@thebearessentials: Find Forest TREASURE: (read below) ! The CHAGA MUSHROOM is known as “Black Gold” in folk medicine. It’s off the charts in it’s nutritional content; reportedly the highest Antioxidant count of all foods. Arguably bringing the best kind of wealth to a person and a true forest treasure! (Do your research on this one) Identify: Grows on Birch Trees in a cone - like shape. Outer crust looks burnt, inside is orange. (Please do more research than this simple short so you can properly identify it) To Harvest: Only take a small amount so the Chaga can grow back and you can harvest the area for years to come. Best harvesting is in the WINTER months as this is when the chaga is most potent. To prepare: Put just 1 or two small chunks or powder into boiling water. I use a LOT more than required in this video. You can reuse and reboil the chunks multiple times until your water is no longer tea stained in colour. It tastes like a black tea with a slight woody flavour. I find it delicious and mix it in my morning coffee.