Dirtea

Edible and medicinal mushrooms have a fascinating history. They’ve been used by royalty to treat various conditions for thousands of years and have provided nutrition for man dating back to the Neolithic man. One of the oldest human mummies dating back over 4,000 years, was found to have a type of mushroom known for its medicinal properties in their medicine kit.

As time has passed, research has enlightened more on the power and benefits of mushrooms, and the demand has soured. The only problem is most people don’t have the time or patience to whip up tasty mushroom recipes. Instead, they’re looking for simple products that they can incorporate into their daily routines. This is where DIRTEA comes in – a mushroom brand dedicated to helping mushroom lovers enjoy the benefits of mushrooms through simple but effective mushroom products.

What is DIRTEA?

The story of DIRTEA began in 2016 when two brothers attended mushroom tea ceremonies and experienced first-hand the transformative experience of taking mushroom tea regularly. Driven by their passion for passing on the same experience to other mushroom lovers, the founders of DIRTEA partnered with the best mushroom farmers who have spent over six lifetimes perfecting the art of growing mushrooms.

In the short time that DIRTEA has been on the market, it has revolutionised how people enjoy the best mushrooms in the world by creating world-leading products that deliver outstanding benefits and clarity to those who consume them. The DIRTEA experience aims to help you feel healthier, focused and energised by making mushrooms part of your daily routine.  

The company has a variety of products from leading types of mushrooms, so you can choose the effects you want to experience based on the type of mushroom.

DIRTEA Products

We're in a world of freedom and fast access to information. Any brand that doesn't realise the need to provide its customers with variety and diversity is bound to fail. It's a concept that DIRTEA understood from inception and offers multiple mushroom products for its customers to choose from depending on their preferences and expected benefits. DIRTEA’s mushroom products can range be categorised based on;

Types of Mushrooms

DIRTEA specialises in the four main types of mushrooms. Each of these mushrooms is known for its unique benefits, so consumers can pick the type of mushroom products they want based on the effects they want to experience.

Chaga mushroom

The Chaga mushroom goes by many names like cider conk, clinker polypore, birch conk, or by its scientific name, inonotus obliquus. It is a fungus that commonly grows on Birch trees in cold climates such as Russia, Korea, Siberia and Northern Canada. It's widely used in folk medicine for various ailments in Northern Europe.

During growth, the Chaga mushroom produces a woody growth or conk that looks like a clump of burnt charcoal, hence its name. Inside, the mushroom has a soft core with an orange colour. 

Potential benefits of Chaga mushroom

Although the Chaga mushroom is ugly, it is thought to have extensive health and revitalisation benefits;

• It can help boost your immune system and fight inflammation
• It might prevent and fight cancer
• Lower blood sugar
• Lower cholesterol
• It is packed with vitamin D, amino acids, Zinc, iron, magnesium and potassium
• It is a rich source of melanin
• It offers a natural energy boost without the jitters or caffeine crash
• It has high levels of antioxidants

Reishi

Reishi mushroom, the mushroom of immortality, Lin Zi or Ling Zhi as it is also known, is a bitter-tasting fungus that grows in various hot and humid locations in Asia. It has been a stable of Eastern medicine for many years.

It contains several molecules like triterpenoids, polysaccharides and peptidoglycans that are thought to be the source of its health and wellness benefits.

The Reishi mushroom is best known for its ability to increase energy, among other benefits. DIRTEA’s blend of Reishi mushrooms offers numerous benefits, including a feeling of calmness, making the perfect cup of tea when you want to destress.

Benefits of Reishi mushroom

Reishi has many areas of interest and numerous benefits. Some of the most common benefits that get people to think about this mushroom include the following;

• Boosting the immune system
• Lowering cholesterol
• Improving sleep
• Supporting stress management
• Increasing energy levels

Cordyceps

The Cordyceps mushroom is a parasitic fungus that grows on the larvae of insects. When the fungus attacks the host, they replace its tissue and sprout long, slender stems that grow outside the host’s body. The fungi are common deep in the forests in China, where it has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to treat fatigue, kidney disease, and low sex drive.

There are over 400 species of cordyceps mushroom that have been discovered, but only two have been the focus of health studies and research; Cordyceps Sinensis and Cordyceps Millitaris.

Benefits of Cordyceps mushroom

Cordyceps supplements are often preferred for athletic performance. Cordyceps also have other benefits;

• They are rich in antioxidants and anti-ageing properties
• Have potential anti-tumour effects
• Reduces inflammation
• Helps with the management of various conditions like diabetes and various health conditions

Lion’s mane

Lion’s mane is an edible fungus that has been used in East Asia for its medicinal properties for centuries. It’s known to have a powerful impact on the central nervous system. Its unique appearance has earned it various names, like bear's head mushroom, bearded hedgehog mushroom, bearded tooth fungus, and hog head fungus, among others.

Benefits of lion’s mane mushroom

Lion's mane mushroom is best known for its neuroprotective benefits, but it also has other benefits, which include;

• Anti-depressant effects
• Anxiety relief
• Improved cognitive functions
• Boosting immunity
• Antioxidant

Type of product

You can find different products made from each of the mushroom types that DIRTEA specialises in. These products include;

Mushroom Coffee

DIRTEA offers a mushroom coffee blend that is the perfect way to start your day. Whether you're looking for an energy boost in the morning or looking forward to a busy day and want to be extra focused and clear-headed, the DIRTEA coffee blend takes care of that. The product is specially blended to deliver focus, immunity and energy to its consumers.

Mushroom Cacao

Just as mushroom coffee makes for an excellent morning beverage, the Cacao blend is perfect for helping you relax, kick back and unwind after a stressful day. It’s ideal when you want to experience calmness, quiet a racing mind and boost your immunity. It also helps to improve sleep quality.

The mushroom coffee and cacao products are perfect when you’re short on time and need a quick energy boost or calming effects.

Mushroom powder

DIRTEA mushroom powders provide you with the chance to customise how you take your mushroom drink. You can purchase the powders in a bundle or as a single product depending on your needs. You can use the mushroom powders to make coffee or blend them to make healthy juice.

What Makes DIRTEA Products Different?

Mushrooms are no longer a well-kept secret. There are multiple brands on the market, but the quality of the products is not the same. Finding quality mushroom products is vital. DIRTEA sets itself apart by creating superior quality products. Here's what makes DIRTEA mushroom products different;

Made from organic mushrooms

The demand for mushrooms brings with it a compromised supply. DIRTEA has partnered with mushroom farmers that only use natural methods to grow their mushrooms, ensuring the final consumer gets the best, safest and organic products. As a guarantee, DIRTEA is a member of the Organic Food Federation.

3^rd party tested

3^rd party testing is the method that leading mushroom products companies use to verify the quality and purity of their products. Manufacturers work with registered third-party labs to randomly sample and test their products to ensure they are of the right quality for human consumption and have the composition they claim to have.  

DIRTEA works with qualified and certified third-party labs that cross-check the quality of each batch of products produced, guaranteeing you only get the best quality products with the right amount of mushrooms to maximise value for money.

Dairy-free and vegan friendly

DIRTEA mushroom products are dairy-free and vegan-friendly. They contain nature’s best mushrooms and will not interfere with diet goals or preferences. They are safe for consumption for most people, including those following a paleo diet. The powder, coffee and cacao are sugar-free at the point of purchase, so they’re safe for diabetes patients as well. However, you can decide to add sugar when coming up with your recipe.

How to Take DIRTEA Products

Even though mushrooms are potent and packed with health benefits, consuming them the same way can be boring. With DIRTEA's products, you have multiple ways to enjoy your mushroom blend, adding some adventure and excitement to your mushroom routine.

Make tea

You can use the mushroom powders to make tea or coffee. Some, like cordyceps coffee, are designed to make a refreshing cup of coffee in the morning. But you can also use the mushroom powders to brew your cup of coffee or tea, depending on how you want it.

Blend

For fitness buffs or workout enthusiasts, you can add the healing and recovery properties of mushrooms by adding DIRTEA mushroom powders to your workout smoothies and shakes. This method works great for individuals that don’t like the taste of mushrooms because you can mask the taste using the other flavours in the shake.

Add

You can add mushroom powders to your milk or natural sweetener. This is a quick and fun way to consume mushroom powder and add that healthy pack to every snack or drink you take.

By having multiple ways to consume mushroom powders, DIRTEA makes it possible for mushroom lovers to meet their daily intake in a fun and exciting ways, encouraging more people to join and enjoy the benefits of edible mushrooms.