First, a quick science detour. You either have the OR6A2 gene that makes cilantro taste like a chemical war, or you don’t. Lucky you if you don’t—you’re free to pile it on like a garnish lunatic. But even for us lucky ones, there’s a limit.
Too much cilantro doesn’t just happen—it creeps up on you. One minute you’re sprinkling it on guacamole, the next you’re a human herb garden. Your breath starts to smell like a farmer’s market that overstayed its welcome.
