The Liona journal

Better questions.
Better mushroom knowledge.

Research with context, practical kitchen ideas, and a closer look at what belongs on a mushroom label.

Evidence

Read the human evidence on lion’s mane, including study sizes, mixed results and why a research finding is not a promise about your tea.

A practical guide to reishi’s traditional use, the limits of benefit claims, product differences and the questions to ask before trying supplements.

Understand why Cordyceps militaris, other cordyceps preparations and a finished drink cannot share one automatic performance claim.

Learn to match a mushroom certificate of analysis to the product, batch, test method and units—and recognize what a report cannot prove.

Compare mushroom extracts using ingredient identity, serving amounts, methods and quality information instead of ranking packages by one large ratio.

Choose between dried slices, powders and blends based on your equipment, storage space, cooking habits and the information on the package.

Plan a simple first meal with cultivated lion’s mane, including preparation choices, pan crowding, seasoning and a sensible way to judge the result.

A clear workflow for mushroom pantry storage, cooking, cooling and leftovers, with USDA time and temperature guidance for prepared perishable food.

Choose a mushroom preparation, balance cacao and bitterness, check the full ingredient list and make a drink that fits your actual kitchen.

Learn the difference between ingredient origin, cultivation and processing when comparing Hawaiʻi mushroom products and island-inspired blends.

Our original field-note library has 20 shorter guides to species, labels, growing and preparation.