I do the same, add a little container wax to the gel, it makes it look great! I have also added white pigment, then yellow color, that works well too. Bev
Tissue paper works well, but just like mentioned keep them in a cool place. I put mine in individual plastic bages from walmart if you are like me you have enough to be a supplier LOL Bev
Fruit slices really any color, yellow, orange, pink, you can have so much fun with this one!! I would go with white for white tea and ginger and I always used green or yellow for jamaica me crazy. hope this helps. Bev