Adagio Teas' new mushroom tea for a healthful Fall
This fall Adagio Teas is releasing Chaga Chai, its first mushroom tea. Mushroom beverages possess impressive health benefits. Unfortunately, they also taste like... well, mushrooms, which limited their appeal. Adagio aims to bring mushrooms' impressive health benefits to a wider audience by adding spicey aromas and flavors that will have customers returning for more.
Chaga is a fungus that grows in the northern birch forests. The indigenous peoples of Siberia and Northern Europe, in recognition of Chaga's impressive benefits, made it a steady part of their diet. They would grind Chaga into powder, add it to boiling water, and imbibe the concoction as tea.
Chaga is a fungus that grows in the northern birch forests. The indigenous peoples of Siberia and Northern Europe, in recognition of Chaga's impressive benefits, made it a steady part of their diet. They would grind Chaga into powder, add it to boiling water, and imbibe the concoction as tea.
Chaga's impressive health benefits have also brought it to the attention of modern consumers, including those in the West. Chaga is a natural source of fiber and antioxidants. Studies have also shown that its immune-boosting properties help fight inflammation and promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria.
Chaga chai can be enjoyed on its own or as a latte.
Despite their promise, mushroom beverages have met with mixed reviews. Most tend to emphasize function, overlooking the importance of flavor. Adagio aims to widen Chaga's appeal by transforming its taste into something that tea drinkers can look forward to. Adagio's Chaga blend includes rooibos, ginger, cinnamon coconut, cardamom, and cloves. It brews a warm, soothing cup, with an earthiness akin to the sought-after Pu Erh tea.
Chaga Chai will arrive this Fall in the sample, 3oz, and 16oz sizes, starting at only $4 each.
