Shiitake Tea

.2 oz dried Shiitake mushrooms in 1 cup of water. Bring to boil, simmer 30 minutes. Strain before drinking (save bits for supper).

clipped from http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/gabris96.html Shiitake tea This satisfying tea is especially good for those with high blood pressure or high levels of blood cholesterol. Shiitake tea is a perfect drink for taking the edge off hunger pains and is excellent medicine for breaking up a cold and soothing sore muscles that often accompany flu. It can help relieve headache and stuffiness and is good for calming the nerves. A cup of shiitake tea is bound to pick you up every time.

Miso Soup

Shiitake mushrooms are found in a variety of cultures & cuisines. Russia produces and consumes large amounts of Shiitakes, although they are mostly sold pickled.
Of course the Shiitake has its home in Chinese & Japanese cuisines where you will find it in miso soup.
Try our very own version of miso soup aka Oriental soup.