About Our Mushroom Tinctures

How Our Tinctures Are Made

We use only high-quality fruiting bodies grown at the Fat Fox farm in London, except for our chaga, which is harvested from our forest in Central Finland. Our mushrooms mature slowly on natural wood-based substrates and are picked when they are fully developed.

Our thorough dual extraction process involves heating the dehydrated and finely ground fruit bodies in water, followed by soaking them in alcohol to ensure the final product is shelf-stable. Additionally, we use an ultrasonic extractor to maximise the extraction of beneficial compounds by breaking down cell walls with mechanical vibrations.

How We Grow Our Mushrooms

Our mushrooms are cultivated on peat-free natural substrates, each specifically tailored to different species for optimal growth. About 94% of our growing mediums are derived from by-products of other industries.

This includes PEFC-certified hardwood briquettes made from sawdust at a single-site sawmill, adhering to HACCP food safety standards. We also incorporate straw stems from British grain harvests organic and organic UK-grown wheat or rye grains. PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) is a globally recognised non-profit dedicated to promoting transparency in the wood-based product industry. By choosing PEFC-certified materials, we support sustainably managed forests.

While our kits aren't organic certified, we've diligently sought out the highest quality, sustainably sourced and organic substrates. We hope to gain organic certification for our products soon - watch this space!