Mushroom tea is an easy, delicious, and therapeutic herbal remedy to enjoy the psychoactive properties of mushrooms while reaping their many health advantages. Read on to discover this easy herbal remedy.

To create Reishi Mushroom Tea, rinse dry Reishi slices thoroughly before combining with water in a pot and setting over low heat for 1 – 2 hours to simmer.

Oyster Mushrooms

Pleurotus ostreatus, commonly referred to as oyster mushrooms, are an edible and versatile fungus that are popular ingredients in vegetarian cuisine and recipes alike. Chefs and home chefs alike love these silky-textured mushrooms as a main course or accompaniment. With so many ways they can be prepared–sliced or seared before being added into soups and stews- oyster mushrooms make excellent sources of umami flavor and are versatile enough to fit into a variety of diets easily.

They are an important contributor to ecosystem health by breaking down dead trees. You’ll find them growing throughout temperate and subtropical forests throughout the world; many European and North American cuisines serve them regularly as food.

Oyster mushrooms are an excellent source of protein, iron, potassium and B vitamins as well as antioxidants such as polyphenols. Oyster mushrooms have also long been touted for their heart-healthy benefits as they may reduce cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. Their caps tend to be convex at first but will flatten out with age as their caps grow flatter; typically white to lilac colored and with gills running from edge of cap down stalk (stipe) with short thick stem.

Fresh oyster mushrooms can be easily found at markets and grocery stores, while they’re easy to cultivate at home as well. Simply locate a dead tree branch and cut off some of its attached sticks and twigs before placing the chopped branches into a jar filled with water and leaving it sit for several weeks before looking out for signs of spawn growth.

When it comes to oyster mushrooms for cooking, it is essential that they are first patted dry using either a cloth or paper towel to remove excess moisture and make them crispier when they’re finished cooking. Sauteing or stir frying quickly so as to not allow them to steam is also key – alternatively they can also be roasted or braised and added near the end of cooking times so they don’t overdo it!

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) are medicinal mushrooms with an extraordinary taste, beloved at farmers markets and grocery stores alike. As part of the nootropic family, these mushrooms are known for supporting brain health and function – specifically stimulating neuron growth, protecting nerve cells from damage caused by oxidative stress, and even helping with weight management1.1

Mushrooms offer an exquisite combination of sweet and meaty textures that resemble shellfish, making them an excellent option for those with shellfish allergies or sensitivities. Add them to a seafood chowder or mock crab salad!

At the grocery store, when purchasing lion’s mane mushrooms it’s best to select ones with bright white outer surfaces, shaggy outer surfaces, and plump or “fluffy” appearances. Avoid any with dry surfaces that appear dry or show signs of spoilage. They should last approximately one week in your refrigerator if stored either in their original packaging or paper bags; try to keep away from damp places like crisper drawers where humidity may cause them to become water-logged and heavy.

Lion’s Mane mushrooms are an edible mushroom popular among vegetarians and vegans due to its meaty taste and texture, making it an excellent replacement for shrimp in a shrimp cocktail, sauteeing recipes or soups.

Lion’s mane is an exquisite blend of sweet, meaty, and slightly piney flavors that makes for an exquisite dish! Enjoy it in soups, stews and pasta dishes and similar to lobster in its taste and texture – easily found and affordable too – making this versatile mushroom an excellent addition to any meal – try stirring a spoon into your morning coffee for an earthy mushroomy boost – mushrooms have many healing properties, including improved immunity, cognition, mood enhancement and even improved physical fitness levels; so experiment by adding more mushrooms into your daily life to see what effects may come!

King Trumpet Mushrooms

Pleurotus eryngii mushrooms, the “king” of oyster mushroom family, are beloved among mushroom enthusiasts for their meaty texture and delicious umami flavor. Used both as meat substitutes as well as to add depth and complexity to dishes ranging from vegetarian burgers to pasta carbonara, they grill well and absorb marinades quickly; making them popular choices when growing at home gardens as well as farmers markets or grocery stores.

Like all mushrooms, king trumpets provide an abundance of protein, fiber, B vitamins and vitamin D. Furthermore, they’re low in calories and sodium while offering numerous antimicrobial compounds and antioxidants that support health.

Trumpet mushrooms’ unique shape and flavor make them a versatile ingredient in any cuisine. They pair particularly well with seafood dishes, but can also be grilled, broiled or sauteed before being fork-shredded to serve as meaty substitutions in tacos, sandwiches or salads.

Butternut Squash’s distinct combination of nutty, fruity and umami flavors make it a popular substitute for meat in Asian dishes such as stir-fries and braised pork belly dishes. Their firm texture and umami flavor also mimic that of seafood making them an appealing meatless option for vegetarians when combined with butter and wine.

While raw or cooked mushrooms can be enjoyed for their variety of flavors and textures, cooked ones offer more. Cooking brings out their deep umami flavors; plus being thicker than other mushroom varieties they stand up well under high heat applications.

Vegetables make an excellent addition to soups, stews and casseroles as well as being eaten alone with just a drizzle of olive oil – or as toppings on bruschetta or fillers for vegetarian omelets!

This quick and easy mushroom dish makes an excellent side for just about any dish imaginable, from chicken, lamb or steak – not forgetting an array of side dishes! Plus it reheats perfectly in both microwave or toaster oven!

Reishi Mushrooms

Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) are revered in traditional Chinese medicine for their immune-enhancing and stress-relieving effects. Furthermore, Reishi is considered an adaptogen – meaning it helps the body adapt to and cope with stressful environments more easily.

Reishi can be found growing wild in forests of China, Japan and Korea, at the base of deciduous trees such as oaks and maples. Research suggests it helps promote heart health while simultaneously lowering blood pressure; additionally it may lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well.

Reishi can help increase immune system strength as well as improve sleep quality, enhance libido and increase energy levels. Furthermore, studies indicate it may aid in alleviating fatigue while improving quality of life for cancer patients.

Mushroom teas offer an easy and accessible way to reap the many health benefits associated with these powerful mushrooms. To maximize results, it is recommended that quality mushrooms are used when creating your tea blends and that starting with low doses and gradually increasing them depending on your wellness goals and individual reactions to mushrooms is best.

To create mushroom tea, start by thoroughly cleaning and rinsing dried reishi mushrooms before cutting and grinding into powder using a mortar and pestle. Next, combine this powder with boiling water in a pot, simmer for 2 – 3 hours (until its volume has decreased by two thirds), strain it, sweeten with honey or another form of sweetness as desired, then serve.

Reishi mushroom extract can be found at many health food stores. Make sure to read and discuss with the nutriceutical specialist the mycelium-to-fruiting-body ratio when purchasing any reishi products, since some contain only mycelium, which has only a fraction of immune and spirit power as its fruiting body counterpart.

Coco Dream Reishi Drink, an award-winning beverage featuring Ganoderma Lucidum fruiting bodies along with Ashwagandha and Raw Peruvian Cacao is another superfood hot-chocolate alternative designed to help relax, unwind and de-stress naturally.