I have found cordyceps to be great on it's own, or teamed up with the Lion's Mane tincture, to be a great product. I usually take it in water. The taste is very smooth. Most importantly I trust the product because I trust the Birch Boys crew. If you are starting to explore the benefits of cordyceps, or just want more information about Chaga and mushroom tinctures, Birch Boys is a great source of information. Their videos and blogs have helped me navigate through all of the questions I have had about mushrooms.