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Mushroom Cacao Tea and Cacao Powder
Mushroom teas are seeing a comeback in hipster health food cafes, with mushroom-spiked lattes and even “mushroom dust.”
Reishi and Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extracts combine perfectly with antioxidant-rich cacao Powder in this soothing, caffeine-free tea blend for ultimate relaxation and focus. Enjoy this decadent chocolatey beverage to maintain focus and relaxation!
Organic raw cacao powder mixed with fruiting body extracts of eight functional mushrooms to provide an impressive nutritional powerhouse and enhance natural energy while providing full system preventative wellness benefits from the mushrooms.
Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral essential to bodily processes such as muscle function and nerve support, heart health, relaxation of blood vessels, lowering stress levels, and relaxation of strain on them. Cocoa powder provides an abundance of magnesium with 100 grams providing 125% of recommended daily intake! Furthermore, cocoa powder also boasts other important minerals including calcium, potassium, copper manganese zinc sulfur iron chromium.
Cacao is an effective natural vasodilator, meaning that it relaxes blood vessels to increase easeful and fuller circulation. As such, cacao makes for an excellent delivery system for medicinal mushrooms which provide essential vitamins and immunity-enhancing compounds; in particular, cacao’s natural fat helps your body easily process their active compounds.
This adaptogenic mushroom cacao drink combines raw organic cacao powder with fruiting body extracts of eight functional mushrooms. Lion’s Mane and Chaga provide neuroregeneration while Reishi boosts immunity; Cordyceps improves cell energy production while Cordyceps enhances DNA restoration; Poria, Shiitake and Mesima act as anti-inflammatory and tumor inhibitive agents;
This delicious blend is an easy way to enjoy chocolate and mushrooms without added sugars or dairy. Whisk one teaspoon into 8 ounces of warm milk or tea and enjoy! Or add to smoothies, coffee or plant-based dishes to add both flavor and nutrition.
Theobromine
Cacao contains theobromine, an all-natural chemical which acts upon the heart and relaxes blood vessels, helping lower blood pressure. Ceremonial cacao feels different than chocolate purchased at stores without this natural ingredient; hence why ceremonial cacao feels different. Cacao is also famous for creating feelings of euphoria and bliss, partially due to being one of the highest naturally occurring sources of serotonin; serotonin acts as an effective mood enhancer while increasing serotonin’s effect with increased effectiveness thanks to both chemicals working together in tandem, creating a state between euphoria and balance that creates sensational experiences while remaining balanced with your surroundings.
Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica saw the combined use of psilocybin mushrooms (magic mushrooms) and cacao as part of spiritualistic rituals and medicine, likely reflecting their belief that both plant medicines worked synergistically to heighten and deepen each other’s effects. Modern research as well as anecdotal accounts from mushroom users who consumed cacao before or after taking psilocybin have confirmed this synergy.
Mushroom cacao is an effective way of taking mushrooms because it allows their molecules to enter your system more quickly and easily. Mushroom cacao works like a natural vasodilator by opening blood vessels, helping the mushrooms’ molecules pass more freely through them and through cocoa butter found within cacao which acts as an excellent vehicle for medicinal mushroom extracts as well as protecting some from being broken down during digestion.
Our mushroom cacao tea mix is composed of organic raw cacao powder blended with fruiting body extract powders of eight functional mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane to enhance cognitive function; Reishi for longevity; Chaga for DNA support and immunity boosting; Turkey Tail to reduce fatigue; Cordyceps to promote cardiovascular health; Shiitake to strengthen immunity; Mesima to combat cancer – making for a delectable wellness booster that can be enjoyed alone or added to hot water, coffee, smoothies or more for an irresinically delicious wellness boost! Enjoy! This blend makes an irresinously delectable wellness boost that can be enjoyed alone or mixed into hot water, coffee or smoothies – or added directly! Enjoy!
Caffeine
Theobromine in mushroom cacao tea acts as a mild stimulant that enhances cognitive performance, increases energy levels and improves circulation. Furthermore, Theobromine reduces blood pressure as a vasodilator that facilitates absorption of essential nutrients. Since Theobromine isn’t as potent as caffeine, you can drink it anytime during the day without it interfering with your sleep cycle.
The Sisters have designed a nutrient-rich herbal blend, without caffeine, that provides all of the benefits of functional mushrooms, roots, and spices. Herbal ingredients support mood stability and mental clarity while mushrooms provide powerful adaptogenic properties – an excellent way to unwind after an exhausting day or times of stress.
This herbal tisane features Reishi, an ancient sacred fungus depicted as the “bridge between earth and heaven” in ancient scroll paintings. Reishi has become one of the world’s most researched mushrooms and has been shown to help calm anxiety and promote restful sleep. Additionally, this blend includes caffeine-free rooibos to improve digestion and detoxify while organic cacao shells and cinnamon add rich chocolaty notes for flavoring this blend.
This adaptogenic, caffeine-free tea is an excellent way to replace your morning cup of coffee. Crafted with ceremonial cacao powder, functional mushroom extracts and East Asian herbs – including reishi and maitake mushrooms known for their adaptogenic and immune boosting properties; Astragalus root supports digestion while astragalus roots offer digestion support – this tisane can be enjoyed hot or cold at any time of day!
Antioxidants
Mushroom cacao is packed with antioxidants – those good guys that help neutralize free radicals that damage cells and cause diseases, thereby protecting against premature aging, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Chaga mushroom stands out for having an impressive ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity), making it rich with powerful antioxidants; it can ward off up to 1,000 times more free radicals than green tea while being stronger antioxidant than many superfoods such as acai berry, blueberries or oranges.
The ideal mushroom cacao powder is organic and non-GMO, providing you with access to only pure ingredients. Not only is it rich in magnesium and healthy fats that help regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels; but it’s also an effective mood enhancer and an energy booster!
Four Sigmatic’s Adaptogen Cacao blend is an increasingly popular option. This mix combines Lion’s Mane mushroom powder for memory and brain health with Andean adaptogen maca to promote hormone balance and reduce stress. Reishi, an ancient Chinese medicinal mushroom believed to enhance cognitive function as well as relax, calm anxiety, and promote mental clarity, is also featured.
Another option for matcha with chaga powder is packed with antioxidants and L-theanine, an amino acid known to increase concentration and boost immune system functioning. In addition, vitamin C found in this drink can ease menstrual cramps while supporting digestive health – perfect for soothing menstrual cramps! Add it to hot water or smoothies for a delicious and nutritious drink – but please consult your physician first before adding anything new to your diet! Note that certain herbs and supplements can interact negatively with medications so be aware that some herbal or supplement additions could interfere with medications so it is wise to consult before making changes to your daily regimen!
Fiber
Cacao powder is an excellent natural source of soluble fiber. Packed full of beneficial fats, magnesium and vitamin C as well as phytochemicals such as flavonoids and phenylethylamine (an antioxidant which stimulates brain opiate receptors), cacao also boasts a low glycemic index with no added sugar – perfect for people who are sensitive to blood sugar levels or following a diabetic diet.
Our cacao is sourced from a certified organic farm and produced using Fair Trade practices, while our blend contains organic reishi, maitake, astragalus root, maca and chaga mushrooms as adaptogenic herbs known to promote general vitality and increase energy without caffeine consumption. Reishi in particular provides strong immune support as well as being rich in anti-inflammatory and mood boosting compounds.
This tea is free from dairy, gluten, and soy. However, it does contain small amounts of natural plant-based sweetener from stevia leaf; however it is advised to use less sweetener than would typically be found in coffee drinks due to any additional sweetness affecting both its taste and health benefits.
This herbal mix makes an ideal addition to a relaxing cup of tea or chocolatey treat that supports your immune system and emotions. Reminiscent of unsweetened baking chocolate, you can add milk for an enhanced experience or use in smoothies, brownie mixes or any recipe calling for chocolate. Four Sigmatic defines superfoods as foods which “exceed normal food levels in terms of quality and nutrient density”.