Chaga Informational Readings

As Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) becomes more mainstream, we are left with an obvious question: Is Chaga harvesting sustainable? Some are concerned that wild Chaga will be depleted at some point in the future due to commercial harvesting activities. This is an understandable conce...

This question is highly contentious within the Chaga world & deserves its own discussion. Since we’ve already covered Chaga’s ecological outlook & what sustainable Chaga harvesting looks like, this blog is solely dedicated to myth-busting the notion that Chaga should o...

Roasted veggies are such a delicious staple in my household. A favorite of mine anytime, but especially so during the holidays, are these roasted sweet potatoes with a chaga maple glaze. This recipe is fairly easy and the kiddos are sure to love the candy-like result! Plus, th...

If you’ve never made homemade eggnog, you’ve gotta try this recipe! Homemade eggnog carries more love and flavor than store-bought, with none of the additives and thickening agents that you’ll find in eggnog from the grocery store. The addition of Chaga brings a touch of healt...

This homemade chaga spiced cider is to die for! The chaga imbues the cider with a sweet and earthy flavor. It’s incredibly easy to make, plus it makes your kitchen smell like an autumnal wonderland! With superfood ingredients like chaga, cloves, ginger and star anise, this rec...

In this video, Garrett shares his favorite antioxidant-rich Chaga chai recipe. Our Chaga Chai recipe is a fun way to prepare a truly delicious concoction of Inonotus obliquus in order to stimulate your immune system (and your taste buds)!

We are chaga-focused, chaga lovers here at Birch Boys, but that doesn't mean that chaga is for everyone. Here we'll discuss chaga's warnings, chaga's side effects and most specifically, chaga's oxalate concentration.

Throughout this blog, we will compare the water soluble components of Chaga with the ethanol or alcohol soluble components in order to characterize the benefits of each and help you make more informed Chaga choices. This blog is a detailed analysis on the benefits of chaga a...

Everyone who has ever been to the Adirondack region shares a not-so-secret understanding of the vibe of these mountains. Some call it God's county. I call it the Big Woods, or simply "home". However you choose to refer to this land is up to you! We've elaborated on so...

What Makes Chaga the King of Herbs? If you've ever harvested Chaga, somewhere along your journey you may have wondered about its tough, dark, seemingly charred surface. Some have even made the mistake of scraping it away, assuming it has...