More and more mushrooms are becoming an integral part of tea production as consumers demand non-GMO, science-backed, multifunctional ingredients in their products. Some well-known functional mushroom ingredients are Chaga, Reishi, Lion’s Mane and Scaly Hedgehog; yet one of the most interesting mushroom species to include is Agrocybe Aegerita or Willow Mushroom (Tea Tree Mushroom).

Tea tree mushroom can often be found as an herbal supplement sold loose-leaf and used to make hot water to drink or steep into tea. With its woody and earthy flavors similar to those found in shiitake but less strong taste, tea tree mushroom makes for great inclusion into stews, soups or classic braised chicken and mushroom dishes.

Fungus provides many health benefits, including strengthening immune systems, aiding digestion, supporting weight loss and protecting against stress, depression and anxiety. Furthermore, in skin care industry it has been used to stimulate collagen and elastin formation while inhibiting their breakdown and loss; also acting as an anti-ageing and skin brightening ingredient with antibacterial properties to treat acne blemishes as well as signs of aging.

Mushrooms boast high levels of antioxidants and soluble fibers that have been shown to stimulate cell growth, increase circulation, balance blood pressure, provide protein, vitamins minerals amino acids as well as improving bone health cognitive function cardiovascular health reduced blood sugar cholesterol as well as supporting liver health.

Consumers are taking a more positive view of tea tree mushrooms and more brands are finding creative ways to integrate it into the tea market. Some brands provide more concentrated versions in capsule form for easy consumption without making tea; others incorporate them into herbal blends and skincare lines, like Nocio Skincare’s anti-ageing mushroom cream that contains Reishi extract that has been shown clinically to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Exhale Wellness offers Mushroom Gummies that combine tea tree mushroom extract with other botanicals and herbs for holistic stress relief and overall wellness. Crafted in the US and legal to consume without added caffeine or artificial flavors, each Mushroom Gummy packs 500mg of active ingredient per serving!

Tea tree mushroom gummies from this company are an all-in-one, no-water-needed supplement that can be enjoyed as a snack or used in recipes, providing an ideal alternative to energy drinks and coffee, which may contain high levels of sugar and artificial ingredients, according to their maker.

Sayan Tea harvests wild chaga from Siberian Birch trees with the goal of spreading its healing powers around the globe. Sayan’s tea utilizes a unique far-infrared roasting and drying process that maximizes nutrient content for maximum nutritional benefit. Chaga has long been used as a powerful healing food by indigenous populations in Asia, Europe, and North America for centuries; evidence dates back as far as 3400 BC! With strong anticancer properties as well as weight loss aiding properties it may prevent cancer as well as strengthen immunity, strengthen respiratory health among many other benefits! Sayan’s tea utilizes far infrared roasting and drying process maximizes nutritional content in order to maximize nutrient content.