Mushroom tea provides an enjoyable and soothing way to experience the health benefits of functional mushrooms. From relaxing Reishi brews before bedtime to antioxidant-packed Chaga Chais in the morning, mushroom tea can meet all your nutritional needs with ease and customization tailored specifically for you and your individual needs.

Mushrooms have long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and more recently have become increasingly popular as an adaptogen in Western holistic health practices. When taken as a tincture, capsule, or powder supplement these beneficial fungi can improve immunity, help balance hormones, provide numerous other health benefits and even make a delicious cup of tea! But the most delicious way to enjoy mushrooms for their healing properties is in an afternoon cup of tea!

Assembling your mushroom tea can be enhanced with herbs or other ingredients to elevate its taste and improve its potency. A spoonful of honey adds sweetness, while lemon freshens it up while ginger or rooibos tea add a warm and spicy sensation. Experiment by mixing in coconut or almond milk for an indulgent experience!

Though chaga, turkey tail, and reishi are among the most widely utilized medicinal mushrooms for health purposes, there are other varieties to enjoy as tea. Reishi (also called lingzhi in Chinese) is an ancient tonic which supports immune function while providing energy boost and improving skin health; Ganoderma lucidum or Chaga is an antioxidant powerhouse which promotes cell health while aiding liver health; cordyceps militaris, often referred to as the “miracle mushroom”, helps with fatigue and stress while strengthening natural defense mechanisms within.

Many varieties of mushrooms are readily available as dried forms that can easily be made into tea. Others, like Psilocybin mushrooms, require being soaked in alcohol in order to extract their mind-altering properties and should only be taken under supervision by experienced guides.

Making tea with dried mushrooms is as straightforward as boiling water and adding desired ingredients, including any desired mushrooms or powders. Brewing time may differ depending on desired strength; generally one or two teaspoons of dried mushroom pieces/powder per serving would work.

For a stronger brew, mushrooms can be ground into a coarse powder to increase surface area and speed up the brewing process. Or alternatively, whole mushrooms may be left whole or cut into chunks to produce less dense tea that’s easily enjoyble. Once finished, this delicious beverage can be consumed immediately or stored in the fridge for later consumption – you could even freeze brewed tea into ice cube trays for use when needed for an instant energy boost! To ensure maximum freshness for maximum shelf life.