Mushroom tea can be an effective way of exploring the benefits of functional mushrooms without taking in any psilocybin directly. Different species contain differing amounts of this substance; all have various mental and physical health advantages.

Bring water to boil, then combine functional mushroom powder in an infuser or directly into the boiling water. Let steep for several minutes and enjoy!

1. Reishi Mushroom Tea

Reishi mushroom has long been revered in China for its remarkable healing properties and has been documented through traditional medicine and ancient texts for millennia.

Reishi has long been used to enhance immune function and boost energy levels. Packed with beta-glucans – complex sugars which stimulate the immune system and may help inhibit tumor growth – clinical trials showed that Reishi increased white blood cells count while improving immunity in cancer patients with advanced disease and increased CD4+ to CD8+ immune cell ratio, providing better protection from infections.

Studies show reishi can help increase production of nerve growth factor, which supports healthy brain functioning. Reishi may also help decrease anxiety and stress levels that contribute to poor sleep quality; its mood-elevating properties may contribute further to its ability to promote sleep.

Reishi is an adaptogen, meaning that it helps the body cope with physical or emotional stress by regulating hormone levels and normalizing blood pressure. Reishi may also help balance cholesterol levels for heart health and support heart wellbeing.

Reishi mushrooms contain an abundance of essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids as well as polyphenols and triterpenes that may provide health benefits to cardiovascular, liver and immunity health. By adding Reishi tea into your daily routine you can help ensure good cardiovascular and liver health while strengthening immunity.

When selecting reishi tea, make sure that it is of superior quality. Avoid options with fillers such as fillers, starch, or grains; opt for organic and hand-harvested options with high nutrient density; we suggest Zoom Out Mycology’s Reishi Red for its immune support, allergy relief, reduced inflammation levels cognitive enhancement mood stabilization benefits as well as more.

2. Chaga Mushroom Tea

Chaga mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus) are parasitic fungi that thrive in cool northern climates. They rely on their host tree for nutrients and moisture, exchanging spores with them in exchange for protection and immunity benefits that come their way.

Chaga fungus is packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that may help you avoid colds, flu and other infections. Furthermore, adding it to your diet could provide extra support for digestion by stimulating white blood cells to produce digestive bile. Furthermore, its consumption may provide special advantages for those living with autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis as it encourages production of interferon-gamma which acts as an immune modulator and decreases inflammation.

Take Chaga Tea Daily For Energy And Focus | Chaga is an ideal way to kick-start your metabolism, boost energy and support a healthy immune system. Plus it’s perfect before bed to help lower stress and prepare you for restful slumber! Great as an aid against flu or cold season symptoms as an extra immune support measure!

We’ve combined wild-grown Canadian chaga with adaptogens like ashwagandha root and chamomile to craft this soothing herbal blend, free from caffeine but offering rich earthy notes for optimal relaxation and self-care.

3. Lion’s Mane Mushroom Tea

For millennia, lion’s mane mushrooms have been used as medicinal herbs. Its properties have long been recognized for helping combat oxidation, inflammation and cancer as well as increasing immune system activity to ward off pathogens through either inhalation or consumption of food or drink.

This functional mushroom has brain-boosting properties and may help relieve depression and anxiety, improve cognitive performance, and even delay dementia effects. Research shows this to be true.

Lion’s Mane mushrooms may help to relax and treat depression due to their ability to reduce neuroinflammation. Furthermore, these mushrooms promote nerve tissue growth and nerve impulse transmission, potentially improving memory retention and focus while simultaneously producing neurotrophin-generating factor (NGF), an antioxidative compound.

Lion’s Mane Tea can also help maintain heart health and promote weight loss. Studies have revealed its positive effects on cholesterol, blood glucose and triglycerides levels as well as decreasing oxidative damage to liver tissue while aiding with absorption of fatty acids.

Lion’s Mane Tea can be found commercially or you can easily create it yourself by simmering raw lion’s mane mushrooms in water for 20 to 25 minutes until tender, adding Rhodiola root tincture for added energy boost. La Republica’s instant Lion’s Mane Matcha Green Tea Powder delivers all its benefits without having to source or weigh the raw mushroom yourself!

4. Turkey Tail Mushroom Tea

Turkey Tail Mushroom Tea (Trametes versicolor) is an herbal beverage prepared by boiling dried turkey tail mushrooms with various herbs to produce an earthy-flavored, mild beverage with potential health benefits, such as strengthening immunity and aiding digestive health. Turkey Tail Mushroom Tea is widely considered beneficial to overall wellbeing as well as improving immune health and supporting gut wellness.

Turkey tail mushrooms have long been revered in traditional medicine across cultures for their vibrant colors and fan-shaped appearance. Commonly referred to as Yunzhi in China and Kawaratake in Japan, this medicinal mushroom has long been used to support immune function and reduce inflammation within the body. Modern research shows that compounds found in turkey tail mushrooms such as polysaccharide peptides help bolster natural immune responses by increasing beneficial cytokines while suppressing harmful ones.

Turkey tail mushroom is known for its immune-enhancing and anti-inflammatory properties. Furthermore, it also boasts antioxidants and prebiotics which nourish beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract. Animal studies have even demonstrated its use to increase endurance and strength while alleviating physical fatigue in athletes.

Functional mushrooms have quickly risen to become one of the premier wellness trends, making them increasingly popular as an ingredient in hot beverages like tea. Their robust, earthy flavors pair beautifully with other popular hot beverage additions, like lemon, ginger, cinnamon and honey. To elevate your experience with this nutrient-dense beverage pair your turkey tail tea with warming meals such as soup or stew; its robust taste and wide range of benefits is sure to become one of your go-to healthy combinations!

5. Maitake Mushroom Tea

Maitake mushrooms, commonly referred to as Hen of the Woods due to their resemblance of ruffled feathers found on a hen’s nest, are highly esteemed culinary and medical circles for both their culinary value as well as their medical benefits. Packed with essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that support cognitive health as well as immune defense systems.

Studies demonstrate the ability of Maitake to enhance vascular health by reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels without impacting HDL (good) cholesterol. This is important because elevated levels of cholesterol place strain on arteries, increasing cardiovascular disease risk as well as stroke risks.

Studies indicate that maitake may have anti-inflammatory and cancer prevention properties, thanks to being an antioxidant which reduces oxidative stress which has been implicated as one cause of chronic illnesses.

Maitake can also help combat high blood pressure. A study discovered that daily consumption of Maitake extract reduced high blood pressure in rats; more research needs to be conducted before seeing its effectiveness with humans.

Studies indicate that Maitake can help alleviate neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s by inhibiting production of inflammatory proteins which damage neurons and lead to brain cell death.

To take advantage of its benefits, we advise drinking tea made with dried maitake powder or taking capsules containing it. Organically grown options provide better bioavailability; always consult your physician prior to introducing new herbs or supplements into your routine, particularly if taking medications.