Mushroom tea has quickly become the latest fad in healthy living. This superfungus typically grows on birch trees in cold northern regions like Alaska.

Alaskans have long enjoyed foraging for blueberries, fireweed or, more recently, chaga mushrooms in the wild with bucket and basket in hand.

Health Benefits

Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) grows on living birch trees in cold climates like Northern Europe, Siberia, Alaska and parts of Canada. Although not particularly appealing in appearance, it has become widely recognized for its immune-enhancing qualities as an adaptogenic herb and harvested as medicine in tea form for use as medicine or as an anti-inflammatory remedy or to bolster immune defenses.

Long steeps of cooler than boiling water result in a nutrient-rich tea with earth and vanilla-inspired flavors, created from Wild Alaska Chaga, Assam Cinnamon Nutmeg Cardamom blend – delicious either hot or chilled, especially when garnished with some Stevia for extra sweetening!

Mushroom tea has recently become the latest health trend, though indigenous groups have long relied upon it. Mushrooms contain numerous health benefits that may even slow some aspects of aging.

Chaga contains natural substances called beta-glucans that may support a healthy immune system. Chaga’s ORAC rating places it among one of the highest potential sources for antioxidants available on earth – suggesting it as one of the richest natural sources available worldwide.

Chaga can aid the immune system through its immunomodulatory properties by balancing body responses to stress, infection and cancer; acting as a free radical scavenger and protecting cells from oxidation; supporting normal liver function; aiding digestion; and helping prevent or mitigate side effects associated with chemotherapy therapy – these benefits alone make chaga an attractive addition to many diets today.

Flavor

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is an adaptogenic mushroom found on birch trees in cold climates that is non-toxic, rich in antioxidants, and boasts an earthy flavor similar to coffee. You can grind into powder for tea use, or slice and bake to create snackable chunks for snacking purposes.

This fungus is an immune-supportive herb, with high amounts of beta-glucans and polysaccharides which may help strengthen our bodies against infections and diseases. Furthermore, its high Vitamin C content makes it an excellent addition to any diet.

Try Chaga in any one of these four tea varieties:

Preparation

Alaska residents often spend their days hunting-gathering. From walking trails and woods to climbing mountains and foraging for blueberries, fireweed or mushrooms – many Alaska residents spend their days as hunter-gatherers! Chaga can be purchased as ground powder in capsules, tea bags or energy supplements; at farmers markets or local shops it may even be harvested directly by foragers for personal preparation into delicious, nutrient-rich tea with subtle earthy notes that recall vanilla flavors. Alternatively it can also be purchased as alcohol-based tinctures for use as tonics or natural remedies!