Tsk, tsk, tsk...tea and honey, what a cheater. You should try sticking with straight distilled water if you really want to give your digestive system a break. You don't need the tea or honey, all it is is a psychological crutch against the strong urge to experience flavors after a prolonged period of time. I'm not trying to preach, well maybe I am, I just don't get the trend I see where people 'fast' and report ingesting all these different food substances during said 'fast'. Whether it be fruit, tea, gum, whatever, it seems to defeat the intent of complete deprivation. And it's not because of health risks, since I personally have gone 11 days intaking nothing but distilled water. I did lose a lot of weight, but that was the intent that time rather than spiritual. Now I just fast for at least 24 hours once a week, every week, and go on periodic longer fasts as I see fit. Either way though, it's better that you do what you do, than not do it at all, so good luck. Have you thought of doing the same ritual every new moon? I bet you'd reap a lot more benefits, spiritually and physically, if it was a more regular scheduled part of your life. Thanks for the info.