Mushroom teas are one of the latest and arguably oldest ways of including functional mushrooms like chaga, reishi, and turkey tail into daily life.

But, what are the advantages of drinking mushroom tea? Continue reading to gain more information!

Benefits

Mushroom tea offers numerous advantages, from immune system support and reduced stress levels to improving cognitive functions. When prepared properly, these healthful beverages contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which give a jolt of energy without leaving you vulnerable afterward.

Mushroom tea is a drink composed of hot water infused with mushrooms. This beverage can be created using either dried or powdered varieties; to prepare a cup, add dried or powdered mushrooms to boiling water and allow the mixture to steep for several minutes at around 71-72 degrees Celsius, which ensures optimal bioavailability while simultaneously protecting their adaptogenic and immunity-boosting properties.

Mushroom teas come in many varieties, each providing their own set of benefits. Some popular types include Reishi, Chaga and Lion’s Mane as they all act as adaptogens – helping your body cope with and regulate your stress levels more easily. Reishi may reduce anxiety while Chaga contains anti-oxidants which are said to aid with stress reduction while Lion’s Mane has been said to improve brain function.

Mushroom tea blends can serve multiple functions. Some are ideal for providing an initial boost to concentration and focus, while others can soothe nerves during relaxation at night or provide energy. With endless flavor combinations to choose from, mushroom tea provides you with an endless source of enjoyment or stress relief – or any desired effect you need it for!

Mushroom tea can be consumed as either a beverage, tincture, capsules, or in any combination thereof. To maximize its effects on wellbeing and reap maximum benefit from taking mushroom tea regularly in any form; most find drinking it through hot cups of tea to be best. Doing this allows your body to fully absorb all of the healthful compounds present and maximizes their impact on your wellbeing.

Adaptogens

Adaptogens are nontoxic herbs, roots and mushrooms that enhance your body’s ability to handle stress by improving balance and increasing tolerance to it.1 You can take these adaptogens as supplements, tinctures or tea.

Functional fungi such as chaga, cordyceps and lion’s mane are among the most frequently utilized adaptogens in tea for their ability to enhance immune function, improve digestion, support cardiovascular system health and reduce inflammation.

Mushroom-rich herbal blends not only offer nutritional and energy-enhancing benefits, but they can also include other adaptogenic herbs and superfoods to further support health benefits. Combining ashwagandha with relaxing rhodiola and stimulating yerba mate may help alleviate anxiety while simultaneously increasing focus.

Tea blends that include turmeric are packed with anti-inflammatories and antioxidants, supporting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis – a system which regulates your body’s response to stress. You’ll also find other adaptogens like licorice root, tulsi and schisandra berry in these beverages.

One cup of tea combining these ingredients can provide a calming boost in energy, focus and positivity without the jitters associated with caffeine consumption. It’s an ideal solution for anyone trying to break their coffee addiction or needing an afternoon energy boost with reduced caffeine content.

mushroom teas and adaptogen-packed beverages have recently experienced a surge in popularity, yet their usage dates back thousands of years to traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda practices – as well as ancient European cultures – before recently experiencing another resurgence. Because these beverages are unregulated by FDA, it’s wise to consult your physician prior to beginning, particularly when taking other medications which may interact. It’s also vital to know exactly how much of each herb or superfood you are consuming each day as well as their intended effects on your body.

Antioxidants

As previously discussed in one of our articles, functional mushrooms have gained popularity as natural energy boosters and immune system enhancers. One study even concluded that regular consumption of mushroom tea can promote increased energy and immunity while improving sleep quality*.

Mushrooms contain numerous antioxidant compounds which have been scientifically demonstrated to reduce inflammation, anxiety and stress levels while supporting cardiovascular system and digestive tract health, lowering blood pressure, improving cognitive functions like focus and concentration and even protecting against certain cancers*.

One of the easiest and tastiest ways to incorporate functional mushrooms into your diet is with mushroom tea. Mushroom tea consists of simply steeping one or more species of edible mushrooms in hot water for several minutes until their medicinal properties seep into the brew and produce a delicious yet nutritious beverage.

At home, making mushroom tea offers you an advantage: choosing which variety(s) to include. Some brands even provide premade tea blends that combine whole and ground mushrooms with other herbs and spices such as black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon cardamom licorice root and ashwagandha for an enhanced experience.

How you prepare mushroom tea depends on its intended health benefits; some blends may aid the immune system while others focus on digestion or the nervous system. At Nature’s Rise, one of our most popular mushroom tea blends is Lion’s Mane Matcha which pairs mild organic matcha green tea with Lion’s mane mushroom for an invigorating caffeine-free drink that boosts immunity, supports mental clarity, reduces stress levels and can support mental clarity and decrease stress levels. If you prefer something detoxifying or mood enhancing instead, check out Berry Brain which contains blueberries hibiscus ginger elderflower to reduce stress while increasing cognitive function*

Caffeine

Are You Searching For A Healthy Caffeine Replacement? Consider Mushroom Tea! Not only is this delicious drink packed with nutrients, it may also boost immunity and energy while offering added antioxidant protection which may reduce stress while improving cognitive performance.

Mushroom tea is the result of infusing one or more functional mushrooms like reishi, chaga or lion’s mane with hot water to extract their earthy flavors and medicinal/nutritional benefits into the boiling liquid, creating an immersive drink experience beyond simply an alternative to coffee.

Like its counterpart “true teas”, mushroom tea is produced using one or more non-Camellia sinensis plants such as herbs and spices, fruits, vegetables or in some instances other mushrooms. Mushrooms have numerous health and medicinal benefits that make them popular as an ingredient for making this tasty beverage; many even use them to avoid caffeine’s side effects altogether!

When making mushroom tea, it’s essential to understand its ingredients. Since there are numerous mushroom-infused tea varieties on the market, reading labels and selecting high-quality products is paramount. Some brands create their product using powdered mushroom that you mix directly into hot water; other use dried fruit or herbs without Camellia sinensis plant components as ingredients; both types offer benefits; however tea made with whole, dried fungi yields greater beta-glucans and polysaccharides known to boost immunity compared to their counterparts.

Kombucha tea has been around for two millennia, first appearing in China before spreading worldwide. This fermented drink combines sweetened tea, yeast and bacteria in an abundance of fermentation; known as “tea mushroom” or SCOBY it looks like slimy bacterial mass that can be transferred from bottle to bottle as part of a new colony or simply taken out and shared among friends.