mushroom tea has emerged as an increasingly popular trend on Amazon search results pages and among artisanal start-ups to global manufacturers, drawing thousands of results for an Amazon search query. People hail the mushroom tea for its ability to promote immune support, assist digestion or reduce stress and anxiety – functional mushrooms found within mushroom tea are celebrated for their many health benefits.

Mushroom tea can be prepared from one (or more) edible mushroom varieties such as reishi, chaga and cordyceps as well as non-fungal herbs like turmeric, ginger, cinnamon licorice root and holy basil. Mushrooms simmer and release their beneficial properties into boiling water during this process, creating an invigorating drink to enjoy either at home or work while supporting overall health and wellbeing.

Many tea companies are now combining mushroom varieties together in tea blends for maximum effect on both body and mind. Reishi and lion’s mane, for instance, often combine to balance each other out and provide calm yet sustained energy. Chaga’s antioxidant content and ability to help regulate hormones reduce cortisol levels are also popularly sought out while cordyceps has been proven to enhance blood flow and oxygenation for improved athletic performance and cognitive functioning.

Although the benefits of mushrooms are well-recognized, it should also be remembered that high doses can have psychedelic effects when consumed in large doses. This is especially true of psilocybin mushrooms (commonly referred to as “magic mushrooms”) which have the ability to cause mood shifts, altered perceptions, visual and auditory hallucinations as well as other mind-altering experiences. They can be taken raw or eaten as edibles but tea is one of the most commonly taken ways of ingestion.

Tea can be an easy and convenient way to consume powerful mushrooms because it bypasses the need for digestion of psilocybin, which may cause nausea. Furthermore, drinking magic mushroom tea generally causes faster and shorter trips compared to eating raw magic mushrooms.

As with any new supplement, it is always advisable to consult your physician prior to adding mushroom tea or any functional mushroom products to your routine. They will be able to give a tailored advice based on your specific needs.

Though mushroom tea is becoming an increasingly popular health trend, the industry remains plagued by some significant obstacles. These challenges include manufacturing and distribution issues, retail sales difficulties and consumer awareness – however these haven’t prevented numerous brands from mainstreaming mushroom tea consumption and providing consumers with simple, cost-effective ways to reap its many benefits.