As I am writing this I am drinking a coffee substitute made with Reishi mushrooms. You heard me right I said "Mushrooms" and if I wasn’t drinking it I would have thought yuck! But this stuff tastes good.

For centuries Reishi has been prized for its healing properties in treating and preventing many diseases including cancer, tumors, arthritis, headaches, hypoglycemia, pain, PMS, heart disease, liver disease and respiratory conditions. Even if you are not sick Reishi is a good herb to help increase vitality and energy plus it supports your immune system. I figure if I am going to drink coffee why not have it be good for me.

The Ganocafe Classic contains only 1 milligram of coffee per ounce - that’s 12 times less than regular coffee. You prepare it just like an instant coffee adding your own cream and sugar. The Gano Café’ 3-in-1 already has some cream and sugar in it. This would be good to have at work or when you are traveling.

   My absolute favorite is Gano Schokalade it tastes just like hot chocolate - its nutritious, energizing and it contains no caffeine so it’s good for all ages. This one takes care of my chocolate cravings and if you know me you know I love chocolate; so I’m getting a flavor I love and it’s good for me.

Gano Excel is a blend containing both the chocolate and coffee flavors.

Stop in on Wednesday mornings for more information and for a sampling with Catherine our Gano expert.

Want a tasty alternative to coffee? Try Dandy-Blend coffee substitute.

Available at the Herb Corner!