Though many prefer mushrooms in their whole state (sliced or dried), mushroom tea can provide an effortless method of subtly energising their bodies. Brewing mushroom tea is relatively straightforward, while its flavour can be tailored specifically to individual preferences – for instance adding ginger during steeping can help reduce nausea while honey or agave syrup offer sweeter tastes than magic mushroom tea for those not fond of its earthy flavour.

Even though mushroom tea may seem like an unusual health food trend, its use has been utilized for centuries to strengthen immunity and enhance cognitive performance. Making use of its simple yet convenient format to reap all the health-promoting properties found within mushrooms as well as other health-boosting herbs.

Mushroom tea is made by steeping one or more edible mushroom varieties in hot water to extract their medicinal properties, infusing their earthy, energising, and nutrient-rich flavors into boiling water to create a delicate infusion that is an irresistibly pleasing taste. When consumed orally, its psilocybin or other psychoactive compounds can induce altered states of consciousness or pleasurable feelings and usually start taking effect between 30-60 minutes after ingestion.

Tea can be enhanced with herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables for additional flavourings. Popular herbal combinations include hibiscus, licorice root tea, green tea and chai which add healthful benefits while complementing the taste of mushroom tea perfectly. Such additions may help bolster immunity, lower stress levels, improve digestion, reduce inflammation as well as many others!

Beginners to mushroom tea should start off slow, gradually increasing the dosage as needed. Larger doses may prove too strong and vary based on one’s individual physiology – starting out slowly is key!

To minimize its negative effect on the body, it’s wise to drink tea only occasionally and no more than twice per day. Furthermore, drinking plenty of water alongside this beverage will ensure your body stays properly hydrated.

Lemon tea will increase absorption of psilocybin and other active compounds found in mushroom tea, helping you experience its effects much sooner. However, be careful not to overdo it with lemon juice as too much may be too intense for some individuals.

Another way to maximize the effectiveness of mushroom tea is grinding the fungi into powder form, as this allows more surface area for contact with hot water and is much simpler to add into smoothies or juice. Indigenous Siberians have also long taken to adding powdered chaga into soups and stews as an extra health booster.