{"product_id":"ecoideas-organic-ground-chaga-70g","title":"Ecoideas Organic Ground Chaga Mushroom, Wild Canadian Chaga for Tea, Caffeine-Free, 70g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoideas Organic Ground Chaga\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ecoideas is wild chaga mushroom hand-harvested in winter from living Canadian birch trees, ground for a caffeine-free tea with an earthy taste and a hint of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEcoideas Organic Ground Chaga at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Living Canadian birch trees, harvested in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy with a hint of vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTested:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third-party lab tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEcoideas Organic Ground Chaga Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine-free brew\u003c\/strong\u003e — A warm, earthy alternative to coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich in polyphenols\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chaga is naturally high in antioxidants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional use\u003c\/strong\u003e — Brewed in northern forests for centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainably harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e — Collected without harming the host tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e — Brew as tea or add to lattes and broths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer 1 teaspoon in 2 cups of water for 15 to 30 minutes, or steep in a French press for 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and enjoy plain, or add plant milk and honey for a latte.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChaga grounds can be re-steeped once or twice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee drinkers cutting back on caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea lovers who enjoy earthy flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone exploring functional mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ecoideas-organic-ceremonial-matcha-70g\"\u003eEcoideas Organic Ceremonial Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e — for ceremonial matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ecoideas-organic-moringa-leaf-powder\"\u003eEcoideas Organic Moringa Leaf Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — for moringa powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why chaga?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eChaga is a hard, dark fungus that grows on birch trees. It concentrates compounds from the birch, including betulinic acid and melanin.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why simmer it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eChaga is woody, so a long, gentle simmer draws out more of its colour, flavour and polyphenols.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why winter harvest?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eHarvesting in winter, when the tree is dormant, helps protect the birch so the chaga can grow back.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-ecoideas-organic-ground-chaga-70g\" style=\"margin-top:30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Does it contain caffeine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Where is it from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eLiving birch trees in Canada.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it organic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes, certified organic.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Who makes Ecoideas?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eEcoideas is a Canadian natural foods company with more than 24 years of experience sourcing organic superfoods and pantry staples from growers around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOnly organic ground chaga.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it a powder extract?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo, it is ground whole chaga for brewing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it vegan?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How strong should I brew it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStart with 1 teaspoon per 2 cups and adjust to taste.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Can I drink it cold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes, chill brewed chaga for iced tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIn a cool, dry place, sealed after opening.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ecoideas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48605399744683,"sku":"379141-JIT","price":23.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/379141.png?v=1794502667","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/ecoideas-organic-ground-chaga-70g","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}