Chaga may look intimidating but is actually quite gentle with a light, sweet and fruity taste that makes it perfect as an herbal remedy, packed full of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients that support immunity while aiding digestion and fighting some forms of cancer.

Chaga tea offers immense health benefits, which has led to its becoming one of the world’s most beloved beverages. Packed full of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as Beta-Glucans – which boost your natural defenses against infection – as well as over 10 times the Vitamin C found in acai or blueberries, making chaga an extremely valuable dietary staple.

How to Brew Chaga Mushroom Tea

There are various methods for creating chaga mushroom tea, but one of the easiest methods involves adding chunks directly into boiling water and simmering for an extended period. This method helps release all of its beneficial properties while simultaneously unlocking all its nutritional content. If using larger chunks, steeping will take longer; once dark brown-colored tea has formed again it may be reused for another batch of tea!

For those looking to harvest their own chaga, winter is an optimal time for foraging the fungus. Black cankors will become more visible on mature birch trees where chaga has established itself as a parasitic growth on their bark while fertile fruiting portions develop beneath its bark. Harvest only living trees – harvesting from dead ones could result in its death!

For tea use, dried chaga can be found online retailers and health stores in a ready-to-use state. When selecting your source, be sure to choose only organically harvested varieties. Once purchased, clean off chunks thoroughly to remove dirt and debris before drying in a dark cool environment until completely dry and brittle before cutting into chunks or finely grinding before use in French Presses, Bodum Style Teapots or tea balls/bags.