Making a chaga latte with chaga powder: recipe and dosage
Short answer: Make a chaga latte by stirring 1 gram of chaga powder (about 1 scoop) with a splash of hot water until smooth, then topping it up with 200 ml of warm milk or plant-based drink. Keep your total chaga intake for the day within the guidance on the package; ours is 1 to 3 grams. In the EU, chaga sold on its own as tea or a food product is considered a novel food (European Commission, 2024).
Last updated: November 5, 2026 · Written by Florian Fermin
In my view, a chaga latte is the easiest way to fit chaga powder into your day, especially when it gets cold outside. But it’s easy to get the amount wrong with this recipe. That’s why everything below is given in grams, along with what you should and shouldn’t do.
What is a chaga latte?
A chaga latte is a warm, creamy drink made with chaga powder, hot water and frothed milk or plant-based drink, often with a little cinnamon or honey. It’s not coffee: chaga itself has an earthy, slightly bitter taste, and it only contains caffeine if you add espresso.
Chaga is called berkenweerschijnzwam in Dutch, chaga mushroom in English and Inonotus obliquus in Latin. It is a fungus that grows on birch trees. The part that is harvested is a hard, black growth on the trunk, called a sclerotium: a compact mass of fungal filaments, not a typical mushroom with a cap and stem.
Review articles mainly mention polysaccharides, triterpenes, small phenolic compounds and hispidin-like polyphenols as substances in chaga (Zhao & Zheng, 2021). Caffeine is not one of them. Read more about what else is known about chaga in our article about chaga.
How do you make a chaga latte with chaga powder?
To make one chaga latte, stir 1 gram of chaga powder with 30 ml of hot water until smooth. Then froth 200 ml of milk or plant-based drink to about 65 degrees and pour it in. If you’d like it sweeter, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup and sprinkle some cinnamon on top.
Ingredients for 1 chaga latte
- 1 g chaga powder (about 1 scoop)
- 30 ml hot water, just off the boil
- 200 ml milk, oat milk or almond drink
- Optional: 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup (about 7 g)
- Optional: a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom
How to make it
- Put the chaga powder in your cup and pour the hot water over it.
- Stir with a small whisk or milk frother until there are no lumps.
- Heat the milk to about 65 degrees. Don’t let it boil, or it won’t froth as well.
- Froth the milk and slowly pour it into the chaga.
- Finish with honey and cinnamon to taste.
The powder does not dissolve completely, so a small amount settling at the bottom is normal. Just stir before taking the last few sips, as that powder is part of your serving.
How much chaga powder can you put in a latte without exceeding the daily dose?
In a chaga latte, use 1 to no more than 3 grams of chaga powder, and that’s your chaga for the whole day. Our chaga powder comes with a recommended daily dose of 1 to 3 scoops, about 1 to 3 grams. If you drink two lattes, divide that daily dose between both cups.
I’d simply start with 1 gram. That way, you can taste chaga’s earthy flavor and leave room in case you want to have something else with chaga later in the day. Weigh it on a kitchen scale the first time, since a scoop can vary from one serving to the next.
Why that limit matters: chaga naturally contains a lot of oxalate. In a Korean patient report, the chaga powder used contained 14.2 grams of oxalate per 100 grams (Lee et al., 2020). Another report concerned someone who took 10 to 15 grams of chaga powder per day for 3 months (Kwon et al., 2022). That is many times more than 1 to 3 grams. Anyone with kidney problems or kidney stones should consult their doctor first.
What chaga latte variations can you make?
The four most common chaga latte variations are the classic version with warm milk, a dirty chaga latte with espresso, an iced chaga latte, and chaga cocoa. The amount of chaga stays the same in every variation: 1 gram per cup, within the daily limit of 1 to 3 grams. Only the base and flavorings differ.
| Variation | Chaga powder | Base | Extra | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 1 g | 200 ml warm milk or oat milk | Cinnamon, honey | No |
| Dirty chaga latte | 1 g | 1 espresso (30 ml) + 170 ml milk | Cinnamon, if desired | Yes, from the espresso |
| Iced chaga latte | 1 g, first dissolved in 30 ml warm water | 200 ml cold milk + ice cubes | Maple syrup | No |
| Chaga cocoa | 1 g | 200 ml warm milk + 10 g cocoa powder | Pinch of sea salt | A little, from the cocoa |
That first step is important for the iced version. Chaga powder clumps more quickly in cold milk. For more recipes using mushroom powder in coffee, see make your own mushroom coffee.
Can you make a chaga latte with loose chaga pieces or chaga tea?
No, loose chaga pieces or chaga tea sold as ordinary food are considered novel foods in the EU. They first require European authorization. Chaga is allowed in dietary supplements, so you can make a chaga latte with chaga powder sold as a supplement, within the dose stated on the package.
This follows from a consultation on the novel food status of chaga, which Finland held with the European Commission in November 2024 (European Commission, 2024). A novel food is a food that was not consumed to a significant degree in the EU before May 15, 1997. The full story of what is and isn’t allowed is in mushrooms and novel food.
| Form | EU status | Suitable for a chaga latte? |
|---|---|---|
| Chaga powder as a dietary supplement | Permitted in supplements | Yes, within the daily dose stated on the package |
| Chaga extract capsules | Permitted in supplements | No, simply take the capsules with water |
| Loose chaga pieces or chaga tea as a food | Novel food, not authorized | No |
If you prefer to drink chaga with just water, read how to make chaga tea from chaga powder.
Can you add MCT oil or coffee to a chaga latte?
Yes, you can add a teaspoon of MCT oil or an espresso to a chaga latte. MCT oil gives the latte a fuller flavor, while espresso makes it a dirty chaga latte. This does not change the amount of chaga: use 1 gram per cup and stay within 1 to 3 grams per day.
Customers often ask us whether you can combine mushroom powder with MCT oil. You certainly can. Start with a small teaspoon of MCT oil (about 5 ml) and see how you like it. Read about exactly what MCT oil is in MCT oil: properties and drawbacks.
Of course, espresso contains caffeine. If you prefer a hot drink in the evening, make the classic version.
What does a chaga latte taste like?
A chaga latte tastes earthy and slightly bitter, a little like weak coffee with a woody undertone. Milk, cinnamon and a little sweetness soften the flavor. Customers who review our chaga powder mainly describe the taste as delicious and say it mixes well into coffee and shakes (Judge.me).
If you find the taste too strong, try chaga cacao. Cacao and chaga both have dark, bitter notes, which makes them a good match.
Which chaga do you use for a chaga latte?
You need the powder to make a latte. Our Organic Chaga Powder is 60 grams of ground Inonotus obliquus, with no fillers, colorants or preservatives, and a recommended serving of 1 to 3 scoops (about 1 to 3 g) per day. At 1 gram per latte, one bag makes 60 cups, but do not exceed 3 grams per day.
The powder is organic, vegan and made in the EU. On Judge.me, it has 13 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 (retrieved on October 15, 2026). To find out what was measured in your batch, request the certificate of analysis via support@getgoyu.com.
If you prefer chaga without the taste, capsules are more convenient than a latte. The difference between the forms is explained in chaga powder or extract.
Summary in 3 points
- Make a chaga latte with 1 g of chaga powder, 30 ml of hot water and 200 ml of warm milk or plant-based drink.
- The total chaga you take in a day stays within the recommended amount on the packaging, which for ours is 1 to 3 grams. Chaga naturally contains a lot of oxalate: one tested powder contained 14.2 g per 100 g.
- Use chaga powder sold as a supplement. Loose chaga pieces or chaga tea sold as a food are considered novel foods in the EU.
Frequently asked questions
Does a chaga latte contain caffeine?
Not from the chaga itself. It only contains caffeine if you add espresso, as in a dirty chaga latte, or a little via cocoa.
Can I drink a chaga latte every day?
You can, as long as you stay within the recommended amount on the packaging for all the chaga you consume that day. Our recommendation is 1 to 3 grams per day. Consult your doctor first if you have kidney problems, are pregnant, or take medication.
Why doesn't chaga powder dissolve completely?
Chaga powder is ground mushroom, not a soluble extract. A little sediment is normal. Give it a stir before your last sip.
Can I make a chaga latte with plant-based milk?
Yes. Oat milk froths best and has a mild, sweet flavor that helps round out chaga's bitterness. Almond and soy drinks also work.
Can I put chaga and lion's mane in one latte?
You can. Follow the recommended daily intake on the packaging for each mushroom, and don't add them together as one dose.
Sources
- European Commission. Novel food consultation process: status of chaga (Inonotus obliquus), consultation requested by Finland, November 14, 2024. food.ec.europa.eu
- Lee S, Lee HY, Park Y, Ko EJ, Ban TH, Chung BH, Lee HS, Yang CW. Development of End Stage Renal Disease after Long-Term Ingestion of Chaga Mushroom: Case Report and Review of Literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(19):e122. Europe PMC 32419395
- Kwon O, Kim Y, Paek JH, Park WY, Han S, Sin H, Jin K. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy that clinically manifested as nephrotic syndrome: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore). 2022;101(10):e28997. Europe PMC 35451393
- Zhao Y, Zheng W. Deciphering the antitumoral potential of the bioactive metabolites from medicinal mushroom Inonotus obliquus. J Ethnopharmacol. 2021;265:113321. Europe PMC 32877719
- Packaging text and product page for Organic Chaga Powder from GOYU, checked on November 2, 2026. Customer reviews of chaga powder (13 reviews, average 5.0), Judge.me, retrieved on October 15, 2026.
Find all forms of our chaga on the buy chaga page.
This article is for informational purposes and is not medical advice. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If in doubt, or if you are pregnant or taking medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
