There’s a new type of tea hitting health food stores and cafes: mushroom tea. As part of the wellness trend, this brew contains functional ingredients like mushrooms and herbs that support immune health and mental clarity, such as Moon Juice, Buddha Teas, Terrasoul Superfoods and Cap Beauty who all offer versions featuring Reishi, Chaga or Lion’s Mane mushrooms which act as adaptogens – helping your body deal with stress better.

Mushrooms have long been used medicinally in China, Korea and Japan – over 12 species are considered beneficial – making mushroom tea an indulgent way of reaping both their earthy flavors and healing properties. When combined with boiling water during brewing, their soothing properties come together into one delicious sip that not only benefits but also tastes delicious!

The best mushroom teas come with an assortment of flavors and are offered from transparent brands with open practices and health benefits. When shopping around for mushroom tea brands, choose ones with positive reviews on social media as well as an easily understandable ingredients list and customer service team.

As opposed to standard tea leaves, mushroom tea blends typically feature dried or freeze-dried mushrooms along with other herbs. You can find it both as powders you mix into hot water, as well as tea bags you steep and sip on. Reishi, chaga and/or lion’s mane mushrooms often come together with herbs such as rooibos, ginseng or licorice; while other varieties might feature cinnamon, turmeric ginger or cardamom.

Though some brands offer an expansive variety of mushroom tea blends, others specialize in one blend and do it exceptionally well. Traditional Medicinals has an excellent offering featuring reishi, chaga and turkey tail mushrooms with rooibos, lemon peel and black pepper for an invigorating and revitalizing experience.

Herbal teas offer a soothing beverage perfect for daily morning or evening rituals or adding an instant pick-me-up into smoothies and coffee beverages.

Tea lovers know the benefits of indulging in this beverage as both an energy source and detox remedy are vast. Reishi mushroom tea has long been touted for helping with anxiety while strengthening immunity and improving sleep quality, while chaga mushroom tea helps combat fatigue while supporting cardiovascular system health. For those curious to experiment with tea beverages we have gathered some favorites from both indie brands and major players; you can find sample sizes of them for as little as $4 and larger purchases can buy up 2.8-ounce bags for around $18 each.