Mushroom tea has quickly become one of the newest health food trends, widely recognized for its ability to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, aid detoxification and support cardiovascular wellbeing. Combining earthy flavors associated with mushrooms with traditional tea bases creates a deliciously soothing drink. As with most health supplements however, mushroom tea should be taken on an ongoing basis for maximum effectiveness; consumers are turning towards mushroom tea bags and home brewing solutions in order to do just this.

But can mushroom tea be stored in the fridge? The answer depends on its type and cooking process; to keep it tasting great for as long as possible, store it in an airtight jar or container that is easily accessible in your fridge; it should last at least several days; it may also be frozen into ice cube trays for longer-term storage purposes.

While mushroom tea can be stored in the fridge, only add small amounts at a time in order to prevent spoilage and bacterial growth. Fungus thrives in conditions of high moisture, such as those present within a refrigerator.

When making mushroom tea, a glass jar or other container that seals tightly is essential. Metal lids work best to preserve flavor and nutrients while plastic ones allow the tea to last in your refrigerator up to two weeks.

Refrigerating tea helps protect it from sunlight, which can alter its color and flavor. Make sure the container contains information regarding when you first stored it so you can easily keep track of how long its been in there.

Most types of mushroom tea can be stored in the fridge for several days before drinking it; however, due to the long cooking process required to extract their beneficial properties and reduce temperature drop-off, once in the fridge the tea loses potency and effectiveness over time.

Ideally, if you wish to prepare more than one serving of mushroom tea at once, brewing a larger batch and keeping any extra in the refrigerator is ideal. That way you can either enjoy your beverage daily, or freeze some cubes and use when needed in cups of hot water.

Although most people are familiar with the benefits of chaga mushroom tea, other mushrooms can also be used to make delicious and nutritious beverages. Reishi and cordyceps mushroom tea have adaptogenic properties and immune-modulating effects. You could even experiment with mixing different mushroom varieties together to produce synergistic effects – for instance some people like to combine black hoof and scaly hedgehog varieties into one drink!