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Reishi Mushroom 靈芝 (영지버섯) – Ganoderma lucidum Loose Slices

* Imported from Japan * 100% from Nature, No addtives, Caffeine-free * Natural Immunostimulant Reishi mushroom, or Ganoderma lucidum, is a staple of Eastern medicine. It’s Chinese name, ling chih, means “mushroom of immortality.” Those drinking the tea continuously for two months report significant improvements in their well-being. One of reishi’s active ingredients, polysaccharides, is water-soluble. This makes mushroom tea a benefit to those with health concerns. Reishi mushroom tea is nontoxic and can be enjoyed daily without negative side effects. A standard reishi recommendation is 3 – 5 grams a day, although doses up to 15 grams are not uncommon for more serious illnesses. Bring the water to a boil in a stainless steel or ceramic pot. Don’t use aluminum for such a prolonged boiling process.Add the mushroom pieces. Reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering, not outright boiling. Let it simmer for 2 hours.Remove from the heat, strain, and set aside. Allow the liquid to cool a little, as it’s quite hot. You can repeat the process with the strained pieces until the resulting extraction is no longer bitter or colored.

Uji Green Tea Leaves SENCHA Shoike-no-o Kyoto Ippodo 85g Small Can w/Box

Uji Green Tea Leaves SENCHA Shoike-no-o Kyoto Ippodo 85g Small Can w/Box Description Ippodo tea Co.(一保堂茶舗) was founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1717 and it has been providing the highest quality Japanese green tea for nearly 300 years.So Ippodo is well known as the most famous green tea store in Kyoto Japan. Size of Package: W7.5 x D7.1 x H12.2 cm Net Weight: 85 grams Per Serving (1 pot): 10 grams Shelf Life: 180 days Inside the can, the tea leaves are packaged in two separate bags to maximize freshness. *Up to 3 pots can be made using the same tea leaves. *When brewing a 2nd and 3rd pot of tea, no steeping is required. just add hot water to the teapot, and serve. To fully draw out the teas body and rich umami taste using less water at a cooler temperature. 1. Place 10 g (2 heaping tbsp.) in teapot. 2. Add 210 ml (7oz) of hot water at about 80C (176F) 3. Brew for about 60 sec. 4. Pour out every last drop. A harmonious blend of sweetness, bitterness, richness, astringency and fragrance-this is sencha. Its easy to understand why sencha is such a favorite beverage in Japan, not only for those seeking to quench a thirst, but also for those wanting to sip on something extra special. In the morning or afternoon, before or after a meal, sencha is the perfect drink to revitalize your mind and refresh your spirit. For those who want a taste of high-quality sencha at a mid-level price, Sho-ikeno-o is an excellent choice. With the 5 key elements in near-perfect balance, Sho-ikeno-o is the ideal starting point for first-time sencha drinkers, as well as seasoned drinkers who are accustomed to sencha from other tea shops. Payment Please make a payment within 4 days after you won or purchased. Shipping Shipping will be done by air mail from Kyoto Japan. It will take about 2 or 3 weeks for the delivery in normal. Contact us Before marking Neutral or Negative feedback for our service In case of no delivery, damage, missing or incorrect item Question about this item Question about any other Japanese goods which you want to buy International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyers responsibility. Please check with your countrys customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivery freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. Please do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.