Hobbies are a strange one. The older you get, the less you have, too much work, screentime, and not enough fresh air, especially for us city dwellers. So we decided to get out of the hustle and bustle and get more grounded as a team. We spent the evening with Mirko, a mushroom enthusiast with a deep knowledge of regional fungi. As we strolled and scoured the forest floor, we sampled Chaga tea and learned about all the health benefits this fungus can have. Commonly found birch trees in cold climates. It’s used in folk medicine for various ailments across northern Europe. So, if you are searching for the perfect new hobby, we might have just cracked it. Grab yourself a mushroom knife, and let’s get foraging, but first, maybe contact Mirko in case you end up drinking something stronger than chaga tea.
Text: Kate Foran / Photos: Natascha Hamel
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