Mushroom tea is an exciting new trend you may have heard of at your local cafe or health food store, offering a flavorful and versatile way to use functional mushrooms to support your body in whatever way is necessary. From calming Reishi tea before bed to antioxidant-rich Chaga to boost immunity or focus-boosting Lion’s Mane to start your day, mushroom tea brewing at home is both easy and fun – you just need the right varieties, dosages, brewing methods to find one that best meets your needs!

To create mushroom tea, bring water to a simmer before adding dried mushrooms. A tea infuser or cheesecloth may make straining easier later. Allow your tea to steep for 20-30 minutes depending on its type and strength before straining out all mushroom pieces and letting cool before drinking it.

For optimal flavor and potency, simmering tea for longer may enhance its medicinal qualities, although overcooking could degrade some beneficial compounds found in mushrooms.

Sweeteners and other ingredients can enhance both the taste and health benefits of tea. Honey adds sweetness while lemon brightens flavors; to create creamy mushroom tea add a splash of coconut or almond milk!

Dairy alternatives provide more than just creamy texture – they also deliver additional nutrition such as probiotics and essential fatty acids for more balanced nutritional intake when taken alongside tea containing various herbs or mushroom powders.