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Maitake Tintura
Grown in Portimao, Portugal
Vegan
EU Certified Organic
100% Traceable
Lab tested
No third party mushrooms
Pure and Certified Organic Maitake — Grifola frondosa — the "dancing mushroom" of Japanese mountain herbal tradition, grown in Portugal. Naturally rich in beta-glucans and studied for its polysaccharide depth — dual-extracted for the full spectrum.
For daily antioxidant richness and natural metabolic balance — the overlooked mushroom that nutritional research keeps coming back to.
What's maitake
Grifola frondosa — Maitake, the "dancing mushroom" — is named from the Japanese folk story that those who discovered it in the mountains danced for joy at its value. It has been foraged and valued in Japanese mountain communities for centuries, particularly in the forests of Kochi and Osaka prefectures where it grows on the roots of oak trees, and holds a revered place in both Japanese cuisine and herbal practice.
In head-to-head nutritional research comparing Maitake, Reishi, and Lion's Mane, Maitake has been shown to have the highest naturally occurring flavonoid content and antioxidant activity of the three — making it a distinctive species even within an already impressive family of functional mushrooms. Gribb grows Maitake on their own certified-organic farm in Portugal under PT-BIO-10 and dual-extracts it — hot water for beta-glucans and polysaccharides, organic alcohol for flavonoids and fat-soluble compounds — standardised to 32–40% beta-glucans (β1,3/β1,6).
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Ideal for
- You want the functional mushroom with the highest naturally occurring flavonoid content among those studied Head-to-head nutritional research comparing Maitake, Reishi, and Lion's Mane confirmed Maitake has the highest flavonoid content and antioxidant activity of the three. Flavonoids are among the most studied naturally occurring plant and fungi compounds for antioxidant properties. Maitake is the flavonoid-richest mushroom in the Gribb range.
- You want the "dancing mushroom" of Japanese mountain herbal tradition at its most concentrated Prized in Japanese herbal practice for centuries and a cornerstone of traditional mountain foraging culture, Maitake appears in the Radiance Blend, Golden Hour, and both Master Blends — but the standalone tincture delivers 100% Maitake at 2,000mg per dose, dual-extracted for the complete bioactive spectrum. The most concentrated Maitake dose in the Gribb range.
- You want a clean single-mushroom tincture from a mushroom that doesn't get the spotlight it deserves Reishi and Lion's Mane dominate the wellness conversation. Maitake — consistently cited in nutritional research for exceptional flavonoid density and studied for its polysaccharide profile — is the overlooked member of the functional mushroom world's first tier. Grown in Portugal by Gribb. 100% whole fruiting body. Dual-extracted. Verified every batch.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mushroom: Maitake — Grifola frondosa (100% whole fruiting body) · Common names: Dancing Mushroom · Hen of the Woods · Ram's Head · Sheep's Head · Maitake
Extraction: Double extraction — hot water + organic alcohol (captures both water-soluble and fat-soluble compounds)
Extraction ratio: 10:1
Naturally contains: Beta-glucans (β-1,3/β-1,6) · flavonoids · polysaccharides · ergosterol · B vitamins
Beta-glucan content: Standardised 32–40% (β1,3 / β1,6)
Alcohol content: 20–30% organic alcohol
Volume: 50ml — approx. 50 daily servings at 1ml per dose
Certification: Certified Organic PT-BIO-10
Sourcing: Grown in Portugal · no third-party mushrooms · lab tested
Absorption: Rapid — sublingual or mixed into drinks
Format: Also available as powder and vegan HPMC capsules (pine fibre)
Ingredients
Maitake — Grifola frondosa (100% certified organic whole fruiting body, grown in Portugal under PT-BIO-10), spring water, organic alcohol (20–30% vol).
*Certified organic. All mushrooms grown in Portugal by Gribb.
Contains 50ml — approx. 50 daily servings.
Allergens: No known allergens in the formula. Produced in a facility that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, gluten, and soy. May contain traces of nuts and sesame.
How to use
- Take 1 full dropper (1ml / approx. 20 drops) up to twice daily
- Add directly under the tongue
- Or add directly to coffee, tea, juice, a smoothie, or water — it's flavour-neutral and blends invisibly
Best taken consistently as part of a daily beauty ritual. Most people notice the biggest difference after 3–4 weeks of consistent use.
One 50ml bottle provides approximately 50 daily servings — roughly 7 weeks at once daily, 3–4 weeks at twice daily. Best results with consistent daily use.
To minimise alcohol: add to a hot drink before consuming.
What to expect
Ritual beats intensity. Same time, every day. That's the whole game.
WEEK 1–2
Your body is absorbing and adjusting to the blend. The functional mushrooms
and adaptogenic botanicals need time to build in your system — most people
notice little change yet and that is completely normal. Stay consistent.
WEEK 3
This is usually when subtle shifts begin. Days feel slightly more even. The
afternoon dip that used to derail you starts to feel less sharp. Not a spike —
a steadier floor.
MONTH 1+
The cumulative effect. Most people at this point notice the difference on the
days they forget to take it. The vitality feels like yours — not something
borrowed from caffeine.
For informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease.
Why dual extraction matter
Most functional mushroom products use a single extraction — which means they only capture part of what this mushroom has to offer.
Gribb's tincture uses a dual-extraction process: first with hot water to release the water-soluble beta-glucans, then with organic alcohol to extract the fat-soluble compounds. The two extracts are then combined into a single, full-spectrum liquid. It's a more time-intensive method — and the reason this tincture delivers what a capsule or powder alone cannot.
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Ritual beats intensity. Same time, every day. That's the whole game.
What to expect - day by day:
Week 1
Foundation. Your body is absorbing and adjusting. No dramatic changes yet. This is normal and expected.
Week 3
This is usually when subtle shifts begin. Days feel slightly more even. The afternoon dip that used to derail you starts to feel less sharp. Not a spike — a steadier floor.
MOnth 1+
The cumulative effect. Most people at this point notice the difference on the days they forget to take it. The vitality feels like yours — not something borrowed from caffeine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The name Maitake (舞茸) literally translates from Japanese as "dancing mushroom" — and the folk story behind it is that people who found it in the mountains of Japan danced for joy at its value. Grifola frondosa grows at the base of oak trees in mountain forests, particularly in the Kochi and Osaka regions of Japan, producing large, layered fruiting bodies that can weigh several kilograms. It was prized both as food and as a herbal tonic for centuries in Japanese mountain communities — a mushroom whose discovery was genuinely celebrated. In Western markets it is also known as "Hen of the Woods" for its resemblance to a ruffled hen's feathers.
Maitake's most notable distinction in nutritional research is its flavonoid content. In a head-to-head comparison studying the flavonoid content and antioxidant activity of Maitake, Reishi, and Lion's Mane, Maitake showed the highest naturally occurring flavonoid content and antioxidant activity of the three. Flavonoids are one of the most studied categories of naturally occurring plant and fungi compounds for antioxidant properties. Maitake is also naturally rich in beta-glucans, polysaccharides studied for their biological activity, and B vitamins including niacin. In the Gribb range it appears in the Radiance Blend and Golden Hour specifically for its flavonoid and polysaccharide profile — but the standalone tincture delivers these compounds at full concentration.
Maitake contains both water-soluble compounds (beta-glucans and polysaccharides, released by hot water extraction) and fat-soluble compounds including flavonoids (released by organic alcohol extraction). A hot-water-only extraction — the most common format for mushroom powders — captures the beta-glucan layer well but does not fully release the flavonoid fraction that makes Maitake nutritionally distinctive. Gribb's dual extraction combines both stages: hot water captures the beta-glucans (standardised to 32–40%, β1,3/β1,6), and organic alcohol captures the flavonoids and other fat-soluble bioactives. The tincture therefore delivers the most complete Maitake profile available in the Gribb range.
All three contain certified-organic Maitake grown by Gribb in Portugal. The difference is dose and extraction. In the Radiance Blend (powder/capsules), Maitake is present at 25% of a dual extracted 10:1 formula. In Golden Hour (beverage), Maitake is at 15%. In the standalone tincture, it's 100% Maitake at 2,000mg per dose, dual-extracted with both hot water and organic alcohol for the most complete bioavailable profile. If Maitake is the mushroom you specifically want at full concentration — perhaps because of its flavonoid content or its Japanese herbal heritage — the standalone tincture delivers the highest per-serving dose in the range.
Maitake has no stimulating or sedating properties — it can be taken any time of day, with or without food. Many people take it alongside Reishi and Lion's Mane as part of a morning tincture ritual. It pairs naturally with the Radiance Tincture (Tremella, Chaga, Maitake, Reishi) if you want to increase your Maitake dose, or with any of the blend tinctures as a complementary single-mushroom addition.
Yes — every mushroom is grown in our own certified-organic urban farm in Portimão, Portugal. We grow them ourselves from spore through to harvest. Nothing is imported from third-party suppliers or rebranded from elsewhere.
Our production is certified organic by NATURALFA (PT-BIO-10) and every batch is third-party tested before it ships. Full traceability from farm to your door.
Yes — the tincture contains 20–30% organic alcohol, which is required for the dual-extraction process and acts as a natural preservative. At a standard 1ml dose, the amount is very small. To minimise it, add the drops to a hot drink — the heat causes most of the alcohol to evaporate quickly without affecting the mushroom compounds.
Morning or pre-activity — Cordyceps has a traditionally energising character in herbal practice and is not associated with sedation or sleep disruption. Most people take it in the morning as part of a daily functional mushroom ritual, or before physical activity to align with its traditional association with stamina and endurance. It combines well with Lion's Mane (morning clarity) and Reishi (balance and calm) as complementary daily tinctures. Can be taken sublingually on its own or added to coffee, tea, or any morning drink — fully flavour-neutral.
Each 50ml bottle contains approximately 50 daily servings at the recommended 1ml dose. At once daily, that's roughly 7 weeks. At twice daily, approximately 3–4 weeks.
Yes — this tincture is designed for daily use as part of a consistent wellness routine.
As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or are taking medication, please consult your healthcare provider before starting. This is a food supplement, not a medicine, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Yes. Every mushroom used in Gribb's Lion's Mane tincture is grown on Gribb's own certified-organic farm in Portugal — certified under PT-BIO-10. No third-party mushrooms are ever used, which means full traceability from spore to bottle. Every batch is lab-tested for beta-glucan content and purity before it leaves the farm.