There are various methods of creating mushroom tea. Many combine reishi with cordyceps for an invigorating beverage that boosts mood while providing lasting energy and endurance benefits.

Others use psilocybin mushrooms combined with tea for a measured and more subtle trip experience. Mushroom tea can be enjoyed hot or cold; its flexible properties allow it to be tailored according to individual preferences by adding spices, herbs, flowers or sweeteners as desired.

Reishi Mushrooms

Reishi mushrooms have long been revered in Chinese medicine as an elixir of longevity and wellness, prized for their bitter taste and powerful immune-enhancing benefits. Used to reduce stress, improve sleep quality and support liver health; Reishi also offers antiviral properties as an all-natural antiviral treatment, providing natural alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs. Reishi tea contains various health-supportive ingredients including Ganoderic Acid Polysaccharides Triterpenes etc that provide additional health-giving ingredients.

Reishi is often boiled in water to produce an herbal drink with its distinctive bitter taste, known for strengthening immunity, reducing inflammation, protecting against free radical damage and providing essential antioxidants that promote cardiovascular wellness. Reishi can be an invaluable way to build immunity against free radicals as well.

Many companies produce various reishi tea blends that can serve as health tonics for the whole family, from tincture and powder forms, which can be added to smoothies or hot water, to those using dual extraction techniques that use both water and alcohol, to ensure all water-soluble components such as polysaccharides and triterpenes are extracted fully.

Reishi mushrooms have been demonstrated to be effective treatments in laboratory studies of cancer, blood pressure and immune disorders. Reishi mushroom could possibly increase white blood cells, stimulate lung function and aid fatigue reduction for cancer patients.

Reishi can be combined with Cordyceps mushrooms to produce a powerful synergy on both body and mind, providing a boost of energy without the jitters or caffeine crash, making this combination particularly helpful for productive work mornings. Other combinations can provide soothing calm energy that aid in maintaining mental clarity and focus throughout the day, such as Lion’s Mane paired with Reishi for example.

Shiitake Mushrooms

These mushrooms are abundant with umami, one of the five basic tastes which add a full-bodied taste to food. Furthermore, these mushrooms are known for their antibacterial, antiviral and immune-boosting properties; often used in traditional medicine to treat colds, flu, sinusitis and headache. Furthermore, these natural sources also contain copper, Vitamin D3 and B5.

Dry Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are frequently used for making mushroom tea, and are readily available at many health food stores. To create it, bring water to a boil before adding dried mushrooms and stirring or straining as directed above. Serve your tea hot or cold; sweeten with honey as desired for additional sweetness!

As with reishi mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms possess an earthy taste balanced with sweeteners for optimal enjoyment. Their health benefits include improved digestive function, increased immunity and lower cholesterol levels – according to Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry these mushrooms contain sterol compounds that inhibit liver cholesterol production while polysaccharides reduce high blood cholesterol and inflammation levels.

Shiitake mushrooms boast powerful anti-aging effects, providing essential sources of vitamins A and C as well as protein, fiber, zinc and beta glucans which reduce cholesterol and fight disease. According to Healthline’s estimates, they contain increased quantities of vitamin D due to drying processes; this vitamin is essential for bone health as well as aiding white cell production.

Reishi mushrooms are an appealing choice for mushroom tea due to their woodsy aroma and unique, satisfying flavor. Reishi is also an excellent source of vitamin D and may help promote longevity; additionally it’s packed with B5 which aids with metabolism and the production of red blood cells.

Lion’s Mane mushrooms offer similar health benefits as Reishi mushrooms, yet are even more effective. This mushroom contains hericenone A which may improve memory and cognitive performance while slowing aging processes and protecting against neurodegeneration. Although expensive, it is worth investing in for its beneficial health properties.

Chaga Mushrooms

Chaga mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus) thrive in Siberia’s harsh climate and offer incredible nutrition benefits, boasting antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols that support overall wellbeing. Chaga has even been recognized as an effective cancer fighter and immune booster.

Chaga’s beta-D glucans stimulate white blood cells – essential components of your immune system – which in turn help defend against harmful viruses and bacteria, and counteract free radicals that damage our bodies.(3)

Chaga boasts one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any natural substance; its ORAC score stands at an astounding 360,000, ten times greater than acai berries! Furthermore, chaga has also proven instrumental in maintaining healthy gut flora – which in turn promotes digestion and overall stomach health by supporting digestive enzyme production – significantly decreasing symptoms associated with gastritis while simultaneously improving health in general (4).

Chaga can also help lower cholesterol through its nutrients. Chaga contains phytosterols such as those found in bifidobacteria and inulin, which have been proven to lower cholesterol levels(5). Furthermore, potassium provides cardiovascular support by keeping your heart healthy and helping manage blood pressure(5).

Chaga has long been used to treat colds and flu by increasing immunity. Furthermore, its beta-D-glucan constituents work to balance your immune system: stimulating it when necessary (fighting disease) but at other times suppressing it (6).

Although chaga mushrooms are edible, for optimal medicinal results it is best to consume them in tea form for maximum medicinal effects. Chaga tea has been shown to boost energy, strengthen immunity and lower cholesterol levels while simultaneously supporting energy balance, protecting against cancer and lowering cholesterol. But before adding any supplements or medicinal mushrooms such as chaga into your diet it is wise to consult a healthcare provider as they could interact with certain medications or cause side effects; furthermore there has been some evidence suggesting it can reduce effectiveness of hormone-based birth control pills(8)(9(10(11(12(13(14(15 16(17).

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Lion’s Mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) can be found growing on certain trees throughout the Himalayas and worldwide, and their clusters resemble that of a lion’s mane; hence their name. As part of the hydroid fungi group, Lion’s Mane mushrooms have been shown to increase nerve growth factor (NGF) production, helping maintain healthy brain cells while improving cognitive functions like memory retention and focus.

Mushroom tea is an easy and flavorful way to incorporate Lion’s Mane into a health routine, offering both an independent and combined benefits for digestion, mood and stress reduction. When combined with peppermint or chamomile ingredients it may even aid digestion while providing soothing benefits for mind and body alike!

Lion’s Mane tea capsule supplements are also an easy and convenient way of taking this powerful ingredient, providing long-term use to maximize the benefits. This type of supplement should only be taken in small doses.

Lion’s Mane can be enjoyed most effectively as part of a mushroom tea blend. Mushroom tea blends typically incorporate multiple types of mushrooms for maximum effect on both body and mind; some blends may combine Reishi with Lion’s Mane for mood elevation and increased focus, while other blends combine it with Cordyceps and Kanna to provide steady energy increases throughout the day.

Not only can these mushroom extract-containing teas contain other herbs like rooibos or lemongrass for extra flavor and health benefits, they may also use Traditional Eastern Herbalism – a natural holistic system which has been practiced for thousands of years – for formulation purposes. Bravo Tea offers functional blends with ingredients like lion’s mane for energy boost and reishi for clarity and focus to help support optimal performance.