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Do You Lose Potency When Making Mushroom Tea?
People are increasingly turning to mushroom tea instead of coffee as a means of increasing energy levels and improving immune and digestive health. Mushroom tea can be made using various varieties of mushrooms such as magic mushrooms (psilocybin), reishi and chaga; it can even serve as an effective microdosing tool!
Mushroom tea has many health advantages, and mushroom tea is becoming one of the most popular ways to enjoy them. Steeping whole or powdered mushrooms in hot water allows one to take advantage of all their beneficial properties and enjoy this simple beverage at any time, for various purposes depending on which kind are being used and the volume of water added to create the tea.
If using tea as a method of microdosing, for instance, water volume will determine how much psilocybin is consumed; similarly, steeping time also has an impact.
Mushroom tea blends come with or without actual tea leaves; some brands may add flavors such as hibiscus, licorice, or chai for an enhanced tea experience. There are also mushroom tea varieties similar to traditional ones; you’d boil water first then add mushrooms for about 30 minutes of steeping time before drinking the beverage.
Mushroom tea takes significantly longer to brew than most varieties of tea, due to the hot water’s extraction work which works to turn mushrooms into something our bodies understand. You’ll get to see this incredible process unfold during one of our workshops! If you’re lucky enough, come experience it firsthand!
Every time of the day or night, mushroom tea offers something to get your day going or relax after work. Many varieties contain adaptogens – natural substances known for helping manage stress and inflammation in the body while balancing hormones and controlling blood sugar – that may provide beneficial support.
Mushroom tea offers many nutritional advantages. The soluble fiber found in mushrooms helps promote regular bowel movements, aiding with digestive issues. Furthermore, some mushrooms may help relieve stress while increasing mood and mental clarity.
Mushroom tea may contain less caffeine than other teas or even coffee due to being composed primarily of the roots and stems of mushrooms – substances which don’t produce the same stimulatory effects as caffeine.
Astute mushroom enthusiasts frequently prefer making their own mushroom tea to eating raw mushrooms or taking gummies and chocolate bars for various reasons, such as its being easier on their stomach, free from extra sugar or allergens, and providing more consistent microdosing. Plus, reports indicate it may provide faster onset times compared with eating raw mushrooms and possibly cutting the sensation of nausea some people experience when taking mushrooms.