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How To Make Chaga Tea

Chaga tea is a simple and nourishing hot beverage to make. High in healthy antioxidants, this tea is perfect for the fall and winter months.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 3 Mugs
Calories: 44

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 Chunks - Chaga Mushrooms or alternative mushrooms such as Turkey Tail or Birch Polypore – see Note
  • 4 Cups - Water
  • Optional – 1 Tablespoon - Raw Honey or Maple Syrup for sweetness

Method
 

  1. Add 4-5 chaga chunks to a small saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a low simmer.
  3. Simmer the liquid for at least 20 minutes, but ideally for an hour. The longer you simmer, the most nutrients will be extracted from the mushrooms.
  4. Strain off the mushrooms and either compost them or add them to a freezer-safe container to use again.
  5. You can add raw honey or maple syrup for sweetness and consume immediately.
  6. Store any leftover tea in the fridge for about 5 days. You can consume the tea cold or you can re-heat it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 14mgSugar: 10g

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Notes

It is recommended that you do not consume more than 2 small (6 oz) cups per day.

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