Mushroom tea’s health-giving benefits have transcended its trendy status into healing and medicinal realm. An infusion of dried or fresh fungi (typically dried but sometimes fresh), mushroom tea contains antioxidants and polysaccharides that have been scientifically shown to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, regulate stress levels, lower blood pressure levels, support liver function and digestion as well as assist the detoxification process.

Earthy flavors from edible mushrooms seep through boiling water to produce a delicate infusion, creating an indescribably delicate tea experience. Flavor will vary depending on which species or combination of species are used; most tend to be earthy and subtly grounding; teas such as chaga and cordyceps may provide energy boost while lion’s mane and reishi tend to relax mind and body alike.

Not only can individuals purchase single mushroom teas, but there are also combinations featuring various combinations of mushrooms with herbal ingredients for optimal immune system balance or detoxification purposes – for instance reishi with licorice and ginseng may help balance immunity; or chaga with lemongrass and ginger might support detoxification efforts. These blends often come packaged in individual tea bags.

Alternative approaches may involve taking mushrooms in capsule form. This allows for easier absorption of their beneficial compounds that might otherwise be hard to assimilate via single mushroom tea, making capsules ideal for travel or any time when tea making isn’t an option. They’re especially handy if traveling or otherwise cannot make your own tea!

As far as how long to boil mushroom tea for, the general guideline is five minutes – any longer and its compounds could degrade. If working with more delicate types like chaga mushrooms however, ten to twelve minutes might be better.

Mushroom teas may be growing increasingly popular, but edible mushrooms have long been used as part of traditional medicine to treat cancer, mental illness and stress reduction, digestive health problems and boost immunity. Nowadays, mushroom cultivation and sale is widespread as medicinal herbs; from supplements and soups to tinctures.