Chaga Tea Recipe: How to Make This Ancient Herbal Tea Remedy & the Health Benefits of Chaga Beverages

For centuries, people in Eastern Europe have been drinking chaga tea – made from the chaga mushroom – because of its many purported health benefits. According to WebMD, the potential health benefits of chaga range from cancer prevention and reducing inflammation to lowering blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Here's a simple chaga tea recipe for you to enjoy at home.

Cuisine: European
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

• 3 teaspoons ground chaga
• 1 cup water, boiling
• honey (optional)

Here's how to make it:

1. Put the tea into a tea infuser ball. Place in a mug.
2. Pour in the boiling water.
3. Let the tea steep for at least 15 minutes. 
4. Sweeten with honey, if desired. 

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