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Four Sigmatic Mushroom Teas
Four Sigmatic’s teas are created using functional mushrooms such as lion’s mane, turkey tail and chaga as well as herbal ingredients like L-theanine and black tea for L-theanine and black tea flavoring respectively. All varieties are organic, vegan and gluten-free!
Mushrooms such as Reishi are adaptogens that help manage stress and fatigue. Not everyone knows about mushroom tea preparation though.
Think: Organic Lemon Black Tea
Your classic black tea taste, now enhanced with green tea extract, panax ginseng extract, lion’s mane mushroom and l-theanine! * Enjoy an organic lemony energy boost that tastes unbelievably delicious thanks to lion’s mane mushroom’s powerful focus combined with relaxing effects of l-theanine for an organic lemony energy boost bursting with zesty sweetness!* USDA Organic Certified, Fair Trade Certified Non GMO Non Gluten Free Certified No Added Sugar Sweetened with Stevia Leaf Extract Sweetened with Stevia Leaf Extract Vegan and Gluten Free
*Per serving.
Calm: Organic Chamomile & Mint Tea
If you’ve had a long day, this tea will help to relax and unwind. Chamomile and mint combine well, offering both relaxing and refreshing properties while their health benefits complement one another perfectly: Chamomile has soothing properties to promote sleep while mint can soothe stomach distress and ease tension.
Pure Chamomile flowers (Matricaria chamomilla) combined with Biodynamic Sweet Mint (Mentha sp) is combined to make this relaxing tea, which features sun-dried whole flower extraction for a full spectrum of essential oils and nutrients. This combination helps relieve stress, anxiety, promote sleepiness and decrease insomnia symptoms as well as soothe menstrual cramps while increasing immunity levels.
Chamomile & Peppermint Tea should technically not be considered true tea as it does not contain leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant, rather beverages brewed using other plants are more accurately called herbal infusions or tisanes.
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Energy: Organic Chaga & Lion’s Mane Tea
Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) has recently become the focus of several scientific studies looking into its effects on neurological health and regeneration. Lion’s mane develops into a cluster of tiny spines on either side of its base that then cascade towards it once mature, earning it nicknames like “hairy Toadcap” or “Smart Cap.”[1]
Chaga may not have as many essential vitamins and minerals as other mushrooms, but its antiviral, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties may help reduce stress levels, fight disease, and support healthy immune function.[2] Additionally, chaga is an excellent source of B vitamins–specifically vitamin B5–and it also contains many essential minerals including potassium, calcium, selenium manganese zinc copper iron.
Chaga tea can be used as an effective energy booster as hot water helps your body to break down its cell walls and absorb all of its essential vitamins, nutrients and adaptogens [3].
Chaga has long been used as a traditional remedy for digestive ailments, cancer, cardiovascular disease, viral infections, tuberculosis and more.[4] In addition to providing immune support properties, chaga also contains beta-glucans, betulinic acid and polyphenols which may help lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar levels.
Chaga mushroom can be consumed easily as a powder, capsule, or tincture for easy daily intake. As it may interact with certain medications and health conditions, always consult your healthcare provider prior to adding large amounts or supplements of this mushroom to your diet. For guidance, Toby Amidor MS RD CDN, is an accomplished registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in food safety and culinary nutrition and author of The Greek Yogurt Kitchen: Over 130 Delicious, Healthier Recipes for Every Meal of the Day from Los Angeles.
Sleep: Organic Reishi & Ashwagandha Tea
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera or Indian winter cherry) is an adaptogenic herb used for centuries in Ayurveda to promote both sleep and energy levels.
Ashwagandha is an effective sleep aid, renowned for balancing hormones, improving mood and relieving stress – leading to decreased insomnia and improved overall quality of sleep. Furthermore, studies have revealed it to increase stamina as well as support healthy thyroid function. Plus it doesn’t contain caffeine or prescription sleeping medicines, making it the ideal solution for anyone wanting an energy boost without experiencing side effects from stimulants or prescription medicines.
Ashwagandha’s central benefit lies in its ability to increase natural energy and boost mood. That is why it forms such an essential ingredient of many uplifting herbal blends; most frequently combined with ginseng, holy basil and reishi mushrooms for powerful teas that both relax the mind and boost energy.
As with any herbal tea, it’s essential that ashwagandha and reishi mushroom teas come from ethically harvested and processed companies, with organic varieties offering the highest quality ingredients. You can also make your own herbal ashwagandha tea at home by boiling some water and adding powder or tea bags from a store into a cup before steeping for at least 10 minutes, before sipping as desired.
Are you ready to incorporate soothing Reishi and invigorating Ashwagandha tea into your daily routine? Try the Navitas Organic Superfood+ Adaptogen Blend for Stress (Maca, Reishi & Ashwagandha), or Navitas Organic Reishi Mushrooms and Ashwagandha Tea into your routine for best results. Take this tea as advised by a qualified health care provider; experiment with various combinations until finding what works for your unique body & needs; if any doubt, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner – they can prescribe the exact dosage & brewing method that can get desired results for yourself – enjoy!