Dried Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum: organic reishi grown in Ontario, sliced and dried. This lacquered mushroom, reddish-brown and shiny as varnished wood, is a classic of forests here and elsewhere, and deserves a place in your routine.

As a decoction, reishi gives an amber, woody drink with a clean, elegant bitterness reminiscent of black coffee or pure cacao. Soften it with honey or milk, or combine it with chaga, which is softer and more vanilla-like.

Preparation: boil 5 to 10 grams of dried mushroom per litre of water for 5 minutes, cover and steep 10 to 20 minutes. Drink hot or cold. The slices can be re-boiled 2 to 3 times. Suggestion: pairs well with ginger, cinnamon and chai spices.

• Organically grown in Ontario
• Dried at low temperature
• Keeps for years, dry and away from light