We're so proud to offer 'Biome Broth', created as a collaboration between Apis's founder Aviva and her partner Ryan who is a forest farmer and mushroom man. 

Both Aviva and Ryan have had lifelong gut/nervous system dysregulation. In fact, Apis was founded from Aviva's need to address the skin concerns that having gut and nervous system problems created.  A healthy gut contributes to a peaceful mind and balanced immune system, and all of those govern how our skin interacts, and potentially overreacts, to the world around us.  Skin is an inside-outside project, as most of us here know!

Fast forward, over the years both Aviva and Ryan try lots of supplements, experiment with lots of diets, and always come back to a whole foods, fiber, protein and polyphenol rich core that keeps their bellies happy.  However, in todays world a little something extra is sometimes needed-- and Aviva in particular is generally loathe to add in more expensive supplements to her healthy gut/immune system routine.  She also believes whole foods (and herbs) are almost always more powerful as a foundation for long term health than isolated compounds.  

So, between Aviva's experience formulating as an herbalist and Ryan's expertise as an agroforester, and some culinary help balancing flavors from his chef-sister, Shelby, a beautiful function food has been born-- something that is delicious, that helps replenish minerals, that is full of prebiotics that nourish the good guys in your gut, and that helps regulate the immune system.  It is also created in full harmony with the macro-biome, and helps keep the local woods the mushroom logs are harvested from healthy and thriving. We're so proud of it, and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

🍄 What is it?

Forest-grown shiitake mushrooms blended with nourishing herbs and spices

Biome Broth contains prebiotic fibers, immune-boosting polysaccharides, and beta-glucans from Shiitake mushrooms.  

🍄 Active constituents like Lentinan, a type of beta-glucan found in Shiitake, help soothe gut inflammation, modify and support gut microbiota, and enhance intestinal immunity. 

🍄 Biome broth also contains classic herbs like Ginger, Burdock, Astragalus, and Nettles, which are known to provide essential minerals, soothe your stomach, and support your immune system. 

How to use it?

Enjoy as a soothing after dinner beverage, a delicious soup base, or when you need a moment to relax and find a moment to breathe.

I like to add 1-2 teaspoons to boiling water and bring to a simmer. Wait 5 minutes and pour into a mug. There is no wrong way to enjoy it, though! You just need hot water and add Biome Broth to taste.

Ingredients:

Lentinula edodes, Zingiber officinale, Astragalus membranaceus, Arctium lappa, Urtica dioica, Laminaria digitata, Apple Fiber powder, Tomato Powder,  Dehydrated Red Miso, Nutritional Yeast, Spices

Tip: Add it to your ramen for an instant umami boost.

Serving Size:

5oz or 25-30 servings