Chaga mushroom has long been revered for its curative powers and touted as an anti-ageing superfood. Packed full of antioxidants and other essential nutrients that reduce stress levels, improve digestion, boost energy levels and more, this superfood boasts incredible healing abilities that many have taken note of.

People commonly drink it as tea, either steeped strong to reap maximum benefits, or added as an ingredient in smoothies and soups. It has also been made into supplements or tinctures and used in soups, stews and other cooking applications. Black bamboo (Inonotus obliquus) is an parasitic fungus found primarily on birch trees in cold regions but may also grow on other hard woods such as maple trees.

There are various online retailers where you can purchase chaga tea. Your options for purchasing it will depend on your personal taste and time constraints when preparing the beverage; some people may prefer grinding their own powder for tea preparation while others will find pre-packaged bags more convenient than grinding their own.

White Mountain Mushrooms’ Maine Chaga Tea Fine Mushroom Extract is an exceptional option. Wild-harvested from Northern Birch Forests and with the black crust intact (unlike its competitors), this premium quality chaga product offers exceptional value at an unbeatably affordable price point. Not only can it make an exceptional tea, but its versatile qualities allow it to also serve as a nutritional supplement or ingredient in recipes.

This chaga powder can easily dissolve in hot water. Contained within a resealable bag for storage in your pantry or kitchen and readily accessible when needed, its serving sizes are clearly labeled, as is a scoop for accurate measurements – though some users have noted its coarser grind may make making tea difficult.

This additive-free chaga product from Canada is more economical than the others on our list and comes in handy tea bags that keep your tea warm for hours. Although its texture may differ slightly from others on this list, this chaga still makes for delicious brew.