Chaga Tea

chaga mushroom tea in a white cup on a wooden tabletop

Learn how to make chaga tea at home, with this guide covering everything from foraging to brewing. Chaga tea makes a great healthy alternative to coffee!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Drinks

Cuisine Canadian

Servings 4 6 oz servings

Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients

Large Batch Stove Top Method

3-4 individual chunks Dried Chaga
4 cups Water

Small Batch Steep Method

2 -3 teaspoon Dried Ground Chaga
1 cup Water

Optional

1 teaspoon Honey

Instructions

Select 4 to 5 individual chaga chunks to add to a pot filled with 4 cups (1 litre) of water.
(Optional): If making a small batch of tea use 3 - 4 teaspoon of ground chaga powder in a tea ball or steeper, in an individual mug or bodum style tea pot.
Slowly bring the pot to a simmer, and simmer the tea for a minimum of 15 minutes. If brewing large batches of tea, simmer the pot for 2 to 3 hours.
Strain the chaga chunks from the tea, and serve the tea hot immediately. It may be sweetened with honey, maple syrup,. Even milk can be added to the chaga tea to substitute your morning coffee.
Refrigerate any leftover tea and use within 7 days. The tea may be drank cold (iced) or re-heated.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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