Medicinal mushroom tea has quickly become one of the most sought-after ways to enjoy mushrooms, with its popularity skyrocketing as people seek alternative health-promoting solutions beyond pills and capsules. Mushrooms contain antioxidants which have been demonstrated to offer cognitive and physical benefits when regularly consumed.

Properly prepared mushroom tea can take the experience from fun novelty to therapeutic healing experience. Steeping mushroom powder in hot water allows it to release all its health-supportive properties into the liquid while providing subtler flavors depending on which mushrooms were chosen and other ingredients added into your blend.

To maximize the effects of mushroom tea, it is vital that you start with high-quality mushrooms sourced ethically and processed properly. Grinding mushrooms into a fine powder prior to adding them into tea may also be beneficial; you can do this using either a coffee grinder, mortar and pestle or sharp knife and scissors; this helps break down cell walls that might limit how well their bioactive compounds can be absorbed by your body.

Once your mushrooms are ground into fine powder, it’s time to steep them in hot water at a recommended temperature between 71-72 degrees Celsius and begin the steeping process. Doing this ensures that adaptogenic properties of mushrooms are best received by your body while simultaneously creating an enjoyable beverage option; coconut, almond or oat milks make tasty accompaniments!

Once your tea is complete, for maximum freshness it should be stored in the fridge and consumed within two weeks or less for optimal freshness. Liquid forms of tea tend to be absorbed much more rapidly than solid forms, and you could begin feeling its effects within just 30 minutes after consumption!

Mushroom tea’s effects may last anywhere from one to six hours depending on the quantity and type of mushrooms used as well as water intake per serving. 1 gram should provide mild hallucinations or feel more alert. Larger doses may have more profound psychoactive side-effects such as altered states of consciousness or deep emotional processing.

There are various species of mushrooms used for teamaking, each offering specific benefits. Lion’s mane and cordyceps tea may help enhance mental clarity and increase energy, while turkey tail and reishi varieties can reduce stress and anxiety levels. Many mushroom tea blends are designed to produce synergistic effects on mind and body.