This Chaga is sustainably harvested (harvesting only a small cluster from each tree) and frozen right away to preserve this Chaga in its best state. Once thawed you can use it for any of your normal Chaga needs. Best to shred it on metal cheese grate into smaller more manageable sizes. Then it can be added to coffee, alcohal, or just put directly into smoothies for the best medicinal and nutraceutical way to enjoy. :)