DIRTEA

What do DIRTEA produce? 

DIRTEA's range of products are some of the purest and most potent on the market, formulated with a unique blend of carefully selected mushrooms that offer a range of benefits including increased energy levels, improved cognitive function and better gut health.

DIRTEA is carefully hand-crafted in the forested foothills in the centre of ancient mushroom culture. These hand-crafted mushroom extract powders come from a family who has spent over six lifetimes perfecting their craft. Based in the heart of beautiful Fujian, these family farms are nestled in the hardwood forests, lovingly known as “The World Capital of Mushrooms.”

How was DIRTEA founded?

The brand was founded by two brothers, Simon and Andrew Salter, in 2016. Having always sought ways to improve their well-being whilst balancing work, travel and play, they discovered mushroom tea ceremonies and, first hand, that consuming functional mushrooms provided them both with a rapidly transformative experience. And so Dirtea was born under consistent rains, using carefully hand-crafted practices from the forested foothills in the centre of ancient mushroom culture. 

Dirtea helps you to feel healthier, focused and energised. They work with the most responsible organic growers to create a superior product with the most purest ingredients possible. Organic, environmentally friendly, completely natural, and one-hundred percent vegan, Dirtea delivers is a next gen brand in the health and wellbeing industry.

What types of Mushroom do DIRTEA use in their products?

Their hand-crafted mushroom extract powders come from a family who has spent over six lifetimes perfecting their craft. Based in the heart of beautiful Fujian, these family farms are nestled in the hardwood forests, lovingly known as “The World Capital of Mushrooms.”

Dirtea currently use 4 different types of mushroom extracts:

Chaga Mushroom

The Chaga Mushroom is a type of fungus that commonly grows on Birch trees. Its scientific name is inonotus obliquus, but it also goes by other names such as cider conk, clinker polypore and birch conk.

Chaga Mushrooms have been used in folk medicine for centuries as they are known for their many health benefits such as:

• Boost your immune system and fight inflammation.
• May help stabilise Blood Sugars.
• May help lower cholesterol.
• Packed with Antioxidants.
• Natural Energy Boost.

Reishi Mushroom

The Reishi Mushroom is a bitter-tasting mushroom that is known as the "Mushroom of Immortality". It has been used in Eastern medicine for many years and is believed to have numerous health benefits such as:

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

The Reishi Mushroom is rich in several molecules, including triterpenoids, polysaccharides, and peptidoglycans, which are thought to be responsible for its energising effects. DIRTEA's blend of Reishi Mushrooms offers a calm and soothing cup of tea, perfect for when you need to de-stress.

Cordyceps Mushroom

The Cordyceps mushroom is a parasitic fungus that attacks the larvae of insects, replacing their tissue and sprouting long, slender stems from their bodies. This fungi is native to the deep forests of 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. Both of these mushrooms are known for their potent medicinal properties and have been used to treat a variety of ailments for centuries.

Cordyceps Sinensis is the most popular and well researched cordyceps mushroom. It is commonly used to boost energy levels and stamina, as well as treat kidney diseases and respiratory disorders. This mushroom also has aphrodisiac properties and has been used to treat sexual dysfunction and low libido.

Cordyceps Militaris is another popular cordyceps mushroom that has a wide range of health benefits. It is commonly used to improve cardiovascular health, increase circulation, and boost immunity. This mushroom is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties and can be helpful in treating inflammatory diseases like arthritis.

If you are looking for a natural way to improve your overall health and well-being, consider adding cordyceps mushrooms to your diet. These potent mushrooms have numerous health benefits that have been backed by centuries of traditional use.

Lion’s Mane Mushroom

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.

Lion’s mane is rich in compounds like hericystin and erinacine, which are believed to be responsible for its therapeutic effects. It’s been traditionally used to boost cognitive function and Memory and may help relieve symptoms of Anxiety.