[Well he was at least semi-prepared for people to have this reaction. He did try it himself first after all. Once Prompto has gotten the coughing out of his system Alphinaud offers him some water. There, there...]

Yet unfortunately very useful in making one feel better... if they are able to even swallow it. So you can see the dilemma. [It really does help! He managed to get some people to take it and they showed some improvement! But... he doubts most would be able to drink it with how it is now.]

I suppose... this level of bitterness is not so easily masked. [Your taste buds' sacrifice was not in vain, Prompto. He did learn some things...]