Chaga Tea

Generally found on birch trees in the northern hemisphere. The dark exterior color of the mushroom is called the sclerotium, which is high in L-glutathione. Chaga is known for its immune boosting properties. According to studies, it has been used as an antioxidant, antiviral, antimicrobial, as part of a protocol for a Lyme disease, stress and so much more. It truly is one of nature's healing agents. It is being used in so many applications today I encourage you to research this amazing mushroom.

Updated at: Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:36:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories210.9 kcal (11%)

Total Fat0.3 g (0%)

Carbs13.6 g (5%)

Sugars0 (0%)

Protein3.1 g (6%)

Sodium18.1 mg (1%)

Fiber7.1 g (26%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

4 ozdried chaga mushrooms

chaga chunks

1 gallonwater

distilled, spring, or purified

Equipment

Crock-Pot

or stainless steel pan

Instructions

Step 1

Place chunks in container and pour your water over them.

Step 2

Bring to a rolling boil and turn down temperature to a simmer. Process until at least 1/4 of the liquid is gone. Avoid high temperature. Turn off and cover.

Step 3

Note that it is ready to drink immediately. Do not add sugar. May add maple syrup or honey if needed.

Step 4

When you take a cup of chaga, replace with same amount of fresh water (May add extra) and bring liquid up to a slow simmer for 15 minutes every day. Every other day is okay too. This keeps the liquid from going bad. Crock pots work very well. Whether you use a stainless steel pan or a crock pot, you can keep your liquid in your container of choice, as long as you follow the prior steps. You do not have to refrigerate if you care for your chaga beverage this way.

Step 5

Chaga beverage has a lifetime of at least 4 to 12 weeks or when the liquid is no longer a dark color.

Step 6

Important note: take a tablespoon or two to test at first. Start off with a half cup, may work up to 2 to 3 cups daily.

Step 7

When you are ready to make a fresh batch, do not throw the chunks away just yet! Use enough alcohol (100 proof of vodka or brandy) to cover chunks, keep in a warm dark place. Shake jar everyday. Age for 3 to 4 weeks. Strain and store in a glass jar out of light. Now you have a tincture that has captured additional constituents of the chaga. You may add 25 to 50 drops of this to a cup of chaga from the new batch. You may also take the tincture on its own daily.

Step 8

Delicious recipe below...

Step 9

1 cup / mug of hot chaga (must be hot)

Step 10

1 tablespoon of coconut oil and or 1 Tbsp of grass-fed butter

Step 11

1 to 2 teaspoons of maple syrup

Step 12

Blend at high speed to create a froth. Pour into cup / sprinkle with cinnamon. Yum!