Chaga, a hardy fungus found on the outside of birch trees, is revered for its medicinal qualities. Packed with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that may fight cancer and boost immune function as well as treat chronic inflammation and viral infections; furthermore it may even lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels – although little research has been conducted into its effectiveness, chaga is widely used as an effective natural remedy; available both as capsules and powder for easy in-home consumption.

Making Chaga into Tea The easiest and simplest way to consume Chaga is through making it into tea, either by boiling chunks in water, or through various methods such as infusing in hot water, simmering over an extended period, or brewing it overnight in a crockpot. Brewing for at least four times longer than normal teas allows your body to reap all the benefits from Chaga fungus.

How To Make Chaga Tea

To create Chaga tea, start by thoroughly washing it under running water to rid itself of dirt or insects hiding within its crevices. Next, cut into fist sized chunks and allow to dry in a dark cool environment for several days to weeks until completely dried out. Once dried and brittle, chaga should be processed into various sizes suitable for tea infusion. Chaga can be chopped into larger chunks for large batch steeped teas or used in a crock pot for slow brewed tea, chopped into smaller chunks or finely ground for use in French press, Bodum coffeemaker, Tea bags & balls as well as direct addition to soups stews smoothies or tea. Finally it can also be dried and ground into fine powder form that can directly be added into soups stews smoothies or tea.

Once the desired size of chaga has been reached, combine it with boiling water in a pot and allow it to simmer for at least 30 minutes before allowing to cool before transferring to a jar for storage and eventual consumption. Chaga tea may be served plain or sweetened with honey, maple syrup, or milk before being chilled down or re-heated as necessary – perfect for serving cold. For long-term brewing of tea brewed over an extended period of time be sure to store in an airtight jar that allows air in without moisture or bugs getting in from outside sources!

Chaga mushroom tea is an easy, cost-effective, and natural way to take advantage of this ancient fungus’s benefits. It’s nearly flavorless, best described as tasting like a cross between woodsy bark and mild tea; its subtle, woodsy aroma resembles that of black tea without its caffeine kick; once adjusted it’s an enjoyable beverage!