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The Day of the Mushroom

April 13, 2023

The Day of the Mushroom is celebrated annually on April 16th, and is a time for mycophiles around the world to share their appreciation for these delightful decomposers. Mushrooms come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors, and they can be used in a myriad of recipes, from soups and stews to pasta and pizzas, and of course, tea! Let’s tip our caps to these magnificent little beings, and explore a bit of the past, present and future of how our lives intersect with our friends, the fungus.

Jenn Bakos at a table outside enjoying fresh air and photagraphing fruit while wearing a grey dress and black top

Mushroom Art Spotlight: Jenn Bakos

April 06, 2023

Jenn Bakos grew up drawing and painting. When she got a camera at a young age, she began documenting family life. After photography school, she launched a career in food photography, including mushroom teas! In this Artist Spotlight, Tamim sits down with the artist to learn more about their work and inspiration.

A harvester puts a chunk of chaga into a foraging basket alongside several containers of Tamim Teas.

Foraging Mushrooms

March 30, 2023

Early Spring into summer is mushroom foraging season! This is an exciting time when a lot happens in the forest and you may notice surprising changes from one day to the next. Foraging wild mushrooms is a fun and exciting activity gaining popularity in the United States, and as more people embark on a exciting foraging forays into the field, there are some sustainability guidelines to highlight.

Mushroom Coffee vs Mushroom Tea: The Best of Both Worlds

March 16, 2023

It’s not Mushroom Coffee vs Mushroom tea, you can have both! You can have your tea cake and eat your coffee cake too. The key to unlocking the benefits of medicinal mushrooms comes down to cumulative consumption.

Unlocking the Benefits of Mushrooms

March 09, 2023

You might say “I eat mushrooms at the salad bar, do I need them in my tea too?” The answer depends on what you are seeking from mushrooms in your diet. The cell walls of mushrooms are made of chitin, which is a very hard substance also found in mollusk shells, and can be difficult for the human body to break down.