Are You A Tea Lover? Have You Seen Mushroom Tea on Social Media? Mushroom tea has quickly become the latest health trend on social media: mushroom tea. Brewing mushroom tea similar to traditional green or black tea uses functional fungi such as Reishi, Lion’s Mane and Chaga mushrooms is said to boost energy, support cognitive function and combat inflammation; yet its growing popularity has many questioning whether its benefits actually deliver on them; we consulted nutritionists and registered dietitians for answers as to whether mushroom tea makes anyone queasy nauseous; as well as what the research says on its claims of benefits!

What Is Mushroom Tea? There are various forms of mushroom tea on the market. Some products use whole, ground mushrooms that you brew directly in hot water, consuming the actual mushroom itself (think culinary mushrooms like creminis or portobellos). More typically however, mushroom tea is made by steeping dried mushroom powder with hot water similarly to green or black tea and yields a delectable brew that can subtly energize you depending on which blend has been selected for its blend.

Ready-to-go beverage pouches of mushroom tea provide another convenient option, and should only be brewed according to instructions on their labels. They may be an appealing solution if you lack time or the desire to prepare their own mushroom tea from scratch; however, please keep in mind that these aren’t “true” tea as they don’t contain Camellia sinensis plant components – the hallmark of true tea (such as black, green, oolong teas, matcha and pu-erh).

Mushroom tea’s health benefits rely mainly on its antioxidant properties of certain fungi. Lion’s mane and chaga in particular have been touted for their anti-inflammatory, immune system enhancing and cognitive function boosting effects; however, more research needs to be conducted in order to substantiate such claims.

Many individuals who consume functional mushroom tea do not experience nauseous effects, although some do. If this occurs to you, be assured that symptoms tend to be temporary and will dissipate with continued consumption of mushroom tea.

If nausea strikes, experts advise consuming small meals every several hours and avoiding sweet, fatty or greasy foods. Ginger root can also serve as an excellent natural antiemetic and be added to any mushroom tea recipe for additional nausea-reducing power; its phytochemicals zingerone and shogaol work with serotonergic 5-HT3 receptors as well as cholinergic M receptors in your brain to alleviate nausea symptoms.

If nausea persists, it’s best to seek professional evaluation. Meanwhile, try drinking mushroom tea in a well-ventilated area and keeping natural remedies like these on hand, such as: