Tea infusions made by steeping mushrooms or mushroom powder in hot water is an easy and efficient way to deliver functional mushroom benefits directly into the body. Mushrooms used for these beverages are renowned for their therapeutic and wellness effects, from cognitive enhancement to immune support, as well as being effective adaptogens that naturally relieve various forms of stress.

Individual effects of mushroom tea depend on an individual’s physiology and needs; however, most mushrooms offer similar advantages. Most mushrooms offer immune support by strengthening immunity against environmental stresses; in addition, many mushroom powders also provide essential vitamins such as beta-glucans and antioxidants for overall wellbeing.

To get the best mushroom tea experience, make sure you use only high-grade mushroom powders and have processed them to soften chitin cell walls so they absorb and release bioactive compounds quickly and efficiently. A lower temperature brew is best as higher heat can degrade nutrients.

Purchase mushroom powder that has been finely ground to maximize surface area exposure for absorption while limiting degradation, especially if you choose hardier varieties such as Reishi mushrooms which have tough exteriors such as “immortality mushrooms”.

Lion’s mane and maitake mushroom teas are considered adaptogenic and immuno-supportive. Both varieties have earthy and woody flavors with spicy undertones; both varieties are more delicate than chaga’s sour and bitter taste. Psilocybin mushroom tea on the other hand contains psychoactive properties that may induce altered states of consciousness or pleasurable experiences for up to 40 minutes after drinking it.