Mushroom tea may be the latest health trend, but sipping on these fungi has long been practiced as part of traditional medicine for their immune-enhancing, stress relieving and cognitive-enhancing benefits. By making mushroom tea instead, one can easily enjoy these beneficial mushrooms in the form of an appetizing beverage.

Honey or lemon slices can enhance the flavor, while herbal infusions like rooibos, chamomile and ginger make mushroom tea even more earthy-tasting. You may even choose to go without adding any additional sweeteners if desired!

For optimal results when it comes to mushroom tea brewing, high-quality ingredients should always be used. To get maximum benefits out of your beverage, choose from varieties that reflect your goals for it such as chaga for immune enhancement or lion’s mane for focus and cognitive health. You could even mix in dried fruits as an extra antioxidant boost and flavor boost!

In order to create mushroom tea, bring 2 to 3 cups of water to a boil in a pot or kettle and combine it with dried or powdered mushrooms for 20 to 30 minutes before straining with cheesecloth or tea infuser so any solid pieces can be removed before leaving to cool completely.

Mushroom tea should be stored in an airtight container and kept refrigerated for three days at most. When ready to reheat it, place in either the microwave or on the stove top at low temperatures without overcooking for best results.

Although mushroom tea is generally considered safe, it’s wise to consult your physician before taking any herbal supplements – especially if taking medications – since some herbs or teas could interfere with certain prescriptions.

Mushroom varieties chaga and reishi are known to stimulate the immune system, so individuals suffering from autoimmune conditions like lupus or multiple sclerosis should steer clear. Furthermore, chaga may interfere with blood-thinning medications; thus making its consumption not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.