Costco Just Dropped a 'Heavenly' New Item for Lunar New Year, and Shoppers Say It's 'Perfect for Soups'

Today officially kicks off Lunar New Year, which is a celebration of the new year and the start of the spring season. The Lunar New Year represents a time of renewal, purification and the unity of family and friends. The holiday symbolizes wisdom and adaptability while also ushering in good luck and fortune for the coming year.

In celebration of Lunar New Year, Costco has the perfect gift box to bring home to your loved-ones, especially those who claim to be big fans of mushrooms. We discovered the Grace of Earth Mushroom Assortment gift box by way of a post shared to Instagram by @vvveats and @costcodeals, and we just couldn’t wait to share in the news.

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According to V, this assortment of dried mushrooms and goji berries are “perfect for teas, soups and entrees that will both nourish your body and your soul,” and we couldn’t agree more. Each gift box comes packed with an assortment of Dried Maitake Mushrooms, Dried Porcini Mushrooms, Dried Goji Berries, Dried Cordyceps Militaris Mushrooms, Dried Shiitake Mushrooms and Dried King Oyster Mushrooms. The box weighs a whopping 2.15-pounds and retails in store for $47.88—a $12 discount from its original price.

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Dried mushrooms are both a powerful and flavorful ingredient that can be used in a variety of delicious ways. Home cooks can soak them in warm water until they are soft and plump, then squeeze out the excess water before using the mushrooms and their soaking liquid in a dish. The flavor of dried mushrooms is generally described as concentrated, rich and savory with notes of a brothy umami as well. Additionally, mushrooms come jam packed with vitamins B and D, along with antioxidants and minerals.

If part of your Lunar New Year framework is to incorporate more home-cooked meals into your routine, this Grace of Earth Mushroom set is an excellent place to start. The price might seem a little bit steep to some, but the flavor each mushroom exudes will be well-worth the price of admission. Take advantage of their availability now, as supplies are likely to sell out fast.

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