Matcha and mushroom tea blends the natural energy of ceremonial grade matcha green tea with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane, reishi, turkey tail cordyceps and chaga to provide a powerful source of clean energy with immune-enhancing benefits. This combination provides a sustainable form of clean power with lasting health advantages.

Adaptogenic mushroom teas have quickly gained in popularity as their purported health benefits, including immunity support and stress relief, are widely recognized.

Matcha

Matcha is an elegantly ground Japanese green tea powder that has grown increasingly popular over time. Characterized by vibrant green hues and mild vegetal notes, matcha has long been utilized in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and offers natural energy boost and antioxidant power as a result. L-theanine helps calm and focus the mind while the release of caffeine slowly creates sustainable and sustained energy sources without leading to fatigue or cravings later.

There are various grades of matcha available, with ceremonial grade being the highest quality and costlier option. With its abundance of flavor, nutrients, and vibrant green hue, ceremonial grade matches is considered by many to be unparalleled in taste. Culinary grade may cost less and be used primarily in cooking; culinary grade could contain ground leaves that still have stems or veins present, duller green hues or blends from multiple sources; this matcha could still be whisked into tea or added to recipes but won’t compare in flavor to ceremonial grade’s delicacies!

As well as its numerous health benefits, matcha boasts an enjoyable savory taste known as umami. Umami is considered one of five basic tastes after sweet, sour, bitter, and salty; its flavor may be described as slightly grassy and earthy with an almost chocolate-like character when prepared correctly – truly enjoying matcha can be quite enjoyable experience!

Matcha differs from other forms of tea by being mixed directly into cold water or milk at temperatures between 160oF and 170oF for optimal extraction of its sweet soluble components and naturally-occurring L-theanine. If water temperatures go beyond this threshold, matcha may become bitter and burn.

Our matcha is made with Ceremonial Grade matcha combined with Lion’s Mane mushroom, known for promoting brain health and supporting cognitive function, and KSM-66 Ashwagandha as an adaptogen that can combat stress and enhance mood.

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Hericium erinaceus mushrooms, famous for their white spines resembling a lion’s mane, are an exquisite culinary delicacy. Notably sweet with tender texture reminiscent of shellfish like scallops or lobster when prepared with butter, these tasty gems often serve as an alternative seafood source in dishes like mock Crab Louie salads and pan seared lion’s mane steaks.

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms have also become an essential ingredient in functional tea, as their research shows they can enhance mental health and cognitive function. According to estimates, global sales for Lion’s Mane mushroom products will exceed $19 billion by 2030, signifying its role as an essential wellness component.

Most mushroom matcha beverages are created by adding powdered lion’s mane mushroom powder to matcha, then mixing with water or milk and sweetening as desired. Ryze, MUDWTR and Clevr Blends are three popular brands offering mushroom matcha drinks; others commonly used as functional beverages include Reishi mushroom, turkey tail mushroom cordyceps and chaga.

These products are not subject to the same stringent regulation as medication; therefore, people should consult their physician in order to decide if these drinks are appropriate for them. Lion’s mane mushrooms are generally safe for most healthy adults to consume; however, pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as those taking certain medications such as blood thinners should avoid eating or drinking any such products.

Lion’s mane supplements can be purchased both online and at health stores, often packaged with other herbs and mushrooms as functional tea blends. When selecting a product to purchase it is important that it meets high-quality standards without added fillers or preservatives that could compromise its efficacy.

Before beginning taking lion’s mane supplements, it is wise to consult your physician, as some medications could interact negatively. Most products come with suggested dosage instructions which should be strictly adhered to.

Reishi Mushrooms

Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) have long been revered as “queen of the mushroom kingdom” or “the mushroom of immortality.” Used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine to treat everything from viral infections to insomnia, Reishi’s bitter-tasting shelf fungi are thought to possess numerous healing properties that boost immune systems, reduce cholesterol levels, enhance liver functions, reduce stress levels, and strengthen cellular health.

Matcha green tea combined with reishi mushroom is an nutrient-rich tea that delivers on its promise to promote mental clarity and concentration while strengthening immunity, improving immune system functioning and slowing the aging process. Both ingredients come together to bring forth benefits such as L-theanine from tea as an amino acid source and polysaccharides such as beta glucans and ganoderic acids extracted from mushroom. Together these components promote mental clarity, focus and concentration while improving immunity function and delaying the aging process.

To create the drink, combine matcha powder with reishi and milk or any other liquid of choice before using a whisk or milk frother to combine all the ingredients until they have fully mixed together. Enjoy warm or add ice cubes for cold tea options!

Mix the powders with hot water and serve over ice for an iced matcha latte, suitable for vegans and vegetarians as it does not contain eggs, dairy products, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat tree nuts soy or gluten.

Reishi mushrooms are naturally sedating and have been demonstrated to improve both quality and quantity of sleep. Furthermore, Reishi contains numerous compounds which regulate sleep cycles while encouraging relaxation – making this tea an excellent remedy for anyone suffering from chronic fatigue, insomnia or any other sleep disorders.

Reishi mushrooms have been shown to strengthen the immune system by increasing white blood cell count and decreasing inflammation, according to research studies. They also stimulate natural killer cells which attack abnormal cells. As super adaptogens they help your body adapt more easily to physical and mental stressors.

Chaga Mushrooms

Mushrooms can help bolster immunity, with chaga fungus growing on birch trees in cold climates being particularly effective. With its rocklike appearance and bitter, vanilla flavor – as well as being packed full of antioxidants – chaga mushrooms have long been used as an aid to energy balance, immune health, inflammation response regulation, blood sugar regulation regulation, cardiovascular health maintenance and more, according to studies.

Chaga can be immensely beneficial on its own, yet its effects become exponentially greater when taken with matcha. Matcha contains l-theanine, an amino acid which passes through the blood brain barrier to improve focus and mental clarity; chaga can support heart health, protect liver function, reduce inflammation and ease stress.

Many tea companies such as Ryze, MUDWTR and Clevr Blends produce mushroom matcha with ingredients like reishi, lion’s mane, turkey tail, shiitake cordyceps and chaga mushrooms added for an earthier, flavorful experience that blends fresh green matcha tea with earthy mushrooms powders for a balanced drink. The resultant beverage offers potency while still tasting delicious and comforting; an ideal pairing.

Matcha blended with functional mushrooms can be enjoyed both hot and iced, or premade matcha tea bags are available to steep directly into your favorite cup. However, only use high-grade matcha and tea bags as lower quality tea can lead to bitter taste that compromises your experience of enjoying matcha.

As well as improving the flavor of matcha, blends are also an easy and convenient way to incorporate more medicinal mushrooms into your diet. Mushroom teas are an excellent alternative to caffeine-containing beverages for people trying to cut back, providing balanced energy according to researchers.

Mushroom tea not only offers functional advantages, but can also support a healthy microbiome. Researchers have established that having an imbalanced microbiome is associated with poor immune health; by adding mushroom tea into your daily routine you’re benefiting both your gut and immune system health.