to and hopefully my credit card company can step in and help.
To everybody do not buy the wy-yi source tea is a terrible big scam,the tea taste like chet,they take money out from your c.c and they dont return any money unless you get proffesional help,i had the free trial,receive in 4 days taste 1 cup of tea and is terrible flavor and make me sick the entire day,i would not recommend this to anyone,and for me the wy-yi source company and affiliates they can kiss my rear end because i report stolen my credit card and they cant do nothing abouit,and i will discard in the garbage the rest of the tea,because is a big scam,thanks...
THE TEA TASTE LIKE CHET
Thanks so much this info helped me a LOT! I stupidly bought the product before researching about it and decided to find out more info after I made the purchase! I purchased the product online about 10 min. ago and I called their number and had it cancelled before they even shipped it. I recieved a refund email so hopefully it all works out well. It was only $1.95 but still, thanks for informing everyone it is a SCAM!
I stupidly fell for this 'scam' aswell - ordered the free samples, gave my card details and instantly regretted it as felt something wasn't right!! When I looked into it further, I then realised how stupid I have been!! This was 4 days ago, I called my credit card company to see what they suggested, all they said was to send a letter to the company by registered post telling them I want to cancel, that way if they don't cancel then my card company will deal with it. I'm not sure what to do though as I am in the UK and the company is in America. Do I send the letter there or does anyone know of a UK agent - surely the packs are not sent from America....I feel so stupid, my husband will go through the roof if he ever finds out - I have got to do all this behind his back!! I haven't received anything yet, and no money has been taken from my card that I can see yet. Most of the people on here are from USA and have different experiences - I was just wondering if anyone in UK as stupid as me and what happened to them.
I cancelled my subscribtion 2 months ago and low and behold whatshould be billed to my credit card- WUYI tea. There is not a way to contact them on their website either. Anyone have an ide as to how to get ahold of these idiot scammer? Please email me at hhcmom3@yahoo.com
Thanks Maddie for the "skinny" on Wu-Yi tea.
Fortunately, I didn’t give them my credit card, but I did submit my contact info. I received a call from a high-pressure sales person. I told her I would be interested if she could just tell me what was in the tea. All she would say is that it is "all natural" and "certified organic". After talking with the sales person for about 5 minutes, with no progress on finding out what was in the tea, I politely said I just wasn’t interested. She then became very rude and ask why I had taken her time if I wasn't interested, then she hung up on me!
Now I discovered this was actually one of the Wu-Yi affiliates - at Wu-YiSource.com. I since have found that the Wu-Yi company website actually does describe what is in the tea and actually has the ingredient labels from their products: http://www.wu-yi.com/.
The amount of testimonials here prove your cause.
Congratulations! Another victim saved.
It has been said before but-thanks for the info. I went to my favorite vitamin site vitacost.com and found oolong tea 100 bags under $5. If that is the main ingredient??
We, my wife and I, drink green tea every day but I've never known it to cleanse our colons; However, I take Experience which our family doctor endorsed by saying that where I had been due for an operaton on my colon after taking Experience for a few weeks my colon was cleansed and the operation was unnecessary.
for years since I have daily taken two capsules of Experience and my colon tells me thank you!
By the way, once I found out Experience from the Awarenesson line company I joined up with them and have been a member for some four or five years.
Anyone interested in Exoerience or their liquid vitamin/mineral 'Complete" need only drop an email to: gmearts@hotmail.com and they will receive full information. GM Epp
You know, I was really close to doing this too but then I thought, "check it out". I googled Wu-Yi Tea and Maddie's site came up causing me to "check it out..." Glad I did, I knew deep down inside this was a bunch of malarkey but there was also that part of me that was hoping for the "magic bullet" Ha! No such thing. Thanks Maddie. Proud of you for making the effort!
I wish I would've researched it to before getting sucked into ordering after all that I saw and read on the site I got the "free trail for 4.95". Just last nite I received my order from UPS. But after reading your search and scam on this product I decided not to try it and just send it back. I went to the website www.wu-yisource.com and clicked on live chat with agent. I told agent I wanted to cancel and return for refund and also I didnt want to get charged for any further shipments. The agent named "Megan" told me that she canceled the auto-shipment and that I would only get charged the trial amount 4.95 if product was returned within the 14 day. If after the trial it would only be 59.95 as stated but would get my refund once they recieved the item. But I realized that by the time I spend money sending it back thru UPS or FedEx with delivery confirmation it will be $25-30, so I would only be getting half refunded if that. So I decided to keep my 1st order and asked "Megan" to cancel any futher shipments which she did. I asked for an email stating what we talked about in case I do get charged any further she said to print out the chat for confirmation which I did. So let's see what happens after 30 days!!! Will keep posting.
Absolutely excellent review. I look forward to seeing many more of your counter-arguments against the myriad of sensationalist weightloss claims out there.
I wnated tro try this tea forever. For all of its benefits. Wel ladies, i found it on puritans pride fro about 5.95 a box of 100 bags. It was organic too. And it realy makes you feel better in only two days. However i do not know how it will help me lose wieght. The importance is to not buy it from free trail people, it can most certainly be found at many stores in your area. It was even at my local walmart...
I fell for the offer on the website but what i managed to do is call my credit card company and advise them that i had lost my credit card which means that they issue me with a new number and no other payments can be taken out of the old number. Hope this helps as now i am at ease over it. Hopefully my free tea will arrive soon though!
YES Its a scam - its a corrupt and illegal rip off.
If you have signed up for the sample - check your credit card statements immediately after. My sample tea arrived two days after the next payment was deducted - not giving me a chance to cancel the trial - the Sales page is so long you miss the one sentence that says that they will continue to deduct payments if you dont cancel.
Check your Bank statements - Look for any other strange little deductions named - web access, message etc. Even after you have cancelled.
The online chat are usually pre scripted answers.
Ask them to send you a confirmation email that they have removed your credit card details from their system and have not passed on to anyone else.
Also ask them to include their head office address on that email - and not their distribution centre address.
I am still waiting. will post here if it does arrive!!!
I phoned my bank and spoke to the fraud department and they told me thatI should cancel that card.
Read this and play the videos - http://www.ripoffreport.com/searchresults.asp?q5=W
I am really angry at myself for not googling them before I signed up.
I doubt it's even a human that chats with you I say the creator of this scam needs to be sent to jail!!! Preying on people that struggle to lose weight ...anyhoo thanks for saving tons of people from being ripped off.. Remember the only way to lose weight and keep it off is to exercise and watch what you eat!!
Hello guys!!! Thank you sooo much for all the information, I being trying to create an excersice and good eating habit for about a month now, since i'm 24 and like 20 pounds overweight... not very nice! So I was looking for a little extra help or diet suplemments on the internet and was seriously thinking of the Wu-Yi Source but felt skeptical about ordering... now you opened my eyes and i'm definitely going to try the oriental store version better!! Jeje, thank you so very much, you've been so helpfull... and sorry about my bad English, is not my first language.
No one ever buy wu-yi tea! It is a complete SCAM, they say that the tea will cost you $2.00, but i have now been charged $120.00 and the tea is disgusting!!!
I can't believe i paid so much money for tea, which will ofcourse never make you lose weight, if you want to lose weight, go to the gym!
I purchased this teas, never used it. They kept sending it to me. I had boxes piling up. If they are not opened they will take it back. I got my money back no problem I just put return to sender on it via ups and told UPS to come pick it up, as I did not order all of them, just 1 time.
I bought a sample 30-day pack, and I've already lost almost 3 pounds within the first 2 weeks. I can definately tell that I'm not eating as much, and I have a stabilized energy level for longer periods of time. I drink one cup in the morning, and another at lunch, then I drink an 8ounce glass of water right before dinner, which also helps curb my appetite. My complexion has gotten better, as well. People shouldn't knock something until thye try it; that's called ingorance.
Thank you for this site. I kindof figured that I could get the same tea over the counter. I am soooo glad that I did not waste my money on buying the more expensive version of this tea. Even for the people that said this product works for them, why spend so much money on it when you can get it locally for a lot cheaper? Anyway, thank you for this site.
Oh, and for the person who said that they lost 10 lbs in 3 months, that is more than possible without any outside product! And if you kick up the excersize, you could lose more!
Hi there. I too almost succumbed to the gimmicky marketing for this tea, but I have a healthy suspicion of anything that seems too good to be true. When they offered me one of "THE LAST FEW "FREE" SHIPMENTS" I decided to have a little fun - they get you to put in your height-weight details to see if you "qualify" according to their "strict" guidelines. The weight I put in would have made an anorexic look fat and I told them I wanted to lose at least 20lbs! They enthusiastically sent back "CONGRATULATIONS - YOU ARE EXACTLY THE SORT OF CANDIDATE THAT WILL BENEFIT GREATLY FROM OUR TEA........" Say what????? Totally irresponsible of them and a great big dose of reality for me! They seriously are not interested in your health and well being, only your money and it made me angry to think that these people are allowed to prey on those of us for whom weight is a real issue. I live in NZ and would have had a huge amount of difficulty returning this product had I brought it! The only answer to losing weight permanently is eating less and exercising - not the "instant" cure we all want but one that works. I use Weight Watchers points system and find that works really well for me. Save your dollars and go with one of the more mainstream weight loss companies that has "proven" results.
i started getting the tea about 4 months ago, and at first i was skeptical. but after about 4 weeks there was a difference in my weight. i hadn't been weighing my self on a regular or even b4 i used the tea. i had twins 2 mos prior and i weighed 174 lbs after. after the 4 months and finaly weighing myself because my clothes were loose. i was down to 151, i lost 23 lbs, it does say that you need to wait 12 weeks. 3 months to see a change, and there was a change for me all i did was drink the tea 2x a day and cut out sugar and salt,no alcohol, and it walked 15 mins a day 2 days per week. i didn't drink all that water, and i realy did not change the my eating habbits. but they weren't all that bad to begin with, but it appears that the tea worked forme.
Hi, i'm from australia as well and has fallen into this scam!! i chat with the 'system' online and they insist i have to make a call to a certain number to cancel the ebooks membership. Does anyone here can give me some more advice? Would it be possible that i just cancel my credit card?? =(
Quite a good review Maddie. Your comments on Oprah and Rachel are spot on. Many more celebrities are actually used in misleading advertising. Also remember that some celebrities accept payments of up $20,000 to endorse products they have never personally tried. (Source Fox News)
The problem with a site like this is that it becomes a source of comments from well meaning but unfortunately ignorant people. (That sounds harsher than I mean it to be). People pass on information with the best of intentions but their personal knowledge either comes from a search engine, a forum or hub pages where everybody suddenly becomes an expert.
Just as an aside I am active with a real tea grower and manufacturer of the whole spectrum of teas from first flush greens through to aged Pu'er. We are also very involved with TCM. No commercial intent here, no disguised links or references to websites in the hope of getting some business, just information which can be accepted or rejected.
In general terms, if you are talking about health benefits with tea, then:
* Don't buy tea bags ever - large cut surface area as it is tea dust so all the goodies have oxidised and the tea is aging very quickly. So Jeannie from Jacksonville could well be paying way over the odds for her tea bags. Good tasting Oolong tea bags with minimal, (well none really), health benefits can be bought for around $1.50 or so.
* Never buy capsules or supplements. When you mess with tea at the micro molecular level and start using Ethanol and other solvents for extraction of EGCG the best that can happen is the substance loses most of it's potency. The worst that can happen has not been seen yet except for liver failure with a product from Europe called Exiolase, (I think), and remember that a HUGE majority of these health / weight loss / enhancers / booster capsules are manufactured in China which at present is not a reliable place to buy anything you want to ingest. I reckon it will take China at least another 5 years to put in place effective regulations and also educate workers to having a more responsible health conscious understanding.
The good thing about natural tea is that is regulated mainly by the farmers themselves who have skills passed down for generations and there are no temptations or opportunities to add "fillers" for extra profit. I guess the worse thing that happens is companies, probably like Maddie has mentioned, that buy low quality tea sweepings / dust and pass this off as a quality health giving beverage.
Even if a website is saying their products are made in the US or Europe I would be very careful as it can be a load of BS. After all, they lie about the effects of the stuff so why not lie about everything else?
Anyhow, in closing I will say that there are major health benefits with selected teas containing 6%+ EGCG and also selected Oolongs, (they lose a lot of the EGCG in the manufacturing process so are not so good in that regard), do have the ability to suppress appetite and also give a substantial natural boost to your metabolism.
Good full leaf Green and Oolong teas definitely CAN be beneficial for health and weight loss and certain black teas are tremendous stress relievers.
One more thing... if you haven't tried a good WuYi Oolong early evening with a slice or 2 of dried peach just for a little sweetness and "perker" then you haven't lived :-))
Hey guys........I have to say I am one of those people who needs to loose weight but if I don't see anything change within 2 to 3 weeks or it wasn't drastic enough, I would quit. This also includes just a basic excercise and eating wiser plan to fad diets like the Mayo Clinic, Southbeach and such, which worked but then again i stopped and gained all my weight back.
Anyways, since my dieting off/on and being gestastional diabetic for all three of my pregnancies, I have merged to organic and holistic rememidies. So getting to the tea......I have many Chinese friends (well, their parents and grandparents) all say the same thing about green and oolong tea.....it has many health benefactors including the supprsing of appitite. But you have to drink a lot of tea to benefit from actual weight loss....like 8-12 cups a day (not recommended specially in younger women with hormonal side effects-to drink that much) . why...because the tea is dried...it looses the potancey of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)......other than green and oolong tea is great for you health wise, it is not ment for weight loss alone.....
Oh by the way...you can by Wu Yi oolong tea at your Oriental (Chinese) local grocery store. I buy 100 tea bags for $9.00
I also wanted to give a THANK YOU for a well-researched article.. and to give my two cents, not so much on tea itself (although i do drink green tea regularly) ..but for weight loss. there is MUCH to be said for eating right. last year i gave up meat and dairy products, and switched to veggies/fruits/grains/beans/nuts&seeds/whole foods period.... and just reached my 70 lb weight loss mark. don't underestimate your body's potential.. you just have to give it the right tools; the right vitamins and nutrients! you don't have to spend $1000s over the internet to acheive it.. its all right at your grocery store! theres no EASY FIX for being healthy.. you just have to do it. but it's ohhh so worth it! :) good luck everyone.
Hey, I just stumbled across all this stuff about Wu-Yi tea and thought I'd throw in my two cents' worth. Thank you for a great article, by the way! I've been drinking "rarest formosan silver-tip" loose-leaf Wuyi Oolong for several years, and I get it at a local organic health food store. The tea isn't organic, but it is touted to be from high in the hills of Taiwan. "Only one harvest each year produces a leaf of this exceptional quality," they say. It is made by The Republic of Tea. It isn't cheap (around $16), but it brews 50-60 cups, and it's definitely worth it -- it's wonderful, and I highly recommend it.
thanks so much, i was wondering what the secret ingredients were.. i have also tried oolong tea before and its GREAT!! it is deffenetly helping with weightloss, but also while i drank it, my immunesystem got really good. thanks for the info!
OMG i need to thank you for this site as from the previous entries you have saved me alot of money i have jus filled out an order form for wu-yi when i thought i should research it before i completed it and found this site, after reading these comments im glad i didnt complete the order form, thank you so much!
OMG Maddie thank you for this wonderfull site!
My mom and I were looking into buying Wu-Yi and before pressing the "Order Now" botton I desided to do research one more time! Thats how I came across this wonderfull page that saved us $200! Thanks to everyone thats taking the time to help other people avoid a horrible experience.
to see if I qualified for the "free trial' I filled out numerous forms, and; lo and behold, no matter what statistics you enter on the form, you qualify; hooray; I felt like I won the $1 million dollar lottery from Bhutan; (I don;t think the GNP of the whole country is one million dollars;) you can sya you;re 10 or 90; that you want to lose 5 pounds or 500 lbs, they will gladly give you the "FREE " offer; they are so nice!!!!just like "Jack the ripper"
any hot drink, cleans you out, helps you breathe better! comeon... drink hot lemon and tea, it's good and clean. dark teas, juices, etc... all stain your teeth. milk on the other hand helps keeping your teeth white.
Just wanted to let everyone reading all these comments that I did order this tea from WU-YI Source back in June, received it , well I am still receiving it and I have lost weight and I do feel better after drinking this tea. I have had NO trouble with this company. I called and cancelled the wellness MD with No problem. They are only charging me for the tea once a month like it said and its the right price. I have noticed that since drinking this tea that it has helped my arthritis as well. I am hardly in pain anymore and the inflamation has gone away. Its great, I can use my right fingers again. I can actually bend my fingers at the joints without pain. I love it. I will continue my shipments and pay the price if not just for the wieght loss but for the benefits of the use of my fingers! To me it is well worth it!
Signed up for the free sample and changed my mind when I saw my credit card number printed instead of the usual ******. I was worried about identity theft so I tried to cancel and the website disappeared. Immediately phoned cc company (impressed with 24 hour service) and the charge was already on my card, not for the £2.75 p & p but for £13 odd (I'm in the UK) plus an extra charge for £1.05 - don't ask me why two charges. Anyway I cancelled the card. Not having tried green tea before I thought I might as well and would you believe I have lost 6 lbs in 10 days? I have been watching what I eat - no naughties - but I really am confused as to whether it was the tea or just that I think I need something to hook on to to make me give up the naughties. I think the company is unethical and I obviously will not be buying from them again. Thank you Maddie for your helpful website.
Maddie and everyone who shared their experience -- thank you so very much! Wu Yi just about had me from reading through their website and I just thought I'd check on CNN to see if they endorced it since they use the CNN logo on the Wu Yi website. That's where I found this article. You just saved me a lot of money. I'll still try drinking this type of tea because it's healthy, but I'll get it at the store for the normal, reasonable price.
Well i tried this product too.
I was already restricting my diet to sensible, healthy foods, doing a reasonable amount of exercise and had lost 7kg in 2.5 months.
I added the Wu-Yi Source tea to my regime.What i got was an upset stomach in the morning, and alternating constipation/diarrhoea throughout, but not constantly, the three weeks I tried it, while still maintaining my previous successful diet/exercise plan (i still wanted to lose another 7 kg)
Nothing changed! I continued to slowly and steadily lose weight, but at the same rate as I previously did. Therefore, like pretty much all diet products, this is a load of s^&*But now I had abdominal pain and bowel symptoms.
All for the bargain price of $59!!!! Plus $25 p&h...oh yeah, and they kept billing my credit card for the bonus offers you automatically agree to when you sign up for their "Free Trial"
I had to cancel my credit card to stop their continual billing. Emails were not responded to.I didnt even bother returning the unused tea. It is a complete scam.
You might want to consider before you purchase something like this, that they could put ANYTHING in it...and you are putting that in your body!
My advice if you want to lose weight.You need a lifestyle change, eat less junk, more fruit/veg, smaller serves and GET SOME EXERCISE!!! Without exercise your new body won't be worth showing off anyway.
I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MANY OF YOU JUST NEED TO COMPLAIN ABOUT SOMETHING....I HAVE RECENTLY TRIED THIS TEA AND ALONG WITH DIET AND EXERCISE HAVE LOST 10 POUND IN THREE MONTHS. IM 6'1" 225 POUNDS NOW, I TRY TO HIT THE GYM MON-FRI AND RESEARCH DIET IDEAS LIKE EATING 5 OR 6 SMALL MEALS A DAY INSTEAD OF 3 BIG MEALS. WHEN I STARTED THIS TEA I NOTICED A CHANGE RIGHT AWAY IN MY APPETITE WHERE I WASN'T AS HUNGRY ALL THE TIME AND COULD ACTUALLY FEEL MY ENERGY LEVEL RISE. I MEAN SO MANY OF YOU GIVE UP BEFORE YOU EVEN START. DONT YOU THINK YOU SHOULD TRY IT FOR YOURSELF BEFORE COMPLAINING ABOUT IT.
IF ANYONE WANTS TO KNOW, THERE ARE TEAS OUT THERE CLAIMING TO BE SLIMMING TEAS IN YOUR GROCERY STORE. ALTHOUGH THESE TEAS DO NOT HELP LOSE WIGHT, THEY DO HELP IN REDUCING THE UNCOMFORTABLENESS, QUEASINESS, AND HUNGER PAINS YOU GET WHEN YOU SKIP A MEAL, MAKING IT EASIER TO NOT EAT. THESE ARE HERBAL TEAS WITH PROVEN INGREDIENTS LIKE YARROW, SAGE, BILBERRY, ETC. AND THEY ALSO HAVE THE NUTRIENT CONTENTS THAT GO ALONG WITH THESE HERBS. IF SOMEONE WANTS TO LOSE WIEGHT BY DRINKING TEA, THESE ARE WAY MORE WORTH THE MONEY, OF COURSE WITH A CHANGE IN DIET AND EXERCISE TO GO ALONG WITH IT.
thank you for your help i am glad i reed this before i got some
whew!!! thank you maddie
I was one of the suckers who bought this tea. I like driking herbal tea and thought quick wqy to lose 15 pounds. The tea arrived today, found your website and called and cancelled. i was given a different address from what I see others have. 1725 Mcpherson Court. Ontario. I was also given an RMA number. Thanks for your website. This should teach me. I just drank a cup for the sake of it and a have a headache. maybe it is psychologically.
Thanks a lot for your research.
Yes thank goodness I got my credit card refunded in two days after cancelling on the chat line an hour after ordering it. Found Oolong tea in the suppermarket, beautiful really cold, with some manuka honey added. Very refreshing on a hot day. Gets me away from the soft drinks.
Tea.
Earl Grey.
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i meant Wu Yi tea.
I bought WI Yu tea 3 weeks ago, for only 4 dollars, after reading the comments i cancel my card, thanks goodness i had used Debit. To make the long story short, i got the tea in 3 days, they've been calling me 10 times a day. i just smile.
Anyway i've been drinking the tea for 3 weeks 2 times a day. I have not seen any result yet, i eat healthy and i run at least 3 miles a day. All i know is it suppress my appetite, i can barely finish a cup coz it make me nausea, and keep me up all night, i'm planning to stop drinking it.
I fell for the so called "free trial." When I placed the order online I had the understanding that I would not be charged if I called and cancelled my order before the 14 day "free trial" was over. I tried doing that and was still charged $59.95 after the 14th day. When I called to see why this had happened they told me that I had to send my "free trial" back in order to receive a refund and get my $ back. This is not at all the way the orrfer was portrayed to me on the wu-yi source website. I did however get information on how to return the item (paying shipping charges myself) and they are as follows:
Call 1-866-449-5567 and ask for a RMA#. You must include this number on your return package. They also require you to send an explanation as to why you are returning the product.
The address is:
Wu-Yi Source
5300 Ontario Mills Parkway
Unit 400
Ontario, CA 91764
Hope this helps!
I so nearly fell for the 'free trial'.....thank goodness I researched & found you. Thank you so much.
Alycia LMAO! I got the same thing what a crock. Like everyone says and every advertisement on the television and internet says there are those two magic phrases. Anyone?!
"Results Not Typical" &
"Works only with Diet and exercise"
Well Duh, I can eat a big mac and exercise and lose weight just as long as I don't eat one everyday.
Thankfully I read this page before ordering... As I clicked out of the Wu Yi sight an instant message popped up...
Viki Says:Hey Wait! There's not many FREE trials left now in our free trial give away, so as an Extra Bonus I have just been authorized to give you a special Discount on shipping! So to get your free trial and only pay $1.95 for shipping (Normally $4.95) just CLICK HERE.
Viki Says:And with our Iron Clad Money Back Guarantee if you can honestly say that Wu-Yi tea did not help you lose weight, or if for any reason you just don't need it, simply send it back for a full refund. That's how sure we are that Wu-Yi Tea will work for you.
Viki Says:When you are ready, just type 'Hi' to chat with me...
You:It's a scam
Viki Says:This is no scam or con. We are a legitimate company based in Arizona, who can offer this great offer to you thanks to the power of the internet.
Viki Says:You cant find Wu-Yi Tea in stores so you can benefit from the reduced online price. If you sign up now through this chat i can offer you our last few trial places and a special shipping price of only $1.95 (regular $4.95). Just CLICK HERE
You:I've already looked it up on numerous sites.
Viki Says:Following the Wu-Yi System will increase your metabolic rate, causing you to burn more calories.
You:Scam scam scam
Viki Says:This is no scam or con. We are a legitimate company based in Arizona, who can offer this great offer to you thanks to the power of the internet.
Viki Says:You cant find Wu-Yi Tea in stores so you can benefit from the reduced online price. If you sign up now through this chat i can offer you our last few trial places and a special shipping price of only $1.95 (regular $4.95). Just CLICK HERE
You:Do you drink it?
Viki Says:The Wu-Yi System will help you reach your weight loss goals in a quick and healthy manner. Just take a look at the success stories from people JUST LIKE YOU who not only lost weight, but also received a $1000 reward for being an inspiration to others!
Viki Says:And the best part is, if you sign up now through this chat I can give you a FREE TRIAL as we still have some free trial stock left. All that we ask is for you to pay $1.95 (regular $4.95) to get your full month supply straight to your doorstep. To receive your trial just CLICK HERE
You:DO YOU DRINK IT??
Viki Says:Wu-Yi tea is the one of the most powerful over-the-counter weight loss formulations available to the public but is NOT a "miracle pill". If you are serious about loosing weight then you must follow our specifically designed weight loss system to achieve maximum results. Our system is laid out in a step-by-step guide of all the best healthy eating and exercise tips and secrets. Common sense should prevail when you hear claims of weight loss products that promise results without any effort whatsoever.
You:The Better Business Beaureau is going to LOVE this one.
Viki Says:There is a very good chance that this program contains THE KEY you need to have the success with weight loss you want. It's worked for countless struggling dieters already. The success stories on this page are just a sample of all the ways the Wu-Yi Weight Loss System is changing lives across America.
You:Bye
Viki Says:Good Bye.... Thank you for talking to me. Have a nice day.
Don't be fooled... THEY don't even drink the stuff!
i had a special offer on the tea and i told that lady that it was a scam. She tried to persue me other wise. I'm glad that i didn't make that mistake
Hi everyone - please remember about the emotional aspects that affect your weight. Diet and exercise are of course important, but if you don't look at some of the emotional components to it, you'll just yo-yo - and in the mean time - look at yourself in the mirror, regardless of your weight and remind yourself that you can love yourself - I was looking at this tea, too - and like a lot of you, turned away - whenever a website uses that much space to advertise itself, they are trying to get your money - for nothing - Love and Light - Paula
My big thing is. They say nothing about side effects calling your doctor etc... I have a Kidney Transplant and there is no way to contact these people to ask questions! I know what I am suppose to do but what about those on Medication and have searched far and wide and they fill is the "one" for them. I was about to do something really stupid and purchase this stuff for myself thought better ad saved money and who knows what else. Teresa has it right. Eat right and Exercise is the onlt true way lose and keep off unwanted weight!
You just saved my "in-need-of-a-quick-fix-big-behind" from spending a fortune on yet another scam. Less than $5 didn't sound so bad until I read these statements. Thanks for your time and research.
Here is the true secret to weight loss....eat less and move more!! It really is as simple as that. Just don't eat as much. I cut my food intake by half and started working out every day for 45 minutes and imagine my surprise when I started losing weight. It takes a long time. I have lost 17 pounds over about 6 months and I am going to continue this for life. After 40 you just can't eat like you did at 20 or even 30. You have to cut the quantity and types of foods you eat and then get active. That is the only way to lose weight and keep it off.
maddie,
thanks for doing the research - although i suspect that most folks are looking for the magic. i finally got off the magic wagon and was evaluated for a gastric bypass. i ended up, due to other medical problems, with a lap-band. neither of these are magic bullets and i disagree that they are intended for the "fly-by-night" folks for just quick weight loss. a GOOD doc will do physical evals including an EGD to make sure you are a good candidate. however, if you still won't stick to a program (including making good food choices and exercising within your abilities), you won't do well. good luck to you and thanks for your input!
Thanks i was about to buy wuyi ... u save me. Keep the good work
Almost fell for it too...thanks a lot Maddie!
Oh yeah, I have a question for you Maddie if you could please research this for me. I also orded this "free trial" of Acai-aSlim. I researched it and I can't find any sites saying its a scam, or even a bad thing. Is there any way you could figure that out for me? Thanks so much!
OMG this site saved my butt big time! I decided to order this "free trial" like 20 minutes ago, and then I found this. Like some of the users above, I used the chat and they canceled everything for me. The transaction was never even posted on my credit card. I even kept checking back with a different associate like 10 times, lol. But all of them checked and told me my shipment was canceled and I was re-imbursed all of my money, including the "bonus offers" God bless people like you Maddie! I'm glad someone decided to let all of us nieve users what a scam this was. Thank you soooo much Maddie!!!
I too are from Australia and fell for it. I cancelled my order on the chat line an hour after ordering it. They sent me an email to show it was cancelled.
Your order ID ......... has been fully refunded. Refunds take up to 2 weeks (usually 6 days) to show on your statement. If, for whatever reason, after 2 weeks this refund still does not show, please contact us directly at shalyncustomersupport@gmail.com and give the password ........" in the subject line, and your email will be forwarded to a manager immediately.
I hope that is the end of it, but after reading the above I feel sick........must not do this again, must not do this again :)
Thanks for saving me time, money, and hassle! I was just a few clicks away from ordering a "free" trial of Wu Yi tea, when I decided to search for reviews of the product.
I too had to wonderful difficulties with the WuYi Source people, but to add insult to injury, today I noticed 2 unlabled charges on my account. After checking with the bank they came from WuYi... I call them to find out that when I cancelled the tea, I aslo needed to cancel 2 separate online programs ($4.95 and $9.95) that I never signed up for. And of course Wu Yi couldn't do it for me... so after an hour on the phone listening to the longest and most annoying messages ever, I am hoping I am cancelled... good luck to everyone else who is dealing with this too...
I'm from Australia, how do I call them to cancel my order? If there is an email address, can someone let me know? Thanks!
Is this Wu-Yi source.com or another site? I have always gotten prompt attention and didnt even pay for my first box except 2.95? There is a 1800 number in plain view and the live chat was simple and gave confirmation# right away? Maybe there is a phony yu wi source website some are going on and ordering from?
i have just started drinking wu yi tea and your right kathy the tea does have poor quality i am angry i did not read the fine print before my purchase!! i to live in australia and i am not happy having to pay an extra $20 to return a product I was not satisfied with!!
I called my credit card company to cancel the card to mitigate future debits from wu-yi. Guess what, AMEX told me they can't cancel, or not that they can't cancel, but rather it's pointless....because once i cancel my card, if wu-yi debits again, it will be billed to my residential address.
I'm really annoyed now for not reading the fine print. I didn't see the $20 international shipping fee and I didn't see that to cancel from their subscription you have to send the product back. I'm in Australia so that'll be another $20 to send it back by registered post.
The quality of the tea is soo poor, I think I can get better quality for $2 at China Town, so folks beware.
I ordered the free trial of Wu Yi and honestly I guess I can't understand some things in here #1 I use a pepaid credit card for any online purchase...the total was 4.95..and when I said no a chat window came up and said I could get trial for 1>95 and I knoew I had a prepaid mastercard with 3 dollars on it so I used it..Yes they took money right away but I did get the product 2 days right to my door as promised..If I am satisfied I will go to their site and reprder or cancel if I don't see my guarateed results...prepaid cards are cheap and much easier to use online use them up and buy another I would never ever use my major credit card online and I can't believe people do with all the scams..ok this is day 2 of program and the only thing I have noticed is dry mouth and I want to sleep
These people are scam artists. They kept sending me monthly boxes of tea, without my permission, and charging my credit card. After many 'phone calls, e-mails, and letters, none of which were ever answered, I threatened to notify the Attorney General. Then they credited my account.....but for only one month's worth of tea.
I too was taken by Wu-Yi tea. My mother emailed me the website and said she had seen the tea on Oprah. I figured it must be legit. I went to the website and read all the fine print and decided to listen to the little voice saying TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!! I clicked the x to get rid of the page and a little sales thing said Special Offer $1.95 shipping. They got me. I immediately ordered my "FREE" trial. Only to receive another email from my mother saying I got some on EBAY. Dang it! I received my tea and immediately sent it back to Wu-Yi. Only to be billed. I called and was told in 2 weeks I would be refunded. That was on the 5th of September. On the 16th I was billed 29.90 from a wellness MD. I called Wu-Yi and was told that I had signed up for wellness MD when I bought the tea. HUH? Didn't see it in the fine print. I then had to call and cancel with Wellness MD. They were nice enough to refund my money after I talked to them for an hour. Filled out a 3 page cancellation package and faxed it to them. All for something I didn't even know I had! Then today I open up my credit card statement to see no refund from Wu-Yi but instead to debits of 4.95 and 9.95. UGH! I called Wu-Yi and the woman proceeds to tell me that they didn't even have me down for a refund and that the two separate charges were from another company I signed up for when I bought the Tea! I will now have to call these companies individually and ask for my money back. ERRRRRRR!
Well so this is my first time being taken for a ride. I sure learned my lesson. IF IT'S SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE... GUESS WHAT? IT PROBABLY IS!
Don't not fall for Wu-Yi! I took the time to write this, to save other people their money! If you want to try the tea, Check EBAY. It may not be a free trial, but with Wu-Yi there is no such thing!!! This all started over a month ago and I've lost over a hundred dollars in total. I wonder how much will be returned to me?
Got my free tea today. I'm in Australia and got charged once at $29.90 and once at $2.50 something a week ago. I emailed wuyi to cancel my subscription. Now i'm worried that they'll still keep charging me. Should I call my credit card company and ask them to block future charges from Wu-Yi?
Thanks for the review. This is very handy indeed. I'm looking for an herbal product to help manage and control my wieight. Your review is very helpful.
Thank you soooo very much for the article! I have tried so many "scams"....you sure saved me!
don't let the negative feedback discourage you from helping people! Your research is GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks!! :)
Oh my gosh, what can i say, it was quite early in morningand i almost lost the plot and was going to buy this tea from the wu yi website without thinking it through only as a result of desperation to lose weight! In the process of ordering my free trial, my 1 eye that was almost open managed to read the print which said that they will sent me a 3 months supply automatically all the time and they will deduct the money from my credit card-this just seemed dodgy and as though i am being trapped rather than me wanting to purchase the tea at my own accord as i wanted to. Anyway thanks a bunch Maddie and everyone else as u made me realise i should come back to my senses and i wouldve been devestated if i had gone ahead with the purchase. But gosh, its so deceiving and manipulative and i am not usually a sucker but i did fall for this one.
I went with the free trial reacted quickly ordered without fully reading everything. I actually used the tea for a month. The 2 phone calls came when I wasn't home deleted them from my machine and kept up with my busy life. When the second box of tea came and I hadn't lost any weight I emailed wu-yi source Wu-Yi Source Support <support@easyweightlosstea.com>They send me a RMA # I wrote all over the box and slid a small piece of paper into the box stating my reason for return and the RMA #.I told the mail man to return it undeliverable since I didn't want to pay to return it.The email they sent me said I had to return one of the following ways (paid) and keep my tracking number for refernce. Well since I never had problems with returns before I figured this would work. Well that was a month ago. With the company saying returns are posted every 2 weeks I waited for mine didn't happen. Emailed and they asked for my return confirmation or tracking number I stated I didn't have it. Why Lie? I don't I ws cheap. Now they have gotten back to me. Talk about stupid. The cost of sending would have much less to get my 59.95 back. Oh well another expensive leason learned.
Damn! I usually don't fall for these things without checking first but this time ... I'll have to send it back. How do I get onto live chat? I'm in Australia so it will be tricky to cancel by phone. I feel like a dunce but was looking for something to get me started in losing weight. 50c a teabag + postage to Australia? What a joke.
Thanks to all for your detailed accounts of the Wu-Yi "experience". They almost had me, too.
so glad I researched it first, my husband was excited about the deal of the century. a miracle for the low cost of s & H.
hi Maddie,
thanks again!!! i just cancelled it!! but i'm affraid they will still charge me, could you show me the messages that mention about their successes of not receiveing any charges from their credit card in the following months after cancelling it?
i'm sooo desperate!!! my dad sure will kill me!!!! =[
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!! just did the cancelation minutes ago!!! hope the cancelation will work!! anyone got it successful with the cancelation???? affraid they will still charge me!! though my credit card will be expired end of this month.
so stupid of me to buy it without doing any research!!! it really is a scam!!!
OK one more time, I went back to the live chat and lo-and-behold I got the same person "MEGAN" in my first chat I did an experiment.... they never asked for my order #. HUMMMM. In the second chat I stated that I was making sure that my order was CANCELED. I gave her the reason for my concern...did not ask for an order # and did not give me a cancelation #..upon this, she provided me with both. I then asked if she could ASSURE me that my order would be cancelled,she then ASSURED ME that nothing would be charged now or ever.After achieving this, I e-mailed the chat to myself.....Once again
I think I've made my point with them
Hi All,Me Again,
Just wanted to let you know that I was able to cancel my order easily through the wu-yi live chat. Hopefully it worked. I used one of the ideas from one of these blogs by e-mailing the chat to myself as a protective measure.I even stated this in the chat and it worked great. They took off the $4.95 Shipping and handeling chage as well as any future shipments. I also explained that if my credit card was charged any amount from this company, I would take severe legal action ,then confirmed that this e-mail will be held for up to 1 year or longer if needed. You need to make sure you sound highly serious about your desicion to cancel.
I think I have made my point with them.
Hey There All, I have been reading your reviews about the wu-yi tea and I have a problem. Of course I ordered some of this tea only yesterday and now am thinking twice about it. I know I should have researched it before ordering, but like you said"I am desperate" This company has my credit card information and I wanted to know how I can keep them from charging future orers to my credit card. I knew this sounded to good to be true... I have come to the conclusion that in order to lose weight you just need to exercise and eat right. There is no other way....PLEASE HELP
Have you got some shop in Australia which I can purchase that product? I live in Brisbane.
My e-mail is mmelek2003@yahoo.com.au
Thanks
I ordered the tea and then did research stupid me . I called to cancel and they said that just the shipping cost will come off my visa if I returned the package without opening return to sender ., still waiting for the tea to see if I can return to sender like they said . After reading these stories I sure do hope so . Has anyone else done that???
hey Maddie Ruud, i am a big fan of your webkinz pages!
Carmen:
I deleted your comment because it contains personal information whch you should not post on the web, such as full name and address. As I state in the article above, I am not affiliated with makers or vendors of this tea (as you can clearly see in my disparaging review), and cannot help you with returns or refunds. You can read the comments from other disgruntled users above, to see what worked for them. Good luck.
I bought the tea, emailed back to cancel the order-was promised that no more charges would be taken out of my account. The next month i saw a wu-yi debit from my account for 9.95. It happened again this month and i can't get a response from anyone via phone or email.
im really concerned i bought the tea 4 days ago.i have never bought nefin of the internet befor i looked at my confirmation email that i got from the company and i signed up for a 14 day free trail with a shipping cost which has bin taken
.but its says that they are sending me 60 tea bags n that they wont take payment until after 2weeks of trying the product i dont understand please can some1 help im really concused
please
THANK YOU very much for this information.
I called the numbers, but they were either busy or I was placed on permanent hold. So I went to their website's live chat, and told them to cancel my account immediately. I received confirmation from "Pearl" that my order was cancelled, but my credit card would be charged $59. I told her to reverse that charge and to not send me the first box. She then confirmed the box would not be sent, but that I needed to UPS or Fed Ex the remaining trial box back to:
Wu-Yi Source 5300 Ontario Mills Pkwy, Unit 400, Ontario, CA 91764
She also wrote: Refunds are processed every two weeks; you will recieve an email from us immediatley after we have refunded you. Please include correspondence in the package with your reason for retur and write your RMA (Return Merchandize Authorization) number CLEARLY on the outside of the package so that we can identify it as yours, which is: Pearl: <and the authorization #>
Without stumbling on this website, I would have wasted a lot of money and time.. let alone the frustration for a misleading product that does not work. THANK YOU again for taking the time to post the very helpful information.
Tlhanks for your frank discussion about Wu-Yi tea. I plan to blog about it on Monday, 9/22/08. Great job!
i wana say thank you to this blog and all those who commented on this, as soon as i read it my heart was about to jump out of my body. I went on the free chat line lucky i cancelled on the half way since i did not have a credit card. that shows us that we gota be careful purchasing off the net.
thank you again.
Hi thanks for info. Most important was right at the start stating the con was in fact it was only oolong tea but branded. Brill, I'll go back on the Green Tea again and look out for oolong. Tried a couple of years ago with Green Tea and then forgot why I was drinking it.
Thanks
Eddie
Well, I too fell into the trap and am ashamed to admit that I didn't think before leaping. That unending search for the diet miracle! I ordered the "free" trial and really didn't notice any disclaimers or the "membership". I ordered the product on Sept 10th and received it Sept 16th. Pretty quick! The teabags were very chintsy and the string doesnt stay attached plus there was lots of loose tea in the box. That's when I decided to research a bit more. I'm obviously not the sharpest crayon in the box! I found this web-site and I can't thank you enough for all the information. I made some calls and ended up using the "chat room" on the wuyisource.com website. Here's a copy of our actual chat: (I have removed some of my personal information to protect the stupid)
Please wait for a site operator to respond.You are now chatting with 'Victoria'Victoria: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you have had a great day so far. I am happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.You: Victoria, I recently received a "free trial" shipment of your tea. I wish to cancel and return the product. My order number was 38*****1. The product quality is not as promised. I did some research on your product and found that there are many complaints with the Better Business Bureau. This order needs to be cancelled immediately for any future "obligations" and the product will be returned.Victoria: Could you please provide me with your full name and email address, so that I can pull up your details?You: Linda H -*****************.comVictoria: Ok, please provide me a minute, while I locate your transaction.Victoria: You have been removed from the auto ship program and you will not be receiving any further shipments. As per the Terms and Conditions you agreed to before placing your order, your card will be charged the discounted rate of $59.95 for the first shipment of slimming tea after the completion of the trial period.Victoria: Your cancellation # isVictoria: 1710***9Victoria: You will not be charged the $59.95 for the free trial if we receive the package back before the 14 days trial period is over. If the package arrives after that, then you will still be refunded.Victoria: Please return the portions of tea you wish to be refunded for to:Wu-Yi Source5300 Ontario Mills Pkwyunit 400Ontario, California91764(US)Please send package back either UPS, FedEx, or if you prefer to ship via USPS, please ask for "Delivery Confirmation". You will be provided with a tracking code - it is very important to PLEASE KEEP THIS TRACKING CODE.Refunds are processed every two weeks; you will receive an email from us immediately after we have refunded you. Please include correspondence in the package with your reason for return and write your RMA (Return Merchandize Authorization) number CLEARLY on the outside of the package so that we can identify it as yours, which is:Victoria: 38****1You: Thank you, I will return the tea via UPS to the address you have provided and expect no further charges.Victoria: You will not be charged the $59.95 for the free trial if we receive the package back before Oct 01, 2008You: Thank you, it will be there before that date.Victoria: I hope I was of assistance to you. Is there anything else I can help you with today?You: No, thank you for your help.Victoria: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one. Victoria: Please feel free to come back, for any further assistance. As our live chat assistance is available 24 X 7.Victoria: You have been removed from the auto ship program and you will not be receiving any further shipments. As per the Terms and Conditions you agreed to before placing your order, your card has been charged the discounted rate of $59.95 for the first shipment of slimming tea after the completion of the trial period.Victoria: Your cancellation # isVictoria: Whoops.. Please disregard that last message - I sent it to the wrong person. My mistake.
I did try the tea for one day and the following day I was down 2 pounds, however it may have been due to the fact that I didn't hit the chocolate bowl at work during that day and passed on the bowl of ice cream that night. Who knows? I hope that the info I have provided may be of help to someone.
Again, thank you for all the info and good luck to all of those who fell into the trap.
Perhaps one of the reason tea helps lose weight is because it doesn't add weight but it does give the drinker something to do with their hands. Their tummy feels happy too. Just a thought.
Hey! Like most of you I was silly and did not do my research before buying the wu yi product. Anyway, I was interested because they told me I would recieve it for free with only a $4.95 shipping fee. My receipt said my grand total was only $4.95. It sounded too good to be true...so I decided to speak with the online rep and she told me that was all I owed. Anyway...I came across this site and read the different complaints and realized that something is missing (THANKYOU)...so again i spoke with another rep and she told me that I infact owed them $84.75!!! I couldnt believe it!! So right away I wanted to cancel..but canceling appeared to be even more frusturating! Anyway so I decided to speak to a rep again and I told her that if she did not cancel my order immediately I would call the better business buro...well right away she took my order off and said that I woud not be sent their product so i didnt have to deal with waiting for my email to be responded to like most people and I didnt have to pay to ship the product back!!! So theres your solution...play tough and you'll get immediate results!!!! Good luck!
I called the 1800 number during the 14 day trial and got an immediate cancellation on future auto shipments. I'm only out the $4.95 for the shipping during the trial period - but, I'm glad I found this website when I did.
The number that I called was 1-866-449-5567, but make sure you call during the free trial period, because once they charge you the fulll price it will be hard to get your refund...it usually takes two weeks for the refund to show - once you get the return information. Oh, before I forget, the mailing address, for returning the product is:
Wu-Yi Source
5300 Ontario Mill Pkwy
Unit 400
Ontario, CA 91764
I believe this is the actual address, because the website says that it is located in Ontario, CA.
Good luck everyone, and don't be suckered by the hype...if it sounds to good to be true - it usually is.
I ordered this 2 weeks ago and I have not recieved it yet. When I called today I to ask about it I recieved a recording saying "the next available agent......" i wondered why it didn't metion who I was calling.
Now that I've read this article it does seem very odd. I'll see what happens.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT ORDER TEA FROM www.wu-yisource.com!
It states EXACTLY how much they will charge you after your 2 week trail here:
http://www.wu-yisource.com/terms-and-conditions.ph
If you don't cancel your 'membership' within 2 weeks of ordering your free trial, you'll be charged $59.95 A MONTH! And receive 3 boxes of tea every three months including shipping at $24.95!
Go to the online chat thingy, and ask to cancel your order immediately! It is NOT just a free trial AT ALL! And if you don't return the box within 14 days, they will charge you $59.95 for your 'FREE TRIAL".
HEre is the info I received to cancel my order and the address I got to return my free trail to (which obviously keeps changing according to all these posts!)
Please return the portions of tea you wish to be refunded for to:Wu-Yi Source5300 Ontario Mills Pkwyunit 400Ontario, California91764(US)Please send package back either UPS, FedEx, or if you prefer to ship via USPS, please ask for "Delivery Confirmation". You will be provided with a tracking code - it is very important to PLEASE KEEP THIS TRACKING CODE.Refunds are processed every two weeks; you will receive an email from us immediately after we have refunded you. Please include correspondence in the package with your reason for return and write your RMA (Return Merchandize Authorization) number CLEARLY on the outside of the package so that we can identify it as yours, which is: 3786524
DON'T FALL FOR THIS LIKE I DID!!!!!
yeah bud
Thank you for saving me from ordering WuYi tea at a crazy price because I thought it was better than the rest for some reason. I think I'll stick to my green tea and mayb e visit Amazon.com for some oolong.
i ordered it this evening, but after reading these posts im worried im going to be charged the $59.95 instead of the $25 or something they quoted...how do you go about cancelling the whole thing?!
Thanks for your article. I was just considering the free-trial for Wu-Yi Tea and decided to check reviews first. There was just something about that weird tea-pushing guy on the video ad that made me think twice. C'mon now...if it's so exclusive and they're running out of supplies of the tea, why are they offering it to me anyways?!?! ;-) I think I'll try the old-fashioned health methods first, like drinking regular antioxidant teas, cutting out sugar and sodas, and de-stressing at regular yoga/pilates classes. Good luck to everyone out there! :)
Hey there, I was waiting to click the send button for my free trial, but was feeling skeptical.
I know of several ways in which to shed the pounds and that drinking tea regularly, though in moderation was one way to help. What is refreshing though is that you have taken in the pros and cons AND provided an alternate and much more reasonable source for tea products that the average person may use.
Incidentally, I believe I am going to switch up my lifestyle a bit. I plan on drinking two cups of tea a day, for I believe that the power of Wu-Yi tea lies not in the product, but the psychology. If you force yourself onto a program such as that, you are giving yourself a reason to get better results, more for you money. So long as it's a well sourced green or oolong tea, I think any old variety should the trick.
New strategy: 30 min of walking a day; eating healthy, lighter foods (less meat and starch); weekly or twice-weekly infrared sauna sessions; yoga classes.
wish me some non-$200-tea-related luck! :)
Maddie:
Thanks bunches for the article. I found it a dollar short and day to late. But, what the tea DID do for me was convince me to go back on Weight Watchers. Since then (4 weeks later) and excercise plan, I have lost 13.5 pounds without the help of this tea. Yes, it's good, I am a tea lover, but not at the price. So I have found the information to return it.. yes I can the same sweet sap story, but whatever it costs me to return it is worth not paying the full price and giving them a profit margin! Sorry I was suckered and I knew better. A good lesson for me. However, I wish some people would really READ the post and realize you are not the "source" and check comments for getting the tea returned. I will be going to the Asian market from now on to look for my tea! Which I already have a box of Jasmine which I love. I have to agree with Jo, in New Zeland? Tea is more of a mental thing, it's relaxing and soothing if it has health benefits WONDERFUL, but to me, tea is more to be enjoyed than as a "function".
Kudos to you for this great article and thanks for all the commenters and their information as well!
Hi, I was wondering which tea on amazon.com is the best one? There is so many brands for "oolong tea". Please help. Thank you.
Hey Maddie, nice article to keep ppl's eyes open. Reminded me too that I should just go to the local Chinatown grocery store and get my oolong there. Thanks, oh and cute photo ;)
Thanks for the information. Came very close to ordering, but stumbled upon your comments and saved some money. As a cancer survivor I gained about 20 pounds AFTER 7 months of chemo, so of course this sounded like a good chance to get a jup start. There is just no replacing good old exercise!
Thanks again, Natasha
I received my free trial offer of 2 weeks of tea a few days ago. I ordered before finding this site. After reading these reports and realizing the amount of caffeine in this tea, I knew I was not going to be able to use it. The amount of caffeine alone could be the "weight loss factor." I took the advice of someone who posted on this site and went to the live chat box on the WU Yi Teas Source webpage. I told the representative my story and she gave me the Ontario, California address to return my unopened box. I only sent them the shipping and handling charge and used a gift card for that, so hopefully I'm in the clear as far as extra charges are concerned. Thanks for the infromation!
i bought the Wu-Yi source tea through the internet and they added another 2 subscription for the same thing: e-books that you cannot open. I thought it will be a one time charge until I saw it again the next month. So you get charged 59395 for the tea, 4.95 for a website that contains the same books that cannot be open, and 9.95 for access to another website that has books that they gave you when you bought the tea.
emily, you got ripped!
while people are paying for brand preference, they are not paying for a deceptive experience. it's a different kettle of tea to bounty papertowels. that's an absurd comparison. wu-yi are taking advantage of people. it's hardly ethical practice and should be stopped.
I just purchased this tead from Wu-Yi source. I read through all the hype on their page that guarantees weight loss results. It is sourced directly from land at Mt Wu-Yi Shan. I just wanted to comment on this article... While I am sure its true that you can get this tea from your local store, or amazon, and that it is the same thing, this is ll about Trust and brand preference. Buying the "expensive" version of this tea is just like buying the expensive Bounty papertowels rather than the cheap store brand. They are both the same thing and do the same task, the customer has seen the marketing advertisements and "trusts" bounty rather than the other. So they pay more. By the way, this tea does not cost alot! I paid $59.95 for a one month supply. Thats the same as a bottle of Slimquick, and probably more than a months supply of slimfast. Just a few thoughts. I will add that I havent tried the tea yet so I have no idea how it works, but Im willing to give it a shot.
Thank all of you for taking your valuable time to educate me on this product. I was about to order and now will not. All of you have saved me time and money.
Thanks Dave
I have recently been scammed by WU YI SOURCE TEA and LIVING LEAN which is charged to your credit card automatically after purchasing the tea, continuously until you cancel, even if you only registered for one box. I received my first order of team in May, and now I am still being charged after cancelling in June. This company is deceiving, dishonest, and twisted. After contacting "Living Lean" this morning, I have obtained the latest phone number for WU YI SOURCE TEA (as their website number lies, as does their contact email information. The REAL number for the tea and their headquarters is below: -WU YI SOURCE TEA (customer service) : 1-866-449-5567 (ex. 2 if it gives the option)or the HEADQUARTERS: 780-416-0211 (Susan is the head, apparently)
I hope you all phone in to discuss your complaints, instead of reaming about them on a chat forum, even though I know the information is vital for others to know. Investigations are in progress already, to my knowledge. However, further action needs to be made. I hope it will be soon. Good luck. And cancel your credit cards if need be.
I tried Wu-Yi Source a few months ago...4.95 free trial, then 29.95/month. I received a letter with my second 3-box shipment stating...tea will start working after 12 weeks. So I kept drinking it twice a day. I loved the tea. The caffeine in it made me feel good and not so tired all the time. I didn't need coffee anymore. I did not exercise at all. I ate a little less than what I was used to...and...3 nights/week I ate salad with gilled chicken and a non-creamy dressing...sometimes threw some feta cheese in the salad. The weight started coming off - slowly - I lost about 8 pounds in 3 months...1.5 pounds/week...not very much weight loss but I was not exercising and not really dieting! Then the shipments stopped. I called to ask what happened. They said it accidentally got cancelled and they could restart my shipments at the new rate of 59.95/month - $30 MORE PER MONTH than I was paying! I was upset and told them forget it. I decided to try chatting with a live person to see if she could get me the tea again at my old price. We spent an hour chatting because it was difficult to get a strait answer to my questions (or she didn't understand what I was asking because English wasn't her primary language). Anyway, she said I'd have no problem getting it at my old price and I could order on line. Anyway, I haven't ordered again. I wanted to see what my weight was going to do. Could I lose it on my own, without the tea? Answer: NO. It has been 3 weeks and the 8 pounds has come back! I am going to the health store tomorrow to buy oolong tea and see if it works like the Wu-Yi. I'm sure it will and I will save a bundle. Thanks for all the info!!!
FOR ALL WHO ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH GETTING YOUR REFUND!!!!!!!
I almost bought into the hype myself until I came across this blog. Go to the Federal Trade Commission's website, you can find it on Google. Then go to the consumer section. You may have to search a little on their website to find what you need but you can file a complaint and have the FTC investigate it. I don't know what the outcome will be but I do know it is a start. Thanks for saving me too!
Hello all,
I got this pop up also about wu yi weight loss product, I read it all and it sounded great. Although a little skeptical i did some researching heres what i found www.Wu-yi-Tea-Diet-Review.com, On this site it tels you which companys are actually legit. So, I clicked on the best site to go to which was www.Wu-Yi.com . I ordered it and am going to see if it works!!! wish me luck :-)
thanks for all the information on this site - i did get sucked in but this site has helped me navigate my way out of it! Phew, a lucky escape. lets just hope it all works. i have printed out the live chat coversations so if necc i can wave them at the credit cards to show that any charges shouldn't have been taken but hopefully it won't come to that.
Thanks Maddie. Great review, saved me from the scam. well done :0)
I was searching the web for weight loss supplements. Something to take along with diet and exercise to help lose weight more easily and I came across the Wu-Yi tea and thought it sounded too good to be true....as most of them are. I am wondering, however, if I get some at my local health food store will it do me any good? I am doing Weight Watchers and have had great success with that, but I am looking to see if there is anything that can help in addition to this. Any ideas? Do you think the tea is the"high quality" kind when sold at a health food store? Does the tea have any bad side-effects like so many of the diet pills can? I try to not be sucked in to the easy/fad diets but this sounds so nice. I'm not willing to pay big bucks for it and certainly not from an internet site....but perhaps from the natural food store. I appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks
I too was interested in the claims. But just could not seem to find any compleling reason why this tea was any diff from any other OOlong tea. It isnt. So I did some looking and found you and thank you. The tea does contain caffine as you know it also contains something called Theophylline which is used to help control asthma responses. I work in the health care field and we tell our asthma patients that if you get caugth without your inhaler and not close to at hosp.. you can drink two or three cups of the strongest coffee or tea to get enough caffeine and theophylline in your system to help control your asthma responses long enough to get your inhaler or to and ER to get a treatment. Hey it works. Anyone have stomach cramps or diarreha with any of this tea? Not sure if the Oolong will cause it but in me the Green tea does
Again thanks for helping me and all those other folks.
Demascus
I have been drinking oolong tea for a year now. I can't say that it has helped me lose weight (i went from 253 to 179 - probably more from moderate exercise and drinking more water and eating 5 small meals a day then from the tea), but its helped me to control hunger. Because it doesnt have a lot of caffeine I can drink it closer to bed time without it interrupting my sleep. this way, it controls my appetite at nite (my hardest time). I just buy the stuff you get at the oriental store. they have hundreds of brands you can choose from. just experiment and find the ones you like best.
Maddie couldn't be more right! I've been drinking oolong and green teas for years now and have NEVER paid such high amounts for it. I just go to the local asian market and buy their top of the line varieties (loose and packaged in tins) and have never paid more than 10 or 15 bucks for a VERY considerable amount. And as everyone knows...if you want to increase the effects...just steep it a little longer (I do that in the mornings when I need a little boost!)
Maddie Thanx for all your hard work on this information and al the comments from others that help also!
I have never been so overweight in my life - 50 lbs to lose. I'm currently on my 3rd month of NutriSystem - for the second time - with only a 6 lb weight loss. I saw the pop-up on Wu-Yi Tea and, tempted by the Free Qualifiying Offer, I began my preliminary web-research, which led me to this page. I was soooo close to ordering...
I believe DIET-SCAM CITIES like Wu-Yi Source, appeal to the DESPERATE MIND-SET of those of us who have tried other programs religiously, to no avail. We think to ourselves: "Surely, THIS will work!" And, of course, it's a rip-off.
Being over 50 yrs old, I am worried that my overweight will be w/me forever. The holidays are upon us; and I have two trips planned in the coming months. I will not enjoy them due to my appearance. Everything I've tried has failed - including diligent exercise & water intake; and, so, I grasp at straws, like the tea.
If ANYONE reading can identify and can offer some solid Hope...whether in a particular product, diet plan or regimen, PLEASE LET ME KNOW via this site.
Thank You in advance for your suggestions...And Thank You, Maddie Ruud, for this HubPage. You've saved me a bundle. ~Gray Goose Babe
I placed an order via the web site and saw the £2.95 cost to ship to the UK, and didn't really understand the ebook or insiders secret. Now i've been charged $24.95 when I didn't ask for these and when i called to cancel the phones are now not getting through. I have emailed them twice, with no reply. This is obviously how they make their money and obviously a scam. Do not use the web site to order, I reccomend getting the tea elswehere if you can. Anyway I still have not tried it, so have no idea if it actulaly works.
Ive just read about 50% of the comments posted. So I thought why not add my own. I bought my tea to lose weight and suprisingly when I drink it correctly I actually lose the weight regardless of what I eat. Without the tea and my crazy eating habits the scale stays the same but if i get to drink one or two cups five times a week i lose up to 3 LBS im just not consistent. For the past three weeks i've been at the same weight so I decieded to start drinking the tea again and google to see any reviews of the tea. Unfortunately many of you have been ripped off but if you want to lose weight try drinking the tea. I bought mine from infusium tea. com they are a very professional company without the hassle the only thing is that the price has increased dramatically from now on I will be going to China town.
I wish I could have read your review before I place an order. I got the Wu-Yi tea and it tastes pretty good and keeps me energized throughout the day. I would definetly recommed it but the down side is it is NOT a weight loss tea. It comes with a meal plan strategies and it pretty much says that the tea alone will NOT help you lose weight but I did follow the diet plan and it works for me. My opinion: you could pretty much substitute any tea for Wu-Yi tea and have a steady diet and excercise plan and you are gaurenteed to lose a few pounds. One more thing, the price of this Wu-Yi tea is extremely expensive.
Hey Guys,
Thanks for all of the info. Something seemed fishy about the Wu Yi website live chat. It's not a person that you are talking to. They seem to have a bunch of pre entered answers to common questions. I asked it if it was safe for breastfeeding and the response had nothing to do with the question.
Have just found out you have to cancell an ebook subscription as well. Did this in the live chat. And sent email to support@wu-yisource.com to get confirmation. Have not received yet. Does anyone know if this worked?
I WAS REALLY STUPID TO BELIEVE THAT THIS WOULD WORK. WHAT IS WORSE IS THAT I CALLED THEM AND SENT EVERYTHING BACK AND THEY HAVE CHARGED MY ACCOUNT FOR 60.00 TWICE NOW AND NOW I HAVE TO GO AND CANCEL OUT MY ACCOUNTS AND CANNOT GET THE MONEY BACK.
Hi orded the free trial yesterday. Realised what an idiot I was as the charged me 20 dollars on top for delivery as I live in the UK. (they had no information on this). I cancelled a few hours later in their chat room. They said that they had cancelled all charges and nothing will be shipped. Has anyone else done this and did they uphold what they said. I havn't received email confirmation of this yet. I am also worried othe companies affiliated with them will be able to use my details. Does anyone have experience of this. Am thinking of cancelling my card just to be sure.
Well.. it's too unfortunate I've found this site AFTER I got my box..just today.
I decided something might be wrong, so I searched google before I opened the box..and VOI LA~! scam scam scam...
not only they charged me with $2.95 for 'web access' and another $2.00 for 'Membership' and $4.95 for shipping, the live chat person told me that I will be charged with $59.95 for the month supply of tea that I have 'agreed upon' terms and conditions. They were so small I didn't see them.
So I'm sending my package back just today to their stupid company, so I won't get charged with that $59.95 worth of tea.
here's the chat I copied directly from the chat window.
Funny how they're so nice when they talk -_-.
Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Geneva'
Geneva: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you have had a great day so far. I am happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.
You: I signed up for the 14-day trial, and I do not want further charges for the auto-shipped tea.
Geneva: Could you please provide me with your full name and email address, so that I can pull up your details?
You: My order number is XXXXXX, email: XXXXXX@XXXXX.com Name: John Doe
Geneva: Ok, please provide me a minute, while I locate your transaction.
You: Okay
Geneva: You have been removed from the auto ship program and you will not be receiving any further shipments. As per the Terms and Conditions you agreed to before placing your order, your card will be charged the discounted rate of $59.95 for the first shipment of slimming tea after the completion of the trial period.
Geneva: Your cancellation # is
Geneva: ####### (the number was here)
Geneva: You will not be charged the $59.95 for the free trial if we receive the package back before the 14 days trial period is over. If the package arrives after that, then you will still be refunded.
Geneva: Please return the portions of tea you wish to be refunded for to:Wu-Yi Source5300 Ontario Mills Pkwyunit 400Ontario, California91764(US)Please send package back either UPS, FedEx, or if you prefer to ship via USPS, please ask for "Delivery Confirmation". You will be provided with a tracking code - it is very important to PLEASE KEEP THIS TRACKING CODE.Refunds are processed every two weeks; you will receive an email from us immediately after we have refunded you. Please include correspondence in the package with your reason for return and write your RMA (Return Merchandize Authorization) number CLEARLY on the outside of the package so that we can identify it as yours, which is:
Geneva: XXXXXXX
You: wait so you will charge me an extra $59.95 for the 'free 14-day tea' you claimed to be?
Geneva: Your trial is free after completing your trial you are charged for your 1 month supply of tea which you got as trial.
Geneva: A Tea Box/Carton serves you with a set of 60 Tea Bags, which lasts for 30 days.
Geneva: And as I said above that, You will not be charged the $59.95 for the free trial if we receive the package back before the 14 days trial period is over. If the package arrives after that, then you will still be refunded.
You: right.. so I received my box just today, the 3rd of september, and my order was on 25th of August. So if i do send the box back today, i won't be charged of any extra fees, is that correct?
Geneva: Yes, you are right.
You: Okay then. I will send it back to the address you provided right this afternoon.
They will rip you off, no matter what. Although this way, they won't get any profits except for the $2.95 and $2.00 I didn't know about when I signed up, I still had to pay $4.95 for shipping, and another shipping charge sending the box back to them.
craziness.
Well, today I received my free trial from wu - yi ... I've been dieting for 4 months already and I have been losing from one pound to a maximum of 2 pounds per week, this with diet and excercise... just I am curious about this tea, if I don't change anything and continue with my regular workouts and diet and by adding the tea for these two weeks if I start losing let's say an extra pound per week then it is the tea that is helping me... anyway I will let you know if it works...expect my comment in 15 days!
and I just cancelled in the live chat my membership so I can not get billed later for more tea orders that I haven't made... hope it works...
I kept seeing the advertisement about a weight loss secret when signing out of My Space and went through their questionaire yesterday to see if I "qualified" for their weight loss program because they didn't say in the advertisement what the "big secret to Chinese weight control" was. Of course I qualified because, although my doctor officially considers me 35 lbs overweight because of my bone structure, the "official charts" for my height indicate me as 45 lbs overweight. When I saw that the "big secret" was tea, I shut down the browser window in disgust.
I drink lots of tea because of a caffeine-induced heart issue, so if tea and a little exercise was all it took to lose weight, I'd be svelte! I've tried all the various teas that purport to have certain properties (like the one that was supposed to be a gypsy cold cure - NASTY stuff), and none of them work as advertised, so I'll just stick to my Oolong and English Breakfast tea, thanks!
I would like to say, this tea did work for me. I payed 4.95 for it for the trial for two weeks (if you do want to return in two weeks and they don't charge you the 59.95) I started right away to get the pds off i lost 5pds in first 4days you really can't cheat with this and need to apply the tips they send you with the tea that way it does work. The tea is not gross like i though i would be i add lemon to it.
Also, this isn't really scam you do get the tea you ordered. Scam is usually when you don't get anything but pay for it.
Not all the products in the store work for everyone just like this tea for some it could work for others it doesn't. So people, it's not a scam. You can cancel at anytime the the chat people are always there if you do want to cancel. I did cancel any further shippments of the tea, since 60bags will be enough for my goal.
Good Luck to everyone out there.
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Hi, I fell into the trap and ordered about 20 mins ago. I read these and quickly went onto web chat and had it cancelled immediately. They told me it had been cancelled etc but I am calling to cancel my card and get a new one to be sure... I was also given an email address to email 'support@wu-yisource.com' I emailed them and asked for confirmation that it had been cancelled.
umm does the oolong make you loose weight or does it just give you less of an appatite
read their fine print! the "free" trail actually gets billed $59.95 later, and enrolls you in a monthly "club" that will continue to bill you!
I was thinking there'd be no harm in getting their free trail, but fortunately thought to click on the terms.
WATCH OUT!
I feel so DUMB. Against my better judgment, I let my emotions get the better of me and placed an order. 6 hours later, I decide to research the company and found your site. I immediately called my CC company and closed my account. They already charged the $4.95. I don't want to deal with the hassle of trying to cancel the other affiliated memberships. I will call Wu-Yi tomorrow morning to "cancel" the order - let's see how that goes. Thanks for your blog. And all you commentators, kudos to you too!
Heya I've jsut sat here and read about 75% of the comments on this page.And i just wanted to say thankyou!
I was this close to ordering a months free trial from th wu-yi sourse. I would have only had to pay the postage and packaging wich was about $5.
I saw the advert on the side of a Facebook page its the "Rhianna Diet" or other celebreties. The funny thing is that it didn't go straight to the site. It took me to a page like this but you could tell that it was doctored because they all had the same username.
I have also seen the Pink Patch on the side of a Facebook page also and i was this close to paying the PP for them too. I decided against it. I think the best diet is jsut to excersise and eat healthily. which is ironic for me because i weigh 13st. lol.
Anyway I just wanted to say thankyou for saving my money!!!!
As a last thought i think Zeu Azvedo sums it all up :
"This world needs more people like you"
Ya I don't know what the problem is either?! I ordered it and did NOT pay $200.00....Just 4.95 And there is a number to cancel that works and the LIVE CHAT works..they gave me my confirmation number and everything right away. These posts scared me then I was able to contact the company right away! PHEW! Canceling it is easy the info is all easily and readily available, maybe there is another site like the one i went to that is $200.00? CRAZY!!!
Thank you all, it's fantastic how we can protect ourselves with the power of reading and seaching for knowledge, Thank you Maddie, this world needs more people like you...
ok, i have tried this tea: for me it helps not to eat so much, i just started it on thursday and today is saturday i lost four pds. when you buy the tea they send you a confirmation e-mail right away which has the ID number for returns all i payed was 4.95 for shipping and the two week trial starts when you get the tea. i went to there website right after i read these comments and talked to the live chat she stopped my futher shipments right away and gave me my cancelation number and the phone number if i want to chat with a real person. I REALLY DON"T UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT IF YOU HAVEN"T HAD THE EXPERIENCE.
have you tried this tea??? or is this just your opinion.
The only weight you will lose from buying Oolong tea from this disgraceful source is from your pockets in cash - credit cards are wieghtless!!
I'm a 53, qualified excercise instructor. I have also studied nutrition and personally tested a lot of approaches. Body maintenance is not somethng you can forget or cut corners. It is mainly effort and perseverence.
Wu yi tea will not work by itself. You may get bored with the taste over a long period of regular consumption, with so much on offer, and affordable in our culture.
If you your'e hooked on junk, or enjoy gourmet stuff, it is comparitively unappetising - however if you excercise regularly your taste buds will learn to appreciate the refreshing quality of it more. The inffusion offers a lot of subtle health benefits above plain water.
I would reccommend replacing daily sodas/cola, coffee/ alcholic beverages with teas. If you want to lose weight pay attention to liver function! if you want to maximise your bodies' metabolic ability to utilise exess fat (stored in the liver).
Wu-Yi Source, at first glance, it is blatantly obvious that it is nothing more but a scam. Anyone should know that spending hundreds of $$$$$ on tea believing that they will lose lots of weight is going to be rather naive. Don't even bother with their so called FREE TRIALS - nothing is ever really free! Changing your lifestyle, diet, drink plenty of water (not too much!) and do moderate exercise is the key to being healthy and maintaining the weight you want to be. I always drink green tea several times a day both at work and home so I know for a fact that this alone does not keep my weight down. I honestly don't know how companies get away with ripping off the poor people who have been conned into this scam. Shame on you Wu-Yi Source!! The only thing that they are right about is that diets really do not work. I should know, I have spent a lifetime on yo-yo dieting only to finally realise that having spent several weeks or months on a diet, once I started eating normally, the weight I lost piled back on, but aren't they being just a bit hypocritical claiming their tea will help us lose weight??!!! Ahhhhhh, what a load of codswallop!!!!
By the way Maddie - this is an excellent review and it makes interesting reading but it also serves as s purpose to warn everyone about Wu-Yi Source.
While these cash scams should be regarded simply as that, don't let this article put you off to the health benefits of Oolong and green teas. They can do WONDERS for your health in the long-term. These light tea varieties provide excellent sources of vitamins and flavinoid antioxidants. To do research for yourself, please take in to account the 'asian paradox,' which will provide you with many reasons to drink tea. Go on, google it!
And happy tea drinking!
p.s. I pay 3.95 for a 100 pack of green tea bags at my local asian market. Although I have been known to spend up to 15$ on an ounce or so of imported green teas from Japan and China. Just like one would pay 3x more for a bottle of authentic french wine.
I purchased the Wu-Yi Source Authentic Chinese Tea and it did not work at all form me. They falsly adverstise saying you could get a free trial package which I ordered and they sent me 60 tea bags? (That's more than a trial package). Then they charged my credit car $59.00 plus $2.00 plus $4.95. I was shocked. I contact to remove my name right away from their system. I do not recommend this product.
Buyer Beware of any "FREE" trial. They are only trying to get your CC so that they can bill you over and over. Read the fine print. On Wu-yisource's website it's the terms and conditions at the bottom of the page. DON'T DO THE FREE TRIALS
OMG - thankyou! It came up in a popup ad and i thought 'oh! I only have to pay the postage!' Reading everyones experiences here stopped me, thankfully, before I got ripped off. SOOO glad I went to reearch it!
again - THANKYOU everyone!
What do you think of the infamous Yerba Mate tea?
Oolong tea is at least wholesome and will not kill you like diet pills. Exercise, drinking more tea and water, does lead to weight loss. But if those women in the ads lost weight as fast as they say they did, they were doing something else, and risking their health.
Thanks for all your researching in this. I almost got robbed in the process but declined and decided to check further when I ran across your notes.
Much appreciated.
Blessings,Paulette
Hey Anna,
I tried that too, put in 75 lbs, 5'9" want to get down to 55 lbs.
I QUALIFED !!!
That's just wonderful, I always wanted to look like a dead person.
I think I will check the local tea shops.
at the bottom of their ad there's a button you can click to see if you qualify for some "discount" based on whether you are a "good candidate" for getting the tea. As a test, i clicked on it and typed in that I weigh 90lbs at 5'7" and want to lose another 10. It took me to a page that basically said "YES!! You'll be a great candidate and the tea can help you meet your goal of weighing 80 lbs!!" You've got to be f----ing kidding me.
Ihave just, stupidly, ordered the wu-yi source's free trial (14 days supply, only charge: shipping.) I was wondering, If i haven't actually ordered any of their "discount orders, does that mean i will only be charged for the shipping becasue I've heard so many stories on this site about being scammed. I'm not sure how I should go about cancelling my order, does anyone have any suggestions?
Hey guys, I just found out the WyYiSource charged my CC for couple of transactions about 2 bucks each! I never authorized them for thses charges. I got my card cancelled and I am really mad at them. Anyways, just wanted to give you all a heads up on what's happening with me.
I still have my tea with me, all 59 bags of the 60 they mailed me at a discounted price. They were supposed to mail me 28 teabags free plus $4.95 shipping and handling. They sent 60 bags and emailed me that they will bill me for other 30 bags only after 14 days and that too if I do not cancel my order. Well, going by people's experience here with refunds and cancellations, I did not want to wait 14 days so I called them today. No one answered the phone. I emailed them but no one answered the email either. So I did what I knew I'll end up doing anyways - I cancelled my account. Guess what, they can kiss their remaining $30 good bye now!
Thanks a bunch everyone for opening my eyes.
I received my free trial yesterday. I started the tea and the program they suggest starting today. I have read most of the reviews here and will be cancelling my credit card. Canceling their order doesn't seem to be working. Anyways, I am excited and this tea does provide me the motivation I needed to be back on the wagon. 60 bags for $4.95 is not that bad a ripoff either. If I feel it worked wonders (which I doubt now), I can always order it again.
Great job Maddie. Thanks for the article. I will not totally discount them before trying them out but I'll definitely be shopping around for some cheaper prices for the same product.
Alrighty, well I typed in a blog about 3 weeks ago explaining how I had just found out I was being scammed.. Everything was going good untill I checked my banking information this morning. Wu-Yi still managed some how, even after I cancelled, to withdraw money from my credit card. :( $9.95 US for Membership 800-9895907 NV and $4.95 for Web Access 866-3630187 NV. Whatever that is. I am so pissed, I am going to have to cancel my credit card I think because it seems like this is going to be a reccuring problem!!
Does anyone have any pertinant information they could give me?!?!
I too almost fell for it as well. Thanks Maddie for the article! I have tried another green tea weight loss thing and lost NOTHING even though I started the exercising thing. Like so many others who have commented here, I was ready to push that order button because they offered a 14 day free trial. YIKES! Thanks for doing the extra bit of research that I was far too lazy to do!
Okay, I got suckered. Somehow, the website itself motivated me, and I bought in to the idea, encouraged by the free 14-day trial. After entering my CC info, I realized I didn't know what the 60-day supply cost. After chatting with customer support, I found out that I actually had signed up for recurring payments of about 60 per month. Not exactly "free."
So I immediately canceled via the online chat, and called customer support to confirm. I was assured that my account was "inactive." We'll see what that means.
I knew that sensible diet and exercise would be a part of successful weight loss, but I believed that maybe there was some metabolic enhancement from the tea.
Anyway, I'm crossing my fingers that this deal won't be an ongoing headache.
Thank you so much for saving me from ordering Wu Yi tea. I also had my finger on the button when I decided to research. I was a nurse. I know it's the exercise & dietary habits that work. I was just seeing a easy way. South Beach Diet book has the best nutritional and medical information for dieting I have seen. I lost 30 lbs but stopped following my diet and gained it back slowly. Diet & exercise- the only real way. Food combos and timing are really important! Read the book.
Thanks Maddie, I was going to click, to order , but decided to research a bit, then the ad began to geve me a sales pitch of only 11 more to sell before the discount runs out, then because I did n't click immediately, it said Wait we will give you a discount on the shipping only $1.49?? instead of the usual 4.99 ? What a scam there is not quick fix to dieting, eat right , excercise and drink 8 galsses of water a day, NOW, knowing this, one would think I would act on better eating choices. But, I love to eat, and I weigh 182# and 5'4'' I hope someday I do get motivated to lose this weight. Well, Thanks Maddie for doing research for all who read this article. Brenda Bartonville, Texas
How do they get people to write those "testimonials"?
I gave the $4.95 a shot - as it was time for me to do something. I started drinking the tea and stopped eating after 6pm, also started moderate exercise (and yes, I do count the wii fit as exercise). And I did increase my water intake (it's a tough one for me). Anyway, I lost 8 lbs in 3 weeks - I am still hungry, the tea doesn't take away my hunger - but I can't say it hasn't helped!
I've never, ever been ripped off before. I saw a like for weight loss on a very reputable site I was visiting so I believed it to be safe. I usually google the hell out of stuff before I sign up for anything, but before I knew it I was like, eh, $4.95 just to try this stuff huh? Sure. Then I googled. CRAP! What was I thinking! Thankfully I kept my browser open and was able to cancel the auto shipments and these two extra guidebook thingys. I still think i will have to send back my "free order," but it's a little price to pay for being so stupid today. Gah!
Cancellation Information866-499-5567Wu-Yi Source (Shows on statement as Wu-Yi Source)866-363-0187Insider Secrets To Weight Loss (Shows on statement as Web Access Fee)800-989-5907Comprehensive Weight Loss E-book Package (Shows on statement as Membership)
i to fell for the nihon rip off of wu yi tea. i bought the 1.95 sample box, my wife and i used it for 11 days, this monday i went to work to find out my shop was closing as of friday. called immediately to cancel the 60$ a month tea shipments since my job will be gone as of aug 22 and no more paychecks coming . Peter who will hence forth be called aahh pooh because im sure it really is his nameACCIDENTLY already charged my charge card the 59 95 plus shipping even though i will never get the tea. he is soooooo sorrry mr john----- ya right stay away from wu yi they did the same thing to my sister and i just thought she , as usual , didnt follow directions, but i see who the liars are call me if any one wants to join my complaint brigade to the better business buereau. I got the number for the 1 in california and tyhey have had numerous contacts about the wu yi rip offs call me at 586 292 5034 ill share your name and story with the ca bbb . oh by the way im still fat just my wallet is lighter should have known
Green Tea is nice and there are many different kinds, the fermented or not. Much better for you than coffee (antioxidants and all...).
I have heard from dermatologist that if you drink a lot of coffee replacing it with green tea will help you with the withdrawal symptoms and is actually good for your skin, where coffee is not.
That said I love coffee so and I love tea so I switch easily. I have been a green tea drinker for years and I have nice skin and I am not overweight (well a pound or two or three after christmas... :o))) But I would not attribute it to tea but more to the way I eat and live.
No secrets in feeling good, eat lots of vegies and fruits, a little of everything even chocolat and my god find a sport that you ENJOY doing twice a week! That is the secret if there ever was one
I lost 23 lbs in two months! ...2 years ago, with no special diet, pills or tea. I didn't use any supplements. I simply came up with a vision of how I wanted to see myself, learned basic weight-loss principles from free health/fitness websites, set a goal, then got busy. What made it work is that I really wanted it to. I cut back on eating junk at night, or over-eating at normal meal times. I also picked walking, because when I walk I don't think about it being an exercise. Walking lets me get lost in my thoughts and discover interesting things along the way. I don't do the 'gym' thing.
Tea? Maybe I'll try that this time around, since I've picked up some weight over the past couple of years and wouldn't mind something to help lose it a little more efficiently. It won't be from a scam site, though, and I'll still get back out and start walking more frequently.
Here's the thing. No one gets "obese" in just four months, unless they've got a serious health condition that they lose track of. In the same way, you're not just going to lose that slowly stored up fat without some serious work. You laid back and got comfortable for too long, and now you're going to have to get off your duff and start increasing physical activity. Have fun with it, though. Go play!
If you drink 3 glasses of unsweetened strong tea and 6 or more glasses of water in a day, you will be moderately peppy from the caffeine, well-hydrated from the liquid, and you won't be tempted by pop and over-sweet juices. And you belly will be kinda full, so you won't eat as much. Add some regular exercise, and that's a good diet plan. Of course, this is basically the same "diet" as the one you can get for free, by drinking more water throughout the day, and exercising a bit. Does "it" work? Yeah, eating less, drinking less junk and exercising more do work. Tea's nicer than plain water, so you enjoy it more, and do it longer. No magic, but a nice way to live.
Holy cow - I found this site just in time! Thank goodness i hadnt cracked open the checkbook for my credit card! When I clicked on the X to exit the site slams you with a pop up box saying "wait, 2nd chance" - yikes - creepy!!
Okay, here's the latest. I just checked my credit card and they charged me the $4.95 for shipping when my receipt was for $1.95. I'm chatting with them now, live, to get it resolved. They are ripoff artists to the nth degree.
i found that site and i was very tempted with the free trial. but i see so many sites that advertise things like this so i thought i better do some research before even attempting the trial.
thanks for writing this
Maddie,
Great work! I agree I also just bumped into this site and became curious yet skeptical since it's "too good" to be true. And I've literally fell for one of these scams once before. You as well as others here have commented that there is no quick fix to losing weight. Your all absolutely right. Thank you so much for the information - it will save others time and money. And also shed some much needed facts about quick weight loss scams.
I almost got taken myself. I like to drink tea and since I had never heard of Wu-Yi tea I thought I’d give it a try. Thankfully I didn’t spend the criminal amount of money that some of these websites sell it for. With a little research I found that Wu-Yi tea was just another name used for one of the MANY Oolong tea varieties grown in the mountain regions of China. So it turns out that Oolong tea is quite common.
I went to a local Asian market and got a box of ‘Family’ organic Oolong for $2.99 (20 teabags), a box of ‘Foojoy’ China classic Oolong for $2.19 (100 teabags), and a tin of loose Oolong under the brand name of ‘Tikuanyin’ for $3.29 (5.3 oz/150g ). I spent less than $10.00 to try a tea that was previously unknown to me and the result was that I really liked it. If it has any other benefits to my health then it’s just an added bonus.
In my opinion, tea is tea for the most part and some teas will taste better than others, and some types of teas will have more or less health benefits. I will continue to drink Oolong tea with the other teas I enjoy such as Green tea, Black tea, and White tea.
My suggestion, which echoes all of the previous entries, is don’t buy into the scam, but do try the tea. I’m a proponent of buying locally so that you can see what you’re about to buy and make the best decision possible, which will also save you lots of money. Try any local store or market type that sells tea and one of them is bound to carry Oolong tea. It’s worth a couple bucks to give it a try, but any more than that is too much.
This is what I got...lol. Congratulations Loser ! "You have met the requirements to take part of this high speed weight loss study that has helped women in China lose weight"Your Results: At Risk! You have a body mass index of 16 That puts you in to the "Overweight" body classification. This is bad news...
At A Glance:
Reasonable Weight: 145 Target Weight: 85 Your BMI is: 16
WARNING: Your BMI falls within the high risk range. Reducing your BMI may reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, or other serious health problems.
Recommended Daily Calorie Intake: 1828
Here's why you need to pay attention to these results: According to the American Heart Association:
You are at risk for the following health problems:
High blood pressure DiabetesHeart disease / Stroke High cholesterol
I signed up for the "free trial" and then I found this site (after it was too late) so I canceled before I even got the tea in the mail. Then I sent everything back and had it tracked to be sure it was back to them before my 2 weeks was up. And I did EVERYTHING on my part to cancel for good. So now today I check my bank account and they took $59.95 out!! So I called and told them they had to refund it, and they tried telling me the package didn't arrive on time. So I gave them the tracking number (it took 10 minutes to do this, because he couldn't hear me....yeah right...everything else was heard just fine) and he said "oh yes, we'll give you a refund, and it will take 2 weeks"
I told him I need the refund back today, as this was not my fault and they had no right taking money from my account. He argued with me for the longest time, and it turned out pretty ugly.
Has anyone had any luck getting a faster refund?
I have to agree with everyone on here,.. thanks so much for this article Maddie. I got sucked into their scam as i read their website, picked up the phone and called to order their product. As i was giving one of their customer service reps my credit card number, i thought to myself "I didnt even do any research on it!" so i asked him to hold and googled "is wu yi a scam?" and came across your article. i said to the guy thanks but no thanks and hung up. youre awsome, thanks for all the info! you just saved me 300 dolars!
thanks to the comments on this site, I was able to cancel the "free" trial before the 2 week period expired and my credit card got billed. I emailed Wu-yi source to request cancellation of my autoshipping and got a confirmation email that my account was cancelled the next day. I returned the tea the same day with expedited post, so that I had a date and tracking # to confirm return to the company's Calif. address. Rather than get a new credit card, I just informed my credit card company to not process any further charges from Wu-Yi Source. This way, I have a paper trail and grounds for dispute if further charges occur. Hope others can avoid the same scam and aggravation.
Thank you all for the imput. I have cancelled my subscription with Wu-Yi tea. Confirmed that I do not have an account with Living Lean. And advised my credit card company. With the cancellation number, my credit card company will dispute any other charges made on my account!
So much for a free trial! $59.95 :( Hopefully upon returning the tea I will get my money back. I will most certainly be more carefull with online subscriptions as of now on!!
Some information for those in need:
Wu-Yi Source 1-866-449-5561 and make sure you get a confirmation number for cancelling your subscription.
Living Lean 1-866-396-5711
And you can call your credit card company with the cancellation number just to be safe! I'm hoping I won't have to change my account number.
Good luck!
I was one of the unfortunate ones that ordered the tea @ $6.95 + s/h, received it and then 3 weeks later was charged on my account $59.95, unbeknown to me, got furious, and then could not find out how to return this. This site has been very informational to me and hope I can find retribution and success. Thank you for all the input.
I must admit, i got sucked into this scheme. I ordered about 3 hours ago, came across your page and cancelled right away. I just have to keep an eye out for any charges on my card. They said they took me off their auto-order list, i will not be receiving the product and will not be charged the 4.95 s/h. Thanks for the info. This was very helpful.
I can't believe that so many people have fallen for this ... and I am included. I didn't mean to order it but they asked for a credit card number to find out how much the tea costs ... and before I knew what was happening the webiste closed up on me and I figured the order didn't go through. When the tea arrived with no invoice inside, I thought "odd" but went ahead to begin the free trial period.
As I looked at the plan, I thought anyone would lose weight if they followed this .... lots of water, exercise, watching your diet, no eating after 7:30 p..m. Why would you need the tea ... but then I remembered the wonderful "before and after" pictures. So I kept at it ... and didn't lose anything.
When I tried to return the tea I faced nothing but resistance and stalling from the company ... couldn't even find out where to return it. It took five attempts to get them to tell me what to do with the tea ... in order to return it within the sixty days to get the refund.
Finally I returned it and waited ... and waited and waited ... and waited. Nothing showed up on the credit card and I waited a full three months for the credit to appear. I e-mailed the company three times and got no response. Finally I got online to find out the phone number to call and there was the "live chat" option. Again, the run around. No record of my order, no record of a return ... did I have the tracking number to confirm that I sent it back?
When I finally got the tracking number for them they immediately said the refund would show within 7 - 10 days. THey didn't have time to check the tracking number ... no way. So they were waiting for me to contact them to follow up on the refund rather than initiate it when they received the tea.
I cannot believe they can get away with this unethical business practice. It is completely unethical to wait for the customer to contact you with the evidence that the product has been returned before initiating the refund. THey are hoping you didn't keep the receipt so they wouldn't have to refund it! Their guarantee says that they will send you an e-mail when the refund is complete ... I just got it! THREE MONTHS AFTER THEY RECEIVED THE TEA!
This is incredible ... and I hope no one else is dragged into their web of deceit.
Well I have been reading everyone's comments and I'm a little worried either everyone has been ordering out of the wrong Wu-Yi Tea site because I actually have personally bought the Wu-Yi Tea myself and I have absolutely no complaint about it. Everything they said in the advertisement seems to have been working. I have lost plenty of weight and I am EXTREMELY happy with my results and I am just drinking 2 cups a day like it tells you to. I know there is a Wu-Yi tea company that is not at all affiliated with the Wu-Yi source and they are definitely SCAMMERS!!! From reading everyone's comments, that might just be what happened. If you really are interested in losing weight and you really are interested in this tea, the real site you should order from is wu-yisource.com. I was only charged $4.95 for shipping after my 14 day free trial I was charged the $30 a month like they said and I've been very happy. I'm sorry it doesn't seem to be working for anyone else.
OMG never never never order wuyi tea, it is a rip-off, they send you a "free 14-day trial" but really it it's FREE at all... At the very bottom of the page they tell you if you don't return the unsued portion, they charge you the full price a whooping $59.95
I called to get a refund, what a nightmare, you can only chat with people online and they sound like a broken record. Send back the unsued portion and get a refund. So I am sending back the EMPTY box (which you can do) keeping the tea for the hassel they gave me. This kind of scam is boarding on illegal, I hope everyone reads these blogs before purchasing this stupid product.
I am losing weight on my own by a proper diet. DON'T BE A SUCKER like I was, if it sounds to good to be true ----- it is.
I was just about to put in my credit card number when I thought how weird it was that they only give you something like 4 minutes to read all the info and put in your credit card number. I thought there is now way I can read all this in four mins. So then before I put in my card number I decided to to a little research but it seemed like every site I came across was some sort of an advertisement for it rather than a review. I think this has been a great forum for discussion about the issue of these types of scams. Thanks.
Unfortunately, I didn't do any research before buying the tea either. I just called to cancel future shipments, but my credit card will still be charged the $59.95 fee for the supply I did receive. Lesson learned. Actually, I like the tea (the flavor) but I got scared after reading all these comments.
Very expensive lesson for me, but apparently not as expensive as others. I, too, used the 1-866-449-5567, option 3. I also got a cancellation number.
Maddy,
You are an angel. I have since forgiven them because there was no product send no refund made after i ordered. God will have mercy on them. But i give it to them, they are VERY VERY SMART!!!!
Alright, so this is my situation. Unfortunately, I as well fell for their site. I had wanted to place the order for the free trial while I was at work. I wasn't able to place it online but they had recieved my email after I had cancelled. I recieved a call from them about 3 days later and like a fool, I ordered it. The chinese lady said it would cost me 4.95 for 14 days and afterwards I'd be charged for a month's supply. Instantly, the $4.95 was charged on my debit card. I came across this blog a bit too late. The shipment has already been sent and it's via UPS. I called to cancell my account and the lady told me that the 4.95 will not be refunded to my acct. and that I "have to find a way to ship it back to them" so that I don't get charged the full amount. My question is, if I don't accept the package from UPS...do you think they'll return it back to the sender? I swear, I was so upset at myself for this crap. I don't want to cancell my card. I'd have to go through the hassell of changing information for direct depost, etc etc.
Thanks in adv for your help.
oh yah and my order actually shipped from china... so not sure where everybody elses came from
All I can say is that many of the sites are run like standard internet schemes. However that doesnt really affect the true product if you actually got it. The manufacturers can not endorse every retailler that buys from a distributor. So they mark the price up and make profit. Unfortunatly thats how business works.However I myself have had for several years bad diarrhea for no reason(as far as doctors can tell) which started with bad eating habits... drinking this tea everyday seems to stop me from having to run to the bathroom 5 minutes after I eat anything. Literally I would pass food I have eatin in less then 12 hours. If I would eat onions for lunch they would be coming out before I went to bed (very gross and not just undigested onions...)However now that I know I can buy it cheaper I will. But as far as weight loss... who knows. It helps me differently so I'm happy for now.
I went online and talked to a live person. They were quick to respond, i got a cancellation number and was able to print out our online conversation for future reference. We will see if I get charged again. Did anyone else have success with online contact?
I already returned mine to WiYi Source, but the address on the box was Ontario, Calif. I hear they move a lot. I felt like a fool as I usually am cautious, I found this site today when I received the box, so I called them and said I was returning it, gave no reason. They did give me a return authorization number. I will watch closely to see if any amount is charged to my card next week. THANKS for this site.
Hi Maddie,you are an angel..i almost buy wu yi tea about 30minutes ago..but i decided to do more research..and dang!!i found u..u save my $$$$..thanks babe!
Luckily they don't ship to Spain, so I couldn't order the tea from them! At the same time I found your site. thanks for the facts! I will try Oolong tea.
Well, I followed all the steps on www.wu-yi source.com and was at the "click to order" point when I read in the sidebar, that I would also be automatically signed up for membership in the preferred member program for $59.95. This opened my eyes as I've been "had" before with these auto-membership programs.
I did a Google search and came up with this site. What a godsend-saved me a lot of dough. And I'll check out the Amazon prices now if I want Wu-Yi tea.
David
Hello, i just want to say thank you,
I had actually ordered this tea it seemed like a great thing being i beleive in herbal and natural medicinal treatments. I thought along with diet and exercise it sounded like a great way to start loosing weight. after I had read many of these posts I decided to write and cancel my order the same day. If i can get good tea at any health food store i realized i shouldnt be paying 80.00 for it!
For those of you having problems with canceling your order here is the website i went through:
https://www.wu-yisource.com/confirm.php?
I just went on there live chat and this is what was said:
Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Megan'
Megan: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you have had a great day so far. I am happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.
You: Hello I ordered this tea today and called my doctor to make sure it was okay to take and he said do to my medical conditions that he would not advise it. i want to cancel this order being that I can not use it. My order number is: Date/Time: 01/08/2008 06:42 PM Order ID: (Please write this number down!): ......... "this is where i gave them my order number"
Megan: Could you please provide me with your full name and email address, so that I can pull up your details?
You: "I gave her my name and email address here"
Megan: Ok, please provide me a minute, while I locate your transaction.
You: thank you
You: Are you still online with me Megan?
Megan: I have cancelled your membership effective immediately. You will not be receiving any further shipments from us, and your credit card has been removed from our auto ship system.
Megan: I have also released your the initial $4.95 shipping cost on your card.
Megan: Refunds take five to ten business days to show up on your account, but I assure you it has been issued.
You: Is there a confirmation number I can have or your employee number and name just in case?
You: Thanks so much with helping me out with this i really appreciate it!!!!
Megan: No need not to worry at all , you will receive an confirmation email from us.
You: thank you Megan have a nice night!
Your chat transcript will be sent to hiedilynn@hotmail.com at the end of your chat.
END CHAT . ...............
Well I hope that helps any of you that are having problems returning your tea.
Thanks so much
Hiedi
I was raised to believe that anything like Wu-Yi tea is obviously total crap, but for some reason I was really buying into this stuff. I'm happy I did further research and found your review--thanks for talking me out of wasting both my money and my time!
LOL..
I did the same thing Tayor did. I actually ordered the free evaluation tea the other day and got the "Congrats, you qualify for the free trial". So, after reading these posts, I went back and plunked in that I was 5 feet 11 inches tall , weighted 105 lbs, (which would have made me a string bean already), and 50 years old. My "wishful thinking weight" I entered that I wanted to be 100 lbs. I got accepted as bieng over weight.... what crap!
You've gotta love the Wu YI Source.... I also performed the same "see if you qualify" and here is what I got back...
Hello Bruce,Based on your goals of moving from 75 lbs to 25 lbs, your height of 6'4" and the fact you are 35 years of age, you seem like the perfect candidate for one of our remaining weight loss packages with 14-day Free Trial period. However due to the small number of free trials we have left to hand out, there’s just a few short questions we’d like to ask before having a full month’s supply (that's sixty cups!) rushed to your door.
Thanks for the heads up. I had been seriously thinking about buying the tea. You saved me a bundle.
I got 60 teabags as a free" trial. $20 international shipping, then a separate deduction from my Visa card for "handling and shipping" then 7 days later yet ANOTHER deduction for "Membership of the Secret Expert Tips Package" !!! I had to contact them before I could find out what this third charge was for. I have since cancelled my Visa card and had a new one issued. Who knows what else they might have decided to charge me for! I was also concerned that they would send me a new supply after my 2 week free trial and debit my card. I just don't trust them! Since visiting this site and doing some research in my own country I have discovered that I can buy Oolong tea very reasonably.
This is too funny. I just did what another poster said to do. I put down that I'm a 48 year old male named Dean, 5' 11", who weighs 100 pounds and wants to weigh 75. Check it out:
Hello Dean,
Based on your goals of moving from 100 lbs to 75 lbs, your height of 5'11" and the fact you are 48 years of age, you seem like the perfect candidate for one of our remaining weight loss packages with 14-day Free Trial period. However due to the small number of free trials we have left to hand out, there’s just a few short questions we’d like to ask before having a full month’s supply (that's sixty cups!) rushed to your door.
LOL! What a bunch of BS!! Thanks Maddie and other posters for saving me $$...I was just about to buy it!
Hi, I was checking out the actual WU-YI site and thought, hmmm? Would this really work? So, I needed to find out more about it. I found out everything, including emails to them and all. Finally, I went with it. It's been almost 2 months, 8 weeks will be on August 1st, 2008. I've lost 26 pounds! I went from a size 16 to a 10! Truth is? I quit smoking and just ate like there was no tomorrow. Plus, I was eating out during lunch at work and then my husband and I would go out to eat at fine restaurants and well........then I started snacking late at night. I finally looked at me and thought........ewww, what happened? I'm not only drinking the tea, but I am eating healthier! More fruit and more steamed veggies and when I do go out to eat, I order a grilled chicken salad. If I get to wanting a snack? I'll grab a raspberry yogurt. Plus, I'm taking kick boxing classes and abs & thighs class to get rid of the cellulite. It's all good! Trust me it works! My hubby said he loved me when I was a "chunkey monkey" and he loved me when I was a size 5! It didn't matter to him so much, but it really mattered to me. Not that I was looking for compliments from him or anyone else. It'll always be the same where ever an attractive woman goes....men will look. Do I want them to? Not really, I'm only worried about one man looking......hee hee! So, if you do get the tea, read everything. I love it and I'm recommending it to everyone that I work with. Trust me! At my company? There's always bagels or donuts or someone ordering out and we all get caught up in it. Also? Because I don't order out or go out to dinner as much? I save, get this! Over $300 a month! Isn't that just crazy!?? Anyway, good luck and hope everything works out for anyone who tries the tea. I love it!
Lisa, when you call to cancel it, you will find out that you will still be charged the regular price for it! They tell you to try it for two weeks, and then cancel it if you are not happy. The scam is that you have to ship it back to them and pay the shipping. Then, once they recieve it they tell you they will refund all of the charges. When I called to cancel I was disconnected 7 times before I ever got someone to talk to me.
So glad I found this site before accepting shipment. Desperate and naive, one will believe anything. I cancelled my credit card, advised card holder to ship new card and informed card holder not to accept any charges from Wu-Yi Source. I also replied to confirmation e-mail to cancel order and advised of card cancellation. Too good to be true. Live and learn. Thanks for all of the comments stating the uselessness of this product and its price.l
Hey . I mean I will not order it after 14-days free trial which I already paid. But u r very right....there r no short-cuts to lose weight.....good nutrient Diet, exercise...especially cardio.....best way to lose weight... Thanks...U r doin a gud deed.......savin people not only to waste their money but also worst...gettin more frustrated
Hey U r incredible. I got 14-days free trial with $4.95 shipping charge. i am not goin to order it. U saved me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think any tea works or any diet works I know in the past I tried to stop eating at 3pm and after that I take apple cider vinger to stop my hunger it did work for me but later on I went back to eating again. Guess because I'm burning fat half of the day and night. I'm just going to do that again and try to eat small portions at dinner check out about APPLE CIDER VINGER you'll be amazed it does alot good things even to lose weight and thats better then the TEA
I know of two very reliable sourses for very high quality tea. One is www.kamwo.com and is the herbal pharmacy Kamwo on Grand Street in New York's Chinatown. They are a licenced pharmacy with herbologists and acupuncturists. They fill herbal prescriptions and sell acupuncture equipment as well.
The other is Turtle Dragon Herb and Tea Company in Austin, Texas. They have a wonderful tea house with a fantastic selection. The are part of a licenced accupuncture and herbology clinic.They are at www.turtledragon.com
I have visited both of these places and can personally vouch for them. They make no claims about fantastic weight loss with any of their teas, but they do advocate healthy eating and exercise. The quality of their products is very high. Both places ship.
thank you very much all pf you i was about to order the tea you have save me money I am goig to buy it at the store and see if it works
Here's a note from the Oprah.com site on this tea. Hi, Unfortunately the product you mention is not a company or product that was featured or endorsed by The Oprah Show. There are many scams out there that say a product was 'Featured' on The Oprah Winfrey Show. A good rule of thumb is, that if you cannot find it on Oprah.com, then it is not a legitimate claim.
wi yi have making money lyk crazy i sell dem for high prices wen they onli cost 35$ im living lavish im making humdreds of dollars....thamks wu yi
MOST Chinese teas can be had at your local Asian market for under $10. And not just average teas but very good ones! I just bought some wonderful aged pu-erh tea for $7.99, advertised on A LOT of sites for $50 to over $1000! PLUS SHIPPING! - Like the site that wanted $8 shipping for 2 oz. of tea!!! (and yes, the source was right here in the good ole' USA) So shop around. There is a huge Asian population here. If you can't find it on your own - just ask one of your Asian friends.
America's 3 top enemies
1-Sugar
2-Cholesterol
3- Sodium
Keep these 3 low and exercise to get results, enough said. And no, drinking tea from mcdonal's is not healtier than coke. Drink water. There is nothing better than water.
When I sent my package back on thursday to u.s postal and paid for the next day got a confirmation number so today I notice on my bank account they are trying to take out more money which is 4.95 again which is another shipping charges. I just called them right now regarding this situation they say they"re going to refund it but I still got charge for my shipping they didn't refund it also I had to pay the Priority mail to make sure they receieve it, so my total is 10.40. My option about this company is they don't really tell you the truth about when you first ordered the package they say its free but once you ordered the fine print say you will be billed $59.95 after the fourteen day if you decided to keep it. This customer service said I been charge 4.95 still because they gave me the secret weight loss is that a freaky joke if you ask me they are scamers. Now I have to keep an eye on my account everyday. If you ask me theirs no such thing its free. I get so mad I just want to lose 25lbs and the bottom line is working out everyday. I say to people are thinking about this product don't BUY IT. They're not a honest company good luck
I just finished chatting with the Wu Yi people, to return unused product, I certainly hope we will not have any issues in getting out of this. My hubby has used the product and has not lost weight. We recently got a Wiifitt from Nintendo and starting working out and watching what we eat. He has lost 20 lbs. and thats what helped loss the weight. NOT this tea. Hope I can get my refund without any issues. Thanks to all who shared their experiences.
Hi bought wu-yi tea bags from ebay, just waiting for it to arrive, really hoping it works, lost a little weight, but got to the point i cant lose any Ibs no matter what i do. Yes i'm still about 35Ibs over weight. will let you all know how i get on in a few weeks!!
Like I said before its all about eating right some people will lose weight faster then others because they are over weight. They need to stay away from sodas and junk food need to eat more fruits and vegetables and excerise at times the weight will stop droping. Drink 8 glasses of water everyday before your meals so you will get full lot faster. If you don't eat right the pounds will come back no matter what you take before and thats a fact and lose all the money that you put into. Right now I'm taking the colon cleanse which I love so much feeling lot of energy people don't know that we have pesticides in our colon no matter what diet your taking even the tea its not killing the pesticides in your colon think about that want to look in to it check out the website is www.DR.NATURAL.COM my husband and I been on colon cleanse about 1 month again you still have to eat right and excerise I lost inches my pms was really bad since 10 now its gone my stress is gone ect., The money for us was well spent.... I was trying to take the tea but it didn't work for me like I said before. Yesterday I return it back with out a problem the customer service was really understanding you will get your money back if you ordered in the official website
I also had bought from WU-YI Source last month and discovered all of the bad reviews two days later. I immediately called and cancelled my order, but I also contacted my credit card company and put a block on this company for future charges. I keep reading that people have issues getting their money back. NEVER use your debit card or checking account for online purchases. You have almost zero protection from your bank. I make it a habit to always use my American Express card because they have Excellent fraud protection and customer service. They will dispute any charges for me.
then what does work...?
These are all great ideas for making money online I just posted a new hub explaining how to make a ton of easy cash on the internet using linkbid script.
I ordered the product and recieved it yesterday I tried it today I didn't like the nervous feeling that I got from it so, I'm sending it back I like the colon cleanse instead they also have a tea which it doesn't make feel anxious. I drink it at night in the morning makes me feel urge to goto the bath room. Been on this product for a month now feeling great, but I still didn't lose any weight either is really all about eating right and excerise. It's all bout CARDIO eat small portions. Because I don't eat junk food. I'd just wish I read this site before I bought it its never to late thanks for this website and specially thanks to Maddie
Has anyone tried the Coffee and Cigarettes diet?
I had come across the site just after placing the order :(. So I called them up and asked them to cancel the order, they were prompt and mentioned that they would refund the 4.95$ that was charged to my account for the shipping. You can also chat with them. I dont think its a "scam" of any kind, but its just expensive, as to whether or not it works, I have no idea.
I agree with THE OTHER SIDE. I don't think it is a scam. It is a matter of understanding the options put out on the Wu YI site. and a matter of HOW MUCH YOU WANT TO PAY for the tea. Nowhere did I find that Wu Yi Source said that their tea was OOLONG. In the booklet and on the website, they stated that quote. "the tea included in your package is sourced directly from MT.WU-YI SHAN; the most fertile and mineral-rich land you'll find anywhere in CHINA.
Now, If you don't want to pay that much for authentic tea, then you can get the oolong tea at a cheaper price in tea bags. Just need to shop around any healthfood store. But you probably won't find any tea brand as Wu YI Source. We found only oolong tea under the brand name Bigelow. Authentic tea from China was only sold in bulk. and it was stated as oolong tea. To lose weight, DIET AND EXERCISE is still the only game in town.
But! It's NOT scamming. I honestly don't see how you can be "scammed" if it's right there in front of you.
You are shipped the 14 day trial for $4.95 for 1 month supply (60 tea bags). You have 14 days to try the tea - if you DON'T call in to cancel, you ARE charged for that supply, which is either $29.95 or $59.95 (depending on when you ordered, the prices have raised recently). If you call within the trial period (14 days), you are not charged, but you have to return any unused portion of the tea to the company. If you fail to cancel and you are charged, they still have their 60 day money back refund and charges will be refunded once you have returned the tea. If you cancel with WuYi, you also have to cancel with Living Lean, it's not done at the same time because it is two different companies.
How can it be a scam if you get back what you paid into it? (Provided you fall within the 60 days!)
Our tea is sourced from Mt. Wu Yi Shan: the most fertile and mineral-rich land you’ll find anywhere in China. Our experienced tea director visits the mountain on an annual basis in order to select the yield of the highest standard. The goodness of Wu-Yi is due largely to the rigorous quality test he conducts on them before harvesting.
To the OTHER SIDE PART DEUX, yes I read the fine print on the website. What I did not know is what a HASSLE cancelling the subscription would be, and I did not anticipate being charged after returning the tea. That is scamming for sure and I notified my credit card company.
Update. I cancelled my auto-ship and subscription to living lean and mailed the remaining tea back to the company on July 3. On July 12 my credit card was charged 29.95 for the tea that they received (per USPS delivery confirmation) at 12:19pm on July 7. Tonight I got on the site and "chatted" with someone who supposedly refunded my money. I got an email confirming the refund and a transcript of the chat. I have also notified my credit card company to prevent any further fraudulent charges to my account. Hopefully this will resolve this whole mess, but that's what I thought when I mailed the tea back.
i wish i would have read this before i fell for it!but thanks anyways this great imformatoin
Sorry about that .. testing to see if my comment would appear before I typed out a long response.
Anyway, I am not making any claims to whether this product works or doesn't work, but I will say this: IF you ordered via the website, then ALL the information was provided to you BEFORE you entered in your CC#. Yes, it's all there. Go take a look if you don't believe me! It will tell you how the free trial works, how you will be billed XX amount if you do not cancel and return your unused tea, how you will be enrolled with the ebook program for $4.95/month, how you will be enrolled in the Living Lean website program for $19.95/month, how you will be automatically enrolled in an autoship program, will receive a 3 month supply at a time, broken down into 3 installments, ALL OF IT! Don't believe me - go see for yourself! It's one thing to slam a company and repeatedly say they are scamming you, but I don't see how that is possible in this case as it's all right there in front of you. It's not a scam, it's the person not reading what they are getting into. And it's not in fine print, either. It's all listed in the FAQ's right abbve where you provide your CC#. Go take a looksee! :)
Wu long isn't a brand name of oolong tea, it is oolong tea. Wulong is just an modern spelling of oolong (??)... remember chinese doesn't have an alphabet, and there are more than just one way of spelling most chinese words with english characters
Wu yi is a mountain range in Fujian Province, which is known for growing tea. So yeah its nothing special either
Hi
If the tea works... why is Oprah so fat? :-)
Sorry, just had to get that off my chest after reading 25% of this long post!
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In reading all the comments, it looks like to me, that either there are two sites, each from Jesse Wilms or Jesse Williams. one is 59.95 for tea and one is 29.95 then there are two different mailing addresses. Nevada, and Ontario ca. and he has improved the ads. our experience is this: we are retired couple in our mid 70's. bought this tea one month ago. All was done as promised. we received the tea 9 days after ordered. for FREE trial. on the shipping box. has a large statement PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 877 417 2511 BEFORE OPENING FOR AN IMPORTANT RECORDED MESSAGE All the terms were stated. The tea is 60 bags in a black box, Wu YI Source "Authentic chinese tea" with it comes two info booklets (one) is 12 week weight loss success guide, that details a 1200 cal diet food plan, by portion, and sample foods. also six steps to follow, from drinking the tea to drinking the 64 oz water, to control portions. tells how to brew the tea. a diary and charts to follow. before and after advise on how to win 1,000. dollars, (NOT 10,000.oo) now they have left off the last two 00. (two) the other booklet gives 49 tips and ways to shed flab. No. 1 is DRINK THE WATER and then no. 7 stop the fried foods, no 20 is drink the wu yi tea. and so on. SOOO On the 12 day, a recorded phone message from wu yi agent, giving me a number to call if we need councel. or cancel the tea. that day they charged my cc 29.95 for the month's supply. we still feel this is okay. since the tea is so strong, that my hubby and I are sharing the same tea bag. Now the question is?? Do we want to pay that much for the tea??? Is it worth it?? Well, after We read your INFO. MADDIE, we went shopping and found the OOLONG TEA at the EARTHFARE healthfood (our favorite store) It is supplied by BIGELOW, 20 bags in box for $3.19, we are drinking it now, and it tastes the same.& has the same effects. hubby makes the tea and i never know which one he is using. Now the more expensive bulk tea, looks like the pic on your website, Maddie. It is sold by lb . or oz, (you dip your own in plastic bag.) It sells for 31.99 per lb. or same with almond flavor, for 33.99 per lb. We bought one oz. but havn't tried it out yet. The beauty of this is --- we can buy JUST what we need, and WHEN we need it. and we can buy the tea bags one month. if we choose. with NO auto ship charges. SOOO Maddie, I called the number provided and canceled the Living Lean membership. (they had not charged me the 20.00/ month fee, it was still before the 30 day trial) and I called the number provided & canceled the Wu Yi Source without problems, 4 hours later, I went online to chat with them and received the cancelation number. from "James". Gave my reason as "could not afford it". and they accepted it without further talk. ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS ---hubby has lost 10 lbs. and walks more than I, and mows the lawns. I have lost 3 lbs, but I do not excercise, (medical condition in legs) WE FOLLOW THE FOOD PLAN and the tips. exactly. and we have always drank GREEN TEA until now. MADDIE, I always feel, that "you get what you pay for" and "If it is too good to be true, It usually is" ALWAYS ,,I HAVE TO BE CAREFUL IN SHOPPING ONLINE - and I print out all orders, and articles to keep. It has saved me a lot of money.
Thanks for your website Maddie. I have another subject you might be interested in.
I Always thought that Tea drinking was actually good for millions of things, but I always felt that there would be trouble if people started to say it was healthy or drank it for that purpose.Cannot we do things not because of reasons?I just felt it was refreshing and pleasurable.and just something done as a part of an everyday ritual.I would also pour some for visitors, and make it everyday as a kid.Look for a big teapot which comes with a lined basket.Not only does it keep tea hot, but the type of tea you are talking about improves upon further infusions.Also, lack of demand for such a basket/teapot combination is seeing them very hard to get.We only have a few in our shop at the moment(Yes I am a Chinese Grocer) and getting any more may be impossible.y the way , we do sell an expensive tea ,an OOlong from Taiwan(not China) but it is not overpriced.And I am telling you you can use the same tea leaves for at least 6 times.So then even with this expensive tea, you can save some money.If you go to HK or China, you will find that the is a huge range of prices in that same shop.Some prices will make your eyes water.ALSO, I have seen that when people come in to replace the type of tea that they have been gifted either when in China or from visiting businessmen or dignitaries from China, that they will never be able to afford it.Yes, so tea can be exceedingly expensive.NEVERtheless, I am not sure that the scam tea was ever expensive.I do not know enough about it.Sounds like it may very probably be the cheap stuff sold expensively according to the way the business is run.
Try this:
When they ask you to fill in data so they can determine if you are a good candidate for their regimen,put in something on the order of you're being 17 years old (or 83),5'8",weigh 84 lbs. and want to lose fifty pounds in thirty days.
Amazingly enough,you might be advised that a weight loss product is just what you need!
If I want an "ancient Chinese secret",I'll stick to doing my laundry with Calgon.
Thanks for the heads up!
It looks like the only way I could lose 50 pounds with these guys would be if I bought my Wu-Yi
with British currency.
I had my finger on the button!!. Those ads are so slick..and at the last screen on ordering did a Google search and found your site. THANK YOU THANK YOU
Maddie girl i take my hat off to you. not only did u help me save money, i was looking to buy this tea for energy. and so i wrote an email to my friend from china and he says every house hold has it its like green tea, nothing special about it. so there u go...
so in my books u are a hero.... hero's help other ppl. and thats what u did for me, and clearly for many more.
and one more thing to every 1 who dosen't agree with this artical keep ur nasty comments to your self, and get off your fat ass and work out. stop looking for a damn miracle. stop eatting fatty food and get out of the house. theres a wait loss miracle get off the sofa and off the computer... and go 4 a bloody walk.
MADDIE YOU SAID IT BEST GIRL!!!
KEEP DOING YOUR THANG.
Sisi Heart
Thanks for your advice, it is so important for me.
Chad,
I already did :) I found this page before my trial period was over, so actually i managed to cancel my card before they charged me the second time :)
charlotte,
just cancel your credit card. or tell your credit card company to issue you a new account #.
good luck
You want to lose weight, simple burn more calories then you take in. If it were that easy everyone would be skinny however thats not reality. When you find an easy way to count your calories and become educated as to what to eat and what NOT to eat while doing some sort of exercise it will happen. The problem is we are a lazy society and want the easy way out. My suggestion is look at some of the most succesful diets and take something from all of them. Ex. weight watchers teaches a point system and atkins cuts carbs, but in the end it is just a system of eating less calories .
Brandy,
I bought the tea as well for "only" 4,65$. But in two weeks they are going to charge you additional 59.95$. Check your tea bags and note that there are 60 bags that they sent you. Not 30 that it would be if it would have been a 14 days free trial. Then they are going to charge you more and automatically sign you up for monthly subscription which is almost impossible to get rid of. Please read some of the above comment from people who have tried to get rid of this.
The scam we are all talking about is not so much the tea, but the company owned by Jesse Willms who have been sued various times for his scams and unlawfully charging people more money, making up companies only to credit himself. As the admin of this page has written, the tea itself is quite ok, but you can get it from amazon.com or a chinease store for a bargin, and they will not take any more money from you. But good luck girl!
I have just purchased this Wu Yi tea, I originally had looked up the website because I was interested in it obviously because of their marketing, & I chose not to buy it after I gave most my info but before I declined payment. They sent me a few more emails after that day (i never replied) until they they offered me the tea free, I only paid $4.95 s/h. I don't honestly think there's one valid diet out there that can promote weight loss with out some exercise, So indeed it's not as much of a scam as you might think, It takes some work to lose weight and they do also have suggestions to watch portions and what to eat and how often, I am sure the cost is like $40.00 but I got it for five bucks, so I just started and haven't lost any weight yet but it's only been two days, so I will keep everyone posted hoping I can proudly say this product helped me to lose weight.
Anytime I see a add for weight loss exceeding 2 3 per week, a red flag goes up in my mind. Talk to your physcician, and he/she will tell you rapid weight loss with out medical supervision is dangerious and 2# per week is a good and acceptable rate of loss.
Just adding my 2 cents
Gary
Good for you, Charlotte. I, too will keep drinking the tea, mainly because I was charged so much for it. I have to sip it along with a meal, though, or it makes me nauseous. If I've learned anything from this experience it's that I'll never buy anything off of advertising without researching the product and the company first!
I start my day with a smoothie that contains fresh sqeezed orange juice, vanilla yogurt and frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries). Some times I use a mix that has different kinds of melon plus mango and pineapple. It's a fabulous source of antioxidants and vitamins plus fiber. And yes, you do get rid of a lot of waste. That alone helps you lose weight and feel better.
I wish you and all the others bloggers who are desperate to shed unhealthy pounds much success.
Thank you Alice Jones! I just cancelled my CC card now. It will save me a lot of hassel and headache I m sure! And thanks Maggie for your webpage.
A little tip for all of us dieters out there. Eat a half avocado, and some fresh fruit every morning (preferably kiwi and pineapple), it will boost your metabolism for the rest of the day (and make you go to the bathroom like 3 times per day) and cleanse your body. You will feel healthier and actually loose weight! It helped me a lot. Just thought with this tea that it would be additional help, and will keep drinking it, but buy it from a cheaper place though.
Way to go Michael!! I was just about to order the tea myself and found this link...I keep dreaming of that magic pill/tea/shake/something and realize that exercise will help me get the job done. I have about 40 lbs to lose and just read about the kettlebell workout. I am hesitant to try that as well yet my trips to the gym are getting a little dull. I will check back here to see what other people are trying, in order to lose weight. What I really need is more free time!
Thank you Maddie for all of your knowledge...I am so happy your article popped up in my search!
And since I am here, you know what really bugs me? Info-mercials that show the before and after photos, yet they NEVER show that overweight person using the workout or product. I was watching one for hip hop abs which looks rigorous and was thinking, why don't they ever show the "before" people doing this? To me, I want to see HOW they got the results. Ah, tricks of advertising!
Have a good night all!
So like most people I'm trying to get to a goal weight. I weighed 180 pounds 3 months ago and have lost 15 pounds to date w/o any kind of suppliments; just diet and exercise. But like anyone thats trying to lose weight, even if you're doing good, you'ld like to be doing better. I stumbled onto the Wu_yi website and was initially overtaken by all their fancy HooHah,
...but then there was the mention of No-eating after 7:30pm, drinking 8 glasses of water(64oz), and walking 30 minutes a day for at least 3 days out of the week. And that reminded me of that BODY SOLUTIONS scam where they boasted about there magic pill and required the same eating and exercise habits. After that I knew it was best to do a little research, and I found this wonderful little review.
As I'm sure you've already heard several times already, this was a very good review of the product. You did not simply discredit the product but shed light in shady areas. Price of the tea as it is regularly sold versus the inflated Wu-Yi Price. And you mentioned the benefits of the tea without all the glitter added about it being a miracle weightloss cure. Which I thought was ironic because one of their angles was for consumers to not believe anything that's too good to be true which is exactly what their product is.
So thanks again. You are a credit to your species.
Hi Vanessa:
Both regular oolong tea and green tea have been shown to aid in weight loss. You can read up on the health benefits of green tea at:
It made me think when I was looking more on questions people asked and I wondered about one question that came up alot. "how do i cancel my order" I thought if this wu-yi tea is so good why would you need to cancel it? I decided to see what cnn and other reviewers said about this tea. Thanks for this help and I didn't spend alot of money on something that just won't work. Anyone know of any tea that has shown some result of weight loss? hisrythm@yahoo.com
Wow...the Attorny General's office needs to hear these stories!!! You can file a complaint with them- their email is readily available in each state. Don't let them get a way with this!!!!
Yes, Charlotte, by all means, change your number! I waited for an extra month after cancelling and, even though I was assurred there would be no more charges or shipments of tea, I received another box and the first half of what would have been two charges to my account if I hadn't picked up the phone and cancelled that number right then. It's the only way to be sure they can't access your credit number and rip you off for even more money. I'm glad I did!
There is a number, 866 449 5567 where you can cancel your order. I had put a snooze on my alarm to cancel within 2 weeks as it said on the webpage, only to find out that they would charge me additional 59.95$ anyways. so ordering from wu-yi source, even with cancelling will cost you a lot of money. i wish i would have found this page before to find out about this scam company.
Question though... i have seen a lot of postings here stating that the company keeps charging you, is that even after you have cancelled the first time? do i really need to change my CC number? would appreciate answer.
thanks
I was just stupid enough to order this tea from wu-yi source.com, i got tricked into the "free trial package" which cost me 75$ in total... i feel very stupid. will see how the return of investment is though. i read the fine prints of the terms and conditions, but it was written very unclear.
Okay, I put the buggie before the horse and I just ordered this and I went to cnn to see if i could locate any sign of them broadcasting it and I saw your site. I must admit I have never been to one of these critic sites before but..GLAD I clicked on it I am going to stop mine before it even gets her. Thanks everyone I am also a big girl looking for a quick fix I guess. I truely know there aren't any.
Its amazing how much they claim other products and companies in there website rip you off when all they are doing is the same, I think its a sad world where people and companies can play with peoples brainwashed planted insecurities by the media and then use the same media to sell you crap that dosen't work. I don't know whats worse really? the people who sell the crap with a straight face or the fact there allowed to sell it or the people who buy it? who else thinks that this world and the people are all headed down the wrong path. people staving in the world yet there are people who are over eating? countries going throgh major droughts yet there are millions of gallons of bottled water in stores right now, patheticly high gas prices after the car companies sell us gas guzzling vehicles at the lowest interests rate making us think its a good investment? global warming is a problem but it is now being used as a marketing scheme for goverments to raise taxes. and we sit here bitching about it yet do nothing about it, we still plan our vacation on the weekend to get away. oh man do i wish i had the answers to help this pathetic world and its sheeple. maybe a magic fairy dust that wakes people up from this brainwashed nightmare. and don't get me started about religon, if there is a god I would abandon us aswell, but i wouldn't be so kind to let us continue, if i was god i would have left for sure but when at a safe distance a would throw mars at us and end it all quick and then we could all just party in heaven. I don't know how many people are going to read this but if you do and have a coment i would like to hear your thoughts? email me at spiraldive14@hotmail.com
Just one more thing, in order to ensure that WuYi Source and Living Lean would no longer take money out of my account, I had to cancel my card and get a new number. There is simply no magic bullet when it comes to weight loss now that ephedrine is off the market. Don't get me wrong, tea is full of antioxidants and is good for you. It's just not going to makes pounds melt away effortlessly. Weight loss is achieved by life-style changes (ie. a healthful diet, portion control and excercise). I've learned two valuable lessons from my experience. 1: Don't buy anything without reasearching it first, and 2: Eat healthy and get off the couch! You don't need a gym membership in order to excersize, either. Just go for a daily walk (a wonderful aerobic excersize) and you'll see results!
I bought WuYi tea. I was sent a one month supply, one box of 60 tea bags. I was charged a total of $90.00 (including shipping and handling) because the company (Wu-Yi Source) takes money twice during the month and also enrolls you in another program that sends you "pep" letters for an additional charge. (I wasn't told I was subscribing to the obviously faked letters; they just showed up.) Unfortunately, the tea is only tea - nothing else. Certainly nothing magical. There was zero weight loss and, frankly, the tea made me sick to my stomach. I tried to return the tea only to find they would not accept it back. Plus, they sent me another box of 60 tea bags (a one month supply) and told me I would have to pay for that one, too, before they could stop shipping tea to me. So, at $118.00, it's been an expensive lesson. I wish I'd found this site before I bought into this scam! So, Tonya, save your money. For under $2.00 you can get Chinese oolong tea and try it. Just don't buy it off of these "miracle tea" sites.
well after trying the tea, i did lose about 5 lbs in 3 1/2 wks, but when i called my credit card company to check all my transactions, they told me i was charge twice for the wu-yi tea program in one month. i then chatted with the live person and they told me it was not true, but how can the credit card company lie? so i argue with the live person and i told them i want my money back and they said ok, in the future i would not get charge again. so ask for a confirmation # and he told me i would get an email-NO email yet! so i called my credit company again and i had to cancel my card to stop them from charging it. I do have the 3 boxes of tea because im still on the first box they send you, so im keeping them because i did lose some lbs using it. BUT people if you order it already, i suggest you call your credit card company to check it. And maybe you should cancel it also to stop those son-of-XXXXXXX from taking your money!!!!!!!!!
I puchase a very nice, loose leaf oolong tea online from Mountain Rose Herbs. It is organic, fair trade certified from a small local company. It costs $21 a pound. Loose leaf tea produces exceptional flavor and body not available from tea bags. At two teaspoons per cup, a pound lasts an exceedingly long time.
I bought 60 bags of tea for a month. I drunk it everyday like they say. I didn't lose one pund.
I spent $30 and they charged me another 30 for be member of a program that I didn't want. Finally and after a long conversation I got the 2nd. $30 back.
After I finished the tea I started walking one hour a day. That helped me because changed my food habits. I lost in 3 days 3 punds, but NOT with the tea.
The tea didn't do anything to me. It's a big lie, or maybe some people sale one which is not the real one.
i dont know about this tea might be good &&&& might be nasty but im ready to loose weight so ima give it a try
Maddie,
I really appreciate you taking the time to educate us on the importance of research. Your article is based on facts and not otherwise. I mean, its amazing how most consumers purchase products believing they will produce a certain outcome, when the facts show different. That being said, I wonder, of all the participants who have purchased the Wu-Yi tea and also taken it, did their excersing originate at the time the tea was purchase, or, did the exercising began before the tea was purchase? If, and only if, the exercising began after the tea was purchase, do you think the tea, although did not play a factual role in losing wight quickly, could played a role in the psyche of the participant, wich motivated them to start excercising. After all, you have to visualize an outcome before it becomes a phisical reality. Is it possible that the tea, although at a high price, was the kickstart to lossing weight?
If you are wondering why "it worked," please know that a HEALTHY LIFE STYLE does the “magic.” Giving up sugar and fattening food is always a good idea. Water and tea are natural and really good for the body, so are fruit and vegetables. Be more active, exercise, and LAUGH more. You don’t have to spend $20 for some health article subscription. There are many websites that have these articles and they are FREE. I hope this helps you be happy, healthy, and not ripped off- which may cause some psychological damage.
I love companies that take the everyday and make it "special". Tea is incredible in it's benefits and I don't mind spending a bit more on high quality loose leaf, but these places are ridiculous. On that note I will plug my favorite tea seller, www.iloveono.com. They sell it all, including oolong.
Thank you i almost clicked for my free trial and thought something sounded too good to be true so i looked around and found your article. it's a good thing i didn't buy that tea. But i am happy to say I will continue to lose weight the old fashion way..exercise just exercising alone has already helped me lose 4 pounds
i have talk to live chat and i did cancelled the rest of the boxes , i did get a confirmation #, and i also got the return address, in case i want to return the other boxes, but since i noticed that have lost weight i told them i would go ahead and keep the boxes. if it stops working ill let yall know, but so far im happy with the results.
i ordered the tea ,it says your suppose to drink 2 cups a day, but i only drink it in the morning, and i just started drinking about 2wks 1/2 ago and i have lost 4 lbs
I laughed when I got to the ordering page and says the following:
You qualify for one of our remaining free trial packages! Not only that, but if you drink two cups of Wu-Yi tea a day and…
- go for an easy 30 minute walk (or swim, or cycle) three times a week - don’t eat after 7:30pm - drink 8 glasses of water a day
you can lose weight fast and be well on your way to your weight loss goal...!
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Those 3 tips alone I know are ways to lose weight effectively. The water and light exercise alone probably makes up the energy you'd feel. The tea alone doesn't make the weight go away, as their own ordering page states...
Hello again
I just went online to chat with Ralph and here's copy
Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Ralph'
Ralph: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you have had a great day so far. I am happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.
you: Hello Ralph, wish to cancel my order # 3609300 made last nite at 9:29pm
Ralph: Ok, please provide me a minute, while I locate your transaction.
Ralph: I have cancelled your membership effective immediately. You will not be receiving any further shipments from us, and your credit card has been removed from our auto ship system.
Ralph: I have also refunded you the initial $6.95 shipping cost on your card. Refunds take five to ten business days to show up on your account, but I assure you it has been issued.
you: Thank you very very much.
Ralph: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one.
Ralph: Please feel free to come back, for any further assistance. As our live chat assistance is available 24 X 7.
you: good bye and have a nice day
Hope it works, I'll ck my credit card to confirm.
Hello, well I purchased yesterday and will try to cancel today. I only signed up for the free trial and paid 6.95 shipping. Apparently I accidentally went back into the site and a chat came up offered 1.95 shipping. When I said I already paid, she says "anything else I can help you with?" lol. I did not like how they kept trying to sell me other products so I just kept saying no. I should have known better, drinking 8 glasses of water a day will make you lose weight alone.
I spent the last two years dieting sensibly and lost 75 lbs. Recent multiple leg surgeries prevented me from exercise for six months and I gained back 25. I am now back to exercise daily, so I guess I fell for the ad.
Thanks for the site and all the info, I should have checked.
If you want to lose weight, exercise ( If you can ) and stop eating fat food. I looked at the oolong article and instantly decided to research, This is an excellent page. I have applied Martial arts ideas in my diet and find its a mind thing more than a food thing. You have to get over yourself and go to work consuming what you have already eatten and dont add more. I find that I eat when my brain says I need a chemical or nutrient and I sample little things ( a taste not a bag )until that need quiets.There is no short easy path, its burn the calories, dont sit, bored, and think about you, go take a walk, slowly , increase the distance weekly, Teas settle your nerves and make you feel better,I agree with teh Apple Vingar honey ( I toss in a chamomile ) and enjoy the mediation, and quiet, knowing I am drinking no sugar, no aspirtane, and I am not become a type II diabetic from Corn Syrup that the soda Pop industryu adds so you'll be hooked.I drink distilled water, no it doesnt deplete anything other than the chemicals in the water supply, I have my own distillers. Try making your tea with distilled water, the true taste coms through without the clorine and whatever else didnt get removed from you tap.City water adds ugly flavors, and you get a distorted cup, includes COFFEE, is better with distilled water.The problem is in the mirror, losing weight doesnt instantly make you cute or hot, it makes you healther. You may still be ugly as sin, but you live longer to punish your fat neighbors. Oprah, hasnt stayed thin, alli hasnt stayed thin, so stop listening to folks that dont know. Senditary lifestyle is the culprit and crime and drugs has reduced our activitys outside so we sit. The other killer is this computer.You dont need a laptop if your walking! Find an exercise you can do and do it, there are chair exercises, and you need to work on your mind, and the rest will come. The person or thing making you fat is in the reflection on this screen! Its also what will be responsible for losing it, NO MAGIC PILL, or Tea, may help, have a comforting effect, but the answer is YOU, stop buying fat food, one box.I used this method to stop smoking, take a pack, pull one cigarette out, stare it right in the eyes and say " I can beat you" put it back in the pack over and over until one day, you forget to pick up the pack. The when the paper get dirty on that one cigarette , toss the pack, they are dried out anyway and stink. A comment I heard years ago made sense, "lts not what your eating, its what is eating you". Why do you eat' Comfort, escape loneliness, fear, compensate for being ugly, but being ugly and fat adds STUPID to the discription.
Hang in there and clean your mental closet first, then get up, shut up,and go exercise!
I ordered the tea from wu-yi source before i researched the company. The same day only an hour after i ordered i emailed them to cancel it after reading that it was extreamly dificult to get out of the atomatic shipments and that the tea was over priced. The email came back as wrong address. I was concerned so i called my bank right away they put a stop payment on wu yi source just incase. I got an email from wu yi the next day that welcomed me as a new member. It had a 866 number to call to cancel. I called it and the lady i spoke to said it was no proublem and gave me a cancelation order number. I looked at my bank online and they had allready charged me with the shipping fee of 6.95. I called the bank and told them what i read about the company, they appologized for not being able to stop the charge. My bank credited the shipping fee back to me and suggested i file a claim and close the card to prevent them from charging future orders since they now have my credit information. I did just that. I found out the number i called was for the on line weight support group they charge 19.95 for. So i used the on line chat and canceled that way. even though i told them the card was canceled they still said if i dont send the tea back in 14 DAYS they would charge my card 59.95. I feel stupid but now i no not to place orders with out researching the company first.
I drink a lot of tea and thought I'd give this a try without doing any research. Whew! Thank goodness I found this article!! I got onto the wu-yi source website and utilized the live chat feature to cancel my "subscription" and also got the address to send back the tea so I won't be charged. I'll only be out the shipping and handling, which is a bummer, but at least I won't be charged the $29.95 for the tea. The address they provided me to send the tea back to was:
Wu-Yi Source
5300 Ontario Mills Pkwy
Unit 400
Ontario, CA 91764
The process seems easy enough... we will see if I get my refund or not.
i got suckered in. i bought the wu yi tea as supposedly seen and accredited on abc nbc and cbs. now they continue to charge my account and theres nothing i can do about it. i dont knwo what ot do i tried to call and have it stopped and they dont accept phone calls. they give you an email address to send questions to. i cant get them to stop taking the money directly from my account it has even put me in the negative once. i told the email person i dont want it anymore please dont send me more and please dont charge me more. they dont care, the ast time they charged me they hadnt even sent me any tes. i dont know what to do. any suggestions anyone please email me dstybaby7@aol.com :) thanks
p.s. green tea extract in capsules/pills or drank as tea (oolong probably too) is known to help weight loss. Dr Blaylock, Dr David O. Williams, Dr Mercola reccomend it in their newsletters/sites
i was in Montreal in 2005 and a Chinese mini-mall tea seller explained to me that Oolong tea is a "half" fermented tea. what we know of as "black" tea is fermented or processed that way. green tea is non-fermented/processed. oolong is halfway between the two. it's just a matter of how you like it.
More thanks. I was about to get totally put together on this and I now see the light. I've already been losing weight slowly with a change of diet, regular walks and Quitting drinking alcohol. Plain old fashioned once daily vitamins are probably all the suppliment anyone needs if you have healy lifestyle choices. I should know better than trying to speed things up.
Google took this and dumped it straight into my junk email folder. However, I had heard the name and looked it up on the web. That's how I found you -- look at all of the people just on your site that have been ripped off. Thanks so much for continuing to hang in there!
Same as all these people I wanted to thank you for taking the time to save our butts. I was abiut to hit the submit your order buttom when I decided, let me see if there are reviews of this product, and thank God there is! Thank YOu, I was just about to waste money and time at the wu-yi source site,
Nothing beats food moderation and some daily exercises! A couple of teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with honey in any kind of tea is the best & cheapest way to safeguard your health.
I bought a box of this tea and returned it on May 31. They received the package back in June 4 and still haven't got my refund. Tried to contact them but my email got rejected. I will just contact my credit card company and file a dispute to get my money back.
i bought the 14 day free trial with only shipping charges....i canceled the living lean membership right away..thats just coaching that i wont actually use...i am sure that the wuyi source is a high priced scam of sorts, but i am also willing to try it out for a while...drinking lots of water, eating better, jogging, and light work outs...so ill let yall know what happens....i will cancel my order after i try it out and then continue to buy it somewhere else..but i dont think the tea is a scam...just the website purchase.
Forgot to say thank you Maddie for your warnings and for opening this forum.
Okay, so I haven't used the tea twice daily as suggested, but I have stopped the Coke and most of the chocolate (my "drugs" of choice), and I have upped my exercise. I am down 9 pounds in two weeks. Is it the tea? I don't know, but I am going to stick with it.
Two days ago I lost my credit card and had to have it replaced. From the notes above this may have been my very vigilant guardian angel - the company can no longer charge anything to me unless I give them the new number.
When I run out of the tea I plan to try regular oolong and see if there is a difference. Will write again. Hey, I'm smilin'.
Mollie:
I'd watch out for those sites, if I were you. Wu-Yi Source even started their own bogus "Annual Diet Awards," of which they were the only recipient. When you looked at the find print on the site, it revealed that the entire site was a paid advertisement.
I ordered a free-trial of Wu-Yi Source's tea. I've been drinking it for a few days now. I am disheartened to hear that it may not be the real deal. But, I've also run into other INDEPENDENT websites, that don't seem to be associated with Wu-Yi Source, proclaiming Wu-Yi Source to be the one place that WASN'T a rip-off---to be the one of the few places with authentic oo-long tea. ??? What do I believe!?!?!?
thanks for the imformation maddie. i was so close to ordering. it's good i followed my gut feeling to check it first if it's a scam or not. thank you for saving me :)
I have an address for Returns of any WU-YI source tea.
1725 McPherson Court
Pickering Ontario
L1W 3H9
For all of those suckered into thier deal. I used thier live chat window and talked with OLIVIA and she was happy to refund my money for product i never got...go figure and my second shipment had already been shipped...yea right but in case it was shipped I requested a return address from Olivia before I would allow her to close out our chat window. Shes says it is very important to keep the tracking code and she was more than happy to give me a RMA number. Just so that people know the chat window is the best way to go Jerry and Gary give you the run around through email. Go straight to the chat window.
I am encouraged by your review. Most of these Quick Fixes are scams. The one thing I do disagree on is your point regarding the US government making it readily available if it worked as some miracle cure. I don't agree with that, in my opinon we make more money keeping people fat and unhealthy and sick. There is medication for everything and a cure for nothing. However, I do appreciate your feedback and investigation definately worth looking into. K, NJ
ok so i went on the wu-yi source site (from a pop up) and was doing the free trial thing i filled in the 1st part where they ask you ur name and address and phone i did that then clicked the 'get my tea' or whatever and the page was taking forever to load so i thought id look this tea up and found this page so i closed there page but since they got no billing info from me do u think they will send it and try to bill me? this is the 1st time i have got this close to ordering or gettin a 'free' trial of anything online so im really dumb to all of this and with everything im reading on this site i got a lil scared lol
How is it that some people lose weight by taking this wu yi or oo long tea? I have read so many negative comments and have decided against buying it online. But i can't help but to wonder if the tea really works or are the positive comments in here staged/made up?
I did the same thing as many of you....order first, google later. After reading all of these comments, I didn't want to take a chance. So, getting a little nervous about this possible scam, I went back into the Wu-Yi web site, clicked onto "Contact Us", and was immediately connected to a live chat. I told them that I just ordered the tea and for some reason, my confirmation gave me a trial offer for Living Lean - which I didn't order nor want. I asked him to cancel my total order and gave him the order ID number from my confirmation. Right then and there, he cancelled my membership effective immediately and stated I would not be receiving any further shipments, and the credit card was removed from their auto ship system. He then gave me a phone number to call and cancel the Living Lean which is 866-396-5711. This Living Lean is a motivational coaching membership in which I was given a 30 day free trial....again, I didn't sign up for this! I made a copy of this "chat" sheet as proof just in case I get charged by the bank. I hope this will help. Thank you for all your information...
Great information. Thanks for the post.
I went a step further to test out their site. I signed in as 3 diffent names and various weights and ages. No matter what I put in, I got the same graph for each of them. I even put in that I weighed 50 pounds and wanted to lose 2 at the age of 21. Why in the world would a 50 pound adult qualify for a free trial of the tea? Why? Because it's a SCAM!!! Don't be fooled and save your money!
To everyone,
I also purchased the tea from this company & I was only charged $4.95 for shipping and I was able to cancel the tea after the month, so I would not be billed the $29.95. The tea actually helped regulate me which was a huge problem and I did lose weight ( now give or take I stopped the cokes & junk food ). It worked well in helping me lose "backuped" weight and made it easier for me to lose the weight. If you follow the diet on Living Lean and go through the readings and instructions, it did help with the weight loss, because it teaches you to eat right, which so many of us do not, due to busy schedules & etc. I was not charged for the Living Lean because I cancelled after I read up and took notes. For those of you who have are willing to change your lifestyle, I would recommend weight watchers ( which teaches you to eat right & watch your points ) or Metabolic research, which is a very successful program and I've known several people to lose lots & lots of weight in my hometown. I have the diet program if you would like a copy. ( luckybunny88@sbcglobal.net ) I did find a dealer in town tho for the tea that was a bit cheaper & i dont have to wait, i can just go in and buy it. I use that now along with maintaining my weight. 866-449-5567 was the number I used to make the returns, you will need to have a copy of your receipt with the confirm. # on it. The tea is helpful if you eat properly & of course it has great benefits to your health. Good Luck to you all, hope this helps.
Wu-Yi Source WORKS!! I ordered Wu-Yi Source tea from the internet where Jesse was speaking on the right side of the page...4.95 for first box of 60 packets, then 29.95 each month. I received a letter with first 3-month supply that states you may not see results until the 12th week. I am into my nineth week and the weight is starting to come off...it's been 4 days so far and I've lost one pound a day! 4 days ago, I actually ate 4 meals which included a McDonalds Quarterpounder at 10:00 pm...I thought I would get on the scale the next morning to see I had gained 3 pounds but I ACTUALLY LOST A POUND !! I got off the scale and got back on, thinking something was wrong with it...but it was real. I was in shock. I am going to keep doing what I'm doing (except the McDonalds part!) and see what happens. I did see a Living Lean charge yesterday for 19.95. I was planning on calling my bank to check on this charge. I never saw anything about this when I placed my original order. SO HANG IN THERE PEOPLE. If you don't start seeing weight come off after 12 weeeks, then cancel.
Oh my goodness! I am such a compulsive buyer and almost fell for this scam! I am so glad I decided to do some more research and came across your page, what a wonderful thing you did!! Desperation is very powerful! I will be going to my local oriental food store. Thanks again...you saved me a lot of $$$$
oh, damn it! So many sad storys!
Dear folks, I am a Wuyi Rock Essence Tea seller in China,Fujin Province, Wuyishan City.
And i plan to open an internet shop to sell wuyi tea. But here what I saw makes me so sad! Are there only "wuyi-source" and "living lean" selling Wuyi Rock Essence Tea in internet of USA? It seems the choice is very limit, that why this bad situation is caused!
Oh! My God! What should I do if i wanna open an internet shop to sell original Wuyi Rock Essence Tea in USA? Anyone could give me some suggestions?
For anyone who wants to return a product that guarantees satisfaction or a "trial period": most of these websites that offer 2 week trials or one month trials are actually trying to scam you by making their process to hard to do so you just give up. I ordered a product as part of a two week trial and I didn't think it was worth the huge price tag that they put on it, and when I tried to return it I found that they never picked up their phone or returned their emails. BANKS SEE THIS ALL THE TIME and when I went spoke with the bank, they helped me out immediately.
If you were promised a free trial and there was no way to return it, they don't pick up their phone, and you were charged on your credit card even though you never authorized it and tried your damndest to send the product back, CONTACT YOUR BANK. They may be able to help. If it is a legitimate complaint, dispute the charges with your bank.
Nia, how easy was it for you to cancel your "subscription" with them though. Any tips to those who wish to avert a crisis?
Like many of your other readers, I too was about to commit to buy the product but I decided to Google it and get feedback first. Your website snapped me back to reality. Thank you for saving me the time, money and aggravation.
Nia can you let me know what the tea looks like on ebay they have so many and I don't know which one to get...little confuse.. to many different names...if you would like you can email me at forbidden19m@hotmail.com....I will be very grateful if anyone can advise me...thanxs
An Update:
Wu-YiSource.com (formerly wulongsource.com, also operating websites at oprahsdietsecret.com, myeasyweightlosstea.com, wu-yitea.free-trialoffers.com, and possibly others) is owned and operated by a man named Jesse Willms (he sometimes spells it Jesse Williams).
Oprah's blog assures she has never featured Wu-Yi and has no knowledge of this individual.
Mr. Willms' company states its headquartered and located in Las Vegas, Nevada, but to date, that cannot be confirmed. The company also has an office in Billings, Montana and Ontario, California which in actuality, are P.O. Boxes located in storefronts as drops for returned tea. To our knowledge, Mr. Willms lives in Canada.
Another Jesse Willms company, eDirectSoftware, has been sued by both Microsoft and Symantec for selling stolen and/or pirated software. He appeared in court along with other Willm family members in Alberta, Canada.
See http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/04/05 This story reports that eDirect and Willms unlawfully sold Microsoft software smuggled from Jordan and other companies. Willms settled out of court with Microsoft for an excess of $1 million dollars.
Willms company experienced a similar lawsuit with Symantec - http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2007/05/16/tech-syman
Mr. Willms is known to operate a variety of websites or companies, many of which are now defunct. An online search will present:
"TV on your computer company," tvtopcdirect (defunct) (see reviews at http://satellitetvcommission.com/satellite-tv-on-p money from home on the internet" company called Profit Stream Pro (http://profitstreampro.com/). A search for "Jesse Willms" and "scam" reveals a host of issues -- http://www.google.com/search?q=%22jesse+willms%22+
Yes, we have been scammed and this person should only be described as an international criminal. Be sure to contact your State Attorney General's office and file a complaint about the funds you have lost to Wu-Yi Source.. Also contact the U. S. Department of Justice, Internet Commerce.
Mr. Willms needs to be stopped. They are raking in millions of dollars in the U.S., Canada, and U.K.
I had to finally cancel my credit card to stop them from taking more money from me. Consider doing the same.
I ordered Wu-yi source. Actually thought I was getting a free trial. I was billed 29.95 the first time, then a week later was billed 34.95 and a day later was billed 19.95 from a company called Living Lean.When I called Wu-yi source, they said that by ordering the tea, I was automatically enrolled to buy Living Lean service. No clue what that was.I called numerous times and all they did was argue with me. Even when they provided a cancellation number for the tea shipments and Living Lean they continued to keep billing me. My credit card company had to close my account to get the billings to stop. They said that Wu-yi source is a scam and will just keep billing you over and over. Only way to stop was to close the account.
I also bought the wu yi tea a month and half ago and I lost 18 in a month. Just like anything in life you have to be dedicated and work at it. I plan on losing 35 pounds by July 30th, trust me I will. One thing to Maddie Ruud I am not trying to put you down, but when someone asked you have you tried this product you said no and said you would never. I don't understand how can you put any thing down with out even trying it, I mean unless you're a doctor and I if you are I apologize.
i really love you guys for sharing your opinions and personal stories. I, too, almost hit the 'buy now' button, but wanted to do a bit more digging. I am currently on the "Alli" plan and am not happy at all. I've been on for almost six weeks and have only lost 6 lbs. with diet and exercise. I was looking for something else when I saw wu-yi on another site. Thanks so much for being open and honest. thanks Nia for sharing the positives. I will definitely check out other products, because I am getting anxious to lose the weight. You guys ROCK! :)
i don't know guys.. i bought the wu yi tea a little over two months ago and i've lost 25 pounds!!! i don't think i would buy it from the original site.. the price is too high..so i buy it now from ebay...i never thought it would work, gave it a shot..and now i'm shedding weight like crazy!!! i love it!!
Hello All,
I also fell for the Wu-Yi tea. I ordered on May 20th 2008. I decided to search it online today. (should have done that before ordering) I came across this blog and decided to cancel my order both with Wu-Yi source and with Living Lean. I used the Live chat option to cancel my order and had no problem. I was not asked any questions and they gave me a cancelation number in under 5 minutes. So I hope that everything is canceled. I made sure to ask a number of times if my card will not be billed and that I won't receive any further shipments. I was told everything is canceled. I then called the Living Lean number at 1-866-396-5711. The line had so much static that I could barely hear the girl I was talking to. I told her I wanted to cancel and she asked me for my reason. I told her that I wasn't interested anymore. She had me tell her in a statement why I didn't want my membership anymore. After my statement I was on hold for about two minutes and then I was given a cancelation number. The process didn't seem bad. Hopefully no problems will arise in the future. I just wanted to tell everyone that it didn't seem to hard to talk to someone at either Wu-Yi or Living Lean. I guess I got lucky. Hopefully my luck will remain intact and I will not receive any future billings.
Better Business Bureau cannot keep up with the complaints re Wu Yi Source business practices. For those who have actually ordered and are now in a seemiingly endless journey trying to recoup money taken from you, stop delivery of product you cancelled, and are trying to get them out of your life . . . complain to your State Attorney General re this fraud. BBB does not have authority to act on them. Good luck!
wow... this post is so alive and well! the very few who have given maddie a hard time should be ashamed of themselves. thank you, maddie, for providing the information!
I found out where they scam You! It's True, I did. They give you a free 14 day trial but 60 days worth of tea. and If you don't send back the usused tea, they charge you for it! and of course on ordering on line, They have your credit card NO. Or Back Accout No.!!! Yep, I am proud of my researdh and findings
I had been seeing ads for wu-yi and checked out the site, because I know it's nearly impossible to lose weight just by drinking tea. I decided to check out it if real or a scam and sooo glad that I stumbled on this site. You have saved me a lot of money. I hope those who did buy into this get their money back. Best of luck to you all. It's a real shame that people are out there taking advantage of those in need. I will be sure to find some oolong at my local health food store. Thank you Maddie!!!
just wanted to say having read all the posts i can now see what is going on with this tea site. i did sign up (and now feel like a muppet!!) got billed twice for the shipping which rang alarm bells - i did get the tea but found that is was not the tea that was helping me to loose the weight but my change in eating habits!!! then i got a call from my credit card company who told me about a charge made from the living lean company which they said was a subscription and i had no idea they would be taking this money so my card company have now cancelled my card to stop them taking further payments not authorised by me and are arguing to get my money back from them but i shall be calling my card company tomorrow to inform them of the information i have learned on this site which will give them more ammunition to get a refund and at least these rip off merchants wont get any more money out of me - i really feel for all of you that have lost far more money than i have and hope the tea site gets shut down before they con anymore unsuspecting people - thank goodness for sites like these that help make people more aware of unscrupulous sites like that - keep up the good work
I have just had my first cup of Wu-yi tea. The tea comes with some "suggested" dietary considerations, some of which go against my personal views of what is healthy, but I am none-the-less going for it. If this is what it takes to get me slim again, paying double the price of simple Oolong tea will be worth it. The hype is my encouragement, what can I say? I'll let you know how I'm doing in two weeks. Wish me luck and stick-to-it-iveness folks!
I'm a lactation consultant and was asked whether wu-yi tea was safe for breastfeeding, thus I started researching it. That's when I found out it was really Oolong tea, and I've never been able to ascertain whether wu-yi is some special form of Ooolong or whether Oolong itself of any variety is equivalent. I checked my local Vitamin-Herb store and found a box of Uncle Lee's Organic Oolong tea for $4.29/box of 18 bags. Does anyone know if all Oolong tea is the same and if wu-yi is just hype?
Whoa, check this out.. (I just read this)...." The soil in which tea is grown is very important and in a recent study found that China's soil contains toxic heavy metals." China is extremely polluted and i know this to be true. I was a flight attendant for 20 years and have heard many buisness men returning from China discussing how polluted it was. I can imagine the acid rain...
I fell for the advertisement too. I am still trying to get a refund, although they Guaranteed a 60 money back guarantee. I have e-mailed teahelp@usa.com 3 times and called. They told me the bank hadn't credited my account. Lame excuse because I have got credits through my bank within minutes. Sad we can't trust business transactions any more.
These rip off artists should not be allowed to advertise the way they do.
I was very tempted to hit that button & purchase but I have a habit of researching first and then going back and buying later if it's a good product. I'm glad to have found this site and thank you all for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Pretty interesting reading, for sure!
I hate exercizing so i exercise with fun stuff like swimming, riding bicycle and roller skating. Then I make lists of food with 90 to 100 calories, like a hard boiled egg, a salad, a snack bar, soup etc. It's easy to keep track of the daily calories this way as each item is 90 to 100 calories each. I water down natural fruit juices ( alot) but it gives water a taste as I don't do diet drinks which as baaad for you. Hope this helps. :-) V
My mum used the tea and it seemed to work for her at first, but then the weight just came back. She's still conviced of it though, and is now doing power walks everymorning (she's 28 years older and I can barely keep up) I don't really have weight problems but I'm in a situation where all my friends are smaller than me, and I just don't wantto be the fat one in the group. I was going to buy the tea but I think I'll just stick to my running club and rugby team
I bought the tea, they said for $6.95 I could try it for 30 days if it didn't work I could get a refund. They billed me for $39.00 two weeks later plus the $6.95. I emailed them and said to refund my money I had every intention of trying the tea for 30days and there wouldn't be any left. They ignored me, so I emailed them again and told them to refund my money or I would email every person I could and tell them not to purchase their product.They refunded my money.
hey i'm not sure if it really works or not.. but my sister got it and since shes been using it she's been losing weight... she hasn't changed her diet or excersize so i decided to order it and try it.. i should be recieving my first shipment real soon and maybe i'll come back and tell you people what i think about it
Hi- I just wanted to know what does Wu-Yi tea do to cause weight loss? Is it a laxetive, does it curve your appetite, does it cleanse your insides? Are you suppose to drink it daily? I just want a little more info before I make the purchase. Thanks
Hi, Good Day everyone.
WOW, as my poor english it is a pretty huge project of me to finish the reading all above. ha ha ~_~.
I am a guy born in Wuyishan, and now only doing some small business of Wuyishan tea in China. From the above comments, I am sorry, but I feel that there are some misunderstanding of the WuYiShan Tea.And I can not help myself to write down this comment. Hope it will give you some idea, and any uncorrect points please tell me, THX
First, Wuyishan tea now is on the way to become the daily drink in China, Wuyishan Tea just is a healthy drink, it is not medicine, although the science already prove that it is benefit for body health. As most of the herbal medicine in China, it helps body gradually and it needs a long time period to show the effect, it is Soft Wind, Not Storm! There must be some sellers create this misunderstanding purposfully in order to push the sales. Losing weight rapidlly will be worse for healthy. Anyway the daily food is still the main point, and I strongly recommend the bamboo food, which contains 99.9% fiber & nearly 0% calorie.
than, for the price of wuyi rock essence tea, as one of the most expensive tea, in Chinese market it nearly RMB 300 per 500g of the middle class loose tea leaf, that means in your market (plus the tax, freight etc.) at least USD40/500g, unless they are not the wuyishan originally produced or without the quality quarantee.
Also, the wuyishan tea has its special unique character and flavor, while the unique flavor (we call it Rock-Essence Taste)is very light, it is not easy for a beginner to distinguish it, it like the flavor of plants which grow on the rocky mountain, the flavor is so special that i can not describe it clearly by words also, and I think that if you are both drinking the wuyi tea and black tea, and compareing their flavor,maybe you can feel it. Wuyishan rock essence tea can be divided into 300 different kinds, but all of they have this rock essence taste.
And Be Note, wuyishan has two main different kinds of tea:one is the wuyisha rock-essence tea mentioned as above, it is belong to oolong tea, half-fermented. light flavor, uniqure character is rock essence taste.
the other one is Lapsang Tea, the ancestor of the worldwide black tea, it is belong to Black Tea, fully-fermented. strong flavor, uniqure character is pine smoked taste.
If possible, weclome to Wuyishan. And I am very glad to share tea experience with eachother. Finally thanks Miss Maddie Ruud, I am already be your honest reader.
I'm usually skeptical of companies making huge claims about products, but have to admit, I almost "bought" this for free with the shipping fee until I clicked on the terms and conditions and saw how much I would subsequently be charged. A quick internet search led me to your site and Maddie, thank you for shedding like on this scam! BTW, I love Adrienne's post (about 5 up from mine) - hilarious, but also telling!
Thanks for this! I also had my finger on the trigger...and I am a nutritionist! Very convincing reading on some of these sites.
ok but did any of you who have tried this...did it work at all??????
i bought it too watting for it to come in
I was just about to buy this tea. Thank you so much!
I'm glad I found this forum. It will keep me from falling into the trap!
i went to close the window and a chat window popped up and said a live agent wants to talk to you so i thought i would talk a bit and see if my questions were answered this is what i got ....
Summer Says:Hey Wait! There are only 11 places left in our free trial give away. So as an Extra Bonus i have been authorized to give you a discount on shipping. You can get started on your FREE trial today and only pay $1.95 shipping! Normally ($4.95) Just CLICK HERE!
Summer Says:And with our Iron Clad Money Back Guarantee if you can honestly say that Wu-Yi tea did not help you lose weight, or if for any reason you just don't need it, simply send it back for a full refund. That's how sure we are that Wu-Yi Tea will work for you.
Summer Says:When you are ready, just type 'hi' to chat with me...
You:im not interested
Summer Says:Remember this is 100% risk free. We know you will see great benefits from Wu-Yi Tea so we are giving you a FREE trial... So you can take your first step in losing weight today.
You:do you have to pay shipping?
Summer Says:You can signup no matter where you are located, we'll ship to any country. Orders placed outside of the US and Canada pay just $20 extra for the international shipping fee.
Summer Says:If you are located within US or Canada, for the last few remaining free trials we will discount the cost of shipping by $3, so you can get started for just $1.95 instead of $4.95.
Summer Says:If you sign up now through this chat, I can exclusively offer you an additional $3 off shipping. CLICK HERE!
You:are you even listening to what i am saying?
Summer Says:Following the Wu-Yi System will increase your metabolic rate, causing you to burn more calories.
You:?
Summer Says:Wu-Yi tea is the one of the most powerful over-the-counter weight loss formulations available to the public but is NOT a "miracle pill". If you are serious about losing weight then you must follow our specifically designed weight loss system to achieve maximum results. Our system is laid out in a step-by-step guide of all the best healthy eating and exercise tips and secrets. Common sense should prevail when you hear claims of weight loss products that promise results without any effort whatsoever.
You:i dont think you are reading what i am saying
Summer Says:There is a very good chance that this program contains THE KEY you need to have the success with weight loss you want. It's worked for countless struggling dieters already. The success stories on this page are just a sample of all the ways the Wu-Yi Weight Loss System is changing lives across America.
You:you make no sense
Summer Says:Remember this is 100% risk free. We know you will see great benefits from Wu-Yi Tea so we are giving you a FREE trial... So you can take your first step in losing weight today.
You:what is your favourire food
Summer Says:We are one of the ONLY companies from the West who have access to Mt. Wu Yi Shan, and one of the ONLY distributors to supply AUTHENTIC Wu-Yi tea. Do not be fooled by companies trying to sell you cheap imitations of our Wu-Yi Weight Loss Tea, and only trust those who can proudly display the Wu-Yi seal of authenticity.
I am so happy I came across your page! I almost filled out the form and got scammed, but I just thought I better do some quick research first. I found this site and after reading everyone's experiences with it I will never buy something like that. I am desprate to lose weight and it sounded so good, but at this point, I don't think there is a quick and easy way to lose weight. I'll just keep working out and trying to eat right. Thank you!!
Oh my gosh! This has been a nightmare. I have been trying unsuccessfully to cancel this Tea for three months. Thanks to one of the people here posting the phone number (1- 877 417-4141);I finally spoke to someone that spoke English! This is a total scam. I am shocked that Oprah would have any affiliation with this Tea? I think Harpo productions should be notified of what's going on. Because this is not the legitimate company for this product. And maybe with their clout they can resolve these problems. Because it makes Oprah look really bad. Even though they supposedly, canceled my eight order. I am still notifying my credit card company to not send them any more payments. By the way, I had an allergic reaction to this T which made me break out in hives. So they should list the ingredients more carefully. Beware !
I bought the wu yi tea....every day I drank 2 cups as stated....after a few weeks I began to get incredible stomach cramps ......It did not enter my mind that it could be the tea...my doctor sent me off to have blood tests..ultrasounds...specialist appointments....nothing...then my husband was reading a blog and it asked if any other person had suffered cramps..I immediatly stopped taking the tea...guess what after 2 months of being in pain and feeling so awful...I now am back to normal....no pains. I am not saying that this will happen to everyone...just be aware that it could happen to you.
I find it pretty funny how people say it's working great and inexpensive. I'm guessing the extra water that's going into your system is what is actually making the difference and if you're sure it's the tea then why not go and buy it for $5 down your local store and give the other $25 + dollars to charity/good cause. It's not really a question of if it's affordable for you or not, it's about being intelligent in the way that you spend your money. It's likely the world would be a better place if people distributed their money with more sense.
I have lost over 70lbs through a healthy diet and exercise. It has taken me some time as I have a medical condition too. And yes, some teas/foods etc will help so I'm not saying don't try it. Try it by all means, but please don't give your money to these guys. Go and buy it in the local store. Whatever keeps you motivated is great. Above all, eat a nutritional diet and keep your body moving. The best results can only come from hard work.
MADDIE I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS WU YI TEA DOESN'T WORK IF YOU HAVEN'T TRIED IT? I DO HAVE THE TEA BUT I DIDN'T PAY ANY MONEY FOR IT ONLY 4.95 FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING AND WHAT I HAVE TO PAY IF I DECIDE TO KEEP IT ITS ONLY 24.95 PER MONTH SO I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS COMMENTS SAY 200.00 DOLLARS WHEN THATS NOT WHAT I WAS TOLD AT ALL. I DIDN'T EVEN SEE THAT NUMBER ON THERE WEBSITE. I WILL TRY IT FOR THE REST OF THE MONTH AND IF IT DOESN'T WORK AND IF I HAVE SIDE EFFECTS I WILL LET ALL OF YOU KNOW, BUT IS JUST WIERD HOW CAN SOMEONE SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT SOMETHING THEY NEVER TRIED. ANYWAYS I WILL LET ALL OF YOU KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE IF I AM NOT DEAD OR IF I LIVE IN THE STREETS FOR GOING INTO BANKRUPTSY BECAUSE THE WUYI COMPANY RIPPED ME OFF. LOL! SORRY I JUST HAD TO THROW A LITTLE HUMOR IN THERE. WELL THANKS AND COMMENT SOON>
As I found out this is a scam I am in the process of getting my funds back as well as contacting the Attorney General of The State of California. Tell any and everyone you meet what a scam this product is.
People, people, people, if it sounds to easy, it will not work. Staying fit, losing weight takes hard work, sweat, a good diet, lots of sleep and dedication. I checked this product out after hearing people rave about it at work. I am glad there are people who make sites like this.
Thanks for this wonderful site,
I was just about to pay for the product, than I decided to google it before I buy than I found this site, thank you so much,
I have been receiving this on my email so many times, I usually spamed it, now I just wanted to find out what is was and I was so taken by it.
Thank you Maddie!
I hope I get it for a cheaper amount
Thanks, Maddie!
This is exactly the kind of information I was looking for, I appreciate you helping me save time, money and frustration. I will go to my local Whole Foods Store and purchase some tea from them.
Keep up the excellent work, and don't worry about the "haters".
i just want to know, how can i but this tea, do u have nay bub deler in pakistan
Hello . i would just like to ask where you can buy this product from ?
Hi all, just a comment on the wu-yi site, if you read it carefully you may find a "free" trial, you only pay 4.95 for shipping. Here's the thing, you need to use a credit card and they will bill you $30 in 14 days for the free trial, then you will also be billed another $20 for their Living Lean support membership, then you will be sent more if you do not cancel all this it says $29.95 but fine print says that's per month and they send a 3 month supply so that's already another $90 plus shipping and handling. It also says that if you return it you have to pay a re-stocking fee. Did you catch any of that on their site? Well sad news is that you don't get that information until you have already ordered and they have your card number. They provide email and phone numbers to cancel your order. One for the support and one for the product. So I am thinking it is going to be hard to cancel it that's for sure. Urrgg I don't look forward to this mess I fell into. I am hoping Master Card can do their thing and stop future charges from being paid but I some how doubt it. I thought I had done enough research to give it a try. It was only going to cost me $4.95, that much I was willing to risk. Shouldn't there be a law that all that has to be stated before an order is placed not after? Oh well hope this helps someone else out.
I also have been drinking the tea and exercising the same amount as I usually do. It has helped me lose 15 pounds so far, it tastes great, it is all-natural and it is soothing to drink a cup before bed. I guess it doesn't work for everyoe though. It was inexpensive for me - $30 of the tea lasts me 2 months or more.
I ourchased this tea and have been pretty happy with it. After I have read some of these testimonials, it kind of scared me. I didn't have much weight to lose, but I do exercise 5 days a week for an hour each day. I wasn't losing anything. When I started on the tea, I have lost 6 pounds so far. ( have been drinking it for a month). I am not sure what to do now though.
wow this was great.. i was about to get the "free trial" of Wu-yi tea but it was a good thing that I looked at the terms and agreements! they told me that i only had to pay for shipping but in reality in two weeks they were going to bill me another 30 bucks! phew! I just looked up oolong tea on amazon to see what came up and a lot of them look like teas that are sold in my grocery store! thank you for keeping me from making a big mistake!
thank you everyone... i know its a scam, i know that proper diet and exercise is the only way to lose and maintain weight... but i can't help it i still desperately want the magic quick cure. thanks for the reality check... think i'll go for a bike ride - that at least was money well spent!
Reading these reviews, I find it funny that many people drink their oolong or wuyi or whatever tea with added sweeteners. The truth is, I came from China, and adding sweeteners (other than to the flower teas) defeats the whole purpose of drinking Chinese tea. Also, no matter what the sweeteners say "no calories" or "low in this, low in that", just know that it is an additive and would definitely not do you any good, maybe even bad things. It's always bad to add chemicals of which you have little knowledge...
Just got an email after I ALMOST signed up for the "free-trial"...read the disclaimer, you not only pay the "small shipping fee" but if you do not remember to cancel you will be billed monthly for more tea and also they start you on a Lean and Light (or something like that) diet book plan...another $20 a month...DIDN'T sign up for it...but heres an address for those of you who are trying to return, not sure if its the one you should use, but....
Wu-Yi Source, 11 Athabascan Avenue Suite 240, Sherwood Park, AB t8a6h2
Cheers!
I wonder if this tea causes calcium washing out if taken on a regular bases?
Thank you very much Maddie...You are doing a great job!
I to was curious about the tea so I went to my local supermarket. I looked in their loose tea section and found Wu Yi. I purchased a small amount for $2 and a loose tea strainer for $5. I have been sweetening it with blue agave which is low in calories and low on the glycemic index. Don't spend more then you have to and if your drinking it with chocolate cake it won't work but it may be helpful if incorporated with other healthy foods in moderation.
Thank you Maddie
For those havng return problems and used a credit card for ordering, check on and do the complaint process with your credit card company.
I got some of this tea from the source bla bla bla and was just looking for side effects when I found this site. I will be returining it (thanks for the phone numbers by the way) But I found that this tea makes me feel strange for a few hours after taking it. I even tried halfing the dose by adding water but I'm still sketched out. Id rather quit my stupid birth control and excersise more than feel bugged out.
I fell for it and ordered Jesse Willms' Wu-Yi tea in Nov 07. Even though I canceled my order within one (1) hour, I was charged for it. I requested refund and they wanted to charge me a "Re-stocking Fee" for tea they had NOT yet shipped! Then, in Feb and Mar 08, they charged me $19.95 by using "Living Lean" each for something I never ordered or heard of.I have been buying from computers, shoes, furniture to clothing through the Internet for over ten (10) years and had very a few bad experiences. But I have NEVER experienced a down right dishonest and unethical company as Wu-Yi Tea. Don't make the same mistake I did.I am contesting the last two $19.95 charges through my bank, but the point is I should now have to do that. A legitimate (non scammer) company would have honored a canceled order and would not have charged my account three months after said cancelation. If you are looking for an un-ending nightmare, order something from Wu-Yi Source or Wu-Yi Tea. Be forewarned! Your NIGHTMARE starts when they got your credit card number!
I got the free trial off the WU -Yi Source website, then I had my first auto ship sent. I actually cancelled my autoship 10 minutes before reading this article. I wished I had read this 3 months ago, before being dupped into 3 payments of $34.95! Keep up the AWESOME job Maddie
FYI i bought oolong tea at an asian market for like 2 bucks (that's like 24 bags...)
that's all you need for this tea...
drink it for the taste and possible health benefits...
oolong tea is not a dietary tea! I am asian and we've had it for years cold or hot. it's just a refreshing, calming tea that we like to drink instead of soft drinks. SO DO NOT BUY IT.You can do the same thing with green tea or roobios tea. ONCE AGAIN, asians just drink more tea rather than soft drinks in asia. It's the lifestyle...not the teaHow to really lose weight? 1) change your diet- the way you eat is really important2) ESP CUT THE extra sugar ESPecially the SOFT Drinks!!!3) Exercise!!!!! 4) Sleep well... losing sleep is known to higher risks of obesity. - btw roobios tea (south african red tea) is really good for your skin!-substitute oolong (wu yi tea), green tea, or roobios tea for coffee. - you drop pounds. *Remember it's safe and only lasting if you drop 0.5lbs to 1lbs a week. YOU CANNOT LOSE THAT MANY POUNDS. save your money....sorry for the ranting... right on maddie! for once, someone who knows their stuff!
I've jest cancel my WuYi Membership on their website. I had not problems... will see later if another charge hits my account. However, the online support did say I had to cancel my membership with Living Lean separately. (1-866-396-5711). Will have to wait to Monday.
Thanks for the post! I got sucked in by an ad as well and was about to try the Wu-Yi trial version but decided to just do a quick google search to see what came up. Glad I did!
I bought Oolong tea at the oriental grocery store in my town...the loss tea was $5.00, its a shame that the tea is being exploited...and the price jacked up...
I ordered the tea yesterday but I go a number for living lean 1-866-396-5111 She cancelled my subscription right away. I had no trouble at all and my credit card was not charged. I am still going to try the tea, but mostly for the other health benefits.
Thanks a bunch.. I was just about to HIT THAT BUY BUTTON.... On the real site I saw on facebook.. I didnt know the real price, cause they only state the great deal of use product first, then pay later if it works.. (good bit!!)
Saving myself a ton of money and disappointment too!! thanks for your views everyone!
Ephedra was the only real weight loss product. Now its about gone. Shame on the FDA.
Now I use real natural testosterone and a product called TESTYX TPL to boost my testosterone. Testosterone helps men and women burn fat and build muscle.
i purchase my tea in website "wu yi source" and i recieve on april 9, i just want to try it to myself if its really work and what they say about their website so i try it for a week and i dont lose any lbs at all its didint work so i return it and i dont have any problem with it when i return it even with living lean its just not work for me.
I JUST GOT THE TEA ARE YOU SAYING THAT I WASTED MY MONEY, IT REALY DOES'T WORK
Anyone that is thinking about ordering Wu-Yi please DON'T. Please review the complaint board regarding wu-Yi and Living Lean (this is a blog that comes up with the ordering of this tea). Over and Over I read about how people ordered this, sent it back and cannot get there money back. The other issue is that Living Lean starts charging your account $19.95 a month without you knowing. They say it is because this is part of the Wu-Yi product and that, if you don't cancel is separately, you get charged. Numerous people are looking into a class action suit and I say this is definately a case for it. I believe that you can get this tea from a health food store and stay away from the On-line purchasing.
Its all true....the tea does nuthing..it makes no difference..i really need some help..wat would be some good meal and exercise plan..plz help me folksss...im luking for an effective advice !!!
Thanks for your website. I was almost sucked into pressing the order button. It just seemd so real and tempting. I was willing to try it if all I had to pay was $4.95 for shipping. I was hesitant to give my credit card information. I received at least two emails everyday, for teh past four days, offering me something or the other as valued customer, apologizing for internet flaws thatt might have prompted me to leave their website etc. I am gald I researched one last time and saw your website. Thanks again!!!!
The article talks about sites advertising as 'seen on Oprah'. I have also seen Wu-Yi sites saying 'as seen on: CNN, NBC, ABC, FOXnews, Reader Digest, and USA Today. I've searched each site, and their archives for: wu yi, wu-yi, wolong, oolong & diet tea. NONE of these sites have any articles about this product.
Maddy,
I appreciate your article and I think it will be (has been) useful to your readers. As a fellow writer, I hope I can ask a question. Wouldn't your credibility be considerably enhanced if you gave a source for the following statement?
"Oolong tea has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years, and has been shown in scientific studies to play a role in the oxidation of fat."
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Terance
never give away your credit card details to order wu yi tea. they will continue debitting your card every 10 days or so and send you the ordered tea just once or twice.
Hey Maddy,I was wondering if there are any teas in particular I should search for on amazon or ebay? I searched on ebay and I found a lot of ads that look similar to wuyisource. Or would any oolong tea be good? Also do you suggest Tazo tea?
I ordered this tea yesturday and I just read this page this morning, after reading it I called wu-yisource and cancelled my order. The operator Steve said it was already sent(how convenient)and that he would cancel any future orders from going out. and when I get the orrder they already sent out then I need to ship it back to them and when they recieve it they will refund my 30.00. I'm not gonna bother sending it back though cause its a big pain in the arse! I'm gonna drink it and hope it at least tastes good. I also called my visa company and cancelled that number so that Wuyisource couldn't bill me anymore shippings. I'm getting out before they sqeeze too much out of me!
I was sucker into this. I ordered the "trial" package. About 30 days later I received a box containing a 3 Month supply. My card had only been charged $29.95 so I wasn't too concerned. The tea did nothing! In fact I have lost more weight since I no longer drink the tea routinely. Today, I got a call from my CC company asking me to verify another charge from them of $29.95. I figured I would need to call them to cancel. In my search for their website, I found yours and became very concerned that I was in for a fight. I called them, and had to send them an email with my name and email address. The recording said they would respond within 48 hores. I then noticed that they had a "live chat" option. I tried that. I was connected with Jaques. He was very cordial, looked up my account, explained that the charge was due to my getting a discount for receiving 90 days worth at a time and this was just the 2nd monthly installment of the price. I told him that I wanted to cancel, and after he made one low pressure plug to try to get me to continue with the tea, cancelled my auto-ship program, and gave me a RMA to send back the shipment that I had received for a refund. He also gave me the number to cancel my participation in the "living Lean" program. I called them and with almost no argument, canceled that and they gave me a cancellation code. I will kep you posted on the progress of my refund etc.
Thanks god I was smart enough to conduct further research before I decided to purchase this fraudulent junk. And thank Maddie for the extensive investigation of the "fat melting" miracle tea. You saved me some $$$ :)
Great Hub! Hopefully people will find this before the pull the trigger on buying. Get excercise and drink some loose leaf Oolong, green, or white tea, that you can get from many different stores. Costs less too.
thanks for the article. Its always nice to know for sure these things are falsly adverstised. I always wonder if I passed up the one product that actually does work. Perhaps I will try some oolong tea, but thanks to you, definitely not Wu-yi source tea.
Thanks for the info! I did not ever "fall" for the scam of Wu-Yi, but I have been drinking Oolong Tea as a drink to replace all of the diet pop I used to drink, and it's good! I would recommend Oolong to anyone looking for a good tea. I've lost a few pounds since starting drinking it (2 weeks ago), but I also got back into my old swim routine (5 miles/week) so I really doubt the tea is helping - probably the exercise. Anyway, I would recommend the tea. I got it from ArgoTea in Chicago - they sell loose tea and it's great. Lots of different kinds.
Thanks for your research. It looks like you have saved many a person from this scam. But folks, don't give up on tea, it's got a lot of benefits (whether or not it actually helps you lose weight!)
Thanks Maddie for the info, i was almost on the verge to buy this tea when i thought to do a bit more research. Thanks a lot!
Thank you for this hub. I stupidly ordered this tea 2 hours ago and then started feeling sheepish for jumping the gun, googled it and found your hub. Since then I have discovered that I have already been billed $5.19 from wuyisource and I called them to cancel my order. I have been told by the representative "Daniel" that the order will be cancelled and I will be refunded the $5.19 and no further charges will be made to my card. I contacted my credit card company who said they can't do anything proactively to ensure that no future charges are made but can do a fraud investigation after the fact. I sincerely hope that they honestly cancelled everything as they told me. The gave me a cancellation confirmation number which was the same as my order number (fishy?) UGH! All to loose a measly 10lbs before my highschool reunion - what an idiot!
I also almost bought this product and even went so far to inform my Mother of it. They not only flooded my spam box with their emails, but informed my that their supply was limited and I'd better act fast. Thank goodness I found your website today and saved myself a big "headache". I'm sorry about all the folks that are experiencing their own "nightmare" with this company and I hope they get their refunds. It just amazes me how companies like this can prey on vulnerable overweight people and have no consequences or repercussions for their actions. Deplorable!!! That's what they are. Now that we have all been warned about this company, we should all now be more vigilant in researching ANY company online BEFORE we spend our hard-earned money.
Hello, any inforon FAT LOSS FOR IDIOTS? Any diets that "do the trick?" ie with right food & exercise. Anything that works, appreciate if you share and give the URL.
I forgot to say don't forget about Rip Off Report.com...You can make reports and complain about any company there. It will warn others.
I must admit that I fell for it too. I ordered the free trial for 4.95 but the next day got cold feet and so I phoned my credit card company to see what I could do because I knonw that the terms are that after two weeks I'd get charged $29.95 and thereafter get an autoship every three months. The bank said the best thing to do is not to just change my credit card number but to report it lost or stolen then they can't charge anything on it. Apparently just changing the number does not ensure that they cannot still use my number for future orders.
I think that eventually I will receive the tea but $5 is not much to lose.
THANK YOU MADDIE FOR LETTING PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS TEA! I PHONES MY HUSBAND AT WORK TO GET HIM TO GIVE ME HIS CREDIT CARD INFO SO I COULD ORDER THIS TEA. THANK GOD HE DIDNT AN WANTED TO LOOK AT THE WEBSITE BEFORE HE ORDERED IT FOR ME. I WAS TELLING HIM THAT IT WAS ONLY 4.95 AND IF I DIDNT DO IT RIGHT NOW HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY 49.95. HE SAID HE WOULD PAY THE FULL PRICE IF IT WAS THE REAL THING. THEN I THOUGHT I WOULD LOOK UP THE TEA AND CAME ACROSS YOU, THANK YOU AGAIN!! I WILL NOT BE ORDERING THIS PRODUCT
Wow. Maddie I have seen the light! What an incredible HUB. I learned so much about oolong vs. the others and what a great thread of comments this is. This is such an eye-opening experience for younger hubbers who yearn for excellence.
Your comment section will be in my dreams for awhile Congrats!
Hello I am from South East Asia. Thanks for the info, I ordered and straight away the credit card company called to verify my "online transaction"which I confirmed -- but i told them i will ONLY be billed after 2 weeks of receiving.
I am far away and still have not received the products in a week, but on checking just now with the credit card company, the wu-yi have billed me!
Definitely a scam - I wrote to them about several things,one the issue of being in Asia, the postage, duration to arrive and will it have problem at the customs, but unil now no reply from them. I wrote again, reminding them but no reply, no product BUT I am BILLED!
Never mnd I just now had my card blecked for further billing from them and iving lean. Imagine how much t would cost me when converted your USD to my asian currency.
PHEW! Learnt my lesson.... Any information on FAT LOSS FOR IDIOTS? I thought of buying that. Does it work?
Just signed up for the "free" trial then did the research. I immediately entered into the livechat and this is how it went:
Nathan: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you have had a great day so far. I am happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.
you: i just found this site because my 12 year old sister used my card without my consent to place an order, how do i go about cancelling it?
Nathan: Could you please provide me with your full name and email address, so that I can pull up your details?
you: my name is [aslkdadsadf] and my email is [asdasdasd@hotmail.com]
Nathan: Please wait for a minute, while I check your order.
you: thank you, she used my measurements and everything
Nathan: Just a moment please.
Nathan: I have cancelled your membership effective immediately. You will not be receiving any further shipments from us, and your credit card has been removed from our auto ship system.
Nathan: I have also refunded you the initial $795 shipping cost on your card. Refunds take five to ten business days to show up on your account, but I assure you it has been issued.
Nathan: $7.95**
you: thank you if the charges are not returned in 2 weeks, i will file a fraud complaint with the credit bureau
Nathan: Please do not worry, you have been issued a refund.
you: thank you, will I receive spam from your company because of this unauthorized transaction?
Nathan: Please click on "Manage Subscription" at the bottom of the e-mail and we will remove your e-mail address from the mailing list.
you: thank you, i just did, can you please verify that I am unsubscribed?
Nathan: I am sorry I cannot verify that.
you: OK thank you for issuing my refund
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THANK YOU FOR THE INFO ON THIS GREAT PAGE!!!!!
If anyone else out there has had a hard time getting their money back from wu-yi tea or their partner in crime living lean las vegas, they are much more helpful and willing to give you your money back if you say that the items were ordered by your child without authorization and that the child is a minor. I will not feel guilty about lying to them because they scammed me first. However I do feel awfully stupid for falling for their BS in the first place.
[And I find it strange that the founder of the company is an Asian guy with the last name Williams?? hmm... that should be a clue, because he doesn't looked mixed to me.]
Actually, my last name is snider and I'm Asian. I don't think that's very fair to hold against the guy- use the fact that this tea marketing is a phony, capitalist, clever marketing ploy directed towards desperate people against him, but don't hold his name against him. That's completely ridiculous and seemingly racist to someone such as myself, who was adopted and happen to have a German last name. That doesn't make me phony, Cindy.
How funny, I just entered my weight as 50 lbs and my goal weight as increasing to 60 lbs. and they STILL said I was a perfect candidate and that qualified me for the "limited" free trial given only to a "small" percentage of people. Try it yourself... it's pretty hilarious that no matter what you enter, you'll always qualify... (www.wu-yisource.com)
And I find it strange that the founder of the company is an Asian guy with the last name Williams?? hmm... that should be a clue, because he doesn't looked mixed to me.
How interesting... I wanted to see if the free trial offer "for only those who qualify" (meaning those who could benefit most from the tea diet) was bogus or not. I typed in a ridiculously low weight and with only a pound difference between that and the goal weight, and this is what I got:
Hello Cindy, Based on your goals of moving from 90 lbs to 89 lbs, your height of 5'4" and the fact you are 28 years of age, you seem like the perfect candidate for one of our Free Trial Packages. However due to the small number of free trials we have left to hand out, there’s just a few short questions we’d like to ask before having a full month’s supply (that's sixty cups!) rushed to your door.
I spent many minutes trying to bring myself to place my "free" tea order on the Wuyi tea thingy. The website threw me into the "livin Lean" doodah and threw the "red flag"! I called their 800# and they just could'nt explain how I could just get the tea! I gave up and hanged up on the guy. I found this site and a big "whew that was close" came over me. That you for this site.
I was trying to oder the Tea, but it gave me an error, However, my credit card was charged. when I contacted them I was told that my original order was lost. I am from Belize, so I am just hoping that my credit card will not be charged again
I was placing an order for this for an overseas friend, and just about to use my credit card when I realized this was an auto-ship program. Not willing to give out my credit card for a monthly billing for this friend, I did some research.
For those of you who order products on line, here's one easy way around this auto-ship stuff (also great for fraud protection!). If you have a PayPal account, log onto PayPal and do a search on "plugin" (or visit https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/cps/general/PayPalPluginShopSecurely)
You can download / install a tool that will generate a credit card number, complete with expiration date and security code (valid for either one-time use or for a time period that you determine) that ties into your PayPal account. The money for your purchase is debited from your PayPal account, but the vendor will never see any of your banking or credit information.
It's worked great for me so far!
Yep, I fell for it too. Each charge I got on my credit card went up every month. Once you order the tea you also get "automatically" subscribed to something called Living Lean which also charges $19.95 on top of what WU-Yi charges for the tea! Complete scam. You can buy good quality OOlong tea anywhere and did you know that most Chinese Restaurants serve it hot or cold? Anyway, thanks for the site it will be help to many people.eb.
I am sorry I did not see this page before ordering this Wuyitea - a "free" sample cost me $43.95, plus the trouble of sending the next shipment back. Then along with the "free" sample came this "thing" called Living Lean which appeared on my credit card twice for $19.95 - they said I signed up for it with the "free" tea. What a scam - there has got to be someway to stop this type of "hoodwinkery"!! Thanks, Sheila
I have been wishy washy between the Wu-Yi and the Alli for losing the weight that I need to lose. I googled Wu-Yi and your blog was one of the choices to click on. I am so glad I chose YOU! I had done a lot of other research before today and was very skeptical but Your blog sealed the deal. You are a very awesome young lady! Thanks!
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Great post Maddie! I was about to order my Wu-yi given the fact that I WAS AWARDED the free trial pack, but I started reading some more and found out too that it was the same tea sold in chinese stores all over the world... I went to a store near my home (I live in Central America, by the way) and a very nice lady (Chinese) offer me another wonderful tea, which is PUER (or "Puerh" too) and also works wonder in aiding fat loss... The more we read, the better the decision we make!!! :o) Thanks again for this post, I bet there are thousands of people who can benefit from the information displayed here! :o)
Thank you God for intelegent BEAUTIFUL Women what would we do with out your Intelegent common sence keep up the good work
I lost 70 Lbs on Vegetables,Fish,low sodium soup, all mixed togeather, walking and little meat once a month now no more high blood presure or water pills O yes blueberries for snack
Thank you so much for this review. I keep getting pop-ups about Wu-Yi Tea and I have to admit it sounds attractive, but thanks to you I'll look for a cheaper alternative. Thanks again!!! This review is AWESOME!!!!
Sorry about that......I reread my post and it should have said, Thanks to you, I WILL NOT be giving them money.......I will do what the other girl said about blocking emails from them.....
Thanks, again
Maddie: Thanks so much for your website. I too, was very interested for a "quick fix" although I know its a dream come true idea, I also know there is no such thing. I got on the OFFICIAL website for wu yi tea, but never ordered it. Now they are driving me nuts because I was dumb enough to put my email address down for additiiona information. Thanks to you, I would be giving them money.....I've lost weight with diet & exercise and know thats the thing that works. Just gotta ge motivited again......
This sure is confusing, trying to find the right stuff to use to help lose weight. How do you know what really is good when so many sites say the opposite.I notice someone mention Alli diet pills. Do NOT try these! I did and the side effect was nothing I experienced before. I was having accidents all the time with no warning,dont wanna groase anyone out but orange greese stuff.
yeah, Maddie, it's hard to know who to believe and who not to, especially online. Yeah, as somebody has already said above that the WuYi Tea site is welldone and very persuassive, i almost bought in, and it's good that i don't have a Visa or Master card so i spent some more time researching. thanks, for this initiative and continue to spread out the truth and the truth alone, may God help you in that!
yeah, Maddie, it's hard to know who to believe and who not to, especially online. Yeah, as somebody has already said above that the WuYi Tea site is welldone and very persuassive, i almost bought in, and it's good that i don't have a Visa or Master card so i spent some more time researching. thanks, for this initiative and continue to spread out the truth and the truth alone, may God help you in that!
Thank you, thank you!!! I nearly bought into this silly scam!!! I stupidly entered all my info for the "free" trial, but when they asked for a credit card for the $4.95 shipping I decided to look into it a bit further. It's been over a week since I entered my info on their site, and they send me messages 2 or 3 times a day trying to convince me to buy in. I started considering it again and am SO GLAD I found this site! I will certainly be blocking any future e-mails from this site!
Thank God I read this before clicking on the free trial.. Their web page sounds too good that I got caught in the emotion of weight loss. You just click and click and are always "the best candidate to use their product". I was really on their las screen before I decided to google the name and was saved by you. I am in Canada where you can find chinese stores wheere I will buy the oolong tea for less... Thanks again Maddie!
Thank you so much for the valuable information....amazing what happens with some companies when they get ahold of our card info.
Wish I would have dropped by here first. They got me for about $80 before I got smart enough and double checked the cancelation. Keep looking out for people. It's not the nice things we do for those we love, it's the nice things we do for people we've never met that matter most.
thankyou so much for your dedication to exposing these people /// i was a vitim of their scam they ask for only the shipping charges of 4.95 to try out their tea. then they say if you decide against it then call them and cancel// i did all of that and so far its cost me over 200.00 . do not believe any thing these people say and when you email them they have alot of attitude // after all their fees and restocking fees i recieved a 25.00 refund for 200.00 worht of charges on an oredr i had canceled over 45 days before they sent it i might even have to close my account due to this HUGE mistake on my part
Im talking with a guy in the live chat right now. I feel so stupid...
So am I really going to have to cancel my card in order for them to stop charging me?
another thing. Im really scared because its my bf's card.
oh and Im having fun bitching some guy out in the livechat.
I too was a sucker for the smooth talk of Jesse Williams, he has such a trusting manner about him. I found out that in the fine print of the "contract" you are also enrolled into "Living Lean" which charges you an additional $20/ month for "services"? I think they send the flyer in the shipment or something with some encouraging words. Thanks but I don't need to pay $20/month to be encouraged to drink some extremely overpriced tea. I checked a few places and $10/month will get you all the oloong tea you can drink.
The "Full Refund" is subject to restocking and shipping fees. (I thought I shipped it to them?
Valuable lesson learned always look around before purchasing especially if a future financial commitment is involved.
Karl
Thank you so much for this. This is the first time I've been on a hubpage. This was really interesting - reminded me to drink more tea (I drink Green), try ordering oolong tea and I also liked Jo's comments which led me to an interesting tea site.
I will definitely come to hubpages again and will look for more from Maddie!
I fell into the scam last month. I read this article a little too late. I called and spoke w/ someone and he guranteed a refund back once I sent the shipment back. Well, a month later i checked my account and noticed they had charged me 29.95. I tried calling/emailing...nothing worked. I decided to cancel my card which at worst, I will have to make trips to the bank for cash. I recommend you do the same if this has happened to you.
Amazing research! Too often do scam-companies get the best of our society, so I am so grateful that you helped to uncover the truth about this one. All of my friends were talking about this "new diet fad" so I decided to do some research. As a skeptic of diet pills, diet-teas, and weight-loss drinks I am so glad that I can now confirm my belief that this diet is not a miracle worker. Although I am a huge fan of all differnt types of tea, I will stick to the kind I buy at TEAVANA, which is healthy, organic, and does not cost anywhere near 200 dollars.
Hey, i already ordered the product (mistakenly I might add) but can't call the number they provide as i'm in the uk and for some reason it doesn't let me call the number. Are they likely to charge me for any more than the 30day supply they're already shipping? If they're not going to then i don't overly mind, but if they're going to keep taking money from my account then obviously i want to stop them.
Can anyone help?
Michelle,
Just be careful and keep checking your bank account. I too used the online chat to cancel my Wu-Yi orders, but the affiliate they work with (or sell your information to) called Living Lean started to charge me $19.95 about a month after I have cancelled. I don't know what service I was getting from living lean, but I feel like they are taking advantage of overweight people knowing that they will try anything for weight loss.
Also, the tea doesn't even taste good.
Wow great article, I am glad I have never bought from Wu-Yi Source. I have actually read an article about this at wulongforlife.com/jesse-willms.htm check it out. But this shouldnt turn people off from wulong tea, its still a great tea that complements every meal. As for Losing weight, it will do half the job you have to do the other half. If you drink wulong tea once after each meal, you will loose a little weight, like everything else it is more effective if you exercise and cut back on the junk food. Wulongforlife.com is where I get my tea from and yet I never had a problem with them.
i was scammed :( but go to their live chat operator. they are quick to respond, instead of calling or emailing.
Please be aware that when you sign up for this scam, you also sign up with an affiliate called living lean. I noticed a charge from these people for $20 and it took 16 minutes on hold and I had to threaten suit to get them to refund my money because they will con tinue to bill you on a monthly basis unless you cancel the card or get very roudy with these scammers. I did not cancel my card but you have to put the Canadians from wuyi in their place and tell the living lean people where to stick it.
I just sent them an email. I ordered the free trial last night and now I see this info. I'm going to cancel my debit card. At worst I'm out $7.00. A cheap lesson has been learned.
Good luck to everyone.
You guys are getting it twisted. It's not a miracle tea, so get out, exercise and cut on your fatty foods. I bet none of you guys have modified your diet. If you drink the tea, and you eat the same junk food you've been eating all your life, you're not gonna lose a pound. The reason is bcuz the tea helps you to maintain your weight and not gain weight.
Some of you are dumb and naive (allow me to say that). Why would you pay so much for some tea? Why didn't you check on ebay or amazon before you buy that tea? And if that tea is such a miracle, don't you think the drug companies would be selling it for higher prices?
My point is it is not a scam. The tea works. However, you should change your diet and exercise. Dietary modifications and exercise alone can help you lose weight, but the tea will increase the weight loss benefit.
It's funny how the only constant among all these diet "Systems" is when they tell you "Use this product along with a healthy diet and exercise". Diet and exercise, hmmm, my doctor has been telling me that for years. health pros on tv have been saying that as far back as I remember but none have ever said "Oh, and you'll be needing this "System" aswell" CHACHING!!! So, 5 out of 5 doctors, Health pros, dentists, coaches, teachers, layers, your neighbor next door along with EVERY DIET "SYSTEM" all promote a healthy diet and exercise, weird, seems to me there is a common theme here. luckily I've never fallen for any diet "scams" oops, I mean "system", although I've come close, my biggest problem is motivation, when someone finally comes up with a "Quick and Easy" motivational "System" with an "Iron Clad" "Money Back" guarantee to get my butt out there and do the work, count me in.
Sorry for all the "Quotes", I hate them too.
Maddie,
Thank you for posting your research results. I've seen what an amazing difference this has made for so many people and appreciate your efforts. I always do research before buying from an unknown source such as Wu-Yi and am glad I found your article. I'll definitely check out the local Chinese grocer. Thanks so much!
OK....here's the truth........I started drinking "Uncle Lee's Premium Loose Leaf Oolong Tea just over a year ago after hearing about it's remarkable ability to flush fat away....I thought what the heck....I have abused myself for the past 45 years and balooned to a whopping 470 lbs.....I have been able to loose 135 lbs. and keep it off by drinking 2 pots of this miracle beverage a day and follow a strict low fat, low sodium diet....CUT OUT ALL SODA POP....NO exercising yet.........I KID YOU NOT......Uncle Lee's is the BEST diaretic tea out there because it has the ability to flush the unwanted pounds off.....If anyone wants to seriously loose unwanted weight....you know what to do......
FYI-I went to my local natural food store and bought some Oolong WA-YI tea. It is $27.19 a pound. I bought 0.14#'s for $3.68! I believe this will last me a couple weeks at 2 cups a day. We will see.
wow - this site just saved me alot of money and disapointment - thank you all soooo much!
I have to put my 2 cents in. I have not read all the comments here but Wu Yi really bit me & I would like to share this with anyone that will read it!! This is my Wu Yi story.
I ordered Wu Yi & My Credit card was charged for the shipping immmediately. Product did't ship for about 8 weeks. Fourteen days after I placed my order, my credit card was charged again because I was past my "free trial period" although it will still be 6 more weeks before I will even get my product to even be ABLE to try it. I called Wu Yi to cancel 6 weeks after initially ordering & Wu Yi still charged me for the 2nd month supply even though I still didn't have my first month supply. I couldn't even recover my initial shipping charges on an order that was canceled a full 2 weeks before it even shipped although I was told by a Wu Yi rep that my credit card would be credited the full amount including shipping since it hadn't shipped yet. Wu Yi shipped it anyway 2 FULL WEEKS AFTER I CANCELED THE ORDER!!! IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SHIPPED!!! WU YI IS A SCAM & I WILL DO MY BEST TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE KNOW THIS. THE WOMAN THAT I SPOKE WITH AT MY CREDIT CARD COMPANY WAS THE FIRST TO THANK ME FOR THIS INFO AS SHE WAS ABOUT TO ORDER FROM WU YI & WAS GLAD SHE HADN'T. There are better sources for Oolong tea. Sorry for my venting but I feel better.
Maddie,
The list of comments are almost as impressive as you clarity in the article itself. I wholeheartedly agree - there is no magic pill or tea. Weight loss is much greater than just drink a tea, or pop a pill. As always, good work!
Jason
I could not excercise due to serious sciatica problems. However, drinking a combination of "The Ultimate Meal" that you can purchase at The Vitamin Shoppe, grapefruit juice with apple cider vinegar, lots of water and green tea with cascara segrada, I was able to lose over 50 in a few months. I never tried oolong, but am more than willing to add it to my brew. The green works wonders for me and you can go to Chinatown to get these teas in bulk by the ounce. It's less expensive and fresher that way! If your town does nto have a Chinatown, a Vitamin Shoppe has an herbal tea section. Personally, I am always skeptical of ordering anything medicinal through the mail. I would also advise you to see a Chinese doctor as well as an Ayurvedic doctor. Eastern medicine has always had longer results - as they focus on health and overall wellness - not synthetic "quick fixes". When you take on this new lifestyle, teh weight will STAY off and you won't have to sacrifice all of teh foods you like! You simply think differently about your body and food, THEN, what used to be a "diet", becomes a pleasurable way of life. Don't forget the water!!!!! Proper elimination is the key to weight loss! Ever wonder why folk who east lots of beef weight more than others?? The longer it takes your body to digest a food, the more it is likely to turn into fat. Fruits and veggies are fibrous and not only fortify, but they pass right through - keeping you energetic and "regular".
I have note tried this tea, but I am familiar with oolong from my herbal books. I am familiar with Green tea and can testify that it does aid in weight loss. I found that it is the main ingredient in advertised weight loss pills you can find in your local drug store! I lost the weight without excercise drinking tons of water, drinking "the Ultimatrt
Well I cut and pasted my letter which included paragraphs, indentation and the like. Not sure why the whole thing posted as one long paragraph. Sorry about that.
Maddie, This is excellent. Here's the letter I was about to send them, but after reading your site, I've decided to contact my credit card company and not bother with them anymore. Still, the letter below indicates my experience and approach to this "company":
Mark, Jesse, Joe or whomever,I ordered your product (Wu-Yi tea) in good faith. I believed you when you stated that a "60-day full refund policy" applied to this product. I elected not to keep the product because I have elected to lose weight via diet and excercise and your product is simply too expensive (and not perceived by me as a good value for the price).After cancelling this order, I returned your product un-opened and un-used. I then waited nearly 2 months for you to honor your end of the agreement by processing the refund. You did not.Today, I contacted your customer service person ("Joe") to determine why the order had not been refunded. Your correspondence indicates that you process refunds every two weeks (and btw, this is a violation of the terms of most merchant processing agreements).US Postal records indicate that the returned product was received on Feb 19. That is nearly 5 weeks ago. Upon verifying this, "Joe" said that I would be fully refunded the $37 billed to my credit card. Your email below indicates now that you do not intend to provide a full refund.Your website states: "We want to ensure that you are 100% satisfied with your weight loss, which is why we back every box with our Iron-Clad 60-Day Money Back guarantee."You leave me no choice but to contact my credit card company. Because of my good standing with them, you can expect a chargeback of the full amount (as you initially indicated was your policy). I must say that people and companies like yours disgust me. Where I come from, a full refund means 100%, not 85%. I already paid your inflated "handling fee". I trusted that you understood the risks of trying to sell a box of tea for $37 and that you would honor my reasonable request for a refund. On your website, "Jesse" also indicates that a refund means that "I don't pay 1 penny if I'm not satisfied." That is the guarantee I intend for your to honor.But you added additional terms after the original order that completely contradicted your 100% refund claim. That is not only dishonorable, it is also illegal. As such, I no longer wish to receive any further correspondence from anyone related to this transaction or from your "organization". If I do, my next course of action will be to send all of this information to the Attorney General's Office for the State of Oregon. I'm quite confident that you will continue to pursue this, so I am giving you this warning now and will be interested in whether you (once again) act dishonorably by ignoring the wishes of your (former) customer.All of this information and your correspondence will be provided to Chase Card Services in support of my chargeback claim against your firm.I also recommend that you take a look at your last email and realize that your statement "... as per mentioned in our Terms" isn't exactly an exemplary use of the English language, and instead seems merely an intent to intimidate me. I was not intimidated. Instead, I was even more convinced that I should have no interest in doing further business with you.In this email, you also indicated that "your order has been fully refunded", but then go on to indicate that it won't be refunded for 6 days, or 2 weeks, or who knows when, and that if it doesn't get refunded, I should jump through some hoops to finally get you to honor your agreement. All of this would put me beyond the 60-day limit for a chargeback. Once again, a dishonorable tactic. Jesse says on your website - "No hoops, no hassles", but this seems an awful lot like hoops and hassles.What a bunch of baloney, a complete rip-off, and a waste of my time and energy. But I did lose a couple of pounds in my frustration over this incident, and that's about the only thing you'll ever do to help me lose weight.xxxxxxx xxxxxx"Wu-Yisource.com" <markcustomersupport@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx,Your order has been fully refunded, less the 15% restocking fee as per mentioned in our Terms and Conditions which you indicated that you had read and agreed to before placing your order. Unlike many other retailers, we cannot re-package or re-sell your returned packages to other customer since it is a food product, which is why this restocking fee applies. Refunds take up to 2 weeks (usually 6 days) to show on your statement. If, for whatever reason, after 2 weeks this refund still does not show, please contact us directly at teahelp@usa.com and give the password "Watermelon" in the subject line, and your email will be forwarded to a manager immediately. Thank You.Jesse Willmswuyisource.com
Maddie, thanks for providing this information and for allowing others to comment so that I won't waste another second on this Wu-Yi scam.
Well, I just commented 8 days ago, but I thought I better update you guys about what happened. I originally went to the site and filled in the information (name, phone, e-mail), but when I got to the end where it asked for a committment and accept the free trial, I clicked (x-ed) out of the website. I did not complete the 'sale'. I got one e-mail from them asking me for an order. Then today, I got a phone call from a representative from WuYi informing me they will be sending my 15 day 'free trial' samples in the mail. I immediately stopped her and said, " I have not authorized you to send me anything, I decline the offer, do not send me anything, I have not ordered anything." I asked her point blank, "You aren't going to send me anything, are you?....I told you, I DECLINE this offer". She reassured me nothing would be sent. I also reminded her that I never gave them a credit card and will NOT allow them to charge me for anything. I got a sneaky suspicion I'm gonna find a box of tea in my mailbox. If I do, I'll send it right back... these guys aren't gonna do this to me!
Thank you soooooo much for this information. I too was almost a victim of this scam. What we'll do to lose some weight!!!!!!
Wow Maddie I think you have the most commented hub here at hubpages. I love drinking tea but wonder how this ones tastes.
I did buy this tea and have lost a couple of pounds in the first week. Do I think it was the tea? It might have had a bit to do with it but it probably had more to do with watching what I was eating and drinking a ton of water.
I like the taste of the tea and have changed from regular orange pekoe tea to this as it calms my stomach where regular tea seemed to do the opposite. I will carry on drinking this type of tea, I will however try to find a more inexpensive way to purchase it.
I bought a three month supply ($80.00), for those of you who bought the trial offer BEWARE, I read the fine print, you sign up for a memebership and they will automatically send you a three month supply at a time when you're "free trial" runs out.
I just ordered the tea....silly me. I am so glad I found this website. I imediately called my credit card company to cancell the purchase, but the order had already gone through. Fortunately, I was able to report the card as lost and no future charges will be billed. I lost $7.00 but hey it could've been worst.
I ordered the tea only for the 1 month to see if I liked it. After reading this and concerned about the "scam". I cancelled my subscription and got an email within 1 day. I was removed from the auto-ship and will not be charged anymore. And I was removed and got nomore tea.
Yes, I think they prey on the weak, but the tea is good and I do like the convience of it being dropped off without forgetting to order it. And of course there is no quick fix of losing all my fat without some diet and exercise. Common Sense tells me that.
For those who are worried about not getting their money back, I don't know about that. So order a small amount to see if you like it first, though I am sure you can get it cheaper somewhere else. If you change from coffee to tea you will lose some weight just from removing all those calories. It is only $1 a day, and if you are one of those people who spend dollars on Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks, you will even save money.
Wow....to think about it, I ALMOST signed up for it. That guy in the botom right corner was convincing. I used to work out and take pills and it worked, but haven't been doing so due to the busy schedule. So I thought, hey, i don't need to do anything apart from drinking tea...I can do that!! I am so glad I stumbled on to this article. Thanks a bunch for posting it...keep up the good work!!
Boy am I glad I googled before i tried ''free'' trial!!! Thank you so much! I was just minutes away from getting scam artists get a hold of my credit card #...
I gaind about 15lbs after quiting smoking...being lazy when it comes to exercise, i figured this tea is perfect for me....gues I'll just have to do it the hard way! :o)
You don't lose weight when you sweeten the tea with 3-4 teaspoons of sugar.
The Best Tea out there is Kudin Tea. It may taste bitter but it helps people loose weight by helping the metabolism speed.
Wow! As I read I kept seeing more and more people like me, saying "I was about to buy...". I was literally hovering over the "submit" button when a little voice said "google it". Not to check reviews actually, I was just wondering if I could just get a box of the Wu Yi tea for less and without that free trial crap. Then I decided to read your review. Excellent job with the details hon! You've confirmed my earlier thoughts: the secret to any healthy weight loss is a healthy diet, exercise and basically lifestyle changes. I want to drop 15 (still want some curves, being skinny is just played out!...lol) for summer cuz I intend to do a bunch of swimming and running around. Can't have me huffing and puffing up and down stairs. But like so many others, I want to eat what I want and still lose weight! LOL... women! :-)
Anyway, great work with or research. I REALLY appreciate it.Now I'm gonna go for a walk...
Thanks!
Nadi.
Wow! I almost bought into this tea... then I decided to google.. and foundall this great information here..Thanks everyone!! I will just stick to my exercise plan and watch what I eat.
Like Angie I bought the free trial, which seems like an oxymoron in itself. I'll make sure I cancel it after I recieve my trial then, to make sure they don't scam me. Awesome article =]
wow, amazing I finally got to the end of the comments, well I also got a pop up about two days ago and I was, well actually I did fall into the whole thing, read the so called testimonials and started the whole process about getting the free trial for 4.95, and then for whatever reason(Thank God) when I was thru like the second you have 2 min and some seconds left to take advantage of this offer and was prompted to enter my credit card info I just decided not to do it anymore, and try it may be later, so today was supossed to be later so I googled it and your site came up, and then I gues we do have a sixth sense(sometimes) thank you for saving me, and I will go look at my local Chinese grocery store like you suggested. Thanks again
I qualified for the "free-trial" and only needed to pay $4.95 for 1 month but felt like the story they were selling was too easy. Then I googled it and found this site and I have to say thank you for stopping me...I hope all of those people who spent $200 get their money back because even $4.95 is too much for lie!
Thanks Maddie
Hi Glad I researched on google before buying almost took them up on the 4.95 Free trial offer until I read that I would be Billed 29.95 every Month~~read the fine print always before taking up any offer!~~Buyer beware and I didn't bite!There wasn't anything about that offer that was free ~~~Good luck all~thanks for this info too~~Sandy
I've never bought a product advertised like this, with all or most of the ad being something like; LOSE WEIGHT FAST! RISK-FREE TRIAL!
I should have smacked myself after I briefly saw their guidelines for weight-loss: Drink 2 cups of tea a day along with; 30 minutes of exercise, not eating after 7:30pm, and drinking 8 glasses of water.
Just do that everyday ANYWAY and you'll lose weight! Problem with me is, I don't think I have a very high metabolism, and I love to eat. So I was hired at a stables to do some pretty hard work, it's all exercise. I also tried for awhile to eat less than I usually do, and drink more water. Its been a few weeks and sadly, I saw almost no results... It's like nothing I do works! As said before I never buy into these scams but there's a first for everything, and I did. Bought the free trial. I'm thinking of trying it anyway, because for me it's more of a mentality thing. With their guidelines (however obvious it sounds) I might get somewhere.
Anyone else have the same problems as I do, or advice, please email: rustygirl_89@hotmail.com
Being young and stupid isn't as fun as others make it out to be.
GOD LOVE FOR HELPING US ALL,YOU ARE SO PRECIOUS FOR SAVING US TIME & MONEY 1
OMG! Glad i found your website and learned about the negative feedback about this tea (WU-YI), scam that i almost purchase. Thanks for saving me from tons of hassle. I'll check the health store instead. =)
Wow, I was on the same website and was about to make the purchase when my gut feeling told me to stop and Google first! It just sounded like a ridiculous amount of money to get suckered into. Sure enough, I found tons of negative feedback on this company. I plan to visit my local health food store and purchase the tea there, or on Amazon, as suggested by Maddie.
No secrets.
Eat less.
Exercise more.
Some of us are still out here looking for much needed help and, thanks to this website, I feel more inspired than ever to just craft my own weight loss program vs being ripped off by some fraudulent manufacturer. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for this eye opener !! 3/16/08
Just adding my comment to the many. Thanks Maddie, too late that I read you article. I was suckered into as well AND GOT RIPPED OFF!
Jodi
i would like to know if any oolong tea can make you loose weight?
I have been drinking these teas for 13 years at best and if you want to loose weight, just get up and get out. I will happen, you have work hard but the effort is worth it. Thank you so much maddie you put things into prospective for alot of the bloggers.
HI, CAN YOU TELL ME IF THE WU YI TEA REALLY MAKE YOU LOSE POUNDS?
I ordered the trial offer 2 weeks ago, was charged on cc, and still have not received it. The telephone numbers are not 24/7 but Monday through Friday 8-5 Mountain Standard Time. I went to the LiveChat and spoke with someone who then gave me a tracking number. Apparently, it was shipped UPS but there was a problem with delivery so we traced it and they will re-ship within another week. willl keep you posted.
Thanks so much everyone... i almost purchase like a minute ago and for some reason i clicked this site accidentally and i found out a lot of bogus on this tea!!!
i tried this wuyi tea for a month! and it did not do anything to me, i did not lose a single lb. so one day i decided to return it and they kept on saying i have to be patient and it will work. but i was really frustrated and really wanted the refund but they would not listen to me at all. i read that day how a lot of customers were ripped and were not refunded no matter how much they tried to. so, i did not waste anymore of my time to argue with them and just accepted that i was ripped and never again order this product from them. i told them that oprah did not even like their tea.
I ordered this junk a few months ago, and have not touched it. I did it backwards like so many others. I ordered and then researched. I called the day after ordering and told them I wanted it cancelled RIGHT THEN, AND THERE!!!!! They said fine and that I would not be charged anymore. Well ha, ha to them I used a pre-paid card, and cancelled it before they even had the chance to run it up. There is another site with many, many people going through the same thing, and being charged over and over. These people really do need to be stopped.
pichi, you are right. i came across this blog just after i hit the submit button. i agreed to pay only $4.95 for the trial package but to be safe than sorry, i immediately cancel my credit card as they have all my credit card's details. you never know what they will charge you later and to get refund? see the president maybe easier...
The members of Red Datsun from New York prefer GREEN TEA.
Marzia...if you read this..please know..that if u ordered it from one of the websites..then u have only paid $7.00...SO FAR..U HAVE JUST ALLOWED THEM TO BILL U AT WILL...I WOULD SAY CANCEL THAT ACCOUNT IN A HURRY!!!
Thankyou very much for save me the search, now the only thing i would like to know if breastfeeding mums can drink it.
I would like to know if the green tea pills work or not....
DLC.....me too, i paid only $7.00.....i would never spend $200-$300 on tea!!
im thinking of returning the tea after reading everyones comments....i love tea, but i dont wanna pay even $7.00 for it...a place near my house sells a big bag of oolong tea for $3.00...i found this out AFTER i ordered the tea...i know im being cheap but i dont want to be billed every month for soemthing i can get down the street.....if I had only knew before i ordered!! ahhh, that would have saved me so much time and effort!
I just ordered the Wi_Yu tea, I haven't received it yet. I only paid $6.95 for a trial. How did so many people end up paying so much?
I almost purchased tea from the "WU-YI SOURCE" site, but I didn't give them my credit card info. They got my email address, however, and sent me a reminder email to complete the purchase. They also quote this phone number, where I can contact them:
Support Contact information: 1-866-449-5567
I hope it helps all of you looking for your money back.
I'm glad I didn't go through with the purchase. Thanks everyone for your warnings.
I am very frugal (okay, cheap!) A friend at work told me she lost weight with this..she got the free sample.. after I found out that the miracle tea is oolong, I went to a local Asian market and got a 5lb. bag for 10 bucks..I like the taste and maybe I'll lose some weight..or not...there are no miracle diets....eat less food and exercise!
So how do i lose 40 pounds?! help!
I thought at first tha the name was familiar. Indeed it was, after searching wu-ji + comments on google, I found your website along with explanations and clarifications. I did not intend to buy since I don't have the money to spare on such high-priced products. But I am glad to hear that one of the teas I seldom drink at my favorite tea shop is non other than wulong tea. I read a few comments and I think i,m just going to buy myself a bag there of Tung Ting since like LiveLonger said, it tastes like peaches. :9 That was informative and I'm glad someone such as you take time to inform people like us. I'm barely 20-25 pounds from my ideal weight and with my new job (which I chose for it's constant moving around during the week) and some tea to help the fat-brurning process (although I figure it isn't as miraculous as we ought to think, as you pointed out) better than any special cure (I don't eat much bad food, so it's mainly exercises that is missing in my life).
Thanks a lot for the help and caring.
Great review! It would be good that everybody trying to lose weight drinking tea read this. There is not magical pill, tea, lotion ,patch or anything to lose weight. You just have to eat right and exercise regularly!
Reading this was enjoyable. So I went to site entered a weight 130lbs with a goal weight of 140lbs. They correctly estimated my cooked BMI was too low but I still qualified for the free trial. To the best of my knowledge I entered my info in such a way that they should disqualify me. It is a SCAM. But it was fun.
I like green tea in general, just ahabit I developed. Do not know whether it does any good. I do not know whether to sympathized or pity people (especially in US) who have been socially engineered to be unaware of what is good for them. You do not have to go far and wide to search for the elixir of life. Amercian Indians had a lot of good practices. Most cultures had developed good practices. Yet we look for the magic potion from a distant land that will save us from our follies. Look at the bread we eat. It has 10 other ingredients besides flour, yeast and oil. And even the flour is reconstituted. Yet we look for the virgin oolong tea. I wonder.
Thanks for the blog though. It was enlightening in many ways. And it serves a great purpose of increasing awareness.
Hello
I also bought this tea - not for weight loss but just felt like trying a different tea and for the health benefits.
Like everyone else above ripped off on the price !!!! I can live with that but on top of the extra shipping costs - they automatically signed me up for something called Living Lean at about $19.10 per month. (USA) and I live in New Zealand so its even more.
I was furious and have done battle to get it cancelled and was told it was. Of course a few days later there it is on my credit card. These people are low life scum as far as I am concerned - to treat people in that way. It is so unethical.
I feel very strongly that my TIME is my most valuable asset and it makes me cross to have to waste it pursuing individuals of this nature - but hopefully they will get what they deserve and go bankrupt in the process.
Anyone reading this DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THEM - any benefits of the tea are negated by the FRUSTRATION of the organisation you are dealing with and their dishonesty.
Barbara
Ok, I'm one of those that was suckered in...but here's what got me - the endorsement by Jason Walsh - he's a legitimate trainer of some big names in movies - I looked up his website - it was his endorsement specifically that made me buy the damn tea!!! After reading many of the posts on this website, I contacted the company and requested a refund. I also just emailed Jason Walsh and asked him if he stands by his endorsement. I'll let you know if he responds...I can't imagine that he will...
thank you.
I received my order on Tuesday and have tried it, After reading all the comments I decided to cancel. Had no problems told rep that I would keep the i month supply in which i will be billed 29.95. So far i love the tea, i have not drank my regular 2 cups of coffee nor sodas. been eating half a bagel with a banana for breakfast, yogurt for snack lunch is turkey breast sandwich or soup dinner has been steaks, chicken or pasta. been exerising every other day. Will let you know how much this has worked.
Thanks to Maddie and everyone who contributed to this blog. I love tea and drink it all year long, hot, cold, warm. I think when I drink tea I dont drink those sugary sodas. I also think in general those that take time to enjoy a cup of tea, usually have a greater appreciation of life and tend to do more to keep their bodies healthy.
I saw the ad for Wu-Yi tea and was glad to find this site that explained it's origin is Oolong Tea. I'm gonna pick some up this weekend and give it a whirl.
WOW, I am so glad I kept exploring the net and came across your blog. I was researching a weight loss program for a paper and encountered the Wu-Yi Tea site. I had my cc in hand but decided to look at other sites first. Thanks so much for saving my money. Now, if I could only get back the 2 hours I've spent researching that tea and reading this blog instead of working on my paper, I'd really be happy. My 10 page paper is due tomorrow. I really appreciate the info though. Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!
I just received my Wu-Yi Tea in the mail this morning, and I'm going to try it out, along with diet and exercize. I'll put up another post at the end of 3 months letting you guys know how well it worked out for me.
Well done Maddie! I loved your post and I appreciate the time you took out for the research. No doubt, you have enlightened quite a few people. I am bookmarking your page. Hope to see more of your posts. Take care and thanks for thr article.
Oh boy. I am another one of the "suckers" that bought the tea just a couple of weeks ago and received mine over the weekend. I did jump start this a few weeks ago by exercizing 4 times a week and cutting down my food consumption considerably and drinking lots of water. I've been drinking the tea 2 x's a day and actually did loose weight. Pants that didn't fit me over the weekend actually FIT today. So I'll just continue on. I ordered the 12 week supply and not the auto ship "free" trial thing. I am out $93+ dollars for stinking TEA!!! But hopefully with the exercize and diet it may have some subliminal benifits for me.
I will know better next time (although last year I fell for the hoodia thing too). No more being an idiot for me!!!
Thanks Maddie for the article.
THANKS SO SO MUCH,WAS ABOUT TO ORDER,JUST A MIN AGO.
I too was interested in buying this, but of course it sounded too good to be true. Thought I'd do some digging and found your wonderful review. Funny how some people can down us skeptics but are actually a bit hypocritical; 'skeptical of the skeptics!' lol
Anyway, I saw a link to a live person to ask Wu-Yi questions to and that's what totally confirmed my own skeptisism! What a crock....ironically enough "Maddy" my newest information-filled friend, was either copying and pasting very quickly or just could have been an electronic Maddy! Very scripted. Thanks again for this review and for saving people the time and energy to even bother....oh and from being ripped off. It's only $200, but even if you saved just a few people getting scammed, it turns out to be a lot of money!
Keep up the good work!
Thank You so much! Just like the others, I was about to type my card number. Gladly, while I was reading some of the testimonies I felt that they were to good to be true. And If its really true that you can drop 26 lbs in 6 weeks wouldnt that make you feel sick and weak. Wu-yi claims that its a healthy way of loosing weight but how can you be healthy if your loosing too much weight in just a short time.
We should also consider that we should investigate anything that needs our credit card number (Except ofcourse when paying our bills ) because as soon as we enterd the number its either you win or lose. Its going to be tough, really............
Thanks a lot again maddie! you are such an eye openner.
guy
Thanks for this site Maddie. Pay no attention to the negative comments ..the few that you are getting are probally just representatives of Wu Yi. But for anyone that is looking for someone who has tried this. They also have several claims on RipOffReports.com
Thank you soooooooo much for this site!
You saved me!
Ok, So i almost fell for this aswell, but then did some research and found this page.I have been reading others comments and just have a few of my own.1) BEING BI POLAR IS NO EXCUSE FOR BUYING INTO A SCAMyou can not use manic-depression as your reasoning for buying this product, that just disgusts me.2) DEBBIE & ALL OTHERS who said that they were "surprised" by the 29.95 that would be charged to you after the 14day trial period, as well as being automatically shipped tea and billed 29.95/month, ARE YOU BLIND? There is atleast a page length of "Terms and Conditions" that you have to agree to PRIOR to ordering that specifically state that you will be charged after the completion of the trial as well as auto-billed every month. DO NO BLAME THE COMPANY FOR YOUR NEGLIGENCE. READ CONTRACTS BEFORE YOU AGREE TO THEM. 3) THEY MAY HAVE SCAMMED YOU, BUT WHY SCAM THEM? There was a post made a few months back of an online conversation between a WU YI Rep and a Blogger on this site. This person blatently admits before posting the conversation that they fell for this product then in the conversation BLAMES THEIR "UNDERAGED" CHILD, stating that their CHILD made the purchase. WHY? Why would you? WHY wouldn't you TELL THEM YOU ARE UNSATISFIED as all the others who were unsatisfied did? They have a "NO HASSLE GUARANTEE" So regardless of what you say, whether it was you, your child, your dog, or your kitchen sink that made the order, you will recieve the same results. I feel that blaming the order on the incompetence of a child is pathetic and petty seening as YOU admittedly are the incompetent one. 4) WHY LOOK FOR GOOD EXPERIENCES?Do not try to cushion your ego after making the mistake of purchasing the product by wasting time posting bulletins to find ANYONE who MAY HAVE lost a pound or two from this system. Be Productive, spend that time CANCELLING YOUR ORDER, CALLING YOUR CREDIT CARD/BANK TO DISPUTE CHARGES (because as you can see unless you nip it in the bud at the right away, it is seemingly not easy to receive a refund from this company, unless you cancel before you start OR blame your child for the order),GOING TO A GROCERY/CHINESE/TEA SHOP AND GET THE SAME THING for a 3rd of the price. DO SOMETHING. BUT, don't try to find someone who can give you a success story because there is a 99.9% chance that that person will not have the same amount of body fat as you, be the same weight as you, have the same daily routines as you, and therefore NOT get the same results as you. Which in turn means that you if you dont act now, may end up as one of these unfortunate people making a post 3months down the road, 300$ down the drain, and completely unsatisfied.BE SMART. ACT FAST. THERE IS NO HOPE IN THE PRODUCT.SO JUST DON'T BOTHER.In closing, We all need to stop relying on a magical potion to come along.Let's get old fashion, DIET & EXCERSISE.
Has anyone here ordered the $6.95 trial offer and had a GOOD experience? I just ordered it, too, and have been told it will arrive in 4-7 days.
Everything I am reading here is negative and I am just wondering if anyone had a good experience with the trial offer only?
Thanks in advance.
I was just scammed myself and read this page. I feel stupid as everyone else who fell for it. I immediatley did the live chat to cancel the order it was Martin as someone else had said the same stuff, i too emailed it to myself and then called me credit card and cancelled it. So far the 6. 95 is only charged and I will dispute it tomorrow when it should be posted. The rep from my credit card company can't dispute it when it is pending (which it is right now). Never again will I let this happen. I am going to buy the oolong tea at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods or a local chinese market. I just want to try it, since I do like tea and if it helps, along with my trying to eat healthier and have started working out again, great.
I am thankful for this site to help me so i don't have to go through the difficulties that those of you have had to go through. I hope the wuyisource company gets shut down soon. Put the guy in jail. Those of you thinking of ordering Don't Do It. Just read the previous posts.
Wow this was really useful information, I am so glad i found this site before trying out the quick fix Wu-Yi tea. Thanx so much i was so ready to buy the tea because they claim to give u a free trial and u pay just for the shipping but in the end you really end up paying like $200 dollars for this stuff not worth it at all.
I have really enjoyed reading these posts. Thanks you probably saved me alot of cash. Are we sure that when we go to the markets/stores that the tea we buy will be authentic as well??
My brother-in-law spke of this product, Wu-Yi tea. I've heard of it also, and I too was rushing through to get my "free trial" package, when I thought, why not ask the WEB, and so here I am. I read about it, researched a bit and I did order some from Amazon today, however I also found at a new Asian Market FUJIAN OOLONG TEA, from China. It was $1.79 for 20 tea bags. Which I've learned is the same thing as Wu-Yi. It tastes exactly like the tea in the resturants.
I've come to learn to read the small print. I believe someone said they were also charged for something else, actually it's in the agreement of the order. I audit for a CC company and I see loads of issues people have with being charged for things they didn't "think" they signed up for. Be careful, unfortunately companies make a profit on people like us who don't want to go the extra mile to get these things removed from our credit cards (cc). Try to purchase the tea at a local Asian Mart, it's cheap and this way you can try it out w/out spending alot.
Thanks for this site! Ü
on one of the most prominent sites it took some time to find out the that cost of the FREE 14 day trial is $4.95 and if I do nothing they will AUTOMATICALLY Bill me for $29.95 every month to keep me supplied, OH there is also an unstated shipping and HANDLING charge so assuming 2 bags a day that is 30 bags for $30+
The first health food site I went to sells 100 bags of their premium oolong tea for $3.59.
The first site was also running a video of a oriental man with a chinese accent saying that the tea will not only make you thin but TONED, interesting I thought that took exercise, my education and 34 years of physical therapy exerperience are wrong then.
Thanks for this information. Excellent article. I ordered some for my daughter. Didn't realize it was a scam until I tried to contact soemone. <sigh>
To Mrs Thankful: Amen, sister! Tell it.
hi, just wanted to know is oolong tea the same as wu-yi tea. I bought some oolong tea from chinese market and would like to know if they are the same.
Beware! Its a Scam! On page 1, the Wu-Yi Promise Page of the Wu-Yi Source Weight Loss Success Guide, it lists 10 Promises to Self. #5 states: "I will participate in 30 minutes of strenuous exercise at least 4 times per week." It didn't state that before the sale! Give me a break. Logically speaking, with all that exercising, who needs tea? This stuff is going back, bro ... don't you know, know, know!
I just finished reading this site. (it took me 2 hours) I was just on the Wu-Yi site about to order, I mimimized the site and decided I better check it out. THANK GOD I DID! What a mess of a scam! I hope all of you get refunded and this business is shut down! I have never been to this site before and I am glad I came across it. Thanks Maddie
Nicely objective review! I usually just figure that if it's on the internet and says "as seen on Oprah", "CNN", "60 min" etc...it's probably a scam. It's always funny to me how people pay so much $$$ for things like Oolong or Green Tea when you can get it at practically any oriental market for about $2 a box. On a side note, when I switched my coffee out with either tea, I slowly lost weight, about 1-2 pounds a day. I didn't change my eating habits or activity level (which is VERY sedentary as I do computer based work). It's definitely not a "miracle" tea but it can be a small part of a larger diet change.
There's definitely no "one size fits all" diet out there...some people lose tons of weight cutting out sugar, some by cutting out salt (my hubby lost 50 lbs in 3 months just by reducing his salt intake! but didn't work for me), some by carbs, etc. You've just gotta figure out which one is your "problem" then work to fixing it.
Thanks for the research, only wished I had seen it sooner. I was suckered in and sent the tea back. I have been trying for 4 months now to get a refund. I am going to file a report with BBB. Maybe that will help. For any of you that are looking into getting this through wu yi source, STEER CLEAR!!!
Crap! I fell for this one just a few hours ago!!! I didn't want to go through the headache of cancelling with this company so I cancelled my card all together. I feel like such an idiot. When I first saw Maddie's research I thought "no, please say it ain't so...." I'm out a whole $6.95 but I was assured by my bank that now that this card is cancelled, they can't take my honest hard earned money. Scammers! They thrive on us desperate dieters!
Well I did it too!!! But I took advise from all of you. I got on Live chat and cancelled the order. I had to come up with an excuse but it worked so far. i was told I would have to pay shipping adn I said no way. You cant charge me for somting you arnt sending me. So James said Ok i'll refund the money you should see it in a couple of days. i told him I was going to print the chat sheet and I did and also told him if I had any trouble with the return I would be intouch. I hope it works. If nothing else I will call my credit card comp. and dispute it and change my credit card number.
Thanks Again I would've had a mess If I didnt find you all!!!!
Kathie
Thanks Maddie for this research and thanks to everyone for their comments. I really thought that this could work and thought I would definitely get the free trial as long as i didn't have to give any card details. Surprise surprise - I saw had to give my card details. That's the point i googled the name and found this. Thank goodness I did!! What a terrible scam. I really hope all of you get your money back.
(I'm sorry for this next paragraph - I know it's off the topic, but I feel very strongly about it. Maddie, If you want to edit it out you can, I just really needed to get it off my chest!)
For the people who wrote comments like 'stop eating junk food' 'don't be lazy' etc etc - Please stop being so damn ignorant!!! I have a condition called PCOS and that makes it harder to lose the weight (I go to a gym 6 times a week and am with a trainer for 3 times out of that). It's not a question of fat people being lazy/eating junk. In fact, I'm sure I'm fitter and a hell of a lot more active than you!! I also eat the healthiest out of anyone that I know. You do not know about why we are overweight, everyone has their own issues. Therefore, don't judge
Here is my concern about the mirical tea. Their web site(s) show and tell about people losing 15 to 20 pounds a month; some even more. I weigh 160 lbs. If I drank their tea, I would waste away to nothing in less than a year. Well not really since it only 'melts away fat'. At what point in time do the recommend that someone stop using it. All of us need a certain amount of fat and if it worked half as good as they claim, people would have to cut back on its use.
Yeah, I was one of the stupid ones to go along and order this without doing any research. Then about an hour later stumbled along this site among others learning that they are a bunch of frauds. This is not like myself to order anything online and I am well aware that to lose weight takes excercise and good eating habits so I don't understand myself how I got suckered.
Anyways, I have called my credit card company and will change my account number to prevent then from being able to scam me anymore. My credit card company gave me a number to call WUYI source 1-866-449-5567 and to ensure I would get someone on the line, I pressed #1 to place an order........ they obviously want us to place order right?.... I told the guy that answered that he had to cancel my order which he did. I also explained that if they tried to charge anything else to my card that there would be big trouble. He assured me that it is cancelled and if the package ends up at my door to just decline it. He also gave me another phone number for a LIVING SUBSCRIPTION that he told me I need to call and cancel that as well 1-866-396-5711.
Hopefully there will be no more surprises.
Thank you to everyone for enlighting me with this info and hopefully these phone numbers may help some of you as well.
Maybe with any luck they are slowing starting to realize that their scam is not working so well anymore.
As I now see I am not the first one to go through this with this Co, I would like to add my experience with you. I did not receive my initial trial but was of course charged. The next day i sent an email to the one provided to cancel further orders and to stop them from getting money out of my acct. This apparently didnt work because while i have still received NO PRODUCT I have been charged an additional 29.95. I did the live chat thing and this is what i was told:
info: Please wait for a site operator to respond. info: You are now chatting with 'James' James: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you’ve had a great day so far. I’m happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe. you: actually, i ordered this and have yet to receive anything. that was at least 2 wks ago, then i just got charged another 29.95 and i have sent 2 emails cancelling because i didnt receive it you: can you help me with this? James: Could you please provide me your name and email address or your order number? you: Heather Adkins email address hadkins_25@yahoo.com James: Ok, please wait for a minute, while I check your order. James: Your product has been delivered to you. James: Here is your delivery detailsered On: 02/14/2008 2:46 P.M. James: Location: REAR DOOR James: Delivered To: KANSAS CITY, KS, US you: i live in an upstairs apt and have no "back door" James: We reship your product which you will receive with in few business days. you: could you please cancel any future charges and deliveries? I would also like for you to please refund the 29.95 that was just taken from my acct because i sent an email on feb 8th to cancel you: IF i receive the next shipment and like it i will call to order you: BUT i do not want it to come directly out of my acct and would like my 29.95 back James: WE have refunded you which you will receive in few business days. you: thank you very much, as i said when i get the initial delivery IF i like i will call back to order, thank you sooo much James: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one. James: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance ! you: thank you very much you too info: Your chat transcript will be sent to hadkins_25@yahoo.com at the end of your chat.
So glad I decided to open another browzer and search more about wu-yi tea before clicking send for my order! The first result I opened was your article! When I was reading the wu-yi sales pitch it took me awhile to get convince but they put you on a limited time to read through the whole thing or else you loss the chance to avail of the free trail. But when I read your article, it took me less than a minute to agree. Thank you for saving me my hard-earned money.
The "timed" advertisement for this Wu Yi tea popped up on a classmates webpage I was reading about an hour ago. I almost fell for it, until it said I would need to give my credit card number. I treat that like my social security number anymore. I fell for one similar to this a year ago, for Hoodia, which was also a fraudulent site. That resulted in creating a new credit card, and a $98 charge I never got back. Try to stop these auto ships too. That's almost harder than losing the weight. If you ever wonder how easy it is for these scam artists to prey on those of us who are vulnerable, watch the movie, "The Gig" with Vince Vaughn. It's unreal how "real" they make a scam appear. I am enrolled in Curves, and have been doing Weight Watchers now for 3 weeks, and lost 11 lbs. The best way to lose, is still the good old fashioned way......get off that couch, and close the refrigerator. Move it, to lose it. Thank goodness there is Google and you Maddie, to save us from ourselves sometimes.
I suggest drinking the Tazo green tea. Green tea is said to speed your metabolism. I highly suggest you buy it from Tazo, it's a wonderful blend of mint leaves, lemon, and the green tea, I've tried other brands of green tea and they are all to plain for me, it's worth the extra what... 10 cents.
=D
so i guess my order has been cancelled but i still got charged for the shipping! which im not impressed with! but its better then being FOOLED! im just gonna do this the old SCHOOL way EAT RIGHT, WORK OUT!! sweat sweat!
at least i can thank myself and not some damn tea or dr. Willam
who sent me an email "sad to see you cancelled your order"
LAME LAME thanks MADDY xo
Shane: Ok, I am canceling your order and you will not receive any order.
you: ok
you: and an email
Shane: For the confirmation you can print this chat.
you: an email please
you: like most professionals?
you: or a number
Shane: OK, you will get the email within few minutes.
you: ok im going to check and let you know
you: thanks
Shane: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one.
Shane: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance !
you: oh one more thing
Shane: Sure
you: http://hubpages.com/hub/The_Truth_About_Wu-Yi_Tea
you: give that a read
you: thanks
so i was fooled too!
i guess it just seems too goo to be true
and im a marketing student
but we all jump at the chance to be slim sexy and confident!
and when they put a guaretee on it makes it seem more lilkly to work. i would like to cancel my free trial i qualified
I tried to online cancel my order but i guess they are offline or they just reconize my IP address!
I dont know why i fell for something so Stupid!!!!
Hey ya'll I was fooled after purchasing the products and then reading this...better late than never...I returned to the Wu-Yi Source website and went into the live chat...this is how it went
Please wait for a site operator to respond.You are now chatting with 'Olivia'Olivia: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you’ve had a great day so far. I’m happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.you: Hi I would like some information on my account.you: Sam H (email address)Olivia: Ok, please wait for a minute, while I check your order.Olivia: Please briefly explain the exact issue you are having and I'll be more than happy to assist you come to a satisfactory solution.you: I would like an RMA number and a shipping address to return your product and I would like to immediately cancel my order.Olivia: Just a moment please.Olivia: Alright, I have removed you from our auto-shipment program; to get the refund, please return the portions of tea you wish to be refunded for to:Olivia: Olivia: Wu-Yi SourceOlivia: 5300 Ontario Mills PkwyOlivia: unit 400Olivia: Ontario, CA Olivia: 91764Olivia: Olivia: Shipping charges are not refunded. And, your order must be marked with the order date to clarify that your order is still within the 60 day refund period.Olivia: Olivia: Refunds are processed every two weeks; you will receive an email from us immediately after we have refunded you. Please include correspondence in the package with your reason for return and your RMA number, which is:Olivia: xxxxxxxyou: I have found very disturbing comments about your product and service and will contact the BBB if any further charges appear on my card further more I have contacted my credit card company and they are fully aware that this is a fraudulent company and will block any charges beyond the original $6.95 that I approved. I have not received the tea yet but will return it immediately upon arrival. I recommend that no charges appear on my card beyond the $6.95, you all should be ashamed of yourselfs for selling a product that does not work and for preying on those who struggle with weight loss. Olivia: Just a moment please.you: Also my order return will be within the 14 day trial period and thus no other charges will be billed to my account.Olivia: Just a moment please.Olivia: Alright, I have cancelled your order and removed your card from our autoship program. You will not be charged and you will not be receiving any shipments of tea.you: Will the original shipment still arrive?Olivia: We are not sending you anymore tea. you: I never recieved any tea was the original shipment ever mailed or not?you: I need to know whether or not I need to return product to you or if you haven't shipped even one order yet.Olivia: Just a moment please.Olivia: Just a moment please.Olivia: You can use the above Tracking ID to track your order at www.ups.com or if it is an international order at www.usps.com .Olivia: For Canadian customers, please check it on www.canadapost.ca Olivia: the #you: I would also like a cancellation number please for my records.Olivia: You will receive a confirmation email after few hours.you: Olivia for your companies sake you better hope so. Please provide me with the number now just in case I do not receive one, like originally stated I was supposed to receive an email about my order and didn't. Also what about the other free membership...is that also cancelled?Olivia: Your all orders are cancelled.you: The number please.Olivia: Just a moment please.you: Olivia you are positive that the orders for both livinglean and Wu-Yi tea have been cancelled and my card will not be billed?Olivia: If you have questions or concerns regarding your program with Living Lean you will need to contact their customer service at 1866-396-5711 where you will be assisted by a representative.Olivia: (cancellation #)you: Is this my cancellation numberOlivia: Yes you are right.Olivia: And you also receive a confirmation email after few hours. you: Olivia the number you gave me is closed...is there another way to cancel that subscription since I received it through your companyyou: your company should be able to provide me with a quick and easy way to cancel that membership with living leanOlivia: Please visit http://www.selfhelpworks.com/ .Olivia: But Living Lean will cancel through their customer service at 1866-396-5711.Olivia: They will help you better in this regard.Olivia: I hope I was of assistance, is there anything else I can help you with?you: Olivia thank you for your help, I can ensure you that if I have another charge on my account or have difficulty cancelling my livinglean account you will be hearing from me again.Your chat transcript will be sent to samanthamhauser@hotmail.com at the end of your chat.Olivia: Sure.Olivia: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one. Olivia: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance
I recommend that you be strong and aggressive if you have to. We will see what happens, I don't like to be messed with.
Thanks Maddie
I too almost fell for it....already gave my email and address adn stuff...hope they don't call me like they did that other woman! THank goodness for google, and this page! :)
Thank you for your research and for allowing the other comments. I too almost ordered and then decided to google the Wu-Yi.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFO. HAD MY FINGER ON THE ORDER BUTTON. ON MY WAY TO THE HEALTH FOOD STORE RIGHT NOW. THANKS AGAIN! REGARDS, ELIAS.
I appreciate the article, I've been on a Tea enlightment these last 2 months. I stopped drinking coffee and substituted for Tea instead. On that alone have I lost 10 pounds. I will try the Wu-Yi Oolong Tea. Thanks
this is scam
hello there, i would just like to thank you for this really important information. it was so helpful. i ordered it and then tried to find the phone number. then i read your cite and cancelled it. thankyou soo much!
WOWW.. I almost belived their advertisment.. but then i researched the tea in google and i found your article, and other articles as well. Thank you!. I believed their advertisemnet, because i usually always drink tea, whether its normal tea, or green tea, and green tea does help you like gives you little energy in the morning, its good, but all i can say to everyone here, is that research whatever you want to buy, or get its important to do so.
DO NOT BUY FORM THEM i CANCELLED MY ORDER AND i JUST RECIEVED A FRAUULANT CHARGE FROM THEM.
I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I ORDER THE TEA...I WISHED I DIDNT....I GOT SO SICK JUST AFTER THE FIRST DAY....WHEN I WOKE UP I WAS SOOOO DIZZY!!!!!.I COULDNT GET OUT OF BED FOR HOURS....NOW, I JUST GOT OFF THE LIVE CHAT WITH AUSTIN AND LIVING LEAN ..AND CANCELED EVERYTHING,...LETS SEE IF IT WORKS. I HOPE SO...BUT THANKS TO YOUR SITE I NOW KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT.
ARLENE
Dearest Maddie,
Thanks so much for the research, I was going to order the tea, when a little voice said, check it out first. So, I typed in the word Wu-Yi- tea and came to find your link. Thank you so much for clearing it up. Someone like me, (unfortunately desparate to loose the weight ) Is looking for "something" to work. I now realize through reading the other responses, that I can make a change and do it myself. I drink green tea for its health reasons. So, in short, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and my empty wallet. Sam
Thanks Maddie. The internet while exposing us to a lot of fraud also helps us to see through with excellent site like yours. Keep up the good work
I too got sucked right in. I called, about 26hours after the order was placed, and some yahoo kid said that the package was already mailed out. I thought it was interesting how 'Tyler' couldn't tell me about the package they just shipped to me, no tracking info or number to stop the it. How convienient for him that 'end chat' appeared. Then I got 'Shalyn' who took care of everything. Then I called the Living Lean place, and they too took care of everything. Thank you everyone for your help with this.
so does any oolong teas help you lose weight or is only the wu-yi and wu-long teas?
Yes,I admit it---I fell for it. I tried to cancel after reading the various blogs, but was told it was too late. I then received an additional order and tried to return but was told I needed to cancel within 30 days. I did not know I was on the automatic "Send" plan.
I did not authorize an additional supply. The company enclopsed a flier that stated a $1,000.00 reward for before and after pictures. I finally was able to stop further shipments.
There was no weight loss and nothing but extra charges to my credit card. Not a pleasant experience.
Thank you for exposing this company.
Rebecca Oneal
As soon as they said, drink these two cups of tea and add exercise, that's when I knew that this was bullcrap.Exercise really is the only effective way to lose weight. I lost 40 pounds in a whole year by exercising my ass off. But since my knees are worn out from running 12 miles a day for a year, I stopped exercisng. I gained 15 pounds in 3 months and am freaking out. That's how I ended up here. But to be honest, everyone knows in the back of their mind that exercise is just what you gotta do. If you ever are about to buy a product and it says and JUST EXERCISE with it.
They are telling you something that you already know and that you don't need the product to lose it.
Thanks guys.... I got suckered too... I just got my first "Free" trial box two days ago , opened it to smell it, etc. Now I am scared though and will contact my card to end any further charges. I hate how these guys just seem to sit around all day and figure out ways to take ya. Now I must canel and call cards etc, what a bummer... At any rate thanks for all your support and help, lesson learned.
I hate to admit it, but I fell into the trap... came across their website quite by accident... sounded good... I trust Oprah I guess cuz I doubt that I'd have signed up otherwise. However, I now know Oprah has NOTHING to do with it. I now know it is simply an Oolong tea... available everywhere. The site had a timed signup... and I rushed to sign up before the time elapsed. Stupid. So I got charged the initial $6 something for the shipment. I returned it as soon as I got it. I chatted online with a Martin from the company who assured me that I would not be charged on my visa for the returned tea. WRONG!! I was charged $38.17, and then a week or two later another charge of $20.45 from a company affiliated I'm sure, called IW/LIVING LEAN. For what?!! I didn't authorize that charge... who are they? Cancelled my visa today and ordered a new one. DO NOT trust this scam company. How do we put them out of business?!!!
Hey everyone. After my battle with this company....I did finally get a refund of $32.67 They did keep a 15% restocking fee. I guess this is a lesson learned. I just bitched until they got sick of me.
So if your waiting for your refund....Dont give up!!!
Good luck to you all!!!
hey all...so its been almost a month of drinking wu-yi tea...i must admit, it tastes good and does infact "curbs my appetite" (when i drink it). I have since lost 5lbs - but thats coz i changed my lifestyle and added exercise! (yeesh - really hard stuff) but so far am proud. so...as an update, i dont really think the tea made me lose a whole lot of weight but it does help a tiny bit! (still a rip off:) Cheers!!
I wish I'd read this before I ordered Wu-Yi tea! I ordered the "free" box, with shipping of $4.95. They took $6.95 from my checking account without any explanation for the extra $2. So, I let that go. Then, I get the box of tea, gezz, its oolong, I can buy at the grocery store. AND< inclosed is a sheet saying they are going to start auto-shipping a box for $37 every month or whatever. I NEVER authorized any auto-ship and didn't want it. So, contacted them by live-chat and was ASSURED that my account would not be charged anything further. Ha. Two weeks later, $37 was taken from my checking acct by them. Auto-chat again, and they said I had to pay to RETURN the tea I got, and write a letter for a refund and to stop the auto-ship. I did so. I also cancelled my Visa Debit so they could never charge it again, and had to go thru a hassle to get a new one with a number unknown to these crooks. So, I finally got the refund, today, after 3 weeks, but they took out shipping AGAIN. So, for one box of tea, I have paid the orig. $6.95 for the free box; $6.40 to ship it to them to get the refund, and now another $6.00 for shipping for nothning whatso ever! This is a HUGE scam, so please, spread the word and stay away! Sincerely, no more tea for me Cindy
Hi
I would just like to add a few thoughts here as a person that needs to lose weight and has NOT. I have ordered the wu-long tea a few months back. I tried ita few times and it has been sitting on my shelf until today. I got an email about this wu-yi tea and went to it today. As I read it I thought wow this sounds so familar to me.
It was, it is the same advertisment I read a few months back when I ordered my tea I have now. However I did some research and actually found a true 100% site. I ordered mine from a company called Infusium Inc. It is a legitament Co. and they only sell real authenic teas. Mine cost I believe 8.99 plus shipping, for 100 tea bags.
The reason I have not continued to drink this tea is that I am lazy and do not follow a diet very well. I am what one would call a stress eater and I do have enough of that to feed me for a life time lol. How ever I am a big tea fan especially in the summer. When I did drink this tea tho It did indeed curb my appetite, BUT that was only because anything you drink that is warm will do the same thing. Even warm water will curb the appetite for a short while.
I do believe tho that all teas have good beneifts to them if one actually drinks them everyday to get the benefits. This wu-long tea will "HELP" one not eat so much if drank with a meal or inbetween snacks. The reason being is that it is warm and satisfies your cravings, helps speed the metabolisum for effective elimanation PLUS green tea's like wu-long tea has special properties in them that do actually calm the central nervous system which in return helps curb the appetite. The key here is that when your feeling hungry instead of grabing the first thing one see's, and shoving it, brew up a cup of tea. Enjoy it first and if your still hungry after that eat something small and sensible. Like I said I am just LAZY lol. I have lost weight in the past with this simple diet plan but unforeseen mishaps caused the weight to come back on.
So all in all teas do in fact play a role in weight loss and management. BUT beware of the fakes. ONLY buy your teas from well researched sites, as I did. You can visit this site I went to and order from them. There are many different teas to choose from. I and my family are all big favorites of oreintial foods and we do drink the teas quite often.
Now I think I will start drinking mine again, reading these post has incouraged me to get on the ball again, and like I said wu-long or green teas will "help" aide in weight loss along with a change in diet and exercise. NOT the tea alone altho it will indeed brighten your spirits, teas are just special like that. Good luck!!
Sherrie ( nurse Asst of 22 yrs.)
HI. Great article. Thanks. I have ordered and received the Wu-Yi Tea. Momentary lapse of judgement I guess. I wanted to add that I if you go to this address, there is an easy and informative way to cancel your autoship and lean living subscription that comes along with the tea. There are two steps. First go to the live chat to cancel your autoship, make sure that you have your order number. Then you have to call customer service to cancel your living lean subscription, but they are only open Monday through Friday 9-9. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200802
My daughter ordered this product without my permission after reading about the living lean and auto deliveries I tried to call them it was a recording stating that I needed to go on line they give you a website that does not exist teahelp@usa.com and markcustomersupport@gmail.com I finally go to the website that my daughter odered from and chated with anthony he lied and stated that he was going to cancel the living lean and the auto delivery I called living lean and cancelled it myself because he had not which lead me to go back on line I then spoke to cyrus which said that he would go in and cancel it and that my credit card would not billed any further I am waiting for ups to bring this package so I can refuse it then i am going to take these chats to my bank so I can dispute it. THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM!
Wish I had found your site 2 months ago. I am writing for those of you who are not yet in receipt of your Wu-Yi refund. I sent my tea back on Jan 11 and just today (Feb 15) was credited with the $31.45 ($37 less 15%). The $19.95 for Lean whatever is gone and I am honestly too tired of messing with it to pursue. Of course the original shipping charge is gone too. I found the Oolong tea at the suggestion of a health food store to be better tasting anyway and also Trader Joes has similar products (Oolong) for under $5 for 48 count. Thanks for helping us (the consumers) out here in Internet land!
i am here to say the opposite of most. i ordered the "free trial" and i have to say that when i called to cancel future shipments it was very easy. I was charged the 29.95 for the month of tea that i had but it was clearly stated when i ordered the tea that this was what would happen. it is a trial period and if you don't like the tea you can send it back for a refund. also i agree it is not the tea that is making you lose the weight but if you have something in your head to push you forward while trying to lose weight what is the harm in that. it is then doing its job. the tea also tastes very good.
Also I forgot to tell you that I had check before I even tried to order any product calling the # to cancelled after 14 days and the # was always busy. That's when I got leary.
I too had check and was going to order the product. But when I saw you need a credit card and they ask for the 3 digits # on the back of your credit card I was taken back & my daughter said mommy don't do it . I immediately cancelled out everything but my address & E-mail & phone # including area code was completed and I was scared , but my daughter said do not order anything on the internet. What happen the next morning was really crazy I got a called from wu yi himself asking for my credut card # I was half asleep he proceeded to tell me about the product and ask for a credit card I told him I didn't have one I had to ask God to forgive me. I told him I would except it COD he pause for a moment ask if I didn't have a friend with a credit card I said no. He said he could not send it COD. I ended up hanging up the phone. Next day I went to my bank and ask for a separate card where I can purchase on-line products only and only the amount can be withdraw out of your account. Then I call them back again and they were another charge I erase all the information again , and again I said let me check on Oprah could not find it for 2006, 2007, or 2008 then I google the product and I found all the stories about other people getting scam. I'm going to tell all of you. This and remember whenever you're getting ready to make a decision abouut anything and you're not sure ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO GUIDE YOU I DID. THANK YOU HOLY SPIRIT>
So i have been on the ohine and the internet all morning now about this and here is what has happened so far.....
I have finally chatted with a live opperator in thier email system,
info: Please wait for a site operator to respond.info: You are now chatting with 'Jaques'Jaques: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you’ve had a great day so far. I’m happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.you: hello i would like to cancel out on the autoshippment program, i ordered your product about a month ago and i am having nervous problems with it Jaques: Could you please provide me your name and email address or your order number?you: Jaques: Ok, please wait for a minute, while I check your order.info: Your chat transcript will be sent to at the end of your chat.Jaques: Please briefly explain the exact issue you are having and I'll be more than happy to assist you come to a satisfactory solution.you: I am having nervousness spells with this product after every time i drink it. I want to cancel out on any further shipments with the autoshipment programyou: Also i have noticed a chrage on my card account for Living Lean, a charge for 19.95 plus the exchange rateJaques: NO, need to worry about because your order is one time shipment not a autoship program.you: Can you confirm that with an email please?Jaques: We are sorry for any inconvenience, but if you have questions or concerns regarding your program with Living Lean you will need to contact their customer service at 1-866-396-5711 where you will be assisted by a representative.you: ok thank you for the assistance, and maybe a larger statment saying something about the charges for living lean is in orderJaques: I assure you have taken buy 2 get 1 free . it is not a autoshipment program.you: ok thank you Jaques: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one. Jaques: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance !
so as far as far as i can tell i got lucky with the auto shipment.
as for the number living lean, ive called a couple times and no one has answered yet. is there another number or something i have to contact?
how do i cancel the living lean and the tea?
can you please send numbers andf contacts that i have to go through.
Like an idiot i ordered last month for a three month shipment, and now i am regreting that. and now i have a charge for 19.95 on my credit card. Im not looking for a refund to anything. im just looking to get it stopped, so i no longer have to pay for the auto shipment and for the living lean thing that i knew nothing about. i feel like a darn fool, and i have to admit i will never do something like this again. please help, what do i need to do????, i have read the entire blog and found several different contacts and such. Carol you seem to have had luck, what did you do???
Thank you!! I quickly stopped my order before it was processed (hopefully- I printed out my chat session with them just in case. I read BBB gave info stating refunds are hard to come by). I will stick to the free green tea in my office and good old diet and exercise.
Thank you Maddie for your hard work helping folks avert being scammed by Wu-Yi Source. I too came very close to placing the order and then got to thinking "if it seems too good to be true, it more than likely is!"
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I got this ad via e-mail about 3 weeks ago, was going to order, but something said research. I click out of the site, got an e-mail today to finish the order, decided to do some research and I'm glad I did. If it's to good to be true, chances are it's a scam. My baby is 3 months old and I want to lose 20 more pounds. I'm going to stay with my old fashion weight lose, exercise and proper diet. Thank God for poeple like you!
I TO GOT SOME OF THAT WYI -TEA AND I NEVER RECIVED IT, SO DOES ANY ONE HAVE A NUMBER TO CANCELL IT OUT
I finally was successful in cancelling both the tea and the Living Lean website. It was very hard getting in touch with them, but just keep trying. I still had to pay $19.95 for a month, but now it's all cancelled. What a ripoff.
This company is a rip off. I have filed a dispute with my credit company since my credit information was given without my permission to Living Lean. I have been trying to get a hold of Living Lean to cancel my membership and get a refund but so far, no luck getting through.
Its the truth.i'm also associated to medicine faculty.Moreover im also living in china and no chinese probably know about this tea nor they are interested in its usage.Its your good look and right concern about this tea.
Has anyone lost weight using this product?
Does it work? at all?
I was getting ready to order and you saved me. Thanks. I have been exercising and eating right but wnated something to help me along. I will just continue the old fashion way. 30 pounds down only 150 to go.
Hello Maddie,
Thank you so much for your research and information. After receiving the Wu-Yi email I was very tempted. I am so happy I decided to research this and found your site and the very helpful information that is provided here.
Deb
oh lordy! what a fool - what a fool what a fool I've been. yup! just got suckered into this about 20 minutes ago for "free trial" - THEN I CAME UPON YOUR BLOGSPOT AFTER placing the order! ok- so i am so glad to have read everybody's input so I qucikly called- and of course same as alreadymentioned, there are a series of prompts for this and that and when you think you are finally going to get a live person, you get directed to go online and chat live: so- here is my live chat with the Wuyi folks:
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Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Austin'
Austin: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you’ve had a great day so far. I’m happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.
you: my underaged child just did an oreder with you that i want cancelled right away. i called my bank and they sd you already postred to my accout and the order was placed less than 20 minutes ago! wow! you all are fast. I need whatever amount ordered placed back in my account without any delay to avaoid legalities
you: order confirmation or ID # is 3060700
Austin: Ok, please wait for a minute, while I check your order.
you: toal of $6.95 plus there is somehting about !9.95 or $29.95 for Living lean , shipping and handling, etc?
you: please, thank you
Austin: I have cancelled your order and removed your card from our autoship program. You will not be charged and you will not be receiving any shipments of tea.
Austin: To cancel LivingLean program, just call at # 1866-396-5711, and they will cancel your LivingLean subscription.
you: thanks so much. the child need to wait until legal age to do stuff like this. i really appreciate your help!
you: how do i get confirmation that the order is cancelled please?
Austin: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one.
Austin: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance !
you: Austin, can i get a confirmation on the cancellation
Austin: Ok, you will receive a confirmation email from our side within few hours.
you: what email address do you have for us?
Austin: XXXXXXXX@yahoo.com
you: thanks so much
Austin: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one.
Austin: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance !
you: i"ll await the email confirmation and check back with my bank.
you: thanks
Austin: Ok
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I then called the living lean folks who fortunately sd since it was "trial" period- no money will be charged and gave me a cancellation # for the trial period thingy.
Thank you so very much Maddie!! You are awesome!!!! You saved me lots of money and false hope. Quick question: how do you keep yourself at your ideal weight?
plz i want to know if wu yi source tea is healty or not and if there is any side effects of it and anther thing if it really burn fats and make u lose weight in short time or now thx
Hi Madie, thanks for this very knowledgeble hubpage you did. I almost order for this wu yi tea, when it came across my mind to do more reserach. and thanks God I saw yours. You save my money.
Unfortunately, i was also one of the idiots to get caught in wu-yi source's website scam and purchase before researching. Luckily i took the advice of some people above, called my bank and canceled my debit card. But i still wanted to know whether the tea itself is useful in losing weight? And if i can purchase it from any health of chinese grocery store, what tea is the same as the one being sold by wu-yi source? Because i went to a health store but there was almost 2 ailes of teas, so which one is this so called "wu-yi" tea?? Thanks so much, and great work Maddie, we need more people like you in this world, and less like Wu-Yi source... lol....
Thanks for a good review.
I still do not understand why is it that they say I have too may links on my hub (I only have ONE Link) seeing you hub makes me feel better;-)
Like the rest of you I pressed the button before doing the research. Very late last night the Wu-YI website popped up. Sounded very intersting and I got sucked in thinking I was getting a Free Trial.....Such BULL. As soon as the confimation email came I knew I had made a mistake and wrote back to cancel. Also got signed up for 30 free trail of Living Lean, but then charges you 19.95 a month. I didn't ask for that. So I have spent most of the morning trying to get out of this. called the credit card company to make them aware also. Here is my conversation from the live chat:Cyrus: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you’ve had a great day so far. I’m happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.you: i ordered this product last night, after the confirmation it says i will be bill 29.95 thats not right....alls i wanted to do was try a free supply...i want to cancel now...have sent 3 emails with no responseCyrus: Could you please provide me your name and email address or your order number?Cyrus: Ok, please wait for a minute, while I check your order.Cyrus: Your shipment has been already shipped out you: oh give me a break.....it was ordered late last night and i sent a reply email as soon as i received yours to cancel the shipment. i am called the credit card company and telling them this was a scam and that i canceled and you sent the order anyway.Cyrus: Just a moment please.Cyrus: I have cancelled your order and removed your card from our autoship program. You will not be charged and you will not be receiving any shipments of tea.you: do i get as confirmation email on this?you: cancel confirmation from you Cyrus: You will get an email from us soon. you: and what about this living lean for 19.99 i sent them an email also. You know when you say Free trail it should be Free with no hidden charges.Cyrus: If you have questions or concerns regarding your program with Living Lean you will need to contact their customer service at 1-866-396-5711 where you will be assisted by a representative.you: so i expect to receive an email of cancellation today then? I am saving this conversation as proof of the cancellation if I dont hear from you.Cyrus: You will certainly receive an email from us. you: i would like to believe that you have a really good product, and giving a free sample would be a great way to get people to try it. I dont agree with the deseptive charges, that is just wrong. thank you for your time in canceling this order.Cyrus: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one. Cyrus: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance !I never recieved an email that the order was cancelled so I called, spoke to a live person and they confirmed the order was cancelled. After calling living lean I received and email that that was cancelled. So lets all learn from this, don't get sucked in thinking your last one to get a free trail, which isnt even free, and always google before you buy. Best of Luck to everyone trying to get a refund.
I have read all the comments about the tea. I also was about to order. Since you have been oh so helpful on this scam, which one will you conquer next, and what site am I more likly to find advise about scams such as the tea one, from you ? thanks so much for helping all.
Hi everyone, I just noticed that people are having a hard time finding the number to call to get a refund. I just ordered it today and plan on canceling if they will do it. Probably not...Anyway the number they gave me when if I wanted a refund is 866-449-5567 hope this helps.
I'm so happy to have found this information! As previously mentioned, I too, was about to fall victim to this product...Thanks for being so honest:)
Hi- I wrote 6 days ago about cancelling my order right after making it. I received an email stating I would not be charged. WELL- I was charged and the tea was delivered today. I just "chatted" and was told I would be refunded and to mail back the tea COD. So it seems I did not escape the trap. Hopefully, I dont get robbed anymore than I already have.
If your one of those people that hit the button "Sign me up now", and then did you research ( I'm so asshamed) Call right away to 1-866-449-5567 and cancel your membership and ask them not to ship. So far it has seemed to work, but I'm not sure if it will stick. Hopefully this helps someone out like me
Thanks
Hey Maddie,
I have fallen victim to identity theft. My credit card number was stolen and was used to order Wu-Yi Source tea. It was even scheduled to ship to my home address. This 60 tea bag box, your to drink 2 cups per day. I called customer service and told them that my card was stolen and they are refunding me. It shipped out of Ontario, CA but was billed out of Isreal. Isreal! I just received the tea today on my door step. I had my credit card and my online security site trace to which computers ISN had 'purchased' the tea. Turns out the Rent-A-Center manager, who sold us our furniture, was the one who had been using it. I am thinking about trying it to just see. Will keep it updated...
Wow... so many people have had some bad experiences with these people! I was on a website and there was a pop-up for the Wu-Yi tea... next to it there was a bold statement proclaming "2008 - Diet of the Year" as though they had been given an award for their product. And of course next to it it says, "As seen on..." with a list of well known shows such as 20/20 and 60 Minutes. Whatever. Load of crap. I am glad that this information is here and to everyone who has gotten mixed up with this company - I hope you get your money back and hopefully they will get shut down.
Thank you for the help and research. So many of us do try and lose weight then we see a pop up and BAM!!! Maybe the tea does work. I use to drink it to mellow out at night then I stopped. I still have the tea and will start to drink it again. Thank you to Joy for a truly inspirational story. Putting on the weight was slow and fun. Taking it off is just as slow except this time it sucks!! Na, reqlly i started working out five days a week. i hat working out and feel like a heffer on the frickin row machine. i suck at it so, now i do weights in a circit(similar to Curves) 2 TIMES A WEEK and I swim for 45 minutes 3 times a week. I AM trying to work up to walking on the tread mill where my skinny 13 year old son will yell at me likw Jillian on biggest loser. Either he's going to help me continue or he'll be grounded for a long time! :.)
Thank you for the reserch and I will keep plugging along. Peace to all of you and If we could just all band together and refuse to eat the way the American culture has trained us, we will be healthier and live betterlives.
The tea is nothing special, I wanted to lose some baby weight faster, the only result- money loss.By the way, BEWARE, even after you cancel your order, they still charge you $19.95 for something-I-have-no-idea-what! but under different name- WI living lean , happens about 2 weeks later. I spent an hour on the phone with my credit company disputing it. I hope they'll get shut down.
I think you have just spared a lot of people wo are struggling with their weight yet another disappointment! We are given promises that this suppliment or that tea or certain herbs will be the one and only thing that will finally allow us to lose weight. But we forget that what all these programs have in common (other than empty promises) is that they recommend a healthy diet & exercise with it. In fact, a lot of them will say that their money back guarantee is void if their diet & exercise expectations are not also met. Well, how do we know that the diet & exercise wouldn't work just as well on it's own?
Here is My conversation I just had 2 mins ago!!!
They also sent a refund receipt to my e-mail stating it should appear in the next 2 weeks......so we will see if the refund goes through...If so...then to everyone here.....Dont give up!!!
Please wait for a site operator to respond
You are now chatting with 'Maddy'
Maddy: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you’ve had a great day so far. I’m happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.
you: Hi I spoke to you over 1 week ago and I was told I was getting a refund from the tea I sent back to you!! I am still waiting.
Maddy: Could you please provide me your name and email address or your order number?
you: Order #250241
Maddy: Just a moment please.
you: hello?
you: hello?
Maddy: Just a moment please.
Maddy: Not to worry, As we receive the unused portion to tea back. You will be refunded.
you: I sent it almost 3 weeks ago. I should have gotten it. This is the same crap i get every tiume I talk to you guys. I want my money back!!! I am reporting you to the BBB and disputing the funds from my credit card company and they will be contacting you!!!!!!
Maddy: Not to worry, Refunds are processed every two weeks; you will receive an email from us immediately after we have refunded you.
you: Why does it take 2 weeks to process the refund but 1 min to take the funds????
you: So many people have problems with getting their money back from you. Its sad how many people you can take advantage of!!! It will stop because everyone is going to know that this is a scam and no one will order from you again!!!
Maddy: Sorry, We are pleased to inform you that, the Wu-Yi is certainly not any scam and If for any reason you are unsatisfied with our tea, we offer 60 days money-back guarantee.
Maddy: We are very sorry for this inconvenience but you will be receiving a refund very soon.
you: remember those are your words not mine. So when your company gets shut down and you go bankrupt....dont ask your self what happened!!!!you: And your going to have a lawsuit on your hands very soon too!!!!
Maddy: As I said, Refunds are processed every two weeks; you will receive an email from us immediately after we have refunded you. So, There is no need to worry.
Maddy: Yes, We do what we say.you: Not according to your unsatisfied customers
Maddy: We are very sorry for this inconvenience .
Maddy: I hope I was of assistance, is there anything else I can help you with?
you: your wernt very helpful with your assistance but I guess thats all I will get. So look forward to many lawsuits!!!! You guys are a scam!!!!
Maddy: According to our data base, You have been refunded, so kindly wait for few days more.
Maddy: Your charges will appear back on your card soon.
you: oh really I thought you havent received my returned tea yet??
you: guess your just full of lies today
Maddy: Please wait for few days.
Maddy: I apologize.
Maddy: We have refunded you.
you: Bullshit
you: Why is there a 15% restocking fee....are you putting my leftovers back on the shelf for the next person??
Maddy: Just a moment please.
Maddy: It's clearly stated that we'll charge 15% restocking for all returns.
you: Thats crap!!!
Maddy: Could you please read our terms & conditions?
you: I have read em!!! I better see a refund on my account in the next week
Maddy: ok
Maddy: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one.
Maddy: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance !
you: dont worry Ill be back
Great review, I almost bought the marleting ploy!!! I will go to the asian market to see what I can find.
Sue
For those people who are having trouble cancelling an order - I ordered the free 2-week trial and gave them my credit card number, after reading this article, I cancelled my credit card and ordered a new card. I still get the 2-week free trial, but they can no longer charge me for future shipments. I will cancel my order, by email as soon as I receive my first 2-week order. By cancelling the credit card, I will not be charged for tea, I no longer want. Just an idea. Chris
I'm another person who was about to hit the "enter" button, when my common sense kicked in.... In doing a Google search on Wu-Yi I found your site. Great information and I'll just go drink some of my usual Rishi Jasmine Pearl - wonderful tea and all they promise is great taste, not miracles - how's that for truth in advertising! Thanks Maddie and all who have written their comments. You were all a great help.
I was looking up other stuff on the internet and suddenly found myself on the Wu Yi site and started reading. I was at at the bottom of their webpage and had just typed in my name to see if I qualified as a candidate for the last remaining quantity of the tea when the page disappeared. I thought, "Dang!" I was just trying to find out if indeed I was going to be a qualifier, and also I saw no prices listed so I was trying to find that out too. Now I find out from your webpage, Maddie, that the stuff is $200. My goodness, that's OUTRAGEOUS! So I wouldn't have bought it anyway. But it put me on to your page for which I thank you for its valuable information.
Since I'm here, I have a testimony somebody might be interested to hear about: how I lost 60 pounds over the last 11 months. I was overweight and miserable in mind, body, and spirit. I've never been big on diets, considering my mother's experience being a diet fad junkie, and I always "knew" you couldn't lose weight without changing your diet and exercising. Also ""The Sugar" (diabetes) runs in my family so that was an added concern as I did have my favorite sugars (ice cream, Coke and Sprite, cake, cookies, and more). I had reached the point where I knew I was a sugar addict and in desperation I made a VOW (something between me and God) not eat sugar (including that dangerous stuff called High Fructose Corn Syrup or anything ending in -ose), honey (I would have abused that too!), chocolate, and pizza (talk about fattening and I loved both!) I could do pure maple syrup and molasses without abusing them I thought and I was right about this as I found out.
Once I began, I found an agave sweetener- I didn't like the after taste of Stevia- that did well for me as a sweetener. When I went to Arizona Christmas 2006 to visit with my daughter and grandchildren, she made me a sweet potato pie using Sweet Cactus Farms Blue Agave Nectar organic liquid sweetener. Well, let me tell you that my two boys, one then 13 and and the other 7 years & 8 months old, were eating mine as much as theirs. The back of the label tells you how to adjust the quantity of the agave sweetener in place of sugar.
Anyway, in this journey I made some booboos shopping because at times I would pick up a product ASSUMING it didn't contain any ADDED sugar- always read the INGREDIENTS list on the back of the label. Time after time I was shocked to find sugar in the INGREDIENTS list. Sugar is in practically EVERYTHING. Now I NEVER buy a product without reading the INGREDIENTS list. Once I went into a supermarket and scanned every bread on their shelves and NOT ONE did I find that didn't have sugar or high fructose corn syrup in it. I tell you, it really opens your eyes. I started to see how this whole sugar thing is a conspiracy, as far as I'm concerned.
Now- just let me say this before I go, as it may encourage somebody. About nine months after I started, I woke up one morning and it's almost as if I was looking at a woman in the mirror that I didn't know was me. The configuration of my body had completely changed. I was no longer large breasted, and I had an hourglass shape. My face, my whole body had shrunk. I had to stand there a minute or ten to see if it was really me. The last time I remember shopping, I knew I'd lost weight so I picked up a size 16 instead of the usual 18-20. But it was too BIG so I picked up a 14. But it was too big, so I tried on a twelve and lo and behold it fit. Let me tell you- I am 63 years old and look good in jeans and boots (it's winter now). Again- I had to stand there a minute or ten just to see if it was really me.
So my year is actually up now (the first couple times I slipped and ate sugar I started over), and as far as I'm concerned I have not had any desire to go back to eating sugar. Of course my diet has changed entirely, I make meals out of salads, eat salmon (my favorite fish!) and other flat fish, no shellfish except once in a purple moon (they are scavengers). I love wok cooking Chinese style and eat lots of vegetables this way. I also love fruit. I used to be a BIG fruit juice consumer but that's a LOT OF SUGAR. So I leave fruit juice alone and eat the fruit itself instead. When it comes to what I eat, I read INGREDIENTS lists on labels for added sugar and if sugar is listed I put the product back on the shelf because I PREFER NOT to be drawn back into the bad eating habits and sugar addiction I once had. I also realize and accept that sugar will always be a temptation for me, so I choose not to suffer the consequences of eating it and returning to hell. I prefer heaven, as the discipline is worth it. I look GOOD and I FEEL good.
I hope I've helped somebody with my "essay."
God bless you.
Joy
I have been thinking about trying the wu-yi tea for a long time now. I was just about to order it and decided to look it up to see what REAL people had to say about it and came across this web site. I had no idea that wu-yi and oolong were the same teas. I LOVE the taste of oolong. A chinese buffet close to my home serves it, I liked it so much I had to ask the waiter what kind of tea it was.
A tip to other women reading this wonderful site: My favorite thing about oolong tea is when I was pregnant I would get an upset stomach a lot, usually while eating. Drinking oolong tea really helped settle my stomach.
Thanks for the site, it was REALLY helpful!!!!!!
(in response to Connie)
You can find the Oolong/Wu-Yi teas in all oriental markets, better yet if it's from an Asian tea shop, where they sell loose leaves. You can also go to any Chinese/Asian herb shop and ask for a diet/detox tea and they will put it together for you. The one that I have now is a mix of Oolong and Foo-Ding or Oolong with rose buds. Rose buds tea does wonders! (It DOES NOT cause diarrhea, just promotes regularity and helps in digestion!)
Hello Everyone
I wrote 3 weeks ago saying that I was glad I didnt get stuck paying for this tea after sending it back....WELL THEY DID CHARGE ME 1 WEEK AFTER I SENT IT BACK. I Dont know what to do now. I talked to the live chat person 2 weeks ago and they asked me for the tracking #, and I gave it to them and they said it has been refunded.
I then talked to them today and they said they HAVENT got it yet and when they receive it, they will refund it.
I said " I WAS TOLD IT HAD ALREADY BEEN REFUNDED 2 WEEKS AGO, SO WHERE IS IT?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
PLease Help!!! I want my $37.00 back!!
Another note on the scam. I noticed that the website advertises that if you send in a before and after picture with a testimonial then they may send you $1000...another reason why the "real" testimonials would seem so convincing.
I had nearly completed my order and backed out of it. Then I found an email in my bulk mail from the company giving me a second chance to get a free month and buy from there. I was giving it a second thought when I found this site. Thank you for saving me the money. I will try my local oriental market.
I too fell for it! Yes it sounded too good to be true and I should have known better, but I decided to try it. I have tried the plan for two weeks and besides peeing alot, no results! When I tried to call the contact number I found it impossible to reach a live person, and cancelation is seemingly impossible. If anyone has had success, please let me know. In the meantime, I will freeze my account, and write a formal letter of cancellation.
so sad to see how these scammers are able to still sell their products. I almost fell for it too. Wu-Yi Source is definitely such scammer. I canceled my order as soon as I placed it after reading the BBB report. I contacted the seller via e-mail and also online chat.
Does anyone have a good recommendation for a store where to buy this tea?
I have ordered the Tea to research how I react to its claimed properties....4 days on and no noticable effects...no increase in energy...no drop in LBS...no noticable skin improvement...will go the 2 weeks of the trial and if nothing I will cancel and see if Iget a prompt refund....will keep you all posted.
I am glad that I did research - too bad it was after I placed an order, but I was able to cancel right away.
They kind of rush you into purchasing by giving you a time frame of 5 minutes to conclude your order.. which gives no time for research if you are really taken in by their advertising.
You saved me from an unneeded fight with the hubby.
Thanks!
Thank you for your valuable information!!! I nearly "fell" for the offer, but decided to do more research and came across your site. Much appreciated!!!
Hi Maddiie..Great Info...just totally agree with the health benifits of all TEAS...its the price and misleading claims that are wrong...keep up the great info you provide! Being an RN for many years and studying alternative health it pains me to see false claims.Granted everybody is different and may respond differently to each product or system...I think there are some good ones available but you also have to take reponsibily for your own health.Eating clean organic food,keeping your acid level down and exercising is really imperative because in alternative or allopathic health there are no magic bullets ...as much as we would all love to beleive there are:)
I was about to enter my cc # on the site of the wu-yi tea source page. While reading the fine print, realizing that there would be other offers for garbage, I cancelled. I decided to do research and found your site. Thanks for all the good info! PS. I advise anybody to go visit an Asian tea shop or Chinese herbs shop for the best advice!
I feel so blessed that I don't own a credit card. They don't take any other form of payment, as Martin recently informed me, so I didn't have to suffer the ignominy of being scammed
THANK YOU MADDIE!! Unfortunately for me, the marketing got me hook line and sinker!! I thought "what a great way to lose weight!' DUH!! Right after ordering, I read the review and ALL the comments, I immediately got on chat. I have included it here, it went easier than I thought. Although, they were "unable" to cancel the $19.95 monthly membership to Lean Living that came with the "free" trial. I will call the company separately. Hopefully no charges will show on my credit card.
You are now chatting with 'Martin'
Martin: Hi this is Martin and I welcome you at Wu-Yi Source. I hope you had a great day so far. Let me know how can I assist you ?
you: HI- I just placed an order for a free trial and all that comes with- I need to cancel my order before it ships and goes on my credit card
Martin: Could you please provide me your name and email address or your order number?
you: Catherine
Martin: Ok, please wait for a minute, while I check your order.
Martin: Could you please let me know the reason behind your Cancellation?
you: I sent the order then upon further thought realized I am not interested in this program.
you: hence, I am asking for a cancellation
Martin: Just a moment please.
Martin: Ok,
Martin: We have cancelled your order.
Martin: You will not receive any tea from us.
you: Does that include any memberships and future mailings?
you: ie the lean living membership
Martin: We are sorry for any inconvenience, but if you have questions or
Martin: concerns regarding your program with Living Lean you will need to
Martin: contact their customer service at
Martin: 1-866-396-5711
Martin: where you will be
Martin: assisted by a representative.
you: okay thanks for your expeditious help!
Martin: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one.
Martin: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance !
Two words THANK YOU !
I was about to fill the shipping details in the wu-yi form to get the trail package before reading this article...it is an awesome research. Please do your good work in the future too.
Just had a pleasant exchange with the online chat that i'd like to share with all of you. Though there will be a restocking fee i will get a refund. If all goes to plan i think they have revised their scam a little as to refunds. Here is what happened about 5 min. ago.:
Chat Transcriptinfo: Please wait for a site operator to respond.info: You are now chatting with 'Ralph'Ralph: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you’ve had a great day so far. I’m happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.you: hi ralph ^_^you: i have a question for youRalph: Yes please Ralph: How can Ihelp you?you: i received my free trial of wu yi tea yesterday, but i made me sick so i have sent it backyou: to the adress on the boxyou: i also gave my order number and the reason in email to the email providedyou: have i done everything i need to to get a refundRalph: Could you please provide me your name and email address or your order number?you: yes of courseyou: meghan owens, shamrocks_and_penguins@yahoo.com, order # 403302Ralph: Ok, please wait for a minute, while I check your order.you: thank youRalph: Could you please provide me with a tracking number to trace the package you had sent back to be processed for a refund? This will greatly help me to assist you.you: let me check my receipt, i'll be right backRalph: Ok you: unfortunately, i had to order a tracking number seperately and didnt. however the customs form number is : LC925833693USyou: i have printed my name and adress on the box in black marker along with the adress of your companyyou: i was assured it would get to you within 7 daysyou: i hope that is enough, i'm sorryRalph: Just a moment please.you: it is US Postal Service, priority shippingRalph: Ok Ralph: When have you returned the packge Ralph: Package**you: it was put in the mail today at around 12 amyou: *pmRalph: Ok Ralph: As soon as we receive the product back we will refund you you: thank you so much! ^_^ i apreciate all the helpyou: oh one last questionyou: is my member ship canceled as well?Ralph: Yes plaese Ralph: Yes you: great, thank you for your time. have a good nightRalph: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one. Ralph: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance !
Thanks for this article ^_^ Now i know more about what teas are best for you <3
I ordered wu yi tea from the diet site and realized it was just oolong tea when i opened the package. Tasted good but not worth $60 when i can get a better product at a healthfood store for less.
Thanks for the article!!
Ps: i just sent my tea back to the adress for the company what was on the box using USPS and filled out one of those customs forms. Hope that helps
Pps: Why would someone think you were being a "hero" if your just trying to help people? 0.o its not like the article was saying how great you are or anything. Go figure. lol!
This was a very well written and informational piece, thank you. I was about to get the "free trial" for my husband, when I decided to investigate further, and found this information.
If anyone is interested in filing a complaint with the BBB in Ontario, CA please see the email below. If enough of us do something maybe we can stop the vultures.
Thank you for filing your complaint. As you requested, below is a copy of your complaint.Within the next business day, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of the complaint. That acknowledgment will also give you information on how you can track the status of your complaint through our website.Complainant Information(Personal information deleted)
Complaint Text:
The product doesn't work. False advertisement. When I tried to return it, I charged AGAIN but instead of $37 it was $54.95. When I finally got someone to help me (after many emails, phone calls and letters), I was able to return the product minus the postage and handling and was then charged a %15 restocking fee. I did not order a second shipment but received one.
Resolution Sought: Refund all the people that they have preyed upon with their unethical business practices. Date Problem Started: 11/13/2007Date of Transaction: 12/20/2007Amount in Dispute: $91.95Invoice Number: Complaint Type: Gen. Service IssuesProduct or Service: If you have any questions regarding your complaint, please contact the Complaint Dept. at (909) 825-7280 or email cmpl@labbb.org.Thank you, Complaint Dept. BBB of the Southland, Inc.
Here is my most recent experience with Jesse Williams and Wu-Yi Source. Good luck to anyone who falls for this scam.
Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Cyrus'
Cyrus: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you’ve had a great day so far. I’m happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.
you: Hi Cyrus,
Cyrus: Hi.
you: This is Nancy Ziegler. I spoke to you about a month ago concerning the return on my tea. My RMA # is: 241718 and you received it on the 17th of January '08. When will I get my refund?
Cyrus: Ok, please wait for a minute, while I check your order.
Cyrus: Please provide me with return tracking # so that I can track the shipment.
you: 0307 0020 0003 0330 1211 USPS. I already tracked it. It was received in your office in Ontario, CA at 11:03am on January 17, 2008.
Cyrus: Just a moment please.
Cyrus: You have already been refunded for your charge.
Cyrus: It will show up on your account within 5-7 business days.
you: Why does it take 5-7 business days to put it back but only 1 day to take it?
you: How much was refunded?
Cyrus: I am sorry, but it takes a bit more time process a refund.
Cyrus: You have been refunded $ 40.80
you: I hope you are lined up with another job when the BBB comes down on your company for all your scams. My refund was supposed to be $54.95. What happened to the difference?
Cyrus: $ 6.95 was for shipping and you have been deducted a 15 % for restocking fee.
you: I didn't ask for the tea...why am I paying a restocking fee? Is this how Jesse makes his living by preying on people?
Cyrus: It's clearly stated that we'll charge 15% restocking for all returns.
you: I am going to make it a mission in my life to expose your company. I have already reported you to the BBB in your area and have posted my bad experience with your company on as many blog sites as I can find. If you are not an owner or family member to these scam artists you might want to look for another job. Do you feel good about yourself working for a company with no ethics?
Cyrus: You have been refunded the remaining amount
Cyrus: No need to worry.
you: Actually, your company has taught me a tremendous lesson. I will never again fall prey to vultures like you and your company. Remember, you get what you give. I sincerely hope that what you are doing to the American Public comes back to all of you 10 fold. Remember my sentiment when someone scams you and Jesse loses his business and has to answer for his cheating and unethical business practices.
you: So you're saying I'll get the entire amount of $54.95 refunded to me?
Cyrus: Yes.
you: Thank you very much, Cyrus. You seem to have a heart....why are you mixed up in this? Can't you find a more honorable customer service job? If it makes a difference, I think you could do well in any customer service position. I wish you luck and success if you chose a different avenue. Otherwise, good luck with this scam....I hope you don't end up in jail.
Cyrus: I hope I was of assistance, is there anything else I can help you with?
you: No....good luck with your future.
Cyrus: Thank you very much for chatting with us today. We hope the rest of your day is an excellent one.
Cyrus: Please Feel free to come back, for any further assistance !
you: Sure thing, Cyrus...........
I am on a mission to bring this company down!
Good luck to all of you!
Nancy
I stopped short of giving my credit card info for ordering my supposedly "free sample of wu-yi tea, and decided to check for scams. I am so glad that I listened to my instincts and checked it out first. Maddie, you are a Godsend! I order quite often from Amazon and this too will be an order that I will place with them. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your research and info. After reading all these blogs, I can see where you have truely saved lots of people, including myself lots of un-necessary problems and money. God Bless you and keep up the GOOD WORK!!!!
Thank you and bless you
Wow, I can't believe I'm posting; nor can i belieive I'm here after spending 1 hr reading this whole blog! Thank you so much though; I was one of the people who ALMOST started entering the cc info thinking...for one in my life, maybe I'll try this since it seems to be free....altho it did cross my mind--I'm Chinese, but I never knew about this 400 year "miracle" that keeps Chinese people skinny (as they claimed)...which is untrue even there because I'm Chinese and I'm FAT! Ha!
I felt it was worthwhile to see the testimonials about green tea and drinking water, exercising...reminds me of what I need to be doing :)
WOW!!! after reading all these comments I sure am glad that I didnt order the tea!! I have learned that if your debating in buying ANY product online...you ALWAYS need to "GOOGLE" the product and just READ on!!! there are sooo many RIP OFFS! and it wont happen to me again!! Thanks to EVERYONE for your support!!
Hi Maddie, thanks for all the information. There is so many quick fixes out on the market that really dont address the problem. Have you ever heard of nutritional cleansing? Thanks
Thank you so much for this very useful information!
Thank you Maddie! I just stumbled upon the Wu-Yi tea and was skeptical by all of the claims. In none of the info I read on several sites did they ever say exactly WHAT kind of tea it is. I sooooo appreciate you doing the research and answering my question. Wu-Yi Shmoo-Yi! You can buy nice quality Oolong in tons of places. Thanks again!
I understand that there are many dissatisfied customers out there that have tried the Wu-Yi Source tea and unlike their ad stated, have not lost any weight. I too am or was one of the victims of this false advertisement but luckily I returned the product and am happy to say that I have indeed received a refund posted to my credit card. The address that I was given when I called to return the product was: 5300 Ontario Mills Parkway, Unit 400, Ontario, CA 91764. The phone number I called was 866-449-5567 and I finally spoke with a live representative who provided me with a return authorization number and the address I just listed. I went on their web site and chatted with a live person and provided them all my information such as order date, return merchandise authorization number, return address, etc and he informed me that they had refunded the amount and I should see a credit to my account within 5-10 days. I initially ordered the product 11/25/07 and before I had a chance to cancel it, I received another order which I returned. They debited twice on 12/17/07 and again 9 days later on 12/26/07. I contacted my bank and advised them not to allow any further debits from my account from this company or source. I also returned the item with an order confirmation so that I could track when they received the product back. I hope this helps with getting your refunds.
Kitoko, Greensboro, NC
thank you so much maddie, i was just about to put in my card info when something inside told me to look more into this product. I feel so much better after reading the reviews and comments.They almost got me because of the fake count down they have posted on their site, so i just want to say thanks again.
Thanks so much for the information regarding Wu Yi and Oolong teas. I had been totally bamboozled by the "quick fix" they offer ... when I really know it takes dedication and effort to lose weight. I ordered a 30 day trial supply and then read your research. I followed the last entry's suggestion and used the online chat. Even though they already hit my credit card for $6.95 the rep said it would be refunded and they would not send the tea. Thanks again
Thank you for such a usefull review. I'm glad I checked it!!!!!
Well I wish I had googled this site about a half hour ago... note to self: do not order anything online when first waking up! After reading this page I called to cancel the order immediately, got the answering message that says you need to email them, or go to the live chat on their website. So I went to the live chat, actually got someone and they cancelled the order... I won't get charged and I won't get any shipments of tea... I HOPE! I asked for a confirmation email and they said it would arrive in a few hours. Stay tuned... I hope I get that confirmation... as far as I can tell my credit card has not been charged. I totally fell for the "urgency" ploy of the tea... and yeah, they suck you in...
I almost signed up for the tea last night. I'm glad I waited and did some more research. I am really glad I came across this site. Thank you.
well i have to say thank you for thi informative blog...i only wish i would have read it prior to doing the stupidest thing and getting the tea for one moth. so so everyone knows...when you buy this tea you deal COMPLETELY with computers and no real people. so DONT.....right now i am disputing multiple charges from them and trying to get my money back,....i was charged for product i never recieved......over $80. so needless to say i am NOT happy....so thank you for this!!!
Are any of you getting anything from living lean? It is attached to the wu wi site and they get your credit info to. You need to call and cancel because they give you a free month and then hit your card. Even if you dont go into their web site. Just Beware, there is more scam coming and its up to you to be ontop of it. They have a very small print telling you that if you do not cancel by the end of the month they will automatically charge your card. i tried to call this morning and they had 48 calls before me and it would be approx. 26 min. wait, so i will try again tomorrow. THIS MAY BE NEW, I ONLY ORDERED YESTERDAY>
Go back to my previous post from Vera. I also put bogus info that I weigh 50 pounds, am 6' 6'' and my desired weight is 10 pounds, they said I was the perfect candidate for this free sample and only few people qualify. I am going through nightmare to get the credit $37 which they charged right on the second day during the free trial offer. They assured me in about four e-mails that I got the refund. After 18 days nothing yet. It's a good thing I changed my credit card long time ago, otherwise they would be billing and billing. They get you in a polite way 'big time'. They are all very polite and never deliver the promisses!!! Purposly they do not post the returned address on the web hopping you get fed up finding things out because it takes time! I would not trust this tea to flush my toilet with knowing it comes from the crooks!!!!!!! Don't belive in refunds but dispute it with your CC company. That's what I am doing.
I bought the Wu_Yi Tea also - It only cost my like $38 but I am sending it back for a refund - I can get oolong tea at a natural health food store or online for much cheaper - The only thing I like about the tea is the taste. I do not normally drink coffee, tea or hot beverages - but I actually just like the flavor of this tea - It does give me a bit of pep (prolly the caffeine) but not so much so where I get the jitters
I cant say Ive lost any weight because of it - im trying to diet and exercise but its coming along slowly
This is definitely not a miracle fat burner - but since it tastes goods and has some beneficial health effects I will continue to drink it but find somewhere I can buy it at the price of any other tea.
Thanks for this blog though - it is certainly helpful
And if I have trouble getting my money back I will let you know
I sent an email to cancel - like the 1-800 # told me to and never got a response so I went to easyweightlosstea.com and clicked on the blue box to chat with a live rep. They canceled my membership and gave me the return info
Thank you all so much!! I was so close to ordering, just needed to give my cc info, but thank goodness I listened to my very large, beautiful gut and sought outside verification. Woof!! Thanks again
I am sure glad that i looked up wuyi tea and found this web site. Like many comments i read i was going to click order but had second thoughts. And i also got the second chance e-mail. Mr Williams seems to care so much HA. Thanks for all of the honesty from you all. I will not be spending a load of money, but i will buy the tea from a store. Thanks again.
Thank you for letting me know this before I ordered
Hello to All,
I recently puchased from "Wu-Yi Source", and I can honestly say that most of us that have spoken have been lied to one way or another. I too did some research after reading all of your comments. (Unfortunatly not until I had already purchased the tea. So, if you are trying to send it back it merely goes back to the address on the box. (There are two lacations on the westcoast and in Canada) And don't panic the RMA# is the order# from the time of purchase, which those of you who did it over the internet should have recieved it at that time.....just check your print out! This is how I returned mine. I have yet to receive my refund as it has not been the 2 week period yet. But if you can I would cancel the card and go from there.
While I am on this sight I will also tell you about things that have not yet been mentioned. I originally bought this tea for an obese teenager that is genetically large. She has fought weight that her body consistanly tries to put on, which makes it extremly difficult to loose anything.......but just to keep it at bay! I just wanted something natural and healthy to possibly help with weight loss! So I contacted this sight to let them know her age, weight, goals.......you know....!!!! They said yes you are a perfect candidate. So I purchased the Wu-Yi tea. About a week later I started recieving garbage from everyone and their brother on my e-mail address. Now, when I do any business online I give special codes on my orders or e-mail to keep information straight. I called the company and asked them why they sold my info.....they tried to assure me that this is all confidential and SECURE! I told them they were liars, due to the fact I code all my deals on the internet. So, if some of you are getting everything from their brother and back you know why. Really makes me think is my credit info SAFE???
I later went back to the official Wu-Yi source website and filled out there question with bogus info like my name being....ggi igg and I weighed 500 lbs. and my goal weight being 2 lbs. (yes 2 lbs. ....only premies weigh that much) submitted it and they said I was a prime candidate. oooooh doesn't that sound familiar??? It just goes to show you the sight will say yes to any goal....ANYTHING!!! Except when you get to the credit card its the only part that is right on.
So, think twice before you purchase Wu-Yi Source. And please keep in mind those of you who gave personal info out to keep an eye on it. Especially, since I get adult ads for a teenage kid and people trying to contact us saying we requested thier services.
I also feel that if enough of us report this to the BBB, Oprah's website, or even start a lawsuit against them ......they won't be able to take advantage of consumers anymore.
Best of luck to the rest of you!
Lots of love to those of you who are in the same boat as my"BEAUTIFUL ANGEL" child. God bless you and remember ....you too are beautiful!!!
Google " report Wu-Yi Tea"
www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/302/RipOff0302166.htm
I didn't order, but gave them my email address. They just sent me an email titled, "Karen, I'm giving you a second chance ..." Then, blah... blah...blah..
Support Contact information: 1-866-449-5567 markcustomersupport@gmail.comHey Karen, Recently, you were on my web site - www.EasyWeightLossTea.com and I just wanted to write to you and introduce myself... and thank you for your interest.They want me to go back to their website in hopes I will purchase the tea.Thank you Maddie, and everyone else who posted a comment ... I'll be sure not to buy and let others know too.Best wishes & God bless,Karen
Wow Im sure glad i found this out. To bad I just bought some. Well now I know, thanx
Well I wish I would have found this site before I submitted my order. I just took the free for 6.95 trial and then found and read most of this site. I imediatly called my credit card company and they went ahead and changed my card so they cant bill be again. I plan to refuse the shipment and call to cancel with them, if anyone knows anything else I should do, please let me know. Also I noticed another company called living lean attached to this and they are giving a 30 day trial then will automatically bill me. I have cancelled that too.
Hello Maddie and all,
Maddie, thank you for brining this important topic to people’s attention, people really need to stop reading marketing hype and think more.
Drink tea for the benefits, not as a fix all solution, you already have the solution and it was free.
So many people want a quick fix. They know something is wrong or they wouldn’t be overweight or sick. Unfortunately most of us, especially true of us Americans, have been conditioned -- or worse programmed; into believing that cure-all solutions can be purchased. All we have to do is take a pill or drink this new super scientific formula.
The warning labels should say: Drink this or take this pill – until you go financially broke or your condition worsens. The stuff that comes in the magic boxes, never fixes anything. It has been designed to turn something off or accelerate something in our bodies. The body is already out of balance; way would anyone want to interfere with the bodies natural internal commutations further?
What we haven’t been taught is that, solutions to questions come from the same place as the challenging questions. They always come together. Unfortunately more often than not, seeing the answer is the hard part. In can be cloaked behind our belief systems or cultural customs. Clearing out the clutter to see clearly and through the veil can be the true challenge.
I really wanted to comment more on Diets, but it seems I am getting off track here. Despite my intent to stay clam and neutral on this topic – I tend to get upset and often angry. And anger is such useless and limiting emotion. The cultural message being sent, for so many – many years, about weight management and diets is damaging to good mental health and our self image.
I’ll write more after I chill for awhile.
But I would like to leave ya all, with at least something to ponder.
Since, the 60’s, we’ve all known that our water, air and food sources are polluted and damaged. Our water is polluted with man-made chemicals and then robbed of life energy though miles of pipes and processing plants. Our air is polluted as well with man-made chemicals and saturated with 1000’s of broadcasting frequencies.
And as for our food sources, just about nothing comes to your dinner table the way nature intended. (I’m still trying to figure out; who thought it was ok to feed cows, powdered cows bones. Have we lost our minds?) If you went to the supermarket today, it would be nearly impossible to fill your shopping cart with food that was actually good for you.
Now 40 years later, we wonder why we are sick and overweight.
We pretend to be confused in a deep hidden silence.
We intuitively know things have to change.
Jeff
I called 877-417-4141.The only way to speak with a rep to cancel is by pressing #1 which is how you're supposed to make an order.Well he gave me a RMA # which is the same as my order #.Another scam?
Well we'll see.He gave me this address to make a return.Wu Yi Source
5300 Ontarion Mills,
Parkway, unit 400, Ontario, Ca 91764 Good luck everyone. Susan
Hi guys! Just to let everyone know that while we are doing the live chat with Wu-Yi Tea Source we can email ourselves the chat. On the window of the chat, on the top of it, there are some options and one of them is to email the chat. I've done this. It was because I cancelled my account and I sent back the first refill of tea back to them so I wanted to know when I will be refunded. They asked the post order number and these types of details that are convenient you guys KEEP until you are refunded. RMA, everything. Keep these numbers with you.
I pressed the button "email" and it appeared written on the chat that my conversation would be emailed to me after finished. I think the operator read that too because after that she told me everything will be alright and that I will receive an email from them in 15 days saying I was refunded, because they process the refunds from 15 to 15 days.
All the live chatters in that spot are kind of dummy and they all say the same. I think they do not have experience or true knowledge in dealing with people so they all say the same orders and when you tell them something out of their expectations they need a moment please to search for an answer... Well it's their job, I hope they are happy with it, I just want to be done with those people for good and that's all!
Guys, whenever you chat with them remember you can email the conversation. They will ask you for your email address and that's it. So now you can be smart too, email at the beginning if you want them to be shriveled all the time or at the end, so they can assess what they have been telling you. I emailed it in the middle as an experiment and I can tell you the girl changed her speech.
Good luck everyone!
Aloha!
Sara
This company is 100% SCAM. They are very polite on the phone, send you very nice, polite appology e-mails, but lie in every one. They will never issue the credit for wrong doing even if they say sorry. My credit card was charged during the 14 free day trial where they say you will never be charged during this time. I got charged on the third day $37. When you call, they promiss the world to give it to you back. I've been waiting for three weeks- no refund! They give you wrong address to return the tea so that the item traveles back and forth in order for them to steal time hoping, that you give up! Now I received the dispute form from my c.c. company and am trying to print their return policy. Items before clickable are no longer active for clicking! These people are the whole team of gangsters and try to get you in a very nice way! So I am stuck with the tea that I would not drink because how can you trust it when you know it comes from the gangsters???
OMG. thank you soooo much for posting this up!! a minute after i placed an order for a risk free trial, i ended up here. & quickly tried to call them but they were close? ERRRRRR. so i went on live chat with some guy named Martin, and told him i accidently placed an order and would like to cancel it, gave him my order number, then he went and cancelled it, i guess. And i received an email from them, but it was blanked =/ . so i asked "martin" if i'm going to get an email for cancellation confirmation, he ignored it and said "like i said, you won't be charge anymore". what a JERK. im hoping they're being honest about it. but thanks again for posting this ! :)
Thanks for the article, I to was almost ready to click the buy button before a VERY loud voice told me "RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!!!" & I did & found your website. I have been dieting for years & I have tried alot of different options, in fact the only thing that has helped me in an "effortless weight loss" is taking Phenteremine 37.5 capsules. It is what I call the magic blue pill, however it is not safe!! Especially if you have heart issues....matter of fact even if you don't you could develop them. I hate excersing and am not active at all, but have come to terms that if I want to lose weight there is only one way to do that and that is thru eating right and exercise. So save your money people!!!! Get out, get active & get to eating right!! Good luck to all!!!
I ordered the tea also, like a sucker, and have been drinking it. But after reading these comments have called and cancelled. # 866-449-5567, then push 3 to talk to a live person. They will cancel. I called back and talked to someone else and made sure that my order # was cancelled along with my credit card info. Thank you so much for saving me the headache!! I kept the already purchased tea (37.00 , instead of hasseling with them any longer.
Rene, I had the same experience as you. Anthony must be the sole employee on live chat. It took forever to find out anything from him. My credit card was charged, and I have to check the bank to find out when. They charge you right-a-way. Anthony types from a script, and this takes forever. I will never go for a scam as this one every again. This is a lesson learned.
Maddy, thanks for this website. I'm a little late reading it before hitting that 'buy' button. I too was taken by the Wu-Yi Tea ads and see by the other people this sounds like a scam. I just placed my order and I'm waiting to see how fast I'll receive the "free trial" samples. By the way, does anyone know how many tea bags are in the trial package? The way I read my receipt, they set you up for a 'full sized' 60 day supply package to justify their charging the extra $37 right away... Hope I'll have luck in cancelling/refunding any charges when I get the trial offer. It all doesn't add up! Thanks everyone for your comments, tips and insights. It helps!
Nice work
I kinda thought this is a scam. However, I placed a free trial order on the 1/7/08 and never received it. Then I found out this site and cancel it right away. I though you guys might like to read the following conversation with their customer service.
Anthony: Welcome to Wu-Yi Source, I hope you’ve had a great day so far. I’m happy to assist you with any questions you might have regarding the tea, which has helped countless people around the globe.
you: i like to cancel the order number XXXXXX
Anthony: Ok, can you please wait for a minute, while I check your order.
you: k
Anthony: Alright, you have been removed from the autoship program and you will not be receiving any further shipments. As per the Terms and Conditions you agreed to before placing your order, your card will be charged the discounted rate of $37 for the full month’s supply of slimming tea that you have already received. If you wish to return your first shipment for a refund, please let me know and I'll provide you full instructions.
you: I haven't even received the package yet. what are you talking about? I shouldn't be changed anything. I haven't even received a free trial.
Anthony: Just a moment please.
you: I do not authorize Wu-Yi tea to charge anything on my credit card.
Anthony: I am having your product(s) express to you since the original order was undoubtedly lost in transport. This will come at no additional cost to you. You can expect arrival of this shipment in 2-3 business days. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me back. UPS will email you a tracking number 24 hours after your order has been shipped.
you: i dont want anything from you guys. If you guys are doing business properly, I should have received the package weeks ago.
you: 1. I cancelled my order on 1/23/07, by chatting with Anthony.
you: 2. I haven't received any free trial in the mail.
you: 3. therefore I should not be charged even the shipping fees.
Anthony: Just a moment please.
Anthony: We would like to inform you that we have refunded the amount $6.95 shipping cost charged to you and it will be credited to your account within 5-10 buisness days. Kindly check your credit card statement for a refund.
you: Thank you. and Can you please make sure that I will not be charged afterward.
Anthony: I would like to inform you that we have cancelled your membership and you will not be billed anymore and will not receive any product from us.
you: Thank you. I will be saving this conversation with you as of today 1/23/07, to protect myself from being charged later time.
Watch out!
I tryed to return the tea 3 weeks before the 60 day trail was up, I emailed and called. When they finally got back to me, the 60 days was up and they would not return my money. The only thing I can say about the tea was for some unknown reason my finger nails grew really fast, I've never had long nails. So I guess that's the only plus I can tell you.
I did order the tea, (before I found this sight) and I do feel that it is helping with the hungry, I want a snack feeling.
Whats with the bathroom part? I haven't heard anything about that.
I will cancel after my free trial and look for a cheaper tea. Thanks for the help.
I just got the tea yesterday in the mail. I just finished my first cup and it's really good but leaves a bit of dry taste in my mouth. I am really nervous about returning after reading this site. They did charge my visa $6.70 but I have emailed customer service and they advise me i can return and nothing more will be charged. Has anyone had a good experience with the tea?
I have a question about the tea. Is it true it makes you have to go to the bathroom alot ? Is that a good thing if it does?
i just thought i'd update...got the tea (day i last wrote on here) and have been drinking it 2x everyday - tastes good. but the day b4 i had bought OOLONG TEA at a local health store for $4 - same tea. I feel real good, physically, but im sure its coz ive changed my diet and been exercising (and going to the bathroom a lot?)so there u guys have it. i wasted my $$ for tea that costs $3.99 at the store coz i fell for the scam!! once again, live and learn:) but thats my "wu-yi" experience. *yeesh*
well i was just about to order th tea when i decided to look alittle closer. thx Maddie for doing this research, you just saved me alot of money. I guess i'll just have to lose the weight the old fashion way, Working out!
THANK GOD FOR THIS SITE I WILL JUST STOP BEING LAZY AND HIT THE GYM. I GUESS IF YOU VALUE YOUR MONEY YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR RESEARCH, THEY HAD ME UNITL THEY SAID IT WAS FREE BUT YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR SHIPPING FREE IS FREE WHERE I'AM FROM.
THank you for your insight and fantastic reviews and comments of others. Hopefully we will be able to provide clear answers to refunds and return issues with WYS tea company etc. Keep up the great work. PEACE AND BLESSINGS!
I signed up for the free trial yesterday, luckily I used a paypal credit card and they are very good if you need to dispute something. Anyway, when i signed up it said it was only $4.95 for the trial, but my card was charged $6.95. I have the UPS tracking number from WuYi Source and it is scheduled to be delivered on 1/23. I have contacted WuYi and already requested cancellation, I also contacted UPS and gave them the tracking # to make sure this gets returned to sender, or shoudl I say, "return to scammers"? I should have known better and I am a law student! Any company that has to trick you into joining an autoship club speaks loud and clear that they are scammers, I should have listened to my own advice!
I bought the tea over 2 weeks ago and chatted live twice with their rep (who it seems gave automated responses) to find out where the tea was. Never got a clear answer. They charged the $6.95 shipping fee and yesterday I was charged the $37 never having gotten the tea. I live chatted with them again yesterday and was told the exact "word-for-word" explanation as I had been told. The shipment was lost in transport and I should expect it in 3-4 business days. I told the lady I heard all that before and I told them I was going to tell everyone I knew about this site and that they are scam artists. I am disputed the money they charged me today and hope that will be the end of that. In them meantime, I guess if I want tea, I'll go to a health food store and get it cheaper. In the meantime, live and learn, but don't go broke doing it!
Yes, I fell for it too.
On my confirmation email (reciept) it says that I will be billed $37 dollars two weeks after I have recieved my tea. I recieved my tea on January 8th and I checked my online statement and there is the $37 transaction (should not happen until next Tuesday). Like others, I called the numbers and the "customer service" agents - I really wish I could understand those indian accents better- told me that their managers are busy and said they would take care of it. I said "could you take care of it by taking the charge off my account that you put in early? Oh no, of course not. I yelled and finally got the number of a manager's office.
This number is - 780-416-0211. A lady named Susan answered and assured me that she would refund my transaction within 7-10 days. I casually mentioned to her that we live near Crawford, Texas, and that we are friends with the Bush Family. (not trying to impress anyone here, also realize due to his term, not many people would be impressed anyway...)I mentioned it hoping it would help my cause and to see if indeed she would provide me with a timely refund. I will keep ya'll posted
You know, I fell in love with Oolong tea a few years ago when I finally asked the lady who ran our favorite Szechuan restaruant what and where to get the table tea that they serve. I find this whole thing laughable. You can buy a box from the grocery store, just look for the the Asian Food isle and get the oolong next to the La Choy :-)
But seriously, the sad thing is that since this fad has begun, the price of my oolong teas has gone up, some of it is unavailable now and I'm sure it's the companies busily repackaging and marking up a new "DIET" formula tea.
Sad, there's no magic to losing weight, I wish something as soothing and wonderful as a sip of oolong was the ticket :-)
Jeff, that site is another scam. Notice that Oprah has not endorsed any particular tea, yet every overpriced seller uses her as a supposed endorsement.
You can find a wide selection of authentic, organic oolong teas in the "Buy the Real Deal" section accompanying "The Benefits of Oolong" section above.
Happy drinking!
Maddie,
How do you find out which sites are selling the real thing? I had a friend that purcahsed a monthly supply from http://www.wuyioolongtea.net, and he said it was great and worked for him, but I guess before I went ahead and paid for the service I would verify with someone who is seemingly an expert in the area.
Along with the help of otherswho posted on this page. Anyone have any suggestions?
Maddie....you're doing a great job here. Do you have anymore sites that I can check out? I'm hooked!
Nancy
Maddie you have fantastic hubpage that is informative and enlightening. You have an excellant hub fan base
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
I was about to order Wu-Yi tea but something told me to do a little more research about this product. I'm very happy to have found this website.
Thank you so much for all your comments.
Thanks Sara, I will contact you.
Just to let you all know I did receive the RMC # after I asked for it of course. I also cancelled my account, well so I think, lets see if it really goes through. They said they would send me confirmation within 48 hours. And I ASKED THEM what email address they would send it to. They actually knew the right address. I hope that is a good sign.
So today is my birthday, my husband took me to dinner even though I did not want to go to "eat". I told him about my situation and he of course was pissed at first that I even put my cc # online for such a thing and then when I told him about all of you, he was even more mad. He was mad that so many people are being scammed. But he did feel better after I told him how strong all of the woman on the site are and how they have stuck up for their rights and have taken the right channels such as the BBB to assist. He also was impressed that I have taken the right steps to correct the situation. Or so I hope. And I could not have done it without all of you.
I guess what I want to share is my husband (a man) was shocked that I too could fall into this scam, but he understood and he too is very impressed by the power of women. It ended up that he is proud of me??Why I am not quiet sure, I think it is because of what I expressed about all of you. What ever it is...I will take it. It is better than him being upset and on my birthday to boot.
Thanks again for the help and info!
hey guys, everybody... Maddie has been doing a great work! Oh my god! I went to check out the diet and weight loss products and I am totally impressed with the help and work Maddie is putting out there!
Check by yourself! There are tips and suggestions to diets and to be healthy at the same time and free fat and low sugar desserts! I thought I knew some things but I realize how I don't know anything about this subject! :)
I'm impressed!
Maddie, I take my hat off to you!
Thank you!
I hope you have the best of lucks in your life and you are always healthy and happy like you seem to be in your picture!
If you ever come to Hawaii, please let me know! I want to put a lei on your shoulders for thanking you for all of this!
Sara
Hi Maddie, just surfing by after seeing a news article on an El Paso, Tx TV News site...
You're doing a fine job on this site. As an old school teacher, I'm completely saddened by the number of people posting either without reading previous posts or maybe without understanding your meaning. :(
Wow. There are people who will actually pay more than $5.00 for TEA? - How I wish I could have a list of those surfers to propose they buy actual legitimate, reasonably priced products. What a market that would be!
Good luck to all of you who got scammed - I hope you get some monetary relief soon, but I wouldn't waste too much time waiting for it.
Hi Nancy!
Sure you can email me anytime. :)
Sara
Maddie,
Thank you for your research and post! I have a friend from Viet Nam and they follow the ancient Chinese culture. He was explaining tea to me just the other day!
He said most of the "Chinese" tea's we find here and online are supplemented with fillers. REAL Chinese tea is very expensive, loose not bagged.
Example: Real Chinese Lotus tea (wonderful) is about $40-$50 per pound. If you're paying anything less it's been supplemented. He said it's so expensive because it's made using ancient traditional methods. A huge truck load of lotus buds will only produce about a 100 pounds of dried tea. Each petal of the pre-bloomed bud is removed and inspected by hand, then it's dried about 10 hours per day for several days in the sun, then it's put into a container and sealed for a month before it's sold.
He and his family drink tea all day long like we drink water. It's loose tea and is brewed by boiling water, then after pouring the water into a glass, put about a small spoonful of tea leaves into the glass (after pouring the water in so as not to bruise the leaves) then cover for about 5-10 min. When the leaves sink to the bottom of the glass the tea is ready to drink.
He gets his tea from local Asian markets who sell the real deal and also from family back home in Viet Nam.
Hope this is as interesting to you as it is to me.
Hi Sara,
You are such a nice person. It was so considerate of you to reply to Kammie. Would you mind if I kept your email address and tapped you for some of your diet tips? I've always been in excellent shape but lately since I hit my mid 40's, it seems like I'm falling apart. No one sees me as bad as I see myself but I think I'm disgusting. I need to lose about 20 lbs. before I feel better about myself. Please let me know.
And by the way, I'm so glad you got the RMA number and made your return. I'll let everyone know if I get a credit or not. I'm still waiting!
Thanks again!
Nancy
Hey Kammie, do not feel by any ways bad. Don't feel dummy or anything, this happens to everyone. If you want to return the tea, do the live chat with them and say you want to return it. they will tell you that if you share your problem with them, they can help you. i said at this point, the tea has caffeine and I feel nervous with it. It's true for me because I'm high energy all the time and I don't drink coffee because it makes me feel anxious, even though i love coffee, but anyway, say something that they cannot answer. You are a post baby mom so something will come trough. Then they will tell you the RMA.
They only accept the packages if you write, the day of order, RMA and the reason for returning it. They told me I should wait then around 15 days because they process this from 15 to 15 days. No worries!
Do not feel bad, please. I know some tips that can help you lose weight and some websites where you can buy Oolong tea at a regular price. I've been searching... :D
Like Maddie said, the tea is very good for you and it can help you feel maybe a little bit more satisfied with food. I live in Honolulu and I know lots of chinese people in my department so I can ask them about it.
If anyone has questions about these teas I can search near my chinese office mate and other friends I have there.
Hey guys, just don't get sad about these things!!!
For those of you who didn't order the tea, GOOD!!!
For those of you who had, like me, hey we can make this work in the right way! If they don't refund us, no worries, we can go further and make them pay. I saved in a word document my chat with the chat live assistant. If something happens I can show them what the guy told me. But I think they will refund us.
Just don not feel sad or down! This is life! This happens!!!
Kammie if you want me to give you some tips I know and I've been putting in practice, email me at sara.couto.dasilva@gmail.com
We can talk more directly if you want and not "over write" in Maddie's hubpage!
Aloha everyone!
Sara
Just sent emails to Marc and my wonderful Health Assistant Leslie Park and recieved emails back that said they were "undeliverable". Wonderful.
Thank you so much for the Info! All of YOU!! I am a overweight sucker. I ordered this product two days ago in hopes that it would help with my New Years Resolution and get rid of my post-baby fat. Shoot!
I got the pop up, read all about it, started the process, was hesitant, but they had this ticker thing that said there was only 500, 499, 498, 497, etc. available packages left to get the 14 day free trial and it would extend to 60 days. That dang ticker was driving me nuts, I thought I was going to lose my opportunity. Then with having 60 days to return everything...I thought what can I lose..but weight. I cant believe I got myself in this situation. I NEVER order stuff of the internet. Maybe, I should have remembered that when I was looking at all those girls that went from Fab to Fabulous. I am calling my credit card company first thing in the morning. Thank you all again. I am feeling really dumb right now.
Hi Nancy!
Thanks a lot! I did the live chat and I have it. I can send the tea tomorrow! weeeeeeeee!!!
Sara
Hi Sara,
The RMA is "return merchandise authorization" number. Without it, they'll refuse your package and not acknowledge your return. You have to get this number from customer service but the problem is, when you write to customer service, no one acknowledges you. You must do the "live-chat" in order to get any attention from the company. I learned this the hard way. Hope this helps!
By the way, Anna, I'm so glad you didn't get sucked in to their "free trial". Once they have your credit card number they set you up on automatic shipments and just charge your account without authorization. I don't know how companies like this survive. I guess it's suckers like us that make it possible!
Heyy!
I just wanted to say thank you for the information on the Wu-Yi tea. I am a younger woman, and I am trying very hard to lose weight. I was searching for healthy recipies and an add for Wu-Yi tea popped up. I am sooo glad that I read your site before I submited to a "free" trial.
hey guys, now I'm getting "scared'!. what is a RMA?
thanks
Sara
I had the same experience that Stephainie24 had. I ordered the tea (trial = $39.) and found out quickly enough that it didn't work. Before I had a chance to return it, I was put on an automatic shipment plan and received 2 more boxes, thus charging my credit card $57. I called, sent emails, called again, sent more emails.....never got a response. I finally did the live chat and got the same results that Stephanie24 above got. There's a process involved where you have to get an RMA number before they accept the return. I returned the product a couple of weeks ago but have yet to receive my refund. They said it take two weeks for the refund....again, they lied. Good luck to anyone who bought this tea and returned it for a refund. This is definately a SCAM in the strongest sense of the word. Thank you for Maddie for taking the time to help us all who tend to fall prey to vultures in the diet industry.
I forgot to say, thanks for the address! And another thing, I wasn't looking for a quick fix when I ordered it, because they say you should at least take it for 1 and a half months, but for something natural that could help me losing weight. Now that I know the tea os sold in a grocery store, there is no reason for keep on being charged $55 per two months.
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Sara
Hi Maddie! Hi guys! I am very happy to have found this website and to have read it almost entirely! I ordered the tea. I'm a tea fan and I liked the taste. The thing is I really think the weight I lost was because of the exercise and especially by changing my eating habits.
I'm trying to say that the Wu-Yi tea program tells you to drink the tea twice per day, drink 8 glasses of water, exercise at least 3 times per week, eat 5 times per day and eat healthy. These are great tips for everyone who wants to lose weight! I have to admit that as soon as I started to eat healthy and at home I lost weight. Exercising I've always done so it wasn't a big change for me to exercise more.
I believe that there are teas that can help you in feeling good because they are healthy and have lots of healthy benefits but I think the tea is way too expensive! I received my first refill and I'm going to return it right away. I'm also canceling my account.
I think this article is very nice, Maddie! Thank you very much for publishing it! :)
I read some of you guys know where to buy Oolong tea at regular price. Is it sold in any grocery? I also read there is a tea with senna leaves that is very good as well. Can anyone tell me where to find this tea?
I like to drink tea and I like to try new things so if anyone can help me, thanks a lot!!!
Thanks for this post, I like very much the article, the comments and the discussion! We can share opinions and experiences and that's very nice!!!
Sara
Hi Maddie! Ok I wrote before about how I fell for the scam and bought the tea (jan2)..Well I stil havent received anything AND everytime I sent an email or chat w/"Live Rep" I got different answers with promised my order is well on the way. The same day I got an email response (hour after chat) and said my order was lost and they're re-sending via EXPRESS UPS and I'll finally get a tracking # w/in 24 hrs of shipment...Maddie...its been day 2 (when I supposedly should get it from UPS) I havent heard from them...I've contacted and complained to them through all forms of correspondence....ok, NOW im pissed off....you think NOW i should go to the BBB or something? I was going to just keep the tea, and lesson learned...i didnt think it was this difficult? GAWD!! This is so ridiculous...:( Once again thank you for this BLOGsite:) -what to do?
I ALMOST GOT SCAMMED!!!!
Hey everyone. I am so glad i read this before i got stuck paying for this tea. This is a SCAM and it DOES NOT WORK!!!!!
Finally after a month of calling to find out what there address was, I finally got it. All I got was the run around from the customer service agent. I even had one hang up on me!!!
I was pissed. So then i Talk to some Live rep on the internet and finally got an address so if any of you need to send yours back....The address is
Wu yi source
5300 Ontario mills Pkwy
Unit 400
Ontario, CA
91764
Thanks to everyone who told the truth!! You saved me BIG BUCKS!!!
Hello Maddie Rudd,
I picked up the link about the fantastic claims for WuYi Tea and wanted to know more about it so checked this link on Google. Thanks for the excellent information you provided. I am a sucker at times for the claims such as these are made and appreciate all your hard work and the postings of all the other people who found your site.
In 2002 I was 80 pounds overweight, nearly 250 due to menopause and meds for mood swings. My friend introduced me to the Blood type Diet by Dr. Peter D'Adamo, www.dadamo.com; or www.4yourtype.com. It was the very BEST choice I could ever have made. It took me 2 years to lose the weight following the recommendations for Blood Type O. I currently weigh 159 and fluctuate 5 pounds up or down based on how much sugar, wheat, or grains I eat which immediately cause weight gain. I would recommend everyone checking out this diet. For me, it was and continues to be a lifestyle change geared toward maintaining my equilibrium and mental health. I could talk forever about this to anyone who wants my input but if I could do this, I believe everyone could too.
My biggest problem and the reason I would even try a diet tea, is fatty tissue around the waist which is almost resistent to diet and exercise. I have restarted an exercise schedule so I will stick to what I am doing and not try for instant success such as promised by the wuyi tea site.
I wish I had researched before I bought this product! I googled Weight Watchers and Wu-Yi source came up. Without thinking and wanting to lose weight I purchased it, since it said FREE TRIAL! What a bunch of baloney. I cancelled the very same day I ordered and they still charged me the $6.95 shipping, Then the tea arrived and they charged me the $37.00. After I called and complained, they told me to mail the tea back for a refund. I told them I have it ready to mail. The rep asked what address and I told him the same address it came from, and he then gave me a special address in California to mail it too. I did and that cost me another $7.00. Now they just emailed me this message: You order has been refunded minus a 15% restocking fee. Also, it will take up to 2 weeks to have your refund appear on your statement. I should have known better, but we are all weak at times. Oolong tea is great and I am enjoying loose leaf from a local tea house. But this place Wu-yi Source is a SCAM.
Wow, thanks for the research, I found out about this tea on the USA TODAY website and thought, "Hum, sounds promising." Glad I googled it and found you! Good job.
Thanks!
oh boy.. why didnt i research more before i bought it! ok so a half hour ago i purchased it... i just called the number to cancel it. its 866 449-5567. they didnt give me a cancel number confirmation but they better cancel! anyways.. i wish i would have found this before...
I went back to the site and activated the chat function and was able to cancel the automatic shipment subscription. When I first indicated that I wanted to cancel, no one answered until I told them I was going to file with the BBB if I didn't get some answers about how to cancel. The function to email a copy of the transcription of the chat worked, so I have an electronic and hard copy for my files. I don't think it's worth the effort to try to get my $37 back for the initial shipment of 60. I'll just drink the tea and chalk it up the to cost of being a sucker.
Found the following on a NY Times site when I searched for the BBB for Billings MT
Wu-Yi Source's Weight-Loss Tea
The Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Washington, North Idaho & Montana has received complaints from 19 states for Wu-Yi Source – a company that maintains a Billings, MT drop-box address. Wu-Yi Source offers a 100 percent "iron-clad" refund for their weight-loss tea. But dozens of consumers say that when seeking a refund, company reps provided vague answers, told them to use the products for 4-6 weeks, and questioned whether they were dieting and exercising. Consumers allege that the company is merely using a stall tactic to get them to go past the 60-day mark so the company doesn't have to honor its refund policy.
I too fell for the scam. The tea is good and I have lost some weight. The really bad part is that when you receive the initial "free" shipment you find that they are going to charge you $37.00 for it at the end of 2 weeks. They also place you on an automatic order program for shipments every 2 months at $48 each. I've been trying to contact someone to cancel at least the automatic shipments but have had no luck so far. The phone number tells you to email markcustomersupport@gmail.com. I had already tried that with no response when some of the paperwork was not included in the initial packet. I have never been able to get anyone at any of the phone numbers. They just tell you to email mark. I did find an additional email address on their website...it's wuyisource@hotmail.com. They tell you to use that if you haven't heard back from Mark. I have started documenting my information for a report to the Better Business Bureau. I guess the one in Billings MT should know about them.
Hi Maddie, I opened your web page because of your name. When I was 'chatting' with a 'live' help agent with Wu Yi Source, her name was (supposedly) maddy. Coincidence? I don't think so. I think they know about your site and are using your name to help their side. Thanks for your info. I knew the tea would unlikely provide the results as they said, but figured that since I love tea, it might be the thing that motivates me to get in that exercise and diet change that needs to go along with it. However, it was the fine print of the terms and conditions (the one you have to click on - not the one they have printed out for you) that says that you will also be enrolled in the LivingLean 'on-line subscription' for 19.95 a month that really caught my eye.
Thank you, I too was about to order the product. But thanks to this site and to myself for double checking, I have changed my mind. Thank you for this post. I really appreciate it.
I can't speak for wu yi tea at all but I can tell you in my experience switching from coffee to green tea (8 cups per day) does result in significant weight loss (around 8lbs over 6 months without dieting or additional excercise, loss plateus with time). There is something called EGCG in green tea which helps speed the metabolism/burn fat. Also I think coffee has bad effects on insulin levels (at least for me) which may encourage weight gain. I notice I get less food cravings and starch cravings when drinking green tea, it seems to reduce my appetite. I also notice if I start drinking coffee again my appetite increases. This tea probably has EGCG in it as well (not as much as green tea though), what works for me is the cheap regular green tea from chinese/asian markets, about $3-$5 for 100 tea bags. Green tea is also full of antioxidants and is very good for you in many ways. Dr. Perricone recommends green tea for weight loss, and I have tried his supplement program and that works too. With drinking the green tea and taking all the supplements he recommends (you can most get from GNC, or cheaper online at vitacost.com. Trader Joes has good prices on many supplements as well). It is a lot of pills to take every day and not cheap but I lost 20 pounds in a year without diet or excercise. And let me tell you, it is VERY hard for me to lose weight- I can excercise 2 hours a day and eat 1500 caloroies for 2 mon ths and only lose a pound a week if I'm lucky, so this was a MIRACLE for me. The interesting thing is I didn't take them to lose weight, I started on the antioxidant regime to help control an inflammatory condition that caused chronic pain and it worked, the weight loss was a happy side effect, though also one he claims will happen. The antioxidants DID control my chronic pain issue (nerve inflammation/pinch), and it also cured my rosacea, my acid reflux condition, and seemed to help my allergies too. I did eat a very healthy diet but this was NOT any different than I have been doing for years. I have gone off the supplements and had to drastically cut back on the green tea due to trying to have a baby (untested in pregnancy, so I'm just on a prenatal vitamin) and the 20 lbs came back in the past year and half (we have male infertility issues). But once I'm done having kids, I will definately be back on them!
i for got to ask you "shoppebop"..did you excersize when you were taking those pills and did you drink tons of water as prescribed on the bottle and did you change any of your meals to healthier nutritious food???>...jw..
Hey "PK" I lost 10lbs in 6 weeks on it but like i said, gained it all back after 6 months..haha...i was so used to the pill and desperate to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight again!! ... but it was fun while it lasted..im curiouse as well if anyone else had the same exp. i did...sucks...
anyway, i'll try the "wu-yi" since ive already ordered it...stil waiting for it ("HI") i will report back and see how it goes...(though im still kicking myself in the back for spending $$$ on the tea)??? will i ever learn;)
I was wondering (I feel dumb) I to have not recived a email but however they have taken one of the charges out of my bank already. for $ 6.95 I too got the free trial. I am wondering how to stop them from sending any more if you have any comments about that please let me know.
Thanks,Jo
I just ordered the Tea for my daughter and myself. I only had to oay the shipping charge of 4.95 and I got a 30 day supply for free I am sure I only have a certain time to cancel before they start charging me for more orders. I will keep you informed. I wish I would have found this forum before I ordered guess that is what happens to Mom's that are wanting their child to be able to lose weight.
Thanks, Jo
Nice heads up. Product too good to believe. Another scam! Life is full of bear traps.
This is the journalism!!!
true quality work Maddie. I love you whoever you are!
So I ordered this tea from Wu-yisource.com on January 2nd and never received a confirmation email with the UPS tracking number ( as they stated that I would). Lucky for me, I called my bank and there were no charges from Wu-yisource nor from their other name esoftwaredirect (which I was researching and disovered they go by as an alternate). I am still nervous however that they may charge my card for the free trial offer that I signed up for and for future charges so I called my bank and asked them to notate my account with a statment that says I do not authorize any payments from esoftwaredirect or wu-yisource. The customer service number seems pretty phony to me and if you read this link, you can see that these people are professional scam artists. http://www.microsoft.com/oem/english/content/licen ...They were the ones in the big Microsoft bust!!!! Read for more detail. I do wonder though, if this tea works and maybe just needs to be purchased from a reputable company. I was researching and one guy said to order from Generation tea. Someone let me know. I am a mother of a young child and need to lose the pregnancy weight.
replying to shoppebop i am jus wondering how long did you have to the pills for to lose that 10 lbs. I plan to have a good diet and excersize if i ever lose weight. haha. i feel my pants are alot looser but i don't have a scale so therefore i cannot weigh myself. how long did you use the pills and when did you stop??..comment back please..tank you! wow i'm soo glad you replied. if others out there have use SLIM-30 please tell me your story!!
LOL..oh yeah one more thing...They have Oolong Tea aka WuYi at your local Health Food store...Cheaper for the same quality and NO Hassels!!..If you are looking to loose weight.....Change your eating habits by making them healty, exercise, sleep, and live life to the fullest with little stress!..god bless!
I ordered this tea then cancelled all within 30 minutes and they still charged my account...Like above don't wait around..dispute it with your credit card company...I emailed this place back...markcustomersupport@gmail.com
Be specific that yo do not want the 1st shipment mailed to you at all and you want a FULL REFUND and you WANT PROOF OF CANCELLATION... oh yeah in my emails I got from them ..they sent me this link to chat with them....keep copies of all chat's with these people for your records..cause for some "strange reason"...when you say cancel...they dont hear you.....
To contact our chat representatives directly, please click to below link:
Even though I spent the past 1.5 hrs reading this article and many of the accompanying comments, I do not consider it a waste of my time since I've gained important insight into Wu-Yi tea. The website makes a compelling argument and had me convinced to give it a try, luckily though, I found Maddie's article and quickly came to my senses. What I find most disturbing however, is that I stumbled onto the Wu-Yi website through the "Men's Fitness" (magazine) website, after clicking on a word link that said "workout". The website is a legitemate source for fitness information, which is why I was reading it, but I'm amazed at the kinds of products that are being advertised through them. So be careful of what you read because it may even come from a legitimate source.
After reading through much of the posted comments, I noticed numerous people seeking information on: returning the product for a refund; if the product works at all; if anyone has tried it; and how to really loose weight. All of those questions are answered in the previous comments, you just have to dig through them.
Just remember that if you are serious about loosing weight and maintaining a healthy body, it requires a lifestyle change. It doesn't have to be a drastic change but you'll have to make a conscious descision every day to workout, eat smart, and live healthy. Good luck to all.
hey shoppebop
i really want to try this wu yi tea, please tell me how it goes with you as soon as you get your order. I'll be waiting 4 your advice. If you loose weight tell me.
I also would like to thank you for saving me alot of hard ship.I was a chicl away from ordering . Your the little angle that stopped me. Thank you very much.
sorry - just a correction, i meant to write "WU-YI" (where I ordered tea)...
OMG ! Well, LOSER I AM - i ordered the tea from WI-Yi and am so scared now after reading all this...but will try it out anyway. Seems like returning it will be a hassle...But to comment on one of the previouse posts from "PK" re: "SLIM-30" I have tried it and lost 10lbs...but I gained it ALL BACk after 6 months and the same goes for those who recommended it for me...live and learn huh? I will post again and update on my WU-YI tea experience...grrreat;( Thx Maddie...there should be more sites like these for stupid people like me...*sniff*
I just went on the web site of a popular tea store Teavana, which some of you may find a your local shopping mall. They stated that the oolong tea is similar to the green and black teas, which are low in caffeine and are found to be relaxing. Their studies have proven that the health benefits of drinking Oolong during or after a high-cholesterol meal has been known to lower the intake of fat content in the blood. In addition the tea promotes healthy teeth, skin and bones.
Okay, So I went and saw the pop up ad and was very taken in with the advertisement. I gave them info; however, it would not let me complete the transaction because I declined the terms and conditions (it is absurd that in the smallest print ever they have you signed up for an online live well program for @$20 per month. I went off the site and literally within seconds they sent me an e-mail that they were going to give me a second chance. I called the number provided and once I came to a wait time of one minute they had a technical difficulty with their system and needed to end my call. I sent an e-mail to a Marc so and so and still have heard nothing back. After this I can't wait to send him a lovely e-mail, basically to let him know where he can put his tea bags. May he and the rest of the vermen gain a hiddeous amount of weight in all the wrong places!
Wow, this topic just keeps going and going. I too was going to order this tea as I sat here tonight reading all the benefits. But now I'm not going to order, I'm so grateful I found this site, Maddie you are an awesome woman! Thanks so much for your research and your website. It has saved me and countless others (reading above) from making a very expensive mistake. I am 45 years old, my kids range from 11 to 26 and I have been 50lbs. overweight for 15 years. Time to take my body back! I joined Weight Watchers again last week for the 4th time. This time I will stick with it until I'm at goal. I truly think the slow and steady way to lose a lot of weight is the safest and easiest on your body. Also, if you have a lot of weight to lose, your skin won't hang off you as much if you lose it slowly, it gives your skin time to elasticize back. Ok, end of rambling.......thanks Maddie, you're awesome!!!
okey everyone does this tea work or is it just the website thats a scam because i will get it from somewhere else, not the internet.
okey guys im 18 yrs old and my weight is 150 and i feel like im the fatest person in the world it would be the best thing in the world if i can be 120 lbs im 5.7 and very sad i think alot about my weight and when im aroud my friends i feel so fat cuz their skinny i have a pretty face but im over weight. i actually thought this tea would work i gat happy but i found this site and i dont think im ordering it now but if anyone knows how to loose weight please tell me because i want to feel got about myself i dont want to always think about my weight so if anyone know what would help please tell me thanx everyone
i really thought it was gonna work but i guess not
Thank you soooo much for bringing some clairity in this confusing world of Web adds...
Weight loss is possible and fitness goals are reachable, that I know.
I have been always looking for and trying out new ways of healthier life style and nutrition. I believe in the power of herbs (teas, blends, extracts...aromatheraphy, etc.) to help weight loss process. However, it is true that the best results are reached by balanced nutrition and activities...with some help of supplements...everty person has different metabolism, body, genetics...
What works for one, might be different for others.
Thank you everybody for the feedback and recommendations!
It is the best evaluation of the products.
p.s. pricewise...it is always a good idea to shop around! whatever we are trying to buy
I suggest to anyone who wants to cancel the product (or any other scam product out there0 to call their credit card company and explain that they have a recurring charge for a product that you have tried to cancel. Tell them you want to IMMEDIATELY cancel your current card number and be re-issued a new account number. I have had orders charged months later for a product that was cancelled. Of course it went into dispute, but the worry of the monthly charges is not worth it! Just cancel your card #, call any people that you have an auto payment with and inform them that your card has ben compromised. Inconvenient yes, but a cheap and quick fix for our gulability.
ahhh i wish i saw this website before ordering the tea, i feel so stupid! if anyone has any advice on how i cancel please let me know ASAP! my email is sarah_samocki@hotmail.com
If you all really want to lose weight, ask your doctor for phentermine 37.5mg only about 30 bucks for a month prescription plus monthly doctor visits, it is worth it!! I know so many people who take it including myself, we all average 8 to 12 lbs a month.
I planning to try to lose weight for this New Year and was do research in ways to booting my metabolism with “natural” ingredients when I came across that web site.
First I’ve got to say if they have money to own there own mountain why the hell do they have such a shoddy web site layout.
Now this isn’t that much of a concern for the average customer but if they have spent all this money on research, spending the $5000 to build a proper web site should just be a drop in the bucket.
But the fab is here there is at lest 1 Herbal Magic store for every city here in Canada, but their stuff work but VERY slowly on it’s own and with exercise.
You can’t live on carb blockers and can’t live on oolong tea alone.
The key to weight lose is exercise and way to keep at it is to find a way to make it a little bit fun.
The reason most joggers have an mp3 player is because it takes their mind off of the amount of time they are spending and gives them a new element to make each time they jog unique. The same applies to the gyms, sports, clubs and games.
We are built to burn fat in a natural environment, but we are all tided down to our desks when we leave high school and there is nothing natural about that.
So here’s a common sense check list for the New Year
1. Throw out your junk food. Do even bother to eat it, just throw it out, it’s a vice and you don’t need it. We keep junk food around because we get cravings for fatty foods, it’s in our nature to crave it, I get craves at 11 at night do to my weird working hours and I go looking for some chips but guess what I don’t eat them. Why because there isn’t any in the house. Remove temptation.
2. Don’t buy junk food. I’m not talking just about chips, cookies, ice creme and chocolate, I’m talking about fast food. The Fast Food service has made many a nation fat not just North America, Fat is on the rise where every you can find a McDonald’s. Also Fast Food fries are the devil, go get your fries from a Real restaurant.
3. Go Green. Eat a salad if you have to got Fast Food. Also check your salad dressing the cream based ones tend to be higher in fat than you standard cheese burger.
4. You are what you drink. In terms of Soda we have options now, so make a better chooses. Beer and sweeter alcoholic beverages have a lot of complex surges in them thus the bear gut. Drink less of this.
5. Every thing in moderation! I don’t care what “Shinny Bitch” tells you, I like my meat and I like my dairy, and I’m not going to give them up. But I’m trying to cut back on my dairy and my carb intake. Again eat more greens make you feel full with your Mac and Cheese. And buy your Vice in junk food in smaller serving once a week and NO more than that. Make it a promise to your loved ones and they will help you keep it your self in check.
6. Bargaining. Probably one of the weirdest things I’ve adopted but it’s a good way to keep tabs on what your eating. “I won’t eat a hamburger since I want a milkshake at the end of the week so I’ll have a sandwich instead.” It’s a mental conversation with yourself and a reminder that if you stay with it, you will reward yourself in the end. And that milk shake will taste all the more delicious.
Okay! So I am a desperate overweight bride to be that NEVER falls for any of these diets! But, with all the weight that seems to be piling on me, and it being New Years Resolution time, I got sucked in- hook- line - and sinker! Just ordered the tea before I found this review! Mine was a one month free trial. Hopefully, I can cancel after that! Anyone else have a free trial and have any difficulty stopping them from sending more tea?
I got it cancel, by calling the reorder line.
clash with meds , seizures people
don't try it!!!
I JUST READ ALOT OF THE COMMENST ABOVE, I ALSO JUST ORDERED THE TEA! I CALLED THOUGH AND CANCELLED, I WAS TOLD I WOULD NOT GET THE SHIPPMENT OR BE CHARGED THE $6.90 FOR SHIPPING, HOPEFULLY THAT IS TRUE. THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION, I DONT KNOW WHAT I WAS THINKING!! I NEVER ORDER ON-LINE, BUT FELL FOR THE TEA, THANKS! THE # I CALLED IS 866-449-5567, IN CASE SOMEBODY NEEDS IT.
I too want to thank you for this valuable information. I saw an ad for this on the website "The Daily Plate" which I love and use daily (I recommend it to anyone interested in losing weight). Since it was on a website I trusted I thought it might be worthwhile. The cost was my first clue that something was up. $78 for tea and a bottle of pills with the same stuff in them? I don't think so. That led me to do research on it and found your site. You do a great service by honestly letting people know about this scam.
WuYiSource is a scammer company. There is no free tea although that is what they tell you when ordering. The $49.99 is for a 14 day free trial of their Oolong tea. They also enroll you in their club without your consent, so they can ship more of the same to you. My question to them is, why would I pay anything more than my local grocery store charges for Oolong Tea? It sells from $5.99 to $9.99 for 100 tea bags. All Oolong tea comes from the same place. Watch your credit card, better yet cancel it for a new number. If you are returning a box of tea, be wise and insure the package with signature upon delivery required. You must also call (780) 416-0215 which is Montana, or go to live chat for an RMA#(Return Merchandise Authorization) else they will deny receiving it. I didn't even open my box and they still charged me 15% restocking fee. I am currently waiting to file a complaint with "The Better Business Bureau" of both California http://www.labbb.org/ and The BBB of Billings Montana. http://www.spokane.bbb.org I am giving them 10 business days to reimburse the charges. The attached information is provided by the California "BBB".
Name: Wu-Yi Source
Phone: (780) 416-0215
Address: 1302-24 Street West #350
Billings, MT 59102
Website: www.wuyisource.com
www.easyweightlosstea.com
Principal: Mr. Jesse Willms, President
Customer Contact: Ms. Linda - (780) 416-0215 or customersupport@gmail.com
File Open Date: May 2007
TOB Classification: Health & Diet Products-Retail
BBB Accreditation: This organization is not a BBB Accredited business. By the way if you want to know what type of people you are dealing with Google up WuYiSource and read the complaints. Want to really get sick read or Google up Jesse Willms Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/oem/english/content/licen
Excellent presentation Ms. M... yup, the holiday fluff I found (LOL) forced me to enter a zone inwhich I am easily suckered. I did comit to the 14 day trial from EastWeightLossTeam.com and did enjoy the aromatic relaxation properties assocaited with ANY tea. A few positive things happend, ie, it has calmed my need for coffee, I'm not as hungry because I am drinking two cups a day plus the 8+ cups of water recommended, and I feel less bloated because I have less toxins floating around inside. So whats so new about that? Probably nothing. I enjoyed your insight and appreicated your professional candor when challenged by a few. Thanks for sharing your views. Happy Holidays!
Thank goodness I googled!! I placed an order for this miracle tea on November 23rd and here it is January 2nd, almost 6 weeks later and I still have NOT received my order. (Although my credit card was charged immediately) I was desperate enough ( and obviously stupid enough) to contemplate placing another order with another company....the one that advertises the "free trail", but before I did, I googled...and like I said "Thank Goodness"
I ordered the tea, it is a complete POS, scam. Not only did they send me the original package, that I ordered, but promptly charged my card another $40.00 prior to the 60 day period. I have reported them to the better business bureau, the RCMP, and the ATTy General's office in California as a fraud. I have made five calls, all documented to tell them that I did not want their garbage product, was returning for a full credit. Stay away from this scam.
(en espanol), Estaba a punto de comprar el te, hasta que mi marido me abrio esta pagina, Gracias por la informacion!. Asuncion - Paraguay
Thank you so much, I was about to do the free trial for wu-yi which requires me to pay about $5 of shipping fee, even though I have oolong tea at home already. I realize that even though the tea "may" be healthy, it doesn't help weight-loss. For those of you who are desperate and want to lose weight for a wedding, a date, or what not, try the sacred hearth medical diet. This actually works and free from buying those marketed products. However, this is more like a week or two's crash diet, so you really need to find a way to keep yourself healty. I find it nice to go on a walk every night from my house to the nearest mall and go eye-shopping. I hope this helped!
Almost hit the button myself......then I thought what the.......a magazine subscription for $20.00 a month? Has anyone tried to cancel one of these? Good Luck! Are they selling tea or magazines? Thanks for the comments.
thank you soo muchhh! can you do a review about slim-30. i've been using it for a week now and my appetite has really changed. i hope i see results within a few weeks from now!
AM I GLAD I DECIDED TO "GOOGLE" this product , thus finding your comments and research -before pressing the "submit" button and giving away my credit card details !! I thought it was probably another too-good-to-be-true claim and unusual precaution confirmed this. Thank you Maddie. Excellent work and I'll keep checking you for other products before giving away my Euros !!
Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year....you deserve it ! Regards, Sally
Wow!
Oh my goshes! I was just about to think about purchasing this tea...acctually I went instead to my local china town and bought it there.wow it saved me some money.
Someone needs to remove Mr. Johnson's information!
But thanks for the info. I Googled 'latest diets' and this came up in big way, so I decided to research it. Even reading their website it seemed it was just oolong tea. I like tea and I may buy it, but here, not online!
Thanks, I was just about to purchase the Wu Yi tea, since I have never heard of it I decided to do some research and came across your forum. Thanks for your help. I just get caught with all the testimonies of the diets.
I almost did the same thing most people did on here. They tricked me into thinking they had a limited supply ticking down from 600...and I actually believed it, until I decided to redo it from the beginning because I was suspicious..and what do you know? It was ticking down from 600 AGAIN! After that I found this website..and read everything THANKS! Oh and for everyone that ordered the free 14 day trial and doesn't want to continue the payments after the 14 days CALL THIS NUMBER: (866) 449-5567
Thank you!! I too was swept up with the extra pounds from the holidays and wanted a quick fix. I am so glad I found your site.
Hey there everyone.. I also saw those adds and thought what a ripoff! I drink all types of teas and I personally like the tea from Peets coffee and tea. they have alot of different kinds including 3 oolongs I know for a fact. these are high quality and not outrageous in price. however for those of you brewing your tea in a bag this is not the best way. loose leaf in a pot is the best method for brewing all types of teas because this allows the leaves to fully expand. black and oolong teas as well as herbals should use boiling water.jusy be shure not to boil the water too long because this leads to oxygen content reduction in the water . that means the tea will tast kinda flat. green and white should use water at a temp of about175-190 farenhite. japenese green teas do better with less heat then ones from china. a good steep time is about 5 min...however teas from india and sri lanka can be quite strong so 2-3 min might be plenty fo these teas. Many teas have great benifits to health. I incourage anyone who was hopeful about those bogussights to research all teas , black,green,white ,oolong, and herbal and find the ones that suit you. if you don't have a peets in your area there web sit is www.peets.com...and there coffee is also amazing!
Hey, I posted a link to this article on my blog, www.rnonline.blogspot.com. I really like it.
Hi Maddie,
Thank you so much for your research on this product. Thinking that Oprah endorsed Wu Yi made me want to order right away, however, I became suspicious when they stressed that there was a limited supply left and that we needed to order quickly. I was still curious about what others were saying about this "magical cure" for weight loss, and was thinking about ordering when I came upon your site. I have lived long enough to know that there are people out there that target those that have a need to lose weight. I guess that the only way to be successful is to follow the old diet advice: Lower intake... increase exercise. You saved me from spending my hard earned cash. Thank you again!
Let me put it this way anything that you do in life is an option, and someone wanting to lose weight is definetly and option, However to over spend for something like tea! is obsession with self. Please people I am not saying that the tea does not have its benefits if it does that is great, but what I am saying is that Check your pocket first and stop being lazy you can get a good treadmill like I did for the price of that tea. And stop eating so much junk!!!!
I too was ready to buy some of thie diet tea Wu Yi. You saved me money, as I decided to research first. So glad I did. Thanks for your information. Kate
Just sat at mu computer with my second cup of WuYi tea and decided 2 google the facts and research on the tea. I feel like such an idiot! Not only did I get fooled once by supposedly ordering a free month's supply and only paid for shipment...i then went on and ordered a second time for my partner and so now are faced with disputing two lots on my credit card which they said they would start charging at thed end of the 14 days......OMG! I have been had and am all the way over in Australia.....Please somebody give me a way out of this scam. i thought just maybe this might work.
I was very close to also being one of the many scammed by this company. I had entered my shipping information (but not credit card yet) for the "free trail" when I took a look at the fine print at the bottom about how they will automatically start charging your credit card every month and sending more tea. I found your site while researching the name and need to say THANK YOU! You saved me a rather large headache. The website for the tea is very intriguing, especially with the "only a few left" comments.
Hi Maddie, thank you for your article. I had typed in my credit card number and everything, then listened to the warning bells going off in my head. The Wu Yi Source website is VERY effective in getting you to do what they want in a short amount of time: they put a time limit on filling out the information, they tell you they are almost out of the product, there is a ticker of how many free trial offers are left -- and it ticks down as you wait. They want you to enter your information without reading the disclaimers.
I am very glad that I didn't enter my credit card information, but did find their website adequate in letting me know that their tea alone would not help in weight loss. When I entered my info to "apply for a free trial", the website told me that only if I was willing to exercise 30 min 3 times a week, not eat after 7:30pm and drink 8 glasses of water a day, (as well as drink their tea of course!) would I be successful. There were also disclaimers everywhere on the website that stated that those that lost weight also used diet and exercise.
The only thing they are really at fault for is overcharging for their product. And they do that very well! $74 for 3 months worth of tea that will cost you approx $20 at a health food store.
Thank God I didn't order it.
Well said Maddie!
Everything that Maddie wrote is on the money.
There is a market for everything whose sole purpose is to prey and profit upon folks who are either in pain, want to increase pleasure, or to make some bold claim that “everything will be alright if you buy this”.
I have created an informational tea site, and through many hours and months of researching this beverage which I enjoy everyday, can back up Maddie’s article.
Simply put, there are four main types of tea which can be processed into literally thousands of varieties. But each of these many teas will offer similar benefits since they all came from the same plant. This plant is called Camellia sinensis, and is the mother of ALL tea.
Now while it is true that some varieties keep more antioxidants and helpful substances than others, overall, drinking a cup of black tea for example, is just as good as drinking a cup of green tea. It is the flavor that should count for each individual rather than just the benefits.
Wuyi, is just a mountain in the Fujian province of China, that is all it is. The variety of oolong tea (wu long) that is grown here is where this tea got its name. And by the way, it is said that the best oolongs come from Taiwan, not China!
Now don’t get me wrong, oolong tea can indeed “help” you lose weight. Research has proven that along with proper exercise and dieting, these teas can aid in ones weight loss. But do not believe for a second that they could do it all by themselves. It is this false sense of knowledge which can actually have an opposite affect.
Oolong tea, has shown to have more polyphenols in it compared to other types and is the reason why it may be a better choice for aiding in weight loss. Research has shown that these polyphenols are helpful in controlling obesity since they speed up an action called “thermogenesis” in our bodies, which is the natural burning of calories. Of course since this special variety called “wuyi” may contain a higher than average polyphenol count, it may help contribute to its sellers cause. But I haven’t really looked into that, so that’s just a guess at this point.
Well, not to sound like I know it all, but that is what I have come across through my research about the benefits of drinking loose leaf teas. It’s funny how there are a lot of claims out there, but remember this…currently no tea is an actual preventative or cure for any known disease, disability, or otherwise.
This beverage can help though, but help is all. Like I said, folks should drink tea for the enjoyment of its flavor and culture, not because it may be the elixir of life.
Hope this helps!
And thanks Maddie for your interesting find! I’m thinking about adding a “truth about wuyi tea page” to my site after reading this.
-Dave
Hi Maddie
You did a nice job of investigating these weight loss/tea sites and explaining how much of a rip-off plan it is. Based on the comments of people who have actually bought it -- it looks like its time to report the company to the FDA or attorney general's office for fraud -- since people seem unable to return the product as promised. I wrote for a major health magazine for many years and no matter how often we tell people about diet scams, everyone still hopes to find the magic bullet that will save them the time and trouble of exercising. And despite the "results not typical" statement that is often added to even tv commercials (Like Jenny Craig etc) people WANT to believe. Results not typical actually often tells you more about how the user handles the product than the product itself. People who do the work often get the results-- but as we all know, many of us like the idea of losing weight, but not the actuality of curbing our appetites and getting serious about exercise. You've done a nice job of pointing out all the fake stuff on this tea site -- and still---you can see that people don't read it and ask you questions you've already answered. You have the patience of Job!
Good Luck with it!
Maggie
Thanks Maddie, you just saved me money.What a bunch of bull.I have to admit they almost had me again. I loved your articles and the research you done!Your the best! I won't forget your site thanks again.
FOR ANYONE THAT WANTS TO RETURN THE TEA....FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
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The Mailing Address is:
Wu-Yi Source
5300 Ontario Mills Pkwy
unit 400
Ontario, CA
91764
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On the package:
Include correspondence in the package with your RMA number and reason for return
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Hope this helped :D
I had to do some research on this :)
I thank you and myself....like 1 other I was just about to put in my credit card number when I decided to do a little research. GREAT JOB OF INFORMING OTHERS.
Thanks Maddie,
Your review and comments from others really helped me.
Gosh, I almost ordered it too!! I am not fat, but would like to loose some weight, i don't have time to exercise. I am sure going to try their diet plan but without the tea!!
Thanks MADDIE!!
I got an ad for Wu Yi in my spam box and as I check it b4 del anything it caught my eye. But it doesn't add up. Miracle tea? Ancient Chinese secret? Thanks for posting this as I'm sure the tea in fact does have considerable benefits but like anything else you can DIY for much less.
Ya..... I almost ordered to and I decided to double check..... Thank GODDDD i found this little site blog.....if any one is interested in Wu-Yi that i have tried and is excellant go to www.wuyirock.com They have the great on the go packages and it's pretty cheap without the whole steeping process.....Anyways......Thank you for this blog site........And everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...God Bless..!!
Lori, and others:
Please note, as I have CLEARLY STATED at the top of this article, that I am in no way affiliated with any of said tea companies, and CANNOT HELP with returns. I do not know how to make this any clearer.
I need to cancel all future shipments. not able to aford at this time. ORDER # IS 269050
I was so glad I typed in "Wu-Yi tea" and landed right at your door! I was contemplating whether or not to order this...I'm fat 40 and frustrated...I work 3 jobs and just want some direction...my doctor won't put me on any appetite supressants..and the tea sounded too good to be true after all the frustration I've been through. THANKYOU SO MUCH. Not for just saving me money..but another huge dissappointment in the tea/company, but in myself. I'm tired of failure. So, I will just do what I should have done long ago..walk it off! May God Bless You with all of your endeavors!
i've found that drinking tea with senna leaves and buds (kankunis, kancura, and other brands) on occasion is more effective than drinking oo long tea. however, senna has a laxative effect, so i wouldn't recommend that you do this too often. also, be sure to rehydrate regularly as too much could cause dehydration.
i just drink this whenever i've eaten too much and want to prevent the extra pounds from creeping in.
i would probably drink a cup an hour after christmas dinner, of course!
Great article. I'm a big green tea consumer myself, and will drink some oolong on ocassion.
Who should we report this scam to? And how?? Thanks
I just scanned the other comments, so don't really know if this has been brought up, but the thing that hit me was the wuyi tea company's claim to have purchased an 800 acre estate in the tea producing region to ensure their supply. China is a communist country, there is no property in private hands, at least on the mainland. The whole thing is just a made up story.
I bought this product and it worked well for me. I read this page after i purchased it and, therefore, was skeptical about the product. So, for the first 2 weeks, i didn't excercise or diet, and yet i still managed to lose weight. I am quite happy with this product and i urge people to try things before they say whether or not it works.
Pleased with product but no longer able to afford it.
so i ordered my free trial 2 or 3 weeks ago and just received it in the mail yesterday and of course had my first cup last night and just finished my third here at the office. since its been kind of slow i thought i might look up the tea to see if i could learn more about it and found this site. needless to say i am feeling pretty stupid. i kind of figured when i ordered it that it was probably a scam of some sort, but i have been desperately trying to lose some weight (ive been at the gym workin hard 4 and 5 days a week and trying to watch what i eat) for the past 2-3 months and havent managed to make any real progress so i thought i would give this a try to see if it helped at all. i dont mind keeping the one box i already have, but does anyone know how i can cancel so they dont send me another box? the information i have says i will be billed automatically from here on out.... i also got a strange phone call offering me a walmart giftcard... apparently they called pretty regularly until someone finally answered. if anyone has any information on how to cancel my order, i would greatly appreciate it. thanks!
Hey,
Thanks for the review. I was on the Wu-Yi website and was about to order it when it said "hurry now, only 341 boxes left!" and the number kept decreasing per second. I found this a little sketchy. Then I went to the next page, and hit the back button a few times and it changed to, "hurry now, only 652 boxes left!" What a scam! So I decided to go to the websites it had listed at the bottom where it said, "as seen on... foxnews.com, cnn.com, etc" and typed in Wu-Yi and Wu-Yi Tea into THEIR search engines and nothing popped up. I knew something was wrong. Then next was google that led me here. Thanks for reaffirming that my suspicions were more than necessary!
Hey thanks for the information. I was about to order the tea but i bump into your web page thanks for saving me. do you know anything about Certiphene weight loss formula
Thank you Maddie!! I too was on the page where I was getting my "free" trial", had filled in all my postage details and then noticed the fine print at the bottom of the page........that stopped me from pressing the send button. I did a Google search and found you and thank God for that!! One of the "gimmicks" on the page that did convince me was the testimonial from a personal trainer to the stars..........but I suppose he got paid for it.........sigh.
Barbara in Australia
I'm not a tea drinker by nature. It's not I don't like the stuff, it's just that it doesn't occur to me to drink it. But when I do drink it, I like to drink the good stuff. Some years back while visiting the Wu Yi Mountains in China, my wife and I purchased some tea from local growers. It wasn't cheap—even for China, but I've never tasted better tea. Chinese have never minded paying premium prices for good tea, but I'd be suspicious of anything stuck in a bag. I want whole leaves in my cup. Click here for a picture of Wu Yi Mountains.
Hi..
Great work,nice creation...
I have also tried my hand in creating hub pages regarding Green Tea hope you will get some more valuable information.
thanks
Thank You Maddie and Everyone who has posted a comment. I saw the tea on a search engine and it brought me to the wu-yi source page. The next day I went to a google search and found your article by chance. Really informative !!!
Again, Thank You
I hardly ever order anything on line. So what do I do? I order this tea that hasn't done a thing. It said I had 60 days to make up my mind. I gave it a good 30 days & I have'nt lost a #. I tried to get a RMA#, but when I clicked on it, I was sent right back to my own mailbox. What can I do to get an RMA, so that I can return this? Please help. I'm on disability & can't afford something that doesn't work.
Thanks for this research...like so many others I had my finger on the submit button when I decided to do a little more investigation. To YO who posted a little while a go, YES, they state on the site that in 2 weeks they will charge your credit card and will continue to do this each month. Call your bank NOW and refuse any future charges from this company. Look through this thread and see how others returned the tea.
I BOUGHT THE WU YI TEA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, I HAVE NOT LOST ANY WEIGHT. IT WAS OF COURSE AFTER THE FACT THAT I REALLIZED I HAD BEEN SCAMMED! I WENT THROUGH THE SAME CRAP WE ALL WENT THROUGH TRYING TO REACH A REAL PERSON. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH "MY" REASONFOR STOPPING THE SHIPMENTS OF TEA WERE NOT GOOD ENOUGH. AFTER FIGHTING THIS COMPANY FOR THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF, MY BANK HAS BLOCKED WU YI SOURCE FROM MY CHECKING ACCOUNT SO THEY CANNOT TAKE ANOTHER $54.00 FROM ME!!! I EMAILED THE COMPANY TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY WERE BLOCKED AND THAT IF ANY CHARGES SHOWED UP ON MY NEXT MONTHS STATEMENT, MY BANK WILL PRESS CHARGES ON MY BEHALF. OF COURSE ,I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK. WILL LET YOU KNOW IF ANYTHING CHANGES......
I ordered the free trial 2 days ago. Which costed me $7 after that will they charge me some more and send me some more teas???
You are so amazing , may god bless you . thankyou
I thank you so much for the effort you made and the time you spent on investigation these frauldulant people. I have already had my checking account deducted twice for the tea and i was searching for their phone number hoping to speak with someone who would assist me in canceling my order. However, i never got through, but I did find this site and before I could read it thoroughly, I called the bank to cancel my card! Again thanks Maddie
I just bought some yesterday. But only paid $7 for a free trail, which said they would send me a box. And they even called me today talking about if I wana get a free $25 card to Wal-Mart. LOL
Thank you Maddie. I wish there were a thousand more writers like you. The internet is full of scams and false advertising. We need more people who do research and expose the crooks.
How about one (particularly at this time of year) to expose the whole diamond industry scam. I do not just mean how they are sourced. I mean the whole cultural scam of thinking they are worth any expense, have any value or anyone should even want or "need" one.
Hi Maddie,
I have just completed reading through all the comments, from the first six months ago right up to the last four days ago. I owe it to you for not becomin victim to some complicated transaction across continents - whether or not it is a scam. I filled up all the details until the part when I was to provide credit card info, which I don't immediately have, as I hardly use credit cards except to fill up the petrol tank. Also, that would have been the first time I would make an order online - so, first times attempts are somewhat always full of uncertainties (where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise...?).
It's a noble thing that you are doing: sharing knowledge and info for nothing but for the sake of sharing. Keep up the good work. God bless you, and thanks for the great writeup - revealing, enlightening and great food for thought.
Not only did I gain insight on losing weight (the reason for accessing the site, in the first place), drinking tea and health properties teas, but also the experiences and tips through postings by others. It's good thing that I'm spending this Saturday googling (which I hardly have time for - wearing so many hats being wife, mum, career woman etc.)
Ummi in Malaysia
I read so many sad and bad stories but didn't see anybody recommending for some legal remedy. I think you should all file a class action case against the company. Here is the link for a very famous law co.
im glad i found your site before dishing out a huge amount of money for something that is worth far far less...making money is far to easy for these people!!! they purchase tea that they prob pay a dollar for and mark it up 100% or more, that just CRAZY!!
I have purchased green tea from a chinese market and enjoy it and was doing research of teas and the benefits of drinking it when I came across the wu yi tea website that was very promising and laid out very well!!! "I wanns loose weight while drinking tea" I was near purchase when i thought i would look for some feedback from people who have tried it...THANK GOD I DID!!! Thanks for your research and I think I will still try the tea but will purchase it from a market or health food store.
Hi Affi, I just started using BRAGGS ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 4 DAYS AGO..I mix it with apple juice..I use two tablespoons three times a day.. I have lost some weight..do not know how much..I drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day..I also take 3 drops of 35% FOOD GRADE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3 TIMES A DAY IN DISTILLED WATER..I have not gotten on the scale yet but today..I put on a bra that I could not wear a year ago and it fits..Hallelujah! You can get braggs organic apple cider vinegar in any organic section in any major grocery store. AND IT WORKS..GO RESEARCH IT...my skin is getting much softer, my hair is much softer..my dark circles under my eyes are disappearing..I have a terrible case of keratosis pelaris all over my body but it is slowly disappearing and my skin is becoming more softer..I have energy that I cannot get from a quad of coffee..I feel great..just good old fashioned excersise with lots of water..and a ton of vitamins and nutrients and your body will love you for it. In Jesus name!!
i also have a ques. for kaydee abt the apple cider vinegar: which is a good brand to try for the weight loss recipe with the garlic and honey? i mean which kind of apple cider vinegar?
i was about to order from the wuyi website but my sister said to google it to see if its a scam! and watda no... ANYWAYS, i was tryin to order it from amazon.com but am confused about which one to order: im lookin for somethin tat culd help me with weight loss, provide a cleansing of my colon and something tat doesnt have any side effects
any suggestions?
also, is there any other place i may be able to purchase such products, excluding online?
thanks~
Thanks for posting this. My mother, a fool who believes anything she reads on the internet or on TV, ordered this tea! I didn't realize how expensive it was as she gave it to me as something to try. I am on a diet and I do excersize, I love green tea, but am going to sell this on Ebay to see if anyone wants this silly stuff. Insanity! I can't believe she spent that much money... UGH.
Thanks for the revealing research and advice.
Like Tamm, I had filled in all the buying info, including the credit card info. I was just about to hit the buy button. I then decided to call them to see if I had read the free 14 day offer correctly, that just happens to expire today ( and every today I'd bet ). I did call and it was not as I had supposed, I then noticed that one of the side bars stated that, " We are one of the ONLY suppliers of this tea", with only being underlined. They were trying to make it look as if they were the only supplier. That is when I googled Wu-Yi fea and found you.
Thank you for the big savings, I don't like the taste of tea in the first place.
HELP!! First of all....thank god for this article. I was also about to order the free trial, I had my name and address all filled in and my thought was "I wonder if it's available anywhere else at a lower price" and that's how I found this article. I have changed the way I eat and I'm exercising, I have lost 12 pounds but I would like to cut out diet drinks and was looking for something else and heard about the tea.
I was looking on Amazon.com at the Ooolong teas, there are so many to choose from. Does anyone have any recommendations on which one is the best! PLEASE HELP!! Thanks!
Very thankful to have found this site, thanks to Google! You are doing a great service to people who are on the brink of being taken in by these scams and decide to do "just a bit more research" on them and in so doing....come across your site. Thank you!
Good Morning, Please CANCEL ALL FUTURE ORDERS!!!
I need to cancel my order at this time, I have a family financial emergency and want to cancel any future orders before the 2 weeks trial period is up. I ordered on 11/13/07 and received trial shipment on 11/21/07.
I hope to reorder sometime in 2008.
I too was about to purchase so tea, but when I got to the credit card part, I decided to do some more research. Praise the Lord! I came across this sight. My husband would have been ticked off had this been billed to our bank account every month. Especially since it's JUST A SCAM!
I WANT TO LOSE ABOUT 15 POUNDS, I NEED TO GET UP AND STOP BEING SO LAZY AND EXCERCISE LIKE I USE TO. THERE IS NO EXCUSE TO JUST SIT AROUND AND NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT AND THEN TRY AND FIND " A QUICK FIX".
THANK YOU FOR THE WEBSITE, IT SAVED MY MONEY AND ME AND MY HUSBAND HAVING A FIGHT FOR ME BEING STUPID WITH MONEY!!!!
I was just about to order before I came across your page. Great information. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Drink tea for what it is. YES.. it CAN help you in the health department... and it MAY help you get rid of toxins... but just like all the other get slim quick methods... it DOES NOT work to get you slim quick.
Diet and exercise is the only proven way to get fit, stay fit, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Great article
thanks for doing alot of research. I am a nutritionist and people are always asking me similar questions because they do not realize there is no magic pill/tea to accelerate weight loss but eating the right foods and exercising....I am always doing research like yourself; you saved me the time on this one.....many blessings. C. allen, CNC. www.messengerofhealth.com up Nov 30, 2007.
People are so gullible in america. Hook, line, and sinker. Come on, from magic teas to the war in Iraq, people need to stop opening their purses and wallets out of fear. And then, there are people who continue to seemingly try to get a refund by posting on this site. Are you kidding me, this site is NOT affiliated with the tea company, so it can not help you with returns, duh. And then, to blame MSNBC for taking ad money from the tea company. There is a lot about to criticize the media, but for running an ad for tea is not one of them. Thanks for trying to educate people, but good luck, as people seem perfectly willing, day after day, to swallow substances much less appetizing than tea....
Can you say Better Business Bureau? Wu Yi did not work for me. I have had similar experiences as others on this website and am in the process of trying to return the tea. When I emailed customer service to cancel my order, I was sure to mention the Better Business Bureas, and I got a response overnight. I think it's time people start making complaints to the BBB.
Thank you, Maddie!
I guess anything with caffeine in it boosts metabolism. The great thing about tea is that it has much less calories than coffee, chocolate or soda pop. Just plain out and out exercise, though will keep me from being nervous when confined to a desk in the office, though. Well, thank you for the money saving advice,
Deb
I need for you to give me an RMA number to return your tea because I believe it is making me feel ill and I also believe it is from my other medications. I am a very senior citizen and everything does not work for me.
Thanks, Adele Head
the website almost got me. i checked on google found this site (thank god!) and saved my money. i guess there is no quick fix.......
I can not believe I was about to waste my money on this tea!! I was JUST about to order until I saw the price and decided I better make sure I knew what I was getting into. I am so glad you are so high up in google, Maddie. You saved me a fortune - I will be visiting the heath food store! Thanks, again!
Thanks maddie, you saved me the trouble of running around and looking for WU YI tea, I mean, whatever next? this people cant give things a rest can they? its exploitation galore for them. I have been drinking green tea for the past 3 years, and just beginning to think I should ease off as I am beginning to develop tingly toes, now I bumped into the wuyi ad and I was just thinking 'where can I get it?' and voila! your review! I think you are simply brilliant and mindful, now I know better.... there is definitely no magic wand for slimming, other than be sensible with your food intake, exercise as regularly as possible and maitain a good weight on you, and your skin will even glow.
Nancy:
If you check at the top of the page, I have a link to "Diet And Weight Loss Product Reviews," where you can find my other articles on weight loss products. Some are scams, some are not. Or just click below:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Diet-Reviews
If there's any product you're particularly interested in, leave me a comment there or click the "Contact Maddie Ruud" button just beneath my picture on the top right of this page. There are just too many scams and too little time... I'm working my way through them, but if you shoot me a note about one in particular I'll put it at the top of my list.
Thanks for reading!
Maddie
Thanks Maddie for saving my budget. We need someone like you to stop those scammers. You are awesome! You have saved thousands of people out there. Do you have any other websites similar like this that try to expose those scammers on other products?
Thank you
OMG! I was seriously temted into purchasing their product! Then I decided to look up their claim on CNN, 60 minutes and on Oprah but with no results. Then I found this and read it XP
I just started takiun this tea about 4 days. I hope I could see the results in about two weeks. I agree with someone who said they don't have the number on it. But if you chat and ask they then could tellyou. n Bye. See ya!
I was suspicious of the tea from the beginning. But when I got my card out, my sister called and said the tea made her FAT! She was skinny in the beginning, but she is 47 and wants to weigh 100 again. i am a size2 and think i and want to shrink to a 00.
Is there a way to shut them down?
Wow! I love this site. I too ran across the famouse tea site & was about to order. On their web page now it states due to errors, they are continuing the free 30 day trial. All you pay is $4.95 for shipping. I almost clicked the button but then at the very bottom, in very small letters it states: After 14 days if you have not sent the tea back, your card will be charged for the amount of $37, now tell me how is that free? Then if you continue to read, you will start to recieve automated shipments, ever two months for $38 each month, plus shipping and handling. It goes on to say that you can cancel at any time but I called the customer contact number and heard a recording that says they are undergoing changes to their phone & it will be up tomorrow. She then gives an e-mail address to contact. All you can hear is Mark at something because it is not clear. After serching more on their site, I did find the address she referred to but it also gives an alternate in case you don't hear an answer. Wow, read flags all over the pace. I have ordered from on-line before but I have always ordered from companies. These specialty diet companies make me wonder, so I always try to check them out. I too have made mistakes but have tried to learn from them. Thanks Maddie for helping everyone & I hope the information I gave will continue to help others too. Again, I really appreciate your site for your honesty but most of all for giving people the facts & truth to help. Thank you.
I was just about to purchase this tea, but something said to investigate some more. Well I did the live chat, I asked "Ralph" was this company in the US, he said yes- Vegas. I then asked for the address and he gave me an address in MT. When I asked why did he give me an address in MT instead of Vegas he said he could not give me that address, I then said well I can't give you my money.
I was reading a news article on MSNBC, and saw this large "sponsor" banner on the right side. I clicked it and got to the Wu-Li source page. Everything sounded way too good to be true, but I admit, the site is well done. A brief search led me to your site, and it's good to see that it's the same old scammer technique in a slicker package. I was so angry that MSNBC (a respectable jourlalism site) sponsored them, that I sumbitted a scathing feedback report from the bottom of their page. Once again, you expect a respected site to not HELP the fleecing of America by scammers.
I was wondering if this tea works at all for losing body weight if so, then i shall not be me anylonger muahahahahall be a re-nued half man half woman
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THANK you, Maddie!!! I was really just about to order it (and I NEVER order stuff like that online). I guess I must have had a weak moment, but something told me I should look into it some more. So thank you again for posting this!
Karen:
I have deleted your other post to protect your privacy. For future reference, you should never post your phone number in cyberspace.
I repeat: I am not affiliated in any way with the tea company (as you can probably infer from my scathing review), and therefore cannot help with returns. Please read others' posts above to see what has worked for them in the quest to get your money refunded.
-Maddie
Tea did not work for me I'd like to send it back and take the charges off my card.
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CAREFUL TO LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP. AND TODAY IT HAS PAID OFF. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM AND INVESTIGATION REPORTING.
Thanks, I almost ordered it. I will buy it somewhere else.
Look folks. I am sorry some of you have been ripped off but if you see some magic substance that advertises easy weight loss, IT IS A SCAM.
If you cannot exercise much then a low carb diet can allow for weight loss without a lot of heavy exercise.
However, if you are physically able then the key is to get into a good exercise and practical eating. People who starve themselves generally just gain weight back. You need to find a pattern where you allow yourself some foods you crave but also cut down on calories, fat, and increase activity.
Also, any whole food or natural style grocery stores carry just about all types of teas. Tea can give health benefits but weight loss on it's own isn't one of them.
I am glad a person put up a website to warn people about this product.
Gloria:
This site is in no way affiliated with any vendors of said tea. If you are looking for information on how to cancel your order with one of them, several other disgruntled customers have posted details above.
Best of luck,
Maddie
Please cancel my next shipment. Order ID 49132609-09063783-5403.
Thank you very much.
Gloria.
I ordered the product without researching, something I hardly ever do. A co-worker told me about it. I figured 2.35 was a low risk. Then read all the negatives, well duh! What should I have expected. Anywho all is not lost because i purchased it with a Visa GiftCard, so when they get ready to charge that whopping 37.00! Pow!, zero. I am making phone calls, and sending emails today to stop the charge of the gift card or them for shipping the product to me. But if all else fails, I'll only be out the 2.35 charged to the gift card because there will be nothing else on there for them to charge. Maybe they will figure that out and cancel my order all together. This is very unfortanate, those of us struggling to lose weight, should just get it together and be committed to more than a quick fix, lesson learned.
I'm a first time buyer and not very savvy when it comes to knowing about all of the problems. I ordered a sample of Wu-Yi for 2.35 with 14 days to cancel. Did some research after the fact and read all of the negative comments and got really scared that I had opened Pandora's Box. I called (1-866-449-5567)and cancelled the tea order before I even received it. They assured me that I would not receive another shipment but that I had to return the tea. I returned it to 2711 E. Craig Rd., E. Las Vegas, Nevada, 89030. They charged me 37.00 on my credit card, so I called again and told them to not send me another shipment and they assured me that my credit card would be reimbursed within 2 weeks. Today, I received another shipment for 57.00 dollars. I called and raised hell. Called my credit card co. to dispute the charges. Now I'm waiting to see what happens. This company is a fraud and I will be very careful if I ever order anything else on the Internet.
Excellent informational hub. The practices you've mentioned are common amongst many companies trying to promote products, especially health or beauty related products. I have heard of the great benefits of oolong tea, but I've yet to try any.
markcustomersupport@gmail.com is where to send your cancelation request. In that email you need to give them 3 things: 1. Name 2. Order # 3. Reason for cancelation. I sent mine today- waiting for a reply. I will let you know! The number for support is 866 449 5567 option #3.
Yes, Thank you Maddie.
Unfortunately I didn't read your article until after I purchased the tea...thank God I only got one box and so far have only been charged for the shipping. The literature they sent stated that there was a lot more to it than just drinking the tea. Weighing out your food, keeping a diary of everything you eat. Not as easy as the website stated. When I emailed them within the 14 day period to cancel my next shipment they told me that I would be charged $37 for the box which had already been shipped?!?!? I of course emailed back that I would post on any information bulletin that they were dishonest in their dealings and so there you have it. Next time I will do a little more research!
I am curious to know if anyone has used this product for an extended amount of time, and if so what was the outcome?
Hi Maddie,
I was confined to a wheelchair from meningitis for 6 years. I have regained mobility and have been out of the chair for a little over a year - but exercise is still limited and I have to be careful. I desperately want to lose 50 lbs - and yes, even with questions, I tried the tea. I have lost 5 pounds this week, using wuyi tea (yea!) HOWEVER, I have followed the directions that came with the tea - to write down everything I eat, drink 6 - 8 glasses of water each day and to eat wisely. I also put in 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day in 10 minute increments. I feel better and my clothes fit better after just one week. Is it due to the tea? Undoubtedly it is due to the combination of everything - but only because I am committed to lose this weight. I will definitely check out other sources to find a cheaper product, but I will continue with the path I am on. Even weight watchers didn't work for me, so in that sense, I say thank you wuyi diet source. They are obviousely charging too much money, but it put me on track! Thanks for your great article!
I has also typed in my credit card information when something in me said " Carol, do a little bit of research first." Well, good thing I did, and thanks to you, i didn't make a BIG MISTAKE. whew, that was a close one!
I bought the stupid stuff and a few minutes later cam across this site! Which made me feel so stupid. But i am trying to return the product now. They never answered my calls o my e-mails, so please do not order this stuff it's totally not worth it!
I now realize how dumb i've been waisting my time and money. I was still hoping for a miracle or something like it, until i found this site. I'm so glad and i thank the person who started this. If not i think i would off still kept on buying. THANK U!
Thanks for the info. Even though it seemed too good to be ture, there was still that little voice in the back of my head that was wondering if it works. But now I know, so I can tell that voice to shut up! :)
Wu-Yi Tea does not work at all. I tried it for a month now and nothing. I think i'm gaining weight instead of losing weight. I too was stupid enough to fall for the advertisement. Don't order this product, it's fake.
Hi everyone i have like about 5 months buying and drinking wu-long and now wu-yi tea and i have no results in my weight or my appetite. I do not encoure you to buy it for easy weight loss, it does not work.
Hello to Everyone,
Maddie is correct! I went to China Town in Los Angeles, CA and bought a $10.00 bag of Wu Yi tea. You don't have to pay a lot of money for this tea. If you paid $200, you were overcharged. I have been drinking it for a about three weeks and no immediate results are evident.
Maddie Maddie Maddie!!! You rock girl and thanks for the insight! I was given a sample of Wu-yi Source tea by a coworker and while I liked the taste as well as the umm "cleansing" effect, the website looked so much like a sales pitch it may me stop and check it out first, Your research was very helpful and I have passed it on to my coworkers as well. THANKS!!
Hi Maddie...wow...what a wonderful gift you have given! I too was about to press the "buy" button, but then came to my senses and continued to research this...
Thank you so much for taking the time.
Maddie, Thank you so much for your thorough research. Like others, I wish I had seen it before I ordered. However, my bait was that I was only ordering a sample for $2.35 and it would be two weeks before I was billed to give me a chance to try it out. I figured if I lost the $2.35 it would be no big deal. I don't like being taken for any amount so will cancel. For the other readers who are having trouble getting their return number of refund. This is what I do. If they do not respond within 24 hours I call my credit card company and tell them that this was a fraudulent charge. That I had tried to cancel but they would not return my emails or phone calls. The credit card puts the amount in dispute, you do not have to pay it, and then the credit card company goes after the company. If they want to continue to have the ability to take credit cards they will give you your refund or the credit card company has to deal with them. Either way, you are off the hook. Hope this helps.
I did not benefit from the Wu-long tea. In fact, I did not loose any weight at all. I tried to contact the company to find out how to return the product. They delayed getting me the information pass the "60" (more like 45 day) trail period. I was told to return the tea, which I did. However, they never refunded my money. They took the product back and kept my money. Now there's a scam making someone rich.
Maddie,
I too am almost desperate to get my weight loss jump started and almost got snared in the Wu-Yi Source promise.
The only thing I can say is Thank you multiplied by a million times for your research.
WOW!!!.... I ordered this like a week ago for about $40....i can't believe ppl paid $100, $300. Well it's too late for me. I did change my eating habits b/c the tea had special eating instructions, but if it doesn't work like Maddie says then i want to return it. I guess i wanted a quick fix and lose 15lbs, but i guess i gotta do it on my own. Who can give me the return address for the Wu-Yi tea. I would like to return this ASAP. I wish i did some futhur research. Thanks Maddie.. but it's too late i already bought it.
Thanks for the awesome research and insight. We need more people like you.
Thanks,
Raymond
I just ordered the tea and the website said you get a month for free and then you have 14 days to cancel by calling the 866 number. I supposedly only have to pay for shipping which is like 2 bucks. What's the scam? Is it that when you call to cancel they don't answer? What should I do?
Thanks Maddie! I almost place an order but decide to research due to its high cost. Thanks again for your review :)
Oh, my goodness...YOU are good at what you do...I, too, did my research (as I always do) and want to thank you for your website.
I was not ordering as I suspected it was a scam, but I have read about oolong tea. Any tea is good for me, and that's why I drink it....all kinds! WEight loss? Nothing will do that except portion control and riding my recumbent bike!! I'm living the dash...and trying harder!
Ahh..life is good!
I've been taking the Wu-Yi Tea for the past 8 days and it is working for me...I've lost 3 lbs.
Maddie Ruud, Very good Review. Thanks.
Sonali,
First you have to be sure that it would be healthy for you to lose that kind of weight. Typically you can healthily lose 1-2 pounds a week.
I know you have seen shows like biggest loser where they are losing 5-10 sometimes 15-20 pounds a week. What you have to realize is that these people are in a strict environment with a trainer and on a very strict diet.
If you want to lose a significant amount of weight (fat that is) then you just have to burn more calories than you are taking in and with 25 pounds that would be a lot of burning.
I, too, like most of the comments above, was looking for an "easy way out" to lose weight and this sounded too good to be true, so as the saying goes, "if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is". Thank you Maddie for your research. You answered all of my questions and prevented me from wasting money that I don't have to waste in the first place. I will continue to do my best to eat my six small meals, drink my 8 glasses of water and exercise, which is the main reason that my weight isn't going anywhere...lack of exercise... I just have to make the time and forget about the "quick fix tea". Keep up the good work Maddie.
If not this what do you recommend for losing around 25 lbs. in few weeks?
It is funny that I love the search engines. I got to the credit card info page before I thought to search. This page showed the $37 price and I was like oh please.
The first lisiting I got was from Amazon for about $8. Then I saw this article. Saved me money. I wasn't going to buy it because I saw the price and knew it was ridiculous and I feel better now that I read the article.
During a brief (almost) Senior Moment, I was actually considering purchasing this 'wonder' tea - but my husband and I have this unbreakable rule about buying ANYTHING : we must wait 3 days before we order/sign/purchase an item after we THINK we want to buy it. Needless to say, our policy saves us a bundle because it 1) gives the sales pitch time to wear off, and 2) give us time to do more research. Both of these factors helped me decide NOT to order the 'magic' tea. (Does it have any relationship to Jack's magic beans????)
We drink tea by the gallon every single day. We have over 30 varieties- including a smoked oolong called Lapsang Souchong...and here I was ready to buy a 'wonder tea' all because of where it was grown! Pardon me while I hit myself upside the head for even considering buying this stuff.
The final piece was this website exposing the fact this 'wonder tea' [supposedly in short supply so order NOW] is miraculously available on no less than 5 separate websites.
I'd like to add one piece to your expose. While reading thru the 'guarantee' I noticed some fine print that says the purchaser must return the USED & UNUSED portions of the product. WHOA! First off: How many catch that little caveat? Second, What are the odds dieters (oh, that's right this isn't a diet...it's an ancient Chinese Secret which, when combined with a sensible diet and exercise will result in weight loss) will save every one of their teabags/loose tea in a jug/jar/bin until it's time to ship the whole soggy mess back to the company?
And that, America, is how one creates the Ultimate Scam.
Here's a jus'fer fun thought: Imagine 20,000 people ordering their 'magic' tea on the same day...then, for the next 30 days they faithfully save their soggy teabags, storing them in a covered container kept at room temp. On day 30 they all send them back.
Yeah. Works for me.
Well I admit i was really desparate when i order this product. I actually tried to log under the tyra banks web page and mispelled it trya banks instead. I didn't realize it until i wanted to view my order and when i type her name again nothing appeared as what it was when i first log in. So i scrolled under my pervious viewed sites and noticed my error. I am disappointed i spent money on the product but not so much so since i spent the cheapest of the options only until i knew if it would work. So it is definitely a gimmick because they are so intuned on praying on peoples weaknesses. A mispelled word lead me to a purchase only because knowing tyra banks gained and lose weight thought it was sufficient. They too knew people would think that. You can still log in and view the corrupt site. like mentioned before www.tryabanks.com be sure to mispell the word !
Same story was just about to order but the whole end of our shipping season and the "limited time" 25% discount didnt sit right. i searched wu yi tea and your site came right up. Thank you so much for the research thats one company that wont be getting my money!!
I won a bid from ebay for $4.05 plus $7.00 shipping. I did see the websites for $37.00 a box but thought logical that this is still just TEA!!! I would never pay that kind of money for TEA. I paid $11.05 for 50 tea bags. I really like the way it tastes and it also has an appetite suppressant. I drink 1 cup in the morning and since I have a late lunch about 3pm I don't usually get that second cup until 10pm as a snack. I am not hungry between the hours of 10am and 3pm and all i'm going on is 1 cup of tea. So as long as this tea continues to keep me feeling satisfied for those 5 hours that i'm usually snacking on chips and something New Orleanians call praline candy (100% sugar, cream and pecans) I will continue to purchase this tea from e-bay at cheap low prices.
I'm not drinking this tea for complete weight loss, I'm drinking it as an aid(appetite suppressant) to my weight loss. Also I'm done with carbs!! Whoo-Hoo feel a lot more energized.
This company is a fraud! I returned the product within ten days and have been promised a refund as of July of 2007 and have not yet received a credit to my credit card company! I have had numerous chats with on-line live chat and just have gotten the run a round. Do yourself a favor do not send this company and money, trust me they are a fraud!!!
Thanks for doing this reseasrch. I have only heard of this tea today and the site sounded interesting. Being the usual sceptic I decided to google the tea to see what people had said. I found your comments very interesting and I agree it certainly is a scam that preys on the vunerable people.
I actually lived in Vietnam for a year and still have some tea in the back of the cupboard. Don't think it is oolong but it could be beneficial. I did not drink green tea very much except at social occasions because it is very bitter. However, I now need to look at what I am eating and drinking as I am very sluggish and tired a lot of the time. I will now search the cupboards and try it. I will let you know how I get on.
Penny
I did the samething, when I saw the prices I knew it had to be a SCAM when I google it and ended up on your forum. Good info I was thinking to share it with my friend and loose weight together. Thank you for your work.
just thought I would google "diet" like you said, and actually no paid advertisement came up for any kind of "dieter's tea: the Wu-Yi Source (also at EasyWeightLossTea.com), Wu-Long (at Meltmorefat.com), or one or another of similar versions at websites run by QFL (Quality for Life)." But that I just had to do for fun. Great research. Very helpful. Saved me money. Thank you!
I don't really care about loosing weight. But is it a tasty cuppa to drink? Thanks for the well written article
chelsea, oolong tea is parcial oxidized, any kind of oolong tea helps diet and detox. Just make sure that you're buying from good suppliers. You may want to warm it with first infusion (just pour hot water in and discard the first infusion after seconds), this helps unroll and wash the tea leaf.
Thank you very much for the article. I am almost to order, but i have luck not to lose my money. I checked the review, and i found this article. It is very helpful. Thank again.
hey guys , i got the oolong tea from a chinese grocery store, but if it doest wrk ..what does??
and i have no time to exercise or go to gym.. i want something that helps u lose weight ..
Thanks for your posting!!
I've seen their ads on my blogger but never clicked on it. I'm a tea importer in Vancouver (I have a online shop just open), and I know what "tea" can do for you. Tea is good, but not magic. Well, Oolong & Wulong are actully same thing, just the different spelling. It is a style of tea, between green tea and black tea. No matter it is Wuyi or Dongding or Oriental Beauty, they are all Oolong... Oolong tea may help dieting because it may make your body absorb less fat. Tea speaks for itself, I really don't like those cheating ads... they just ruin the market and tea spirit..
I bought this about 6 weeks ago, and felt real darn silly when I received it and realized I'd spen $42 for tea I could buy at my whole foods store! But, I started drinking it twice a day with raw honey, and I can say one good thing has come of this...I now have a nice twice-a-day tea habit! It is tasty with the honey, and I'll continue drinking it, but for the taste, not for the weight loss. I lost a few pounds, but I've also changed my diet so that's probably the reason for the weight loss. Oh well, live and learn.
I ordered this tea a few weeks ago and have been drinking it twice a day along w/ changes in diet and exercise. I have noticed some weight loss but it's hard to tell if the tea is doing anything to help. As I've read, it c/b all psychological! Tastes good, but not for the price I paid!
i need to return this tea and have no way of contacting anyone from this company? what do i do just send it back to the same address that sent it to me or what please respond today monday 8-20-07 thanks Sonia
Thank you so much for this review. I too was really taken in by some of the advertising, and while I am still considering getting some oolong tea and drinking it regularly, I no longer feel tempted to buy a month's supply for $50. Thank you very much!
Try the Tea. I have experienced companies competeing and therfore putting good products down. I found many of the testimonies to be fabricated. You can contact the company and this tea is not sold a sold in stores yet. I ordered, then made contact with the company who also immediately agreed to cancel my order.
I saw the ad for the tea you mention and believe me it was very appealing, the mountians, the stories about the weight loss, and the pictures of individual weight loss that I was tempted to order. But I decided to do a little reaserch on the tea before I spend the amount they where asking the power of the internet is awrsome...for I found your comments on the tea. I will keep my loot and if decide I want to try it I will visit my health food store or china town and obtain some to try. Thanks for doing the reaserch and taking the time to post your findings.
Hey Maddie!
Thanks for weeding through all the crap about just another bogus "diet aide" that preys on the sensibilities and self esteem of unsuspecting people.
Ya i just bought it before i found this website.:( Well im glad that i have some info on returning it! I really do want some of this tea, just not at the price i paid. Does anyone know of a legitimate brand of oolong tea to buy?
Wow, that comment list doesn't seem to stop, ever.
Judging by the interest your article generated, it looks like this subject is huge over in the U.S. As I have mentioned in an earlier comment here, we have a little of this effect here in New Zealand, but I believe the number of people exposed to the aggressive advertisement is much smaller.
We DO get requests, asking about this diet tea, so I did some research into the subject myself. If any of the readers here is interested in reading the scientific publications that form the basis of the slimming claims, they can be found on my blog entry on <a href="http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2007/08/09/weight-l title="slimming with oolong tea">losing weigth with oolong tea</a>.
For those of you that are having a problem getting a Return Authorization Number, you can file a dispute with your credit card.
Like a lot of others, I was about to order, but was suspicious of the "better hurry before we run out" thing. Boy, do they have a terrific come-on! Decided to google WuYi tea reviews and found this sight. Another thank you, Maddie.
Thanks Maddies...I'm another one who was just about to order, had the form filled in, then decided to check around first. You are doing good work. I'll find my oolong at the Chinese grocers
Correction! The email I received was from sales@edirectsoftware.com not service! Sorry!
Good news! After 5 days, 6 emails and many questions regarding the reason(s) I want to make the return, I have an address to send it to. If anyone else is having trouble, all they've asked me for is my order number, name and address to be sent with all the remaining tea - open and unopen boxes. The return address is:
WuYiSource
2711 East Craig Rd.
Suite K
North Las Vegas, NV
89030
Also, the email address I finally got this response from is service@edirectsoftware.com.
Good luck!
i m hk based, and i have seen tht wu long slimming tea in hk with many different packings...so dont know which one is real or which one is fake.... as on the wu long website they hv shown black color box, but here in hk i could not find black color box on any shop...i have seen many different kinds of boxes... so pls. let me know if anyone can help to me... thanks.
Thanks to Rebecca for the contact information. I, too, have been trying for 3 days to get a response from Wu-Yi Source regarding a return. I finally received a response wanting a reason for the return. I replied quoting their so-called 60 day iron-clad guarantee stating I could return the tea for "any reason". I still haven't had a response. I'm concerned about receiving an actual refund if I return the tea. I'd love to know if anyone has received a full refund after sending a return to Wu-Yi Source.
Like many others I was a sucker and bought the tea the second I found the website. The only regret I have is that I paid too much for it. I have been using the tea for about three weeks now before I found this website, and although the tea may have helped or not, I look and feel better than before. Because I thought it actually worked "miracles," I worked out harder and ate better because I thought I would see results quicker. So, after reading all of these opinions, it probably was just my mindset to train harder, but at least it helped me see results beacause I thought the tea would work.
So, my advice is that if you got suckered into this deal, you can still get something out it if returning it is really as bad as it sounds. The tea actually does make me feel healthier and I drink it instead of coffee to survive work. Thus I am confident in saying my purchase did not go to waste, next time I will just find cheaper ways to buy it.
I gotta say Maddie, you write really well. I especially liked the way you answered Stephanie Duff (from 5 weeks ago), showing her with complete maturity the truth and ignoring her pointless shots of jealous remarks.
About the tea, I guess I'm just like everyone here, just saying thanks for the great article :) I too have just seen the advertisement and the so-called "Diploma" and "Oprah" testament, and thought (shamelessly) that if it's asian, it must cure. You see, I live in Hong Kong, and 90% of the population here really are skinny Chinese people.
When I told my friend about the tea, he said- "PLEASE do some more research before you buy the product." And I did, which led me on to you!
So once again, thank you, and I will be looking at your related articles for a good, healthy way to lose weight :)
I would like to know does the top four tea's you suggested, will it cause some kind of cramping and diarrhea?
It was nothing but God that lead me to this site. I ordered the Wu-Yisource tea and in a matter of 2 mins. I decided to learn more about the tea and read all the reviews. I called my credit card co. and it had already posted, they advised me to call back within 2 days to dispute the claims, and they will not take the money out. When the shipment comes I will refuse the order and have it returned. Thanks for helping people out like me that has been fooled for a miracle in weight loss.
was about to hit submit when my logic took over and found this. I clicked the 'edit shipping address' and got back to my order page. erased all information (says you'd have to reenter your cc number which indeed was blank). Thanks for saving me $40. I'll go with my Chinese friend to his tea shop instead.
Maddy,
Thanks for the research and effort you put into this. Unfortunately, didn't find this site until after I had placed my order today. I had an inkling that this was "too good to be true" even with diet and exercies but placed the order anyway and then followed my inclination to see what information was on the web. If any has any luck with returning the tea or getting a valid phone number, please share on this site.
The Wuyi really does work better than regular Oolong or just Wulong tea. You can usually get a really great deal on E-bay. Bags are more convenient. I have lost 60 pounds since using the Flower Brand off E-bay. Wuyi is spelled in the Chinese characters instead of English, but its the real thing. Works great. I am still losing.
JDB
cheryl...same thing happened to me...that should have been the tip-off, but no, i kept rigt on going in my frantic search for another weight le=oss quick fix solution...maybe i should simply concentrate on eating healthy and getting more exercise than just my fingers on a keyboard!...
Here is the latest on the Wu Yi site. When I attempt to leave the site they send out a pop-up saying that "a live representative wants to talk with you". When I canceled the pop-up, I was locked into the site. I could not change addresses or use my back button. I had to shut down internet explorer and restart it in order to get out. I don't know if the pop-up is selective, but I have no interest in going back to the site to find out if it happens all the time or if I am one out of every x number of people who get locked in.
well, i just fell for it without doing my homework...shame on me...but i will let you know if i lost ANY weight...
Thank you so much, I don't deal with credit cards I only deal with cash so I was searching for a store to buy this tea in. I came across this site and I can't thank you enough. I was actually going to borrow a credit card from my friend I was so convinced that this might help. I've been at a plateau for months and I'm getting desperate so I fall for everything except this, thanks to you.
I am so glad I read this - I too had my finger on the order button and credit card in hand. I started doing research though and saw it on Amazon for $7.99 a box, then saw another site that was way more expensive than WuYi source but also claimed theirs was the one Oprah and Rachel Ray used. Finally I saw your site - this made up my mind, thank you so much.
AS SOON AS i SAW THE PICTURE OF OPRAH I NEW IT WAS A SCAM. THEY OVER-ADVERTISED THE PRODUCT. WHEN OPRAH ENDORSES A PRODUCT IT NEVER HAS THE HYPE THAT WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POP UP THAT FLOATED ACROSS MY SCREEN. I IMMEDIATELY GOOGLED THE NAME OF THE TEA AND YOUR WEBSITE CAME UP FIRST. WE NEED TO REALIZE THAT THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES TO WEIGHT LOSS. PRAYER, FAITH, HARD WORK, CHANGE AND PERSEVERENCE ARE THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL AND ABSOLUTE WEIGHT LOSS.
GOD BLESS!
CHRISTIAN
After REPEATED emails to this company to obtain return instructions for 3 unopened boxes I received last week (all of which were returned "undeliverable") I contacted my credit card company to lodge a fraud notice. Before I did that I found on another site (which I can't find again unfortunately) a return address someone else with the same experience I have had noted after finally hearing back from the company. I packed up the product along with my invoice printed from my order confirmation and sent it back. THEN I emailed them again to let them know the course I had taken (i.e., that I had contacted my credit card company and was prepared to file a formal complaint against them for fradulent sales practices) and that the product was on the way back to them...had an almost immediate email reply with the return address and assurance that the credit would be posted within 2 weeks of the receipt of the product. I will not be paying for this on my credit card and will submit a dispute claim if the credit is not on the next statement! Good luck...keep emailing them and here is the address for returning the product...WuYi Source-USA Branch 1302-24 Street W #302 Billings, MT 59102 Enclose a copy of your order number (a copy of the order receipt would be even better if you have it) Good luck! Will post when I receive the credit and let you know how it turns out...and NEVER again will I be so gullible!
WHEW...in a weak moment I almost fell for it too. Then I saw the outragous prices and I knew it was a scam. Now after reading all these comments I feel sorry for the people who got scammed. What a shame...these people are just common criminals with no integrity and no consciences.
AFTER TAKING TO THEIR "SUPERVISOR" I FINALLY MANAGED TO GET A PHONE NUMBER FOR WU-YI SOURCE...ITS 1-877-417-4141...THEY CALIM THAT THEY ADVERTISE IT ON THEIR WEBSITE....BUT NEVER USE IT BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE A SUPPORT SYSTEM....OK WHATEVER....WHEN YOU CALL IT THOUGH YOU CAN BERLY HEAR THE GIRL SPEAKING...THEN AFTER THE MESAGE SHE HANGS UP.....THE SUPERVISOR ALSO TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE NOT SCAMERS, BUTNEVER COULD TELL ME ABOUT THEIR SO CALLED AWARD OR THEIR EXPENSIVE PRICES!...UHMMM WHAT SCAMERS....
Wu-Yi is so good at sounding concerned about people getting screwed by the diet industry when they are doing the same. You can get an asian "diet" tea at any supermarket for a few bucks a box. All it does is give you diarrhea so of course you lose a little weight! They had me wanting to order their tea until I saw the prices. I'm glad I saw this site because I probably would have been convinced this tea is different from the other asian diet teas and I probably would have bought the $50 bottle to try it. But no thanks- $50 is better spent elsewhere!
I never get suckered, but never say never. I bought the stupid Tea. I wish I had seen your article before, oh well live and learn. Thanks for all your research.
Well said! I stumbled onto oolong tea years ago while traveling in Asia and drink it chilled like many locals due to its outstanding ability to quench one's thirst during hot summer months. It is, today, ubiquitous, so seeing these unscrupulous hucksters filch folks out of their hard earned cash by portraying it as "rare" or an "ancient Chinese secret", is truly disheartening. Thank you for exposing them for the lying larcenists they are.
UPDATE!!! Well i have called my bank luckly nothing has come out....and my order was already shipped...looks like ill have 3 cartons of tea...anyone wanna share?
i ordered the tea last thursday the 12th of july, before reading this! OMG i immeditaly contacted them to get y refund....i paid $80.95 for three cartons...while talking to a chat person he asked me why i wanted to cancel i told him because i was pregnant, and my doctor said it was unsafe to drink a weight loss tea...hethen directed me to an e-mail address...i swear if i don't get my money back i will sue,not only for my money but for the scam and false information that is posted on their website.
Well after reading the other messages people have sent I feel like an idoit. I just bought the tea and received it today. I thought that it was a good deal at the time until I read lessa's message, that was the same thing that I read when I bought the tea. Now i'm wondering if I should even bother with trying it...
Companies like these prey on people who will NOT research before putting their credit card on the line. They make it hard to get a return and they make millions doing it!! THANK YOU MADDIE, something did not sit well in my stomach and I found your reseach. I saved my $$$ and diginity. Most of all I say to people: DO SOME RESEARCH BEFORE PURCHASING ANYTHING ESPECIALLY ON-LINE!
Thanks Again!
Did anyone try the tea and it actually worked?I wanted to try it because oprah said it worked.
Maddie
I was just wondering if anyone knows how to send the tea back. It stated 60 day money back but nowhere does it give an address to send it. The address on the box I recieved and the address on their site are totally different. I also can not get in touch with anyone through their email service. Any info would be great
Thank you Joanne
Wow, after reading this blog I really feel like a loser. I fell hook, line, and sinker into their scam, though it's not entirely my fault (I have bipolar disorder). Nevertheless, now that I've heard all your information, I feel like a real idiot.
Worst of all, I paid for the largest quantity they said they had available...ugh.
$300 and some odd cents later, I am simply amazed at all the deception by this company; completely appalled.
I feel like the return will be very difficult, so why bother. Maybe we should start some sort of petition against this company for fraudulent advertising.
Hmmm...
Whoops! I made a mistake in the measurments of the tea. It shoudld be 2 teaspoons of the honey and apple cider vinegar. Also I misspelled the Dr.'s name. It is Jarvis. Sorry! you can click on this link to read a little about him and some of the ailments he claims the "Miracle Tea" can heal. You might also want to google apple cider vinegar benefits too. I would caution against ordering anything online because you can get reasonably priced products at your local health food store!
I read a recipe for a tea in a book detailing the benefits of apple cider vinegar, garlic and honey. A doctor by the name of Dr. Javis gave the recipe for a tea that helps with a lot of ailments. He also stated it helps one loose weight. To make the tea use: any tea bag you like, 2 Tbls of apple cider vinegar (preferrably organic Braggs brand is my favorite) 2 Tbls of raw honey. The tea is great and when I started drinking it about seven years ago, I noticed my allergies went away! I didn't get colds and flus either! I love this tea and also noticed I managed my weight a little better when I started drinking the tea. There is nothing like exercise and proper diet to shed the pounds but I do think the apple cider vinegar aided in burning a little fat. If you want to use the tea to eliminate allergies make sure you purchase honey that is made from your local area because it is made using pollen in you area which helps you build immunity.
I would like to know how Lois was able to obtain the RMA # and address in order to return the tea. Several people (including myself) are unable to receive any type of response to send the tea back.
Thank you Maddie for the research and information. I just wish I found your site before I paid $200 for tea that I could get at the store. You live & learn.
Oolng and wu-yi tea are very good for the body as well as any tea will be, the difference between say the boxed and bagged "oprah" tea and say tea from a real life tea shop like the one i workat is that tea bags are dust and with a loose leaf tea you do get all the benefits BUT you have to drink it 3-4 times a day.
I ordered the wu-ty tea the middle of june and have not heard anything from them except that they did receive the money from my card. Have e-mailed a half dozen time with no response-what an expensive lesson learned! Cost me $94. Will be a lot more wiser next time!
Christina:
I do not sell any sort of tea. I am a holistic health practitioner and freelance writer. The amount of caffeine varies by source and brand, check the back of the box.
I will buy oolong tea, but at a Chinese grocery store near my home for about $5 a box. It will probably last a month, so we'll see if I have any significant weight loss during that month. The only weight-loss benefit that I can foresee is that the caffeine in the tea might give a person enough added energy to successfully complete an exercise regime. Or perhaps the calming qualities of the tea might help prevent a person from eating out of anger or depression.
I'm a natural skeptic, so we'll see if the oolong tea does any good. I'll keep you informed. Any way, thanks for the tip, and it helped keep me from getting ripped off by the high price of online tea. It's a lot cheaper at a Chinese grocery store.
How many milligrams/grams of caffeine does Oolong Tea have? And your diet tea that you sell?
Another really shady thing that Wu-Yi Source pulls -- they try to claim that they are almost out of their product for the year, so you'd better act fast to make sure you get yours! You have to "click here to check for available stock," and when you do you get a nice little message -- dated with today's date, of course -- informing you that they are "officially down to our last crate" and that they have sold out of their supply five weeks earlier than last year (though if they have a crate left, they haven't sold out, now have they?). The note also informs you that they expect to sell out completely by tomorrow, so "if you’d like to get your hands on the last available Wu-Yi, we strongly advise that you do not put this off any longer." I've been keeping an eye on the site for 8 days now, out of curiosity (that message set off HUGE warning bells in my head, thank goodness), and it's been exactly the same every day -- except for the date, of course. What a scam.
Thank you, Maddie, for your well put-together article detailing -- fairly -- the real benefits and drawbacks of buying products from a company like this one. Too bad more people don't do more research before being lured in by professional-looking webpages and "act now!" pressures.
Thanks Mddie, unfortunately, i found your site trying to find out how to get my money back, and found your site listed under the google. Wish i had been as savey as some of the other postees, and did some research first. will try and contract my credit card company and see what they have to say. thanks to all for your posts. lakelady
I knew when I requested an 800 number to order the product and was told it could only be ordered on line that it was a scam - I never give personal / credit card information on line.
I had been suckered in with the wu-yi tea. Not only is it a scam by what it claims, but I like all the others cannot reach any e-mail messages. They also charged an additional8.90 for shipping. Good lesson for me. Oprah should know about this abuse. Either they have put her name on supporting this product or she has supported it. I am going to e-mail their producer and tell them about this web page. I am sure they will be very interested, since most viewers go with that shows approval.
thanks so much for this article. i had just typed in my credit card number on the wu-yi site and was about to order when i figured i had better research it a little bit. thanks for saving me $37
i currently placed an order of the wi-yi tea. i have only used it for 3 days. it greatly reduced my appetite and i am looking forward to a significant weight loss in 2 weeks but the only thing i find really shady is the fact that on their website they promised $10,000 for the before and after picture but when the order came it became $1,000. i still don't understand what they are trying to do
Wendy:
Absolutely! I even included a section about the benefits of tea-drinking. I merely point out that these companies are charging an arm and a leg for their product, which can be obtained at a much lower cost at your local health food store, or in bulk on Amazon, as shown.
I refer you back to the last section of my article, "The Oolong and Short of It."
Thanks for reading!
Maddie, I heard you say " it does not "melt" fat away with zero effort." Every one of the companies I've seen states something like "along with diet and excercise" so I don't see how anyone could be mislead unless they don't read carefully or are really that desperate that they ignor the wording. I think anyone should be able to see that this is not a 100% solution. What I can see is that if you drank the tea, or really any other good tea, instead of eating one snack each day, you'd have to lose a little weight because of the difference in calories. I'm not sure it would leave you as satisfied.
Let's not forget that the tea does have benefits although maybe not the diet benefits they focus on.
I'd like to see why someone like Oprah doesn't sue these companies for using her name or likeness to sell a product!
I think it's worth a try just for it's other potential benefits. I'm going to look for it in my local health food coop. :)
Kudos to John C's post about mixing it with booze! I needed a laugh! Maybe worth a try? hehe!
Hi Maddie, I bought 2 boxes on Sunday and of course got one for free. $74 plus shipping plus insurance = $91.xx. On Monday, I was snooping around and saw some articles saying that I just got ripped. Ooops. Tues I sent a messaging why I didn't get an email confirm or tracking number and got no reply. Wednesday I call my VISA account and found that the money had been paid out. I canceled that card and will get another in 7 days. They are going to send me papers to dispute the charge.
Today (Thur) I get home from work and see a box on the doorstep. Yup, it's the Tea. They had some papers inside saying that they are re designing the look of the box. It says WU-YI TEA and mentions WU-YI Source. It has a manufacturer on the box so I wonder if that could be a clue on finding out the quality and soource of the tea.
Zhejiang Camel Transworld Co., Ltd.
218 Ti Yu Chang Road, Hangzhou
Zhejiang, China 310041.
In the meantime, I have a 180 day supply of tea for only $.50 a cup. I'm not even going to try to get anything back as it won't be worth the effort. I hope I at least get some good out of the tea. I will hopefully be more carefull in the future. Thanks for your efforts.
Thanks for the comments, Sue. I meant to point out that what "Wu-Yi Source" and "Wu-Long" at Meltmorefat.com were selling was really just oolong, not actually any more special than that oolong you buy at your local health food store, except for the price. I stated explicitly that though the "Wu-Yi Source" calls itself such, it offers no proof that its source really is indeed Wu-Yi Mountain, as I, too, found that highly unlikely. Though Wu-Yi is a mountain and wu-long is a tea name, they have both been commandeered as brand names, hence the sentence you refer to.
I do not find the picture to be inappropriate, since I do address oolong tea, and not TRUE WuYi tea. I hope this has clarified things for you.
I agree, details are important. Thank you for your concern for the truth.
As I mentioned earlier, I appreciate your article very much. Reading through the comments it attracted, it seems that there is a definite market for oolong (or wulong) tea and charlatans are exploiting it. In the name of everyone here: thanks for the education.
One statement in your article is not true, though. " Wu-Yi and Wu-Long are brand names for what is generally known as oolong tea." Wu-Yi is in fact (as you stated later in your article) a very famous tea-growing region in Fujian Province, China and considered to be the origin of oolong tea. Some of the tea trees are more than 500 years old, although you won't be able to pay for the tea from these original trees. Wu-long is the equivalent of oolong, the name meaning "Black Dragon", and refers to a semi-oxidized tea, rather than being a brand name. One last thing (sorry for being pedantic here but I think that little details are important): although the tea in the image is oolong tea, it is not a style that is produced in WuYi. WuYi produces stripe-shaped oolongs rather than the ball/fist-shaped oolong pictured in your article (this style is produced in Southern Fujian and many places in Taiwan).
Thank You Maddie for the review, I wish I would have researched before ordering. I have finally gotten a respond from wuyisource and they gave me a RMA # and address to return and they process refunds every two weeks for anyone like myself that fell for the web site and ordered and was gonna pay way too much.
I did fall for the advertising. I also tried to cancel right after ordering and they said I couldn't as it is being processed. I have had the tea for about a week and I have called the number on the shipping box and they say I need a return number. Well I have sent e-mails to wuyisource@gmail.com which I got from chating with their live agents and It took three days to reply and they still have not given me a return number, they want to know what my concerns are with the tea. I am thinking of sending it back with a tracer so I know they recieved it back and dispute this charge on my credit card.
Thank you, Maddie, this article sums up all my thoughts about these magic potion sites.
We are running a small teahouse in New Zealand (Ya-Ya House Of Excellent Teas) and are now getting a lot of requests for oolong tea. Initially, we were thrilled since few people in New Zealand have ever heard of oolong tea, but it became clear very quickly that these requests were purely based on finding this "slimming agent with magical properties". I have checked quite a few of the sites you mention in your great article and the prices are outrageous. For example, meltmorefat.com offers 60 servings (I'd say that would be around 100g if you only count first infusions, which I'm not sure they are doing!) for $37. We're offering 100g of an absolute top quality organic WuYi oolong for the US$ equivalent of about $7.
I personally find it rather sad that people are turning to tea solely for health reasons since this ancient beverage offers incredibly varied sensory experiences and should be consumed for pleasure rather than function.
Does anyone know how this tea tastes mixed with Crown Royal or Jack Daniels?
WOW, great research. I was also going to click the order button but, I decided to read up on the tea a bit more and I'm glad I stumbled on to your site. Thank you, you saved my ass and my check book. :)
I ordered this tea 2 days ago. Normally I do research before I order things, but stupid me got lazy and decided not to look it up. I haven't received a conformation email. I was gonna try to cancel my order, but on their website it says you can't. So now I'm gonna have to wait for the tea to get here and send it back. Hopefully they'll give me a refund.
HEY Maddie,
That was awesome. I saw the advertisement yesterday and thought of ordering one for myself and my aunt. Then I did some more research today and found your review, It is helpful. I won't wanna spend hundreds of dollars on something which is available for less than $ 10. Maddie, how is oolong is different from green or any other tea? How can it help in weight loss?
Oh darn! All this time, I've been telling my bf that wu-yi won the 2007 diet awards
Cher, if you scroll up you'll see the investigation I did of the so-called Diet Awards, which ended up really being a site cooked up by the company itself, awarding a single award to, guess who, themselves.
Is it true that this product won the 2007 Diet Awards? If so, how come there are some customers that aren't satisfied?
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME!!! I too tried this, with no luck, and am in the process of finding out how to return.
I sent an email to service@wuyisource.com as stated on the website, and they deleted my email without reading. Have sent another asking why they delete without reading, but nothing yet.
Brandi, How are you going about returning yours? You can email me at my email address paminpa21@yahoo.com and maybe we can exchange strategies. Thanks.
I got a pop up ad too. I found that you can get it for under 10 dollars on ebay. I WANT to start drinking tea. Could this one perhaps be good enough? Not necessarily for losing weight, but for being organic.
I am always looking for holistic approaches to losing weight and so I decided to do a little research on this Wu-Yi tea which appeared upon my monitor in a pop-up ad. I already drink oolong and plan to continue drinking my current brand. Thanks again for the research!
I tried the tea that I purchased inexpensively on amazon. I like the taste and how it relaxes me at night. But I am a big tea fan and I gave up soft drinks May 1st so was looking for something else to fill in on top of the water I'm drinking.
I changed my eating habits, exercise etc. on May 1st and have lost 26 pounds. It has NOTHING to do with the tea, although I like the taste and have made it part of my relaxing routine at night.
I only started using the tea this week and am already on a new eating plan, cardio, etc... along with no sugar and no salt eating plan so I've been losing weight and am a few pounds away from my ideal weight.
The advertising is always appealing to people's emotions but use your thoughts and strength to redesign your eating and exercise plan and you can lose the weight with or WITHOUT the tea and certainly without paying high prices for it.
All I can say is Thank You. This review was exactly what I was looking for. I hope you never stop researching.
I ordered and have tried the tea for two weeks now. I have seen no results at all, at least none like they claim. I have lost a little weight, but believe it is becasue of my diet and exercise. I was looking for a "quick fix" and they sure had me fooled! They offer to refund my money if I want to return the product. I definitely want to return it and get my $198.00 back! Unfortunately there were no directions on how to return the tea. I have emailed them twice and although the guarantee a response within 24 hours, I have not heard back from them. HELP! I would not buy from this company!
Hey Tracey... If you see above, Brandi tried the tea and found that it was her diet and exercise that made the difference, NOT the tea. Oolong, along with other things like green tea, acetyl l-carnitine, and b vitamins can AID in weight loss, but no matter what, you're going to have to make some changes.
IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE THAT HAS TRIED THIS PRODUCT FROM THIS COMPANY AND IT WORKED? MEANING IN A WEIGHT LOSS FASHION?
Hi Maddie,
This review is AWESOME!!!! Like Stacie said, when people are desperate, they go for "quick fixes" and sometimes to more extreme measures like gastric by-pass surgery!
I saw the advertisement and read the testimonials and was at first curious. However, when I read the one testimony that said, "It was just astonishing! I dropped 6 jean sizes in just 6 weeks!" this is not humanely possible unless you are SERIOUSLY sick! That prompted me to do a little more research on reviews for this product and I came across your website.
I think it's great you took the time to do some research to help desperate folks out there make a better informed decision! The weight loss industry is a HUGE money making machine designed to tapped into people's psyche and pocket books!!!!!
THANK GOODNESS there are "Heros" such as yourself who do what you do not for money but for countless of hopeless dieters out there looking for a "quick fix!"
Stephanie:
I have not, nor will I ever, spend hundreds of dollars on a product that uses deceptive advertising or calls itself a "miracle cure." If there were such a magic bullet for weight loss, you can bet the United States government would be making it readily available.
I do not mean to make myself a "hero." I merely want to put all the information out there for other people to make educated decisions before being ripped off.
As I've said before, oolong tea has wonderful health benefits. But it does not generally cost $200 a pop... and it does not "melt" fat away with zero effort.
I'd recommend reading what other people have said about it, such as Brandi above you, and then make your own decision. Feel free to let us all know how it goes.
Best,
Maddie
Hi Maddie Ruud, Have you tried this tea for weight loss??? Are you overweight? And if so, did you have any results? or is this just skepticism for a bit of attention to make yourself a hero??
I have tried this tea, along with diet and excersize. The weight I did loose was not b/c of the tea!!!!!! I'm currently in the process of returning it for a refund... i'll let ya'll know how that goes(fingers crossed)
Great article Maddie. Too often people go for "quick fixes" (my favorite term), instead of researching the benefits and downsides of certain products. Thanks for doint the work for us!
Oolong tea has a number of wonderful health benefits, but there is no magic tea for effortless weight loss. Wu-Yi and Wu-Long are both oolong teas, at an enormous markup, and neither provides any verification of the SOURCE of their supply, so I would go for the genuine product, as available on Amazon or in your local health food store.
So what you are saying is this Wu-Yi tea doesn't really work and is also a scam?
I'd be happy to help, if I can. What is it in particular you'd like to know?
Oolong and/or green tea have wonderful health benefits, but what I was trying to illustrate here is that the online sellers like Wu-Yi Source and Wu-Long are scams, charging you more than you need to pay. Try ordering from a verifiable source like Amazon.com, shown above.
I want to know more about the tea becuas am about to order it so i really dont know if it really works can you right back to me please i might order it so just telling you
Was doing a bit of research myself on this "miracle tea" when I came across your research Maddie. Thanks for the info. Saved me lots!!
Just heard about the new "Alli" Diet pill and went to search it out when I came across the Wu Yi Tea. Further research and found you! Thanks for the info. You saved me! You're the GREATEST!
Wow! Thanks for just saving me $200 bucks. I had my finger on the order button when I decided to do just a bit more research which has led me to your forum. Not only these people, but others like them prey on the frustrations of dieters to find the magic potion, which they claim to have. Its hard enough for younger folks to wade thru all the hype and I wonder about elderly folks who have been convinced to spend precious funds for astronomically priced products like this. Thanks again for being there.
THANKYOU! I always check as many web sources as possible before I leap. And I'm glad I did Thanks again Maddie!
You can get Foojoy Wuyi Oolong tea at a chinese grocery, the same Oprah tea on e-bay. My local chinese market sells this tea for $1.39, current bids on ebay are $8 a box plus shipping.
Nisa, so glad to hear. That's what I write this stuff for!
Awesome review Maddie - I REALLY needed it! I was just about to buy from wu yisource (such convincing marketing!) Thanks for saving me! >^.^<
Fantastic! This really needed to be said. Thanks for saying it.
Really nice and informative, thanks.
Great article, nice review. I especially love how you did the example of what comes up on ebay with your tea search... Funny. But sort of insane too. So many people want a quick fix.
Great post, I have bookmarked it for future use, I will try it out. Thanks. :)
Excellent article Maddie. Keep up the great work!
This is a great review. I see ads for this all the time on my green tea hubs. But real oolong tea is awesome. My favorite is "Tung Ting" oolong from Taiwan; it has this vaguely peachy taste, provided you don't oversteep it. (Some shoddier varieties I've tasted have added artificial peach flavoring; misses the point of subtlety altogether)
M.Perkins 2 days ago
This tea does work. i started drinking it in Nov and stopped in March. I lost 20 pounds. forreal. Like it suppressed my apetite like no other and it made my back pain go away. after a month of drinking the tea i started being able to work out cause i felt better and lighter. I can see the lines in my neck now. lol. I had the red box.