Mushroom tea is more than a delicious beverage – it’s an emerging wellness trend said to provide multiple health benefits. Mushroom tea’s growing popularity stems from its purported anti-inflammatory, stress reducing, and immune boosting qualities; especially since many magic mushrooms such as chaga, reishi and lion’s mane can boost glutathione production naturally and help cleanse livers; adding these healing mushrooms into a hot cup of tea increases their healing powers even further.

There are various ways to enjoy mushroom tea, from steeping it directly in hot water to using an herbal and spice blend that does not include actual fungus. A popular combination is black tea, green tea, turmeric, ginger, cardamom, sage and ashwagandha to create a soothing drink suitable for either morning energization or evening relaxation.

One way to experience mushroom tea is through pre-made blends available online retailers or local health stores. Usually these blends use dried lion’s mane or shiitake mushrooms combined with herbal tea such as chamomile, hibiscus, green or traditional black/white tea as the basis, as well as adaptogens such as sage, ashwagandha or licorice root which helps manage stress and reduce inflammation in the body.

For those wanting to go one step further, homemade mushroom tea can be prepared by grinding up dried mushrooms and mixing them with hot water at just below boiling point – overheating will destroy any psychedelic components present in the mushrooms.

Once all the ingredients have been added to the mixture, it’s time to steep your tea. For optimal results, the hot liquid should be allowed to steep for 20 minutes without stirring or disturbing it in any other way – stirring or shaking can cause shrooms to release too much of their psychedelic effects and lead to an unpleasant trip experience.

Mushroom tea effects vary from person to person, but most will experience its initial benefits within 30 minutes after taking their first dose. These may include visual enhancements, altered thought patterns and feelings of well-being or euphoria; peak effects usually appear three to six hours postdose and provide an intense experience.

People who regularly use mushrooms may build up a tolerance, making the effects take longer to take effect when taken in larger doses or combined with other drugs or alcohol. Too much may cause paranoia or loss of control and put themselves or others at risk; excessive dosing could even produce vivid visuals with no connection between reality and experience – experiences which can be terrifying when experienced alone or unfamiliar territory.