Mushroom tea may seem like the latest health trend, but this ancient medicinal drink can actually improve immune function, calm anxiety and slow the effects of aging. A Providence clinician outlines its benefits.

Mushroom tea offers many exciting combinations and varieties. Tea can contain Reishi, Chaga or Lion’s Mane mushrooms to reduce stress and anxiety and aid digestion.

Antioxidants

Mushroom tea contains powerful sources of antioxidants. These anti-aging compounds have been known to combat free radical damage caused by daily life activities in humans and protect against oxidative stress, thus helping delay aging processes as well as diseases like cardiovascular diseases or cancer.

To ensure that the fungi in your tea are high in antioxidants, look for a blend made with whole mushroom powder rather than extracts or dried fruit alone. In this way, chitin from cell walls has been softened so that beneficial molecules can more readily enter your body and be utilized.

Mushroom tea (and any other mushroom supplement in pill, capsule, or tincture form) provides its maximum benefits when taken regularly and consistently. You can drink your tea whenever desired; for optimal results however, creating a ritual around it may help ensure you remain consistent in taking it.

Avoid tea that contains high levels of sugar; this will preserve both its taste and nutritional value. While kombucha (made from mushrooms) can be enjoyed, its use as part of a healthy diet should only ever be done so in moderation and should only ever be done so using a scoby, which is an organism made up of bacteria and yeast colonies that works together in fermentation processes.

Be sure to purchase tea that has been specially formulated to remain heat stable, meaning it will retain its antioxidant properties when exposed to hot water. Brewing will then infuse the tea leaves or mushroom powder with heat at just the right temperature so as to preserve bioactive ingredients and retain bioactivity.

Anti-inflammatory

Mushrooms contain numerous anti-inflammatory metabolites that have anti-inflammatory effects. Not only can mushrooms reduce inflammatory mediators in the body, they can also decrease gene expression for these mediators – this explains why tea made from mushroom extracts may help soothe inflammation and discomfort in the body.

Mushroom tea can be created by steeping dried mushrooms or mushroom powder in hot water for at least 10 minutes, adding other ingredients like honey or lemon for enhanced flavor. Some people also choose mushroom-based elixirs which come in capsule form in order to deliver concentrated benefits directly into their bodies – this form is especially helpful for people who cannot consume mushrooms due to allergies or health considerations.

Some of the most widely consumed varieties of mushroom tea include chaga, reishi and lion’s mane fungi, which have long been recognized for their ability to strengthen immune systems and cognitive functions; some research even suggests they could potentially alleviate symptoms associated with mild anxiety.

When making mushroom tea at home, it is crucial that the appropriate temperature and amount of water is used. Too much heat can denature beneficial compounds found within mushroom extracts; an ideal temperature range for making mushroom tea should be 71-72 degrees Celsius.

To maximize the benefits of mushroom tea, it is advised to consume it on a daily basis in order to reap its immune-enhancing effects. A great choice for those interested in trying a delicious and medicinal mushroom tea blend would be Buddha Teas’ Mushroom Wellness Blend which combines healing mushrooms like lion’s mane, chaga, cordyceps with soothing herbs such as rooibos, lemongrass and ginger root for an aromatic tea experience.

Detoxification

Mushroom tea is a beverage prepared by steeping mushrooms (often medicinal or edible varieties such as Reishi, Chaga and Lion’s Mane) in hot water for several minutes to produce an infusion with various health-promoting compounds that include herbs and spices for enhanced flavor and potential benefits. Mushroom tea’s rising popularity is driven by an interest in natural remedies – these fungi-based drinks may boost immunity, reduce stress levels and anxiety levels, lower cholesterol levels, improve digestive health, detoxify the body more effectively – potentially aiding weight loss efforts as well.

Shiitake, maitake, reishi, chaga and cordyceps mushrooms are among the most frequently used medicinal mushrooms for tea, as they contain adaptogenic properties that help relieve various forms of stress while supporting body responses to it. Furthermore, many teas rich in antioxidants may protect immune systems against free radical damage that could otherwise accelerate aging processes.

For optimal health benefits from mushroom tea, regular consumption is key. Like other herbal supplements, its effects take time to take effect; making a cup of tea part of daily ritual is an easy way to ensure this.

At home, creating your own mushroom tea doesn’t need to be hard – all it requires is a kettle, mug and some of these ingredients:

Immune System Support

Medicinal mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum, cordyceps, shiitake, maitake and chaga) provide numerous health benefits and are frequently combined in tea blends for immune system support. Their polysaccharides and other compounds act to modulate immune activity while supporting healthy cell functions while decreasing oxidative stress associated with inflammation (1).

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is one of the more well-known adaptogenic mushrooms that helps naturally to alleviate various forms of stress, from anxiety levels to digestive concerns. Reishi is one of the more effective adaptogenics with many health benefits including balancing immune function, decreasing stress and anxiety levels and managing digestion.

Reishi mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) is an immunomodulatory mushroom that enhances natural killer (NK) cells, dendritic cells, and macrophages that neutralize pathogens while decreasing inflammation (2). Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) serves as an adaptogenic remedy that supports cell health while protecting from chronic illness (3-4).

Other functional mushrooms found in mushroom tea include Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus), which is widely recognized for its neurological and cognitive health benefits. This fungus contains compounds which protect neurons against damage while simultaneously improving mental health and cognition (3). Lion’s Mane also serves as an effective immunity booster and has been utilized in Traditional Chinese Medicine for millennia (2-5).

Weight Loss

Mushrooms have long been part of many nutritious diets. Thanks to their antiviral, immune-enhancing and cancer-fighting properties, mushrooms have long been included in medicine-filled recipes. Now there’s an exciting new health trend combining functional mushrooms’ healing benefits with other herbs and spices into an irresistibly delectable drink: mushroom tea!

Mushroom powder steeped in hot water releases its distinctive, earthy flavors, creating an irresistibly delicious beverage rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that may aid with various health conditions ranging from increasing energy to naturally relieving stress and anxiety. Mushroom tea may help address multiple issues by naturally relieving stress and anxiety as it naturally boosts energy.

Nature’s Rise conducted a recent study which demonstrated how drinking Lion’s Mane mushroom tea daily significantly increases energy and mood levels and is consistent with earlier research into its immune-enhancing capabilities.

Not all mushroom teas are created equal; some contain ingredients which could interact negatively with certain medications or conditions, so be sure to consult with your healthcare provider before trying a new tea. Chaga mushroom has been known to interfere with anti-clotting agents while cordyceps has the ability to raise blood pressure.

Mushroom tea can be made from a wide range of mushroom species and enjoyed anytime throughout the day. Reishi mushroom tea can help with digestion and promote relaxation; we suggest drinking one cup in either the morning or evening, depending on your needs. We use premium-quality reishi and other mushrooms in our Buddha Teas Mushroom Wellness Blend which can easily be prepared by steeping one tea bag in boiling water for 3-6 minutes; our packaging contains bleach-free bags to guarantee an outstanding taste experience!