Mushrooms have quickly become one of the latest functional foods, making a statement about immunity and stress reduction. One popular (and delicious!) way of enjoying mushrooms is with mushroom tea; but what exactly is mushroom tea, and how do I make it?

Mushroom Tea (also referred to as Fungus or Funghi Tea) is an herbal beverage made by steeping mushrooms in hot water for several minutes, either whole or ground into powder form. Reishi, Chaga and Lion’s Mane Fungi can all be used in making Mushroom Tea; in some instances other herbs or spices like Black Pepper, Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Cardamom Ashwagandha may also be added into many tea blends for additional flavors or added health benefits. Mushroom Tea often sold as a supplement or replacement for coffee or caffeinated beverages but can also simply enjoyed as a relaxing herbal beverage!

Mushroom tea can help extract beneficial compounds found in mushrooms by boiling them in hot water. This process breaks down their tough chitin cell walls and releases water-soluble substances such as polysaccharides and antioxidants into the tea for consumption, helping increase immunity, decrease inflammation and improve sleep quality.

Mushroom tea can serve as an enjoyable replacement to caffeine-filled beverages like black and green tea, while also offering an enjoyable relaxing ritual in the morning and afternoon. As mushroom tea often contains no or little caffeine content, making it an attractive alternative for those attempting to limit their caffeine consumption; also high in fiber content makes this beverage an attractive addition to any diet plan.

To create mushroom tea, start by crushing or chopping up your mushrooms into as small of pieces as possible for ease of straining out once steeping in your hot water. Next, combine all of these pieces in a cup with enough hot water to cover them completely; optionally flavor with ginger or honey before letting sit for 10-15 minutes and strain. Enjoy your creation!

Mushroom tea is generally safe to consume; however, high doses may cause digestive discomfort or interact with certain medications. Therefore, it’s wise to approach mushroom tea consumption cautiously and seek medical advice prior to adding this beverage into your daily routine. If you decide to give mushroom tea a try, be sure to stay properly hydrated while drinking the tea as this will ensure you make the most out of your experience!