Frequently Asked Questions

Lion's Mane Turmeric Chai


About the Tea

What is Lion's Mane Turmeric Chai?

Our Lion's Mane Turmeric Chai is a tea blend made with 1,000 mg of Colorado-grown whole Lion's Mane mushroom per serving, organic turmeric, organic ginger, cardamom, organic cinnamon, organic nutmeg, and organic cloves.

It contains no extracts, no added sugar, no added fat, and no added salt.

How many servings are in a pouch?

Each pouch contains approximately 15 daily servings.

Each serving is 2 level teaspoons (approximately 4 grams).

Is there a sample available?

Yes. We offer a 4-serving sample so you can experience the tea before purchasing a full-size pouch.

Brewing

How do I prepare the tea?

Use 2 teaspoons (4 grams) in 8–10 ounces of hot water.

Steep for at least 5 minutes.

Enjoy black or customize with milk, creamer, or your favorite sweetener.

➡ Read our complete Brewing Guide.

Can I drink it iced?

Absolutely. Brew it hot first, allow it to cool, then pour over ice.

Can I add it to a smoothie?

Yes. Brew it hot first, allow it to cool, then add it to the smoothie blender.

Can I use a French press?

Yes. A French press is one of our favorite brewing methods because it naturally filters much of the mushroom and spice sediment.

Why is there sediment?

Because we use whole mushrooms and real spices.

Unlike instant powders or extracts, whole ingredients naturally leave a small amount of sediment at the bottom of the cup. That's completely normal.

Do I have to drink the sediment?

No. Many people leave the final sip behind.

Others strain the tea using a French press or tea infuser.

Some of us swirl everything together and finish it. Around here, we call that Cowboy Style.

Ingredients

What ingredients are included?

Every serving contains:

  • Colorado-grown whole Lion's Mane mushroom
  • Organic turmeric
  • Organic ginger
  • Cardamom
  • Organic cinnamon
  • Organic nutmeg
  • Organic cloves

Does it contain sugar?

No. There is no added sugar.

Does it contain caffeine?

No. Our Lion's Mane Turmeric Chai is naturally caffeine free.

Many customers enjoy coffee in the morning and switch to Lion's Mane Chai in the afternoon.

Is it vegan?

The tea itself contains only plant and mushroom ingredients.

If you add dairy milk, that changes the finished beverage, but the tea blend itself is vegan.

Is it gluten free?

The ingredients in our tea do not contain gluten. However, if gluten avoidance is medically necessary, please review the product label and contact us for our supplier and manufacturing details before use.

Whole Mushrooms

Why do you use whole mushrooms instead of extracts?

We chose whole Colorado-grown Lion's Mane mushrooms because they align with our philosophy of using real ingredients in meaningful amounts.

Whole mushrooms are brewed like tea rather than formulated as instant drink mixes.

➡ Read Whole Mushrooms vs. Extracts.

Does whole mushroom tea dissolve completely?

No.

Because this is brewed from whole mushrooms and spices, some natural sediment is expected.

Storage

How should I store the tea?

Keep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture.

How long does it stay fresh?

For the best flavor and aroma, we recommend enjoying your tea within a reasonable time after opening and keeping the pouch tightly resealed between uses.

Research

What does current research say about Lion's Mane?

Researchers continue to study Lion's Mane and its naturally occurring compounds for a variety of potential applications related to healthy brain function and overall wellness.

The science is promising and continues to evolve.

➡ Visit our Research & Benefits page to learn more.

Forge

Why is Forge Hemp selling a mushroom tea?

When Kelly founded Forge in 2019, the goal wasn't simply to sell CBD.

The goal was to build wellness products with meaningful amounts of the ingredients that matter.

After four years of making this chai for family and friends, we decided it was finally time to share it with our customers.

Different ingredients. Same Forge philosophy.

Why is it called "Feel the Real™"?

Because we believe great wellness starts with real ingredients.

Whole mushrooms.

Whole spices.

Transparent labeling.

Honest value.

That's what Feel the Real™ means to us. We think you'll notice the difference.

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