Mushroom tea is an energizing and nutritious beverage made by steeping various medicinal mushroom varieties into hot water, such as Reishi, Chaga or Lion’s Mane mushrooms. Mushrooms such as these boast health-supportive properties which may help build immunity, reduce stress levels and aid digestion.

Experiment with various varieties of mushrooms until you discover one that suits both your goals and lifestyle – from soothing reishi before bed to focus-boosting cordyceps brew for productive morning work sessions, there are endless choices.

Reishi

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum or Lingzhi) is one of the most revered ancient Chinese herbal medicines, earning itself the title “King of Mushrooms.” Additionally, Reishi serves as an adaptogen and helps regulate body functions; furthermore it supports immune health while relieving occasional stress levels.

Reishi can boost energy by helping the body manage harmful oxidants more efficiently, and can increase enzyme activity that manage them, like superoxide dismutase and catalase. Reishi may also help improve immune responses by increasing production of natural killer cells and macrophages.

Reishi extract has also shown significant effects in improving fatigue symptoms; one study that treated patients suffering from neurasthenia, an illness characterized by chronic laziness and lethargy, found it improved their symptoms of fatigue by 28.3% (6). Furthermore, Reishi is widely recognized to possess anti-tumor properties, helping inhibit tumor growth while encouraging the body to destroy any already existing cancerous cells in its system.

Reishi can provide many health benefits, yet some individuals may experience digestive discomfort from taking it. Allergic reactions could also occur; if this occurs it’s important to seek medical advice immediately. Reishi may also slow blood clotting; therefore individuals with preexisting health conditions or taking certain medications such as blood thinners should avoid it as this could increase the risk of bleeding.

Reishi Tea blends the immunity-enhancing power of Reishi with adaptogens and soothing herbs to produce an irresistibly delicious and warming beverage. Enjoy it as part of your morning ritual to give your energy a healthy start, or as an aid for restful nighttime restful sleep. Available as both loose-leaf tea bag or loose leaf form and steeping for 4-8 minutes for optimal flavorful enjoyment, with honey or milk to enhance its experience. Our Reishi blend can also be found in Coco Dream Vegan Hot Cocoa made with Peruvian cacao as well as Reishi mushroom extract, Ashwagandha and Licorice root to deliver optimal comfort inside out during winter chillier evenings – our perfect winter drink to warm you from head to to toe!

Rose Hips

Rosehips are nature’s richest source of vitamin C and contain antioxidants and phytochemicals which support many organ systems as well as encouraging skin health. Rosehip tea can be deliciously soothing for colds, coughs and respiratory conditions while they make a wonderful addition to anti-aging skin care regimens as they naturally reduce inflammation and blood pressure levels.

One ounce of fresh rosehips provides enough vitamin C for one full day’s needs and they can be enjoyed raw, in jams or syrup, dried out for use as tea leaves or added into smoothies and baked cakes, cookies or desserts.

They contain minerals including calcium, magnesium and iron; are an excellent source of vitamins A, E and K; contain pectin to aid intestinal functions including digestion; can reduce mild constipation symptoms; are a rich natural source of vitamin C to strengthen immunity; as well as an aid for fighting colds and flus.

If you don’t grow them yourself, rosehips can be found for sale at farmers markets and natural food stores as well as growing in many different countries around the world. Rosehips are also widely used by medicinal herbalists who make various preparations from them such as rosehip tincture, vinegar and tea with rosehips and reishi mushrooms among many other products.

This tea recipe was inspired by an Anishinaabe practice of using wild birch polypore (Fomitopsis betulina) and rosehips for their anti-inflammatory and skin benefits, and used by them as part of their tradition for reproductive support as an anti-stress tonic. Wintergreen adds another tradition from Hungary for digestive support with carminative herbs; Anishinaabe use complementary healing plants instead if time is of the essence; alternatively try making simple Reishi Mushroom Tea instead if time allows!

Crab Apples

Crab apples (Malus pumila) make an attractive addition to the garden. Each spring, their fat buds bud into fragrant blooms that cover the trees by June. Their miniature fruit is smaller and tarter than usual, but makes excellent jams, jellies and preserves. Some varieties even produce great cider!

Fruit with plenty of natural pectin is ideal for creating jelly, chutney and other preserves made with it, as well as being delicious in pies, strudels and crisps. Furthermore, its tart flavor adds another delightful dimension that contrasts beautifully with medicinal mushroom teas’ earthy taste.

Some heirloom crab apple varieties may be too tart to enjoy as raw fruit, but they can still produce juice or jelly with full apple flavor when cooked down. Pressed apples produce verjuice which can be used in cooking and cocktails as well as boiled down cider – even used to add color and unique flavor to fruit spreads such as cranberry jelly!

Crab apple varieties cultivated for cultivation contain sweet enough fruit for consumption raw, while most are more suitable for baking and jams. Their fruit contains an element that breaks down into poisonous cyanide when digested; hence it should only be eaten in limited amounts.

As with other fruit trees, crab apples require regular pruning in order to remain healthy. Pruning should include the removal of crossing branches, suckers that develop from the base of the tree and any water sprouts that come too close to its trunk. Suckers at the base should be pruned out or killed with a “sucker-stopper” product annually in order to control growth and avoid overcrowding; additionally a crab apple tree should be planted at least five to six feet apart from other fruit trees to allow adequate space between itself and them – like most cultivars of apples

Sage

Sage hips are an excellent source of antioxidants and make an ideal addition to mushroom tea recipes, but they’re also delectable eaten alone! To create sage hip syrup, simmer slices or scrapings along with water until reduced by half for an aromatic herbal syrup that tastes similar to maple syrup.

Sage is known for its medicinal uses, including anti-inflammatory effects, liver detoxification, immune system support, and improving circulation. Sage can be an excellent herb to increase energy and focus, especially those dealing with stress and anxiety as it can relax their body while decreasing blood pressure.

Sage can also be turned into tea by boiling its flowers in hot water for just five minutes. The resultant beverage offers a soothing herbal beverage perfect for enjoying anytime of day; with its slightly spicy taste it goes great with lemon, honey and ginger ingredients.

Medicinal mushrooms are fungi believed to offer many health benefits, from immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory to antioxidant effects. Some types are even said to possess adaptogenic properties that help the body cope with stress and restore itself; others have even been touted for cancer-fighting properties; though research for specific disease claims may be limited, most medical professionals agree that mushrooms can significantly strengthen our immune systems.

Reishi mushroom is a widely utilized medicinal mushroom used for immune support and to aid with digestion. Commonly referred to as the “soul mushroom,” “queen healer,” or even the “king of mushrooms,” Reishi contains several essential vitamins A, C, D and E as well as beta-glucans which contribute to overall good health.

Reishi can be consumed in various ways, from loose-leaf tea and premade tea bags, to capsule supplements that make adding it easy and effortless. Many find taking Reishi as tea more effective as its powder can have been ground down to an easily absorbable form, enhancing absorption.