An increasing number of people are discovering the medicinal properties of functional mushrooms, and some have begun drinking mushroom tea instead of coffee or black tea in the morning. Mushroom tea provides not only delicious taste, but also offers gentle boost of energy as well as improving microbiome health.

Mushrooms are fungi, so improper storage can expose them to mold and bacteria growth. Fresh mushroom purchases should be consumed within one week after purchase and any which develop a slimy texture or new dark spots should be avoided as soon as they start showing any sign of spoilage, including shrinking and turning yellow in color. Shrooms that start to shrink are another sure sign they have gone bad and should no longer be consumed.

Dried mushrooms tend to last much longer when properly stored and can last from several months up to a year or longer if properly powdered for smoothies, capsules or mushroom tea. Being kept in the fridge allows them to remain fresher for much longer, which explains why many people opt to create their own dried mushroom blends rather than purchase pre-made powdered products from stores.

Making mushroom tea requires fresh ingredients, and their shelf life depends on several variables such as the length and amount of time you allow it to steep before adding liquid. As a general guideline, try to drink your finished product within one week after its creation as this will allow ample time for you to experience its effects.

One of the primary benefits of this method of consumption is avoiding stomachaches caused by eating raw mushrooms, due to how hot water breaks down and absorbs indigestible chitin cells in mushrooms, while polysaccharides from immune-support mushrooms release and begin working their magic on our bodies.

Tea containing ginger root may also help alleviate nausea by binding with serotonergic 5-HT3 receptors and cholinergic M receptors in the brain that interact to decrease discomfort caused by nausea.

A tea blend containing mushrooms and other natural ingredients like chamomile flowers, ashwagandha, lemon balm or turmeric will have an impactful impact on how long it stays fresh, too. Some products will only include mushrooms while others might include other natural components like chamomile flowers, ashwagandha, lemon balm or turmeric which will affect how long its flavor and effects will linger as well as whether its effects are intense – this is why reading labels and doing your research when selecting products to try yourself is so essential!