Organic Lion's Mane Powder 10:1 Concentrated Extract - 72 g

Organic water-soluble Lion's Mane 10:1 concentrated extract 72 g

The legendary mushroom of Buddhist monks - 10 times concentrated water-soluble form - Ecocert certified organic

This water-soluble organic 10:1 concentrated Lion's Mane extract (Hericium erinaceus) is a form ten times more concentrated than the classic powder - 1 g of extract is equivalent to about 10 g of raw material. Its water-soluble nature allows it to dissolve instantly in any drink, hot or cold, without lumps or sediment. In practice, 1 g per day is enough to enjoy the nutritional profile of the concentrated mushroom - that is half a level teaspoon.

🍄 What is the Lion's Mane mushroom?

Lion's Mane - in French crinière de lion or hydne hérisson, sometimes called pompom blanc, or yamabushitake in Japan - is a mushroom like no other. Frankly, the first time you see one, you wonder whether it really is a mushroom. That cascade of white filaments, like a beard of ice clinging to a tree trunk, is quite spectacular.

Its history goes back more than a thousand years in Asia. Japanese Zen Buddhist monks traditionally ate it - hence its Japanese name yamabushitake, which refers to the yamabushi monks of the mountains. In Asian cuisine, fresh Lion's Mane has been cooked sautéed, grilled or in soups for centuries. It is a mushroom that is part of the culinary culture and ancient monastic traditions throughout Asia, in the same way as shiitake or maitake.

🍄 What is a water-soluble 10:1 extract?

A 10:1 extract means that it takes 10 kilos of dried Lion's Mane to obtain 1 kilo of concentrated extract. The hot water extraction process dissolves the mushroom's soluble compounds, including beta-glucans, and concentrates them into a fine, 100% soluble powder. Unlike the classic powder, which stays in suspension in drinks, our water-soluble extract dissolves instantly, without lumps, without sediment at the bottom of the cup. It is the ideal form for lattes, stocks, smoothies and for blending into mixes such as Tikawa.

🍄 Taste profile and culinary uses

In Asian gastronomy, fresh Lion's Mane is often compared to certain seafood - lobster or crab - for its melting texture and its mild, slightly nutty umami flavour. In water-soluble extract form, the taste is very discreet, almost neutral, with a light umami note that blends into any preparation. That is precisely what makes it so easy to use.

Here is how to use the water-soluble Lion's Mane extract every day :

- Stocks and soups : half a teaspoon (about 1 g) in a hot stock - it dissolves in 2 seconds, and that is where you see the difference from the classic powder.
- Lattes and hot drinks : golden latte, matcha latte, raw cacao latte, Tikawa - half a teaspoon and it's done, 100% dissolved.
- Cold smoothies : mixes without lumps even without a blender, simply by stirring.
- Warm water : the simplest form, ideal in the morning.
- Sauces and dressings : in a miso sauce or a warm vinaigrette, it blends in perfectly.

If you are looking to combine several ingredients, our organic spirulina powder and our organic Cordyceps powder go very well with Lion's Mane in a morning smoothie or stock.

🍄 The Tikawa Focus pack (Tikawa + Lion's Mane extract): our favourite

We offer this water-soluble extract in a pack with our Tikawa Classique - our caffeine-free organic Bavarian lupin coffee, produced by our partner Loffee. The principle is simple and ready to use: on receipt, you mix the 72 g of extract once into the 720 g of Tikawa, then you use this blend exactly like a classic Tikawa - in an espresso machine, moka pot or filter. During brewing, the hot water passes through the grounds and the water-soluble extract is naturally released into your cup, while the lupin grounds remain filtered out. See the detailed recipe below.

🍄 Recommended dosage

- Daily dose : 1 g per day - the equivalent of about 10 g of classic powder. Do not exceed 3 g per day.
- When to use it : any time - in the morning in a hot drink, in the early afternoon in a smoothie, or in the evening in a herbal tea. Lion's Mane contains no caffeine and has no stimulating effect.
- How to use : mix into any hot or cold drink, a plant-based yoghurt, or sprinkle over a culinary preparation. If you use the Tikawa Focus pack, the extract is already blended into the mix - see the instructions below.
- Duration : daily culinary use, all year round.

Precautions for use : Not recommended in case of mushroom allergy. If you are undergoing medical treatment, ask your healthcare professional for advice. Not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women due to a lack of data. As the extract form is more concentrated, respect the maximum daily dose of 3 g.

☕ The Tikawa Focus pack (Tikawa Classique + Lion's Mane extract): instructions

We offer this water-soluble Lion's Mane extract in a pack with our Tikawa Classique (720 g) - our organic Bavarian lupin coffee produced by our partner Loffee. The principle is simple and ready to use: on receipt of the pack, you mix the extract once into the Tikawa, then you use this blend exactly like a classic Tikawa - in an espresso machine, moka pot or filter. During brewing, the hot water passes through the grounds and the water-soluble extract is naturally released into your cup, while the lupin grounds remain filtered out.

Step 1: prepare the blend (once only, on receipt)

1. Pour the 72 g pouch of Lion's Mane extract into the 720 g pouch of Tikawa.
2. Close the pouch and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to blend evenly.
3. Leave to stand for 2 minutes, then shake again before first use.
4. Store in a cool, dry place, away from light, in the resealable Tikawa pouch.

You obtain 792 g of Tikawa Focus blend enriched with 10% Lion's Mane extract, ready to use for 2 to 3 months of daily consumption.

Step 2: prepare your cup (every day, like a coffee)

The Tikawa Focus blend is prepared exactly like a classic Tikawa. Lupin swells more than coffee - so reduce the quantities accordingly:

- Filter / French press : use 20% less grounds than for your traditional coffee.
- Moka pot : use about 50-65% of the usual quantity (by volume).
- Espresso machine : manual espresso machine recommended.

Depending on the method, you obtain between 0.5 and 0.9 g of Lion's Mane extract per cup (filter/French press ≈ 0.5 g, moka/espresso ≈ 0.7-0.9 g) - i.e. 1 to 2 cups for about 1 g per day.

➡️ Recipe: Tikawa Focus Lion's Mane - morning latte

A gentle, caffeine-free morning drink, in the spirit of Asian monastic beverages.

For 1 large cup (≈ 250 ml) - Preparation time: 3 minutes

Ingredients:
- one dose of Tikawa Focus blend for filter/French press preparation
- 200 ml of simmering water (~85°C)
- 50 ml of hot plant milk (tiger nut, almond or hemp)
- 1 teaspoon of honey, maple syrup or agave syrup (optional, to taste)
- 1 pinch of ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of ground cardamom (optional, for an oriental note)
- 1 pinch of raw cacao powder (optional, for a more indulgent version)

Method:
- Prepare your Tikawa Focus in a filter or French press using your usual method. The Lion's Mane extract passes directly into the brew.
- Pour into the cup, add the hot plant milk on top (without bringing to the boil - ideally 65-70°C).
- Add the sweetener of your choice, the cinnamon, the cardamom and, if you like, the raw cacao.
- Stir and enjoy warm.

> Variation: Focus espresso (manual machine):

- One dose of Tikawa Focus blend (following your machine's recommendations - reduce the quantity compared with classic coffee)
- Sweetener of your choice (optional)

Load the portafilter and start brewing. The hot water passes through the grounds and releases the Lion's Mane extract into the cup. Sweeten if you wish, and enjoy immediately.

> Lion's Mane golden latte variation - for a mild, spiced version:

- One dose of Tikawa Focus blend prepared in a filter or French press
- 200 ml of plant milk
- ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup
- 1 pinch of cinnamon

Gently heat the plant milk, add it to the prepared Tikawa Focus, stir in the spices and maple syrup. Stir and enjoy. A gentle drink, perfect at the end of the day.