Mushroom teas have seen an explosive surge in popularity recently, as more and more people turn to mushroom extracts for their energy-boosting properties and potential health benefits. Mushroom elixirs can provide many advantages ranging from increased energy and mental clarity, reduced stress levels and immune support – among other advantages.

Though mushroom tea may seem like a trendy new trend, its origins date back centuries as a form of herbal healing and spiritual enlightenment. Some of the oldest known mushroom art comes from Mayan and Aztec cultures while ancient Egyptian cave paintings even depicting mushrooms spores!

The COVID-19 pandemic spiked interest in mushrooms and mushroom tea as it is widely believed that certain varieties can help strengthen immunity. Furthermore, increasing awareness of healthy diets and alternative medicine could have also played a part in fueling market expansion of this product.

As opposed to traditional teas made from Camellia sinensis leaves, mushroom tea can be prepared by steeping medicinal or edible varieties of mushrooms such as reishi, chaga, or shiitake in hot water for several minutes before adding additional herbs and spices for aroma and health benefits. It may even include adding herbs such as rosemary for more unique flavors and aromas as well as adding flavor variations that give these beverages unique flavors and aromas.

Some of the most sought-after mushroom tea varieties include Reishi, Chaga, Shiitake and Cordyceps fungi; all believed to contain natural anti-inflammatories to alleviate joint pain or other inflammation conditions; furthermore their adaptogens help promote balance both body and mind.

Making mushroom tea is a straightforward process. First, an individual must chop their dose of mushrooms into small pieces to increase surface area and facilitate better infusing of psilocybin into hot water. Next, once chopped up, they should be placed in hot water and allowed to steep for 10-15 minutes before being stirred and strained before drinking.

Mushroom tea should not be consumed by those taking any type of medication or pregnant/nursing, or taking saliva and urine tests for any reason. Furthermore, drinking too much mushroom tea combined with alcohol or drugs may prove dangerous.

As the mushroom tea industry expands, more companies are emerging online offering these products. There is also an array of pre-packaged options, including powdered versions that can be blended directly into hot water without intaking actual mushrooms themselves – these may provide slightly superior nutritional values compared to their brewed counterparts but may be more costly; consumers must understand all their options before making an informed choice that best meets their needs.