Who, What and Why?
The idea and people behind Chaga101.com
We are a bunch of Chaga lovers and have been for many years. We decided to contribute our time to share what we know about this amazing super food because we think that Chaga has been underestimated. Therefore, we jumped into the virtual world and started the Chaga101.com blog.
In the beginning, it was hard, because many of the “facts” we knew where not on the internet. We wanted to separate truth from fiction and verify our experiences. Through our extensive research, we now have a much better place for people to learn everything they need to know about Chaga.
Let’s make everything clear about Chaga
There are too much mystery, error, and falsehood around Chaga. And for other things we want to know, there isn’t anything at all. How can the interested reader distinguish truth from hype? We wanted to make the Chaga world a better place.
OUR FOCUS: Spread the word of Chaga Mushroom – one of the greatest disease-fighting superfoods in the world!
Who We Are?
The “Author” Guy
Rick is the guy behind the idea of Chaga101. He gets the basic Chaga knowledge from his long term love of the forest. He graduated Now it’s his mission to bring more people to Chaga. He loves hiking and camping on wild Canada forests, and his travels there have brought him his expertise in harvesting chaga. Rick’s favorite Chaga Recipe: Pure Chaga Tea with honey and lemon…Mmmm!
Mick “Nerley” Simmons (MD)
The “Editor” Guy
Nick is the guy who fixes our texts and gets the grammar right. He holds a MD in mycology and gives nutrition-related lectures. His first encounter with Chaga was at the age of 5 (thanks Momo (His grandmother)). Nick’s favorite Chaga recipe: Chaga tincture – once a month!
The “Designer”Girl
Kris is behind those beautiful hand-drawn pictures. It’s her passion to bring art to life. If she’s not making drawings, you can find her traveling around the world. Or making JavaScript and other “nerdy” stuff. You can order her work on Upwork. Kris’s favorite Chaga Recipe – Chaga Ice Cream with cinnamon.
We Believe In:
E – Expertise
A – Authoritativeness
T – Trustworthiness
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Information In This Site
The information on Chaga101.com is meant for informational and educational purposes only. We try to be as skeptical and realistic as possible, but not everything is black and white. Chaga101.com isn’t responsible for any consequences arising from the use or misuse of Chaga. Please consult a healthcare practitioner before making changes to your diet or taking supplements that may interfere with medications. Don’t assume that you can treat yourself without a doctor’s advice.
Chaga isn’t a miracle against serious diseases!
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We Are Gathering Chaga Related Information!
Send Us Your Chaga Pictures
We are building up the ultimate Chaga Mushroom gallery. You can be part of it – just pick 1-2 your best Chaga pictures and send them to us.
Write in the Subject: My Chaga Picture(s) and in the body: Your first name, year and place. Do not forgot to add picture (at least 400 pixels on the widest side)
Send them to team <at> chaga101.com
Send Us Your Chaga Recipes
We are gathering Chaga recipes!
Do you have a favorite Chaga mushroom recipe? Let us know, and we will help to share your inventions. It could be a traditional use with a new flair, or it could be a bizarre new Chaga recipe.
To send a recipe, write in the Subject Line: My Chaga Recipe(s) and in the body, write Your first name, last name, location, and recipe. Do not forget to add ingredients, the time it takes to make it, and a picture. The picture should be at least 400 pixels on the widest side.
Send them to team <at> chaga101.com
Contact Us
Drop us a few words.
Do you have any suggestions, recipes, testimonials or anything else you want to share with us? Let us know. We are interested in every piece of feedback and information. Contact us on:
team@chaga101.com
Call 518-299-9620 (Our partner Birch Boys)
Greetings: I do have one question…. Once the Chaga is ground to a powder, what is the shelf live, how long should or could it be stored. How must it be stored?
Thanks for your time in answering this question.
Hi Dan,
Have a look at Chaga Storing & Preparing page: https://chaga101.com/chaga-harvesting-preparing/
I find that the flavor of chaga is so mild that it takes on the flavor of additives. As an example, I like to have 1/2 cup hot coffee mixed with 1/2 cup chaga tea. In the mornings. Tastes like a regular cup of coffee. In the evening I like a cup of hot chaga tea and add a flavored organic teabag, as I would in plain hot water. I might add, chamomile tea is a good choice or it may be more difficult to fall asleep due to the extra energy chaga gives you!
Thanks for your recipe Carol! We should try it 🙂
Hi there, as a matcha and chaga tea lover i like to mix my teas. i take about a cup of chaga tea (preade) and a cup of milk and heat. then Mix in my teaspoon of Matcha, some Macca powder, cinnamon, and a little honey. boom, that’s it. my daily morning drink.
Thanks for your recipe. We will include it to our recipes section
I may have missed it but can you please tell me , does the outer black shell have to be removed or can you just leave it on?
Hi Wendi, you can leave it on
I have some Dried Chaga that my daughter in law dried in 2016 and did not use all of it. It is in a glass jar and was in a dark pantry. How long can we keep chaga?
Hi Carla,
If kept in a dry place, Chaga can last for years.