Tea can do more than simply be consumed as a beverage: It can help strengthen immunity, alleviate stress and relieve anxiety levels. We’re all familiar with popular health tea trends like yerba mate and matcha; now the latest drink on the block is mushroom tea – unlike true Camellia sinensis tea (made of dried Camellia sinensis leaves), mushroom tea uses functional fungi such as Reishi, Cordyceps and Chaga to create its infusion.

mushrooms offer numerous health advantages. By including mushrooms in your diet, they may help relieve symptoms related to anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, low energy and immune deficiencies – as well as fight cancer more effectively, aid digestion and gut health, regulate blood pressure and glucose levels and support cardiovascular wellbeing – ultimately improving sleep quality as a bonus benefit!

Mushroom tea can be an efficient and tasty way to take in mushrooms. Mushroom teas typically use dried mushrooms; fresh options may occasionally be used if available. Dried mushrooms typically last longer and store more easily, making them the go-to option when it comes to making mushroom teas. They can be purchased both at local acupuncture/herbal medicine shops as well as online.

Making mushroom tea is generally straightforward, but there are a few key points you need to keep in mind when creating it. First, the mushrooms should be soaked before being simmered – this helps reduce bitterness and allows more of their nutrients to enter the tea. Second, you should let it steep for as long as possible so the beneficial compounds released by mushrooms can reach full potency. Finally, please remember that mushrooms in tea should not replace medical treatment; always consult your physician prior to beginning new supplements or herbs.

Hannah Hedrick of Grow Ohio Valley frequently employs reishi in her tea blends as it’s an extremely potent medicinal mushroom found throughout Appalachia that’s known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Hedrick recommends soaking dried mushrooms in hot water before simmering them for 20 minutes in an anti-inflamatory atmosphere before adding other ingredients for an aromatic and tasty beverage. For faster results you could even grind or brew whole mushrooms directly in a tea bag!