Mushroom teas such as chaga, reishi and lion’s mane have experienced rapid growth. These functional fungi offer purported health benefits such as immunity enhancement, reduced inflammation levels and mental clarity.

Space Tea, the world’s first adaptogenic mushroom iced tea and lemonade beverage, recently debuted at Natural Products Expo West 2023. Created by brothers Gabriel and Isaac Heymman as certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free and kosher beverage with non-psychoactive Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms known for enhancing energy, calm focus and mood-boosting properties, Space Tea is now available nationwide and beyond!

Adaptogenic Mushrooms

As wellness industry embraces adaptogens, mushrooms have experienced increased interest. These special types of fungi may assist the body with better managing physical, chemical and biological stress by supporting the hypothalamic pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis to control cortisol levels; furthermore they may assist the body better respond to stressors such as anxiety, depression or improving brain function.

These mushroom benefits go far beyond your average supermarket variety – the ones receiving much attention are called functional mushrooms, such as reishi, lion’s mane, turkey tail and cordyceps. These “functional” mushrooms have become part of coffee drinks, supplements and even iced tea drinks and touted for everything from immune support to improved cognitive performance.

Each of these mushrooms is known for containing compounds with various health-promoting compounds, making them suitable for inclusion in various wellness products and beverages. Their earthy flavors and nutritional density make them easy to incorporate into a range of products.

Reishi and lion’s mane mushrooms are recognized adaptogens with immunomodulatory properties that promote healthy immune systems. Their rich concentration of beta-glucans and polysaccharides activate immune cells to fight infections and strengthen resistance against diseases while also offering anti-inflammatory and antioxidant protections to protect hearts, prevent obesity and slow aging.

Lion’s Mane and Turkey Tail mushrooms have also been associated with cognitive enhancement and mental clarity, according to studies. Studies show these mushrooms stimulate neurogenesis, helping improve memory, focus and mood. Meanwhile, adaptogens like cordyceps have been proven to increase energy production and endurance.

Mushrooms have enjoyed an upsurge in popularity in recent years, yet have existed for millennia. Mushrooms don’t belong to either plant nor animal kingdom – instead, they serve as fruiting bodies of mycelium networks which connect all living things on Earth.

Adaptogenic mushrooms may be enjoying their moment in the spotlight right now, but these beneficial plants have long been utilized by ancient Chinese, Ayurvedic and European cultures for hundreds of years. Heymann co-created Space Tea as an antidote for our stressful modern lifestyles – using functional mushroom tea and lemonade beverages such as Space Tea as antidotes against stress.

Convenience

Mushroom tea has seen immense popularity due to its adaptogenic properties, which may aid the body with anti-ageing benefits and immune health, while helping regulate blood sugar levels. Studies have also demonstrated the therapeutic potential of beta 1,3/1,6 glucans found in medicinal mushrooms – these have cancer fighting qualities and help with nerve growth factory synthesis as well as stress-relief qualities that make mushroom tea such an attractive beverage choice.

Manufacturers have taken note of this trend by producing functional beverages infused with mushroom powder, while offering capsules and dried herbs. Tea producer Sayan harvests wild chaga mushrooms from Siberian birch tree forests using far infrared heat roasting methods that maximize nutritional content, according to co-founder David Vartanian.

Space Tea offers an iced tea and lemonade functional beverage line featuring non-psychoactive, adaptogenic Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms that provide energy, focus and mood-boosting properties, according to co-founder Gabriel Heymman of FoodNavigator-USA. Since launching in 2021, Space Tea has expanded with Golden Mango and Summer Watermelon flavors as well as zero sugar lemon, hibiscus and matcha products available nationwide at over 390 Sprouts Farmers Market stores – something it hopes to do even further by participating in Expo West 2019.

Holistic Wellness

The magic mushroom tea recipe is a tea-based infusion made of medicinal and culinary mushrooms used for medicinal or culinary purposes, traditionally extracted through centuries of infusion practices rooted in folk traditions as well as modern science. When prepared ethically sourced ingredients can yield wellness benefits without psychoactive side effects; honoring ancient wisdom while adhering to legal restrictions and cautions.

Medicinal mushrooms are inherently versatile, offering numerous therapeutic applications, making them the perfect ingredient for holistic wellness teas. Their healing properties cover multiple body systems including digestive, cardiovascular, immune, neurological and endocrine. As people become more health conscious, people are seeking new ways to achieve optimal wellness. A holistic approach to wellness addresses all aspects of human experience; including physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, occupational and environmental well-being. Holistic wellness specialists typically combine traditional with functional medicine in their individualized treatment plans.

Teas infused with fungi have quickly become one of the most sought-after functional food and beverages, widely acknowledged to provide significant health benefits. Mushroom teas can be prepared using dried or fresh fungi infusions; most often this involves Chaga, Reishi and Lion’s Mane varieties but there are others which add nutritional value as well as flavor enhancement.

Many mushrooms harvested from Asia and Europe’s wild forests are sustainably farmed in controlled kitchen settings using cutting-edge technologies, before drying and roasting under special procedures to optimize nutritional content. Tea producer Sayan harvests wild chaga from Siberian birch tree forests sustainably to make its chaga tea products.

Space Tea first launched with its Original Arnold Palmer-style beverage in 2021 and now offers mango and watermelon lemonade as part of their expansion strategy. Each beverage is brewed using non-psychoactive, adaptogenic Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms to boost energy, focus, mood-booster and mental clarity for each drinker. Targeting retail expansion, Space Tea is set to exhibit at Expo West this week.

Market Opportunity

The mushroom beverages market has experienced exponential growth over recent years. Consumers’ desire for functional foods and holistic wellness are driving demand for drink formulations containing adaptogenic mushrooms such as chaga, reishi, cordyceps and lion’s mane which are used in teas, kombuchas and RTD beverages that market them as healthful options to support immune function, cognitive enhancement, stress management or support immunity.

Mushroom teas have long been a go-to beverage choice for consumers seeking an energy boost without caffeine, and Sayan tea producer sustainably harvests wild chaga from Siberian birch tree forests using an exclusive processing method designed to preserve its antioxidant-rich compounds before blending with superfoods and botanicals for sale online and at retail locations across the U.S.

Space Tea’s organic, non-GMO and gluten-free iced teas made with reishi and lion’s mane extract are currently sold in over 390 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide – an established natural food retailer with an expanding focus on health and wellness. Space Tea stands out amongst competitors due to their flavorful formulations and holistic approach that are driving growth within this space.

The space tea boom reflects larger changes in consumer behavior, as more individuals seek products offering utility and resilience as part of daily routines. Influencers on social media as well as GenZ consumers embracing products offering functional food benefits without sacrificing taste, such as mushroom beverages. Manufacturers seeking to capitalize on this cultural moment by developing formulas tailored to the needs of health-oriented and wellness-oriented consumers could take note and offer mushroom beverage solutions tailored specifically for today.