Chaga mushroom tea is an easy and tasty way to take advantage of all its healthful properties in one cup! In traditional cultures around the world, its medicinal qualities have long been acknowledged, including treating tuberculosis, colds, circulation issues and cancer. With plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants packed into each tea bag of this superfood tea chaga mushroom tea is an easy way to reap all its rewards in hot water.

To create chaga mushroom tea, boil water in a pot and combine with ground chaga powder or chunks of the fungus. Steep the tea on low heat for at least 4-6 hours – or overnight! A good rule of thumb is 1-3 large chunks per 1 litre of water for optimal results. Once finished, remove and consume.

Many may assume chaga tea would taste bitter or unpleasant; however, its flavour is actually mild and slightly sweet, making it an excellent replacement for morning coffee.

Chaga contains numerous antioxidants and an abundance of vitamins, minerals and anti-inflammatory compounds which have been demonstrated to combat oxidative stress, tumour growth and numerous chronic diseases. Research conducted on Chaga revealed high levels of super-oxide dismutase (SOD), protective polyphenols such as betulinic acid as well as its ability to lower cholesterol while simultaneously slowing cancer cell spread in laboratory tests5. It has also demonstrated powerful hepatoprotective effects which include lowering cholesterol and inhibiting cancer cell spreading via laboratory tests 5.

Chaga has also been shown to effectively kill viruses in cell culture experiments, and may possess immune-modulatory properties, both stimulating and suppressing, depending on its context 6. Chaga has also been proven to possess anti-inflammatory properties 7 as well as being classified as an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adjust to stress by helping restore balance 8.

Though there have been no human clinical trials conducted with chaga (most research on medicinal mushrooms is in vitro or animal), scientific findings support its long history of efficacious empirical use9. Chaga stands out among herbal medicines as it has shown to have many healthful properties while not being harmful to the body due to its abundance of non-toxic polysaccharides, peptides, triterpenes and polyphenols 10.