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A Southern Chinese-style dessert soup to keep warm with and is especially suitable for eating in the cool, dry autumn. or cold winter. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this soup keeps the lungs moist and arresting dry cough especially in autumn. Long-term consumption can improve cough, insomnia and dream disturbance by improving lung and kidney meridian yin deficiencies. 1 piece of EV LingZhi (~15 g) 15 g of snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) (银耳 yín ěr; 雪耳 xuě ěr; or 白木耳 bái mù ěr) 10 g of goji berries 5 g of red dates 30 g of lotus seeds honey to taste

This mild-tasting herbal tea blend will keep nourished and relaxed as you go about your day! In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this blend helps to clear the liver meridian, improving vision, alleviating fatigue in summer, and enhancing mental focus. 1 piece of whole EV LingZhi (~15 g) 3 g of green tea leaves 3 g chrysanthemum flowers 3 g of goji berries

Hey there! Now that you've gotten your hands on some fresh herbal mushrooms, wouldn't it be great to have a quick and simple recipe right about now? Being herbs with rich medicinal and culinary histories in every tradition, mushroom recipes are abundant and diverse, but certainly the simplest one of all would be plain and simple tea! In this article, you will learn: about the health benefits of mushroom teas; how to prepare mushroom tea and adjust the recipe to your needs; and about the most popular and powerful mushrooms currently used. ​Quick Links For This Article: 1. What's In A Mushroom Tea? 2. Why Start With Tea? Here's Why. 3. Making Herbal Mushroom Tea 4. Subsequent Servings 5. Storing Tea And Herbs Overnight 4. Mushrooms To Try Brewing Tea With 4.1. LingZhi 4.1. Turkey Tail 6. Adapting The Basic Recipes For Your Needs 7. Final Thoughts What's In A Mushroom Tea? To start with, medicinal mushrooms are full of proteins, minerals, and antioxidants, the bread and butter of anyone looking to get themselves and their loved ones healthy. They are also a source of beneficial compounds like beta-glucan polysaccharides and triterpenes that impart a wide range of immune, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Virtually every mushroom species has also been shown to possess their own unique quirks. Depending on your choice(s) of mushrooms, your tea may induce any or all of the following benefits: Increase in immune cell activity Anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity (T-cells, B-cells, etc.) Anti-tumour activity (natural killer cells) Nutrition and antioxidant activity Anti-inflammation Anti-aging effects Other beneficial effects Better energy during waking hours Improvement of insomnia Reduction in blood pressure Improvement of mood and stress tolerance Why Start With Tea? Here's Why. Mushroom teas, are indeed the lowest-hanging fruit in the world of herbal fungi. Boasting the simplest of preparations requiring the least attention and kitchenware, can be learnt quickly, and added to your routine hassle, confering upon you its health benefits right from the start of your journey or even as an avid or casual tea drinker. Should you have decided to venture deeper, mushroom tea preparation also opens doors to herbalism and cuisine, intersecting profoundly with many of their fundamental concepts and principles. Mushroom teas, like all teas, are produced by the process of water extraction. Check out our other article for the core principles of water extraction and its methods. Making Herbal Mushroom Tea Just as with preparing any other tea, the goal of mushroom tea preparation is to apply hot water of a sufficient temperature and duration in order to penetrate the herbal matter, release its herbal compounds, and draw those compounds out into the water to form tea. Give your choice of cooking utensils some thought as well to make your preparation process as convenient as possible. My favourite piece of kitchenware is the traditional chinese style brewing pot as it comes with a handle for holding and pouring and is also suitable for storing my tea herbs overnight in the refridgerator (more on this below). Ingredients & Equipment 15 g of LingZhi mushroom 1 Brewing pot Steps 1. Place 15 g of LingZhi into a ceramic pot. 2. Add 1,500 mL of water and bring to a boil. 3. Simmer it over low heat for another 30 minutes. 4. Pour out and serve your tea! Subsequent Servings Because brewing with whole mushrooms may not exhaust said mushrooms with the first brew, it is quite common for the mushrooms to be brewed again to produce subsequent servings of tea. To brew subsequent servings of tea, simply repeat the boiling process of the first serving. A good gauge of when your mushrooms have been fully utilised is by looking out for when their bitter taste and the tea's colour diminishes. Storing Tea And Herbs Overnight Mushrooms that have been used in tea brewing can be refrigerated overnight for use the following day without any effects on the taste and quality of tea produced. Store your LingZhi or other already-boiled mushrooms inside the fridge in a covered bowl or pot to prevent contamination. I prefer to place my brewing pot itself into my refrigerator after having poured out my last serving for the day. Mushroom teas can also be stored overnight in the fridge just like the mushroom! Simply warm the tea by adding hot water when you are ready to consume it. Mushrooms To Try Brewing Tea With Herbal mushrooms contain a wide array of powerful healing compounds, each mushroom having their unique sets of properties that can benefit you both in sickness and in health. LingZhi LingZhi is a woody, non-edible mushroom that is also acclaimed as one of the most potent. It is one of the few herbal mushrooms shown to carry compounds that positively impact multiple different chronic diseases. Having been used for millenia in multiple herbal traditions for cancer, diabetes, insomnia and so on, their reputation has been further shored up by the growing number of studies supporting their continued use for such diseases. LingZhi also boasts powerful nutritional and antioxidant value, stimulating the immune system, supporting longevity and quality of life in healthy persons as well. Turkey Tail Turkey Tail is another inedible, woody mushroom that is also used for systemic and chronic diseases like LingZhi. Research and clinical studies on Turkey Tail have mainly revolved around their anti-tumour and immune boosting effects in patients. Other studies that have been carried out also point toward Turkey Tail being able to alleviate fatigue and improve athletic performance. Just like other mushrooms, Turkey Tail also possesses a slew of antioxidants that counter inflammation in the body Adapting The Basic Recipes For Your Needs Once you have understood all the fundamentals of tea preparation, put it into practice and prepare your own teas with various other mushrooms. Learning to tweak the various aspects of the recipe is paramount for integrating mushroom tea drinking into your routine and deriving the experience and health benefits you desire. Here is some food for thought when it comes to adjusting the basic recipe: Adding more herbal material gives a stronger brew and stronger-tasting teas. Nevertheless, ensure your herbs are completely submerged before and during the boiling step to maximise extraction and avoid charring of your herbs, adding more water as necessary; Mushrooms that are woodier and considered inedible can be given more time to sit and simmer. It is usually better to lean your total brewing duration toward that of the tougher mushrooms, either by boiling more servings or boiling for longer each time; If you are unused to drinking bitter teas, try diluting the teas with additional hot/warm water or mix the earlier servings of tea with later ones before drinking. You can also add date, honey, or any other condiments to help mask the taste as you adjust your taste palate. You might choose to eat the mushrooms that are edible after they have been sufficiently cooked by the brewing proces instead of continuing to make tea with them. Final Thoughts We have covered the basic tea preparation recipes of various herbal mushrooms as well as the possible adjustments that can be made to maximise your tea-drinking experience. Tea preparation is as easy as 1-2-3; it is easy to learn, tweak, and effortless to practice as a part of your daily life from which you can begin to reap benefit right from the start and pays dividends in the long term. Disclaimer: While we resolve to ensure that each and every one of our articles is well and sufficiently researched, providing accurate and detailed information regarding herbal and pharmacological research, we do not claim to distribute any form of medical or medical-related advice on our site and blog. Medical advice should only be administered by your qualified medical practitioner(s) . The statements, findings and opinions mentioned are solely those of the respective individuals and entities quoted to have had expressed them.

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SignUp1 Signup2 Signup3 About Us In today's urban landscape, two vital elements are often missing from our lives: green residential space and access to nutritious, clean food. That's where the Kitchen-Garden Project steps in, helping families and communities set up their own farm-to-table food systems right in their homes. With our revolutionary Kitchen-Garden (KG) Framework, we're bringing the joy of growing and consuming fresh produce back into your life. ​ But what exactly is a kitchen-garden? Historically, it was a designated space separate from the rest of the garden, reserved for growing edible and medicinal plants. It symbolized self-sufficiency and the ability to nourish oneself directly from the land. Now, with the Kitchen-Garden Project, we're reviving this concept and empowering individuals to take control of their food sources. So, what makes the Kitchen-Garden Framework so unique? 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With our revolutionary Kitchen-Garden (KG) Framework, we're bringing the joy of growing and consuming fresh produce back into your life. But what exactly is a kitchen-garden? Historically, it was a designated space separate from the rest of the garden, reserved for growing edible and medicinal plants. It symbolized self-sufficiency and the ability to nourish oneself directly from the land. Now, with the Kitchen-Garden Project, we're reviving this concept and empowering individuals to take control of their food sources. So, what makes the Kitchen-Garden Framework so unique? It's a comprehensive approach that encompasses nutrition, health, and home-growing, all wrapped up in one knowledge- and skills-based system. We guide you through every step, starting with setting nutritional goals tailored to your preferences. Together, we map out the types of food plants you want to grow and ensure they align with your desired nutrients. Circular processes are at the heart of our KG Framework. We help you design a home-growing system that leverages waste, such as kitchen scraps, as valuable raw materials for other farming activities. This way, your kitchen becomes a sustainable ecosystem where nothing goes to waste. Additionally, our framework emphasizes passive growing techniques, making it space-saving and requiring minimal attention beyond routine maintenance. Whether you live in an apartment, a flat, or have limited space, the Kitchen-Garden Project is here to make home-growing a reality for you. We provide the knowledge, support, and resources you need to transform your space into a thriving garden. Once your growing plan is in place, you'll be amazed at how effortlessly you can harvest fresh, organic produce for your kitchen. Take the first step towards a greener, healthier lifestyle with the Kitchen-Garden Project. Join our community of passionate home-growers and embark on a journey of self-sufficiency and culinary delight. 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