Vendor of the Month: Hi-Fi Mycology
HI-FI MYCOLOGY MUSHROOM FARM
Mushrooms are trying to communicate with us. Turn up the volume and tune in to what they are here for. Hi-Fi Mycology is the first local, urban mushroom farm in Austin. The word Hifi represents Hypha which is the branching filaments which make up the mycelium of a fungus. That is a perfect metaphor of how Hifi started up! An idea that is branching into a full blown operation with the intention to grow in collaboration with the right businesses. Hifi is unique because we do everything in house from spawning, inoculating, incubating, fruiting and harvesting. We also produce mushrooms in many forms. 
Powders, tinctures, dried whole, fresh and even jerky! We are at most Farmers Markets in Austin. We are excited to expand throughout Austin and work with people that desire to incorporate local, holistic, natural ingredients to further enhance the products and services that they provide for the community!
Our tinctures are produced with top quality ingredients. They are Double extracted with one fraction being a 99% ethanol extraction and another fraction being a water decoction. They are blended to bring the ethanol content to 33%. We use a fresh batch of dried material for each fraction to maximize the beneficial compounds in each tincture.
Each tincture is specifically targeted for different health benefits.
Tinctures are the easiest and most direct, potent way to benefit from mushrooms. The key is consistency. All it takes is to add a couple drops into your routine everyday! It’s a gradual process. You can either drop under your tongue or add it into a drink of your choice. We recommend 5-10 drops a day.
The Quiet Tincture
Reishi mushroom blended with organic herbs, Skullcap for reducing anxiety and depression, We also add Chamomile which adds a nice digestive relaxant to the mix.
The Sharp Tincture
A blend with Lion’s Mane & Cordyceps. The Cordyceps adds an extra boost of energy along with antioxidants and anti-aging properties.
We also offer the dried form of all our mushrooms! We have dried whole and powders.
The powders are blended dehydrated mushrooms, they make it easier to add into a soup or tea on the go.
I’ve listed below how to prepare each mushroom whole or powder form that we offer below:
Reishi
Fresh Whole & Powder.
Add to soup or tea.
Flavor composition: Earthy, slightly bitter aftertaste.
Reishi is known for its wide range of health benefits.
3 cups of water for every 1 gram of Reishi
Simmer (not boil) mushrooms for 2 hours
You can reuse whole Reishi until there is no more pigment
Lion’s Mane
Fresh & Powder
Eat fresh whole cooked or add to soup and tea
Flavor composition: Mild, fleshy, crab meat texture
Lion’s Mane is one of a kind, a mushroom with glorious mental benefits. Cooking it in just about every form should be tried! Grilling, baking, sauteing, frying.. Cook till it turns a golden brown color throughout
Make Tea or add to coffee
Add to broth or soup
Steep in hot water to activate benefits, then add to any supplemental drink or savory dish
Lion’s Mane Powder
Start your day with purpose and focus. Add a teaspoon per serving into boiling water and let steep. You can blend with different herbal teas or coffee. It takes the edge off caffeine and adds a nice smooth aroma to balance out the bitterness. It’s known to sustain energy throughout the day and keep your brain active.
Reishi Powder
Give your immune system a boost and treat your body with a nice relaxant. Add a teaspoon of Reishi powder per 8oz serving into boiling water then reduce heat and steep for 15 minutes. Let the Reishi calm your body and soothe your stress with just a cup of tea a day.
Boom Pow
Why not season your mushrooms with mushrooms? Hi-fi’s fabulous varietal mushroom powder is mixed with the perfect touch of savory spices and salt & pepper. With its lacto-fermented shiitake powder, it enhances your dish with an earthy, unique flavor that will have you wanting to try it on everything.