Chaga
Coming from My Self Reliance?
You’re in the right place. Our chaga moved here to Cabin & Woods, our sister store. It’s the same wild chaga in the same My Self Reliance bag, shipped from the same warehouse. The only thing that changed is where you buy it.
We moved it because most people who order chaga also want the coffee and the tallow goods, and it made sense to put everything in one cart. That means one order, free US shipping over $75, and savings when you buy two bags.
Hearthside members, your code HEARTHSIDE10 works here too.
What chaga is
Chaga is a fungus that grows on birch trees in cold northern forests. From the outside it looks like a lump of burnt charcoal stuck to the side of the tree. Inside it’s a rusty orange color, and that’s the part people have been brewing into tea for hundreds of years, especially across Siberia and northern Europe.
Ours is wild and hand harvested from birch trees in the northern boreal forest.
Why people drink it
Brewed, chaga tastes earthy and mild, a little like a woody black tea with a hint of vanilla, and it has no caffeine. A lot of people drink it in the afternoon or evening when they want something warm that isn’t coffee. Chaga is also known for its antioxidant properties.
Pieces or powder?
Chaga Pieces. Simmer a few chunks in a pot of water for an hour or so. The pieces can be brewed more than once, and a lot of people make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for the week.
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Ground Chaga Powder. Steep it in hot water, or stir it into your coffee, a smoothie or oatmeal. It’s quicker, and there’s no pot to watch.
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Buy two bags and save.