Functional mushrooms are an integral component of today’s wellness trend. Backed by decades of research, they offer adaptogenic properties that may assist with stress management or cognitive enhancement needs.

Four Sigmatic offers a selection of teas for hot or cold consumption. Their focus tea contains ingredients designed to promote focus such as lion’s mane, L-theanine, black tea and lemon; while their calm tea contains ingredients like Reishi Ashwagandha Chamomile Lavender for relaxation.

Benefits

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) has been used medicinally for millennia. Growing on logs, its name comes from its sound that resembles door knocking; hence its nickname as “the medicine to heal all diseases.” Mushrooms have long been revered as having anti-inflammatory and blood pressure-lowering properties, with research suggesting they may even assist cancer patients; however, many animal or lab studies haven’t been replicated in human trials yet. Companies offer reishi in capsules, tea bags and powder form that can be mixed into drinks. Four Sigmatic offers hot cocoa and elixir with bitter flavors that can be balanced out by adding honey or almond milk for flavoring purposes. Reishi helps manage stress, sleep better and protect liver health; for this reason it should be taken in the afternoon or evening for optimal effects.