Mushroom teas are experiencing something of a revival. A quick online search yields over 1,000 results from brands ranging from boutique artisanal startups to global producers producing mushroom tea in bulk quantities. As mushroom tea becomes an ever more mainstream wellness trend, challenges remain such as sustainability, production/distribution issues and retail. Yet these have not prevented many from jumping on board with this wellness trend!

One key challenge remains in figuring out how much mushroom tea to drink, while a standard serving is one cup, but finding your ideal dose depends on your desired outcomes and specific circumstances. Luckily, mushroom tea blends make finding something suitable easy!

As an example, some mushroom teas are created from loose leaf mushrooms and prepared in the same manner as true tea (Camellia sinensis). Other varieties can also be prepared using herbs and spices, creating what’s commonly known as medicinal tea – including ingredients like chaga, reishi, lion’s mane cordyceps or shatarista for added health benefits.

For optimal medicinal mushroom tea production, the type and amount of mushrooms used will have a direct impact on its strength. For instance, using one eighth of an ounce of dried reishi with two cups of water produces around one gram of psilocybin per cup, while when made using only 8 oz water this yields much lower amounts – around 0.3 grams.

No matter the type of tea you are brewing, it is crucial that the steeping time be sufficient. Brewing mushroom tea for too short a time may result in an unpleasant earthy flavor and reduced effects; to ensure optimal taste and potency allow your tea to steep for 20-60 minutes before taking its final sip.

Mushroom tea’s effects will depend on various metabolic and environmental factors; however, most people can expect their mushroom tea to start working within 30 minutes.

Though many use mushroom tea as a natural energy boost or way to deepen meditation, it is essential not to overindulge. Exceeding recommended dosage could result in unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects like stomach pain, nausea or vomiting; thus it’s wiser to drink small doses throughout the day while making sure to add plenty of fruits and vegetables into your daily diet to balance out its impact.