Yes but quite often people who drink chaga for the first few times may feel a surge of energy.
Yes! The melanin content in Chaga is far over average compared to other foods and medicinal plants.
Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) is a pore mushroom with a black, coal-like appearance, it’s black appearance comes from the high melanin content while inside it has a brownish orange color.
Melanin is a protective pigment that determines the skin tone in humans and is found in several areas of the human body
• Skin where it provides skin color
• Hair
• Pupils or irises of the eyes
• Stria vascularis of the inner ear
• Areas of the brain, the substantia nigra and locus coeruleus
• The medulla and zona reticularis of the adrenal gland
Chaga has a pleasant woody flavor , mild sweet with a hint of vanilla and tastes a little like coffee without the jitter as it does not contain caffeine.
No, chaga does not contain caffeine
*Please note that our Chaga Java coffee blend does contain caffeine
Brewing Methods
Mocha Pot – French Press – Automatic Drip – Espresso
Preparation
When using drip method measure 1 tbsp per 6 ounces (3/4 cup) of fresh water. Adjust amount of Chaga Java to suit your taste.
Chaga powder can be consumed as tea, added to a smoothie or favourite food recipe.
How to Prepare Chaga Mushroom to Drink as a Tea
Brewing Steps:
Bring to a boil a small handful in 4 cups of water and let it steep for 10 minutes.
You can save the chaga chunks in the refrigerator and re infuse up to 3 times. We encourage this practice since wild chaga is rare and it contains a vast amount of nutrients that can be extracted on multiple infusions.
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