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Mushroom Defense and Bravo Tea 6
Mushrooms have been proven to possess hepatoprotective properties. Mushroom crude extracts in particular have the ability to decrease levels of AST and ALT within the liver.
Bravo Tea’s functional blends are inspired by Traditional Eastern Herbalism, a natural holistic system which promotes health & wellbeing. Experience these caffeine-free teas formulated from rare herbs for improved immunity, blood sugar regulation and more!
Chaga & Strawberries
Chaga, known by Siberian Russian shamans and Japanese medicine alike as a mushroom of immortality or the “Diamond of the Forest”, is an amazing organism found only on birch tree bark. Known for its remarkable antioxidant properties – evidenced in studies on its phenolic compounds and other nutrients it contains – Chaga is also renowned for being an immunity booster and anti-inflammatory, while serving as a source of melanin, which may protect skin against UV damage.
Chaga mushrooms contain anti-inflammatory beta glucans that provide support to your natural immune system. Furthermore, studies have revealed that they possess an especially high ORAC score which indicates they provide powerful antioxidant protection from oxidative stress.
Add strawberries to this tea and it can pack a powerful immunity-enhancing punch! Strawberries contain high concentrations of Vitamin C while Chaga contains plenty of beta-glucans which work to strengthen your immunity to fight off infection and help you remain healthy year round.
Make this deliciously creamy caffeine-free tea to give yourself an energy boost without the crash of coffee or guilt from sugary sweeteners. Simply steep 1 bag of Bravo Tea Chaga Mushroom Tea for 3-4 minutes in 8 ounces of hot water before stirring in vanilla extract or maple syrup as desired for extra flavor.
Our chaga is wild-harvested rather than cultivated, which helps maintain its nutritional value and benefits. Cultivated varieties lack the black outer crust that contains essential phenolic compounds thought to provide many of its health advantages.
Our chaga is harvested no closer than 200 miles from cities or industrial areas, and chemically tested before exportation to ensure its safety for consumption. Additionally, it’s much firmer to the touch than most store-bought varieties and has no mushroom aroma! When selecting your chaga product, look for labels stating it was 100% wild-harvested without rice or mycelium added; our best product has an intense dark color with rock-hard consistency in your hand – look out for that when buying!
Turkey Tail & Blueberries
Turkey tail mushroom has long been known for its immune-enhancing abilities, and has been utilized as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for millennia as part of the “yun zhi” treatment protocol. Today it plays a pivotal role in cancer treatments in Japan and the US by supporting chemotherapy and radiation protocols with its most potency ingredient – polysaccharopeptide PSP – stimulating monocytes to produce tumour-fighting antibodies, helping increase both remission rates as well as survival rates over time.
Research also shows that Turkey Tail can act as a natural immuno-modulator, meaning it can alter immune response depending on the situation. Furthermore, Turkey Tail supports healthy cell activity and detoxification processes within the body, helping neutralize toxins while decreasing oxidative stress which contributes to faster aging processes.
Like Chaga, Reishi mushroom has been referenced in ancient medical texts and can be found growing wild throughout woodland forests worldwide. Though not recommended for consumption fresh as its texture can be chewy and leathery, most commonly it’s dehydrated for tea making or ground into powder supplementation purposes.
SuperFeast, an Australian company renowned for ethical production standards, is our go-to choice when it comes to turkey tail. Produced with sustainable farming methods and manufactured as dual liquid extract, their Turkey Tail meets all safety and potency testing standards to meet our strict criteria.
Start each morning off right, nourishing yourself with this highly nourishing blend of all-natural myconutrients and antioxidants from nature – it is the ideal way to start off a healthful day! Boasting extracts of chaga, reishi, lion’s mane cordyceps as well as organic blueberry for optimal wellness benefits – bravo tea offers you an unparalleled daily wellness boost that will leave you feeling invigorated, focused and energetic all day long!
Lion’s Mane Hot Chocolate
A unique take on traditional mushroom hot chocolate, this delectable recipe combines the healthful benefits of mushrooms with the comforting flavor of cocoa. By including lion’s mane mushroom powder into this recipe, focus and memory improvement as well as immunity support can all be realized simultaneously – not to mention vegan-friendliness makes this an excellent way to start off the day right!
Tea made with this combination combines the power of chaga, reishi, lion’s mane and turkey tail mushrooms with other adaptogenic herbs such as astragalus, eleuthero and ashwagandha for additional support. All four types of mushrooms have been shown to boost immune systems; additionally chaga contains natural compounds that fight free radicals which contribute to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and even Alzheimer’s.
Reishi and lion’s mane are adaptogens, or substances which help the body manage stress, especially anxiety and depression. Reishi specifically can aid this process by decreasing inflammation while increasing production of neurotransmitters that regulate mood and reduce anxiety or depression symptoms. Reishi may also help by improving functioning of the hippocampus which controls memory recall and emotional responses.
All these benefits come together into an easy cup of tea to be enjoyed anytime of day or night, whether that means using just 8 ounces of water and one bag brewing for 3-4 minutes in it or adding additional sweetener like honey for added sweetness.
If you are in search of an energy and mental focus boost without caffeine, try our Rise Cocoa tea! With its smooth taste and abundance of lion’s mane and turkey tail extracts to give an extra burst of energy without the crash afterwards, this tasty drink makes an excellent alternative coffee alternative brew that you can even mix with milk for an indulgent hot cocoa experience!
Schisandra Berry Mocktail
Schisandra Berry (Schisandra chinensis), revered for centuries as an herbal beauty and longevity tonic, contains polyphenic compounds known as lignans as well as antioxidants – making it one of the “queens” of tonic herbalism and one of its prized adaptogenic ingredients. Schisandra Berry supports all body systems involved with female organ health.
Schisandra berries, commonly referred to as magnolia vine, are the fruit of a deciduous woody vine native to Northern China and Eastern Russia. They have long been utilized as ingredients in herbal juices, wines, tinctures and extracts, tea blends and powdered supplements.
Schisandra is one of the most versatile herbs available. Known for its stress-busting and liver, kidney, heart, lung balancing properties as well as providing nourishment to skin tissues; Schisandra can even reduce cortisol levels while increasing mental performance.
Recent research demonstrates how Schisandra Berry Extract helps inhibit the buildup of excess peptides that lead to amyloid plaque development. Furthermore, this extract supports cognitive function by increasing blood flow to the brain.
Schisandra benefits are numerous, such as its ability to help with endocrine support by helping balance hormones like testosterone and estrogen. Furthermore, this herb serves as an effective liver detoxifier that improves how quickly the body processes drugs and chemicals.
Schisandra has long been used in traditional medicine and modern research has corroborated its benefits. This herb is well known for bolstering both qi-boosting and adrenal health benefits and used to treat conditions including hepatitis, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. A study discovered that regular intake can also boost concentration and memory as well as protect against Alzheimer’s by lowering oxidative stress levels in the system – taking this herb consistently will have more lasting benefits and studies have demonstrated its efficacy over time.