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How Should Mushroom Tea Be Stored?
Mushroom tea made properly can last months. To achieve optimal results, it’s vitally important that the mushrooms used are fully dehydrated prior to brewing them into tea; otherwise moisture-laden mushrooms could allow bacteria and mold growth that would shorten its shelf life significantly. A food dehydrator may provide optimal results but a low temperature oven also works effectively at home use. Once they’re dried out, store in mason jars or Tupperwares with sealable lids; additionally adding desiccant packs (such as silica gel) could add even further protection from humidity-based bacteria growth.
Make sure that the mushrooms used are of superior quality when it comes to mushroom tea storage, since inferior varieties could lead to subpar results in taste or effects. It is best to buy your tea from either a reliable seller or from someone with their own mushroom farm for optimal results.
Mushroom teas are typically made by steeping functional fungus like lion’s mane or cordyceps in hot water for several minutes before infusing with flavors like mint. These mushrooms boast many health benefits, including increasing energy and improving cognitive function as well as being rich in antioxidants; making mushroom tea an excellent addition to both morning breakfasts or relaxing evening relaxation sessions, touted for increasing mental clarity and aiding concentration.
While most of us understand that mushrooms provide essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids, not everyone knows of the amazing benefits they can bring our bodies and minds. Many are curious to understand more about psilocybin (the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms), its benefits, and how we can harness these benefits naturally – one popular way of doing this is consuming tea containing psilocybin-rich mushrooms as part of an herbal tea blend.
Based on your desired experience, you can customize your mushroom brew by introducing different flavors and herbs into the mix. Ginger can help soothe stomach issues by relieving nausea. Other possible additions could include lemon, honey or natural herbal teas.
If you want a stronger trip, adding more mushrooms can increase the dosage of your mushroom tea. But remember, too much of this brew could result in unpleasant side effects, including nausea and paranoia; thus it’s advised that you sip slowly throughout the day so your trip begins slowly but lasts longer.