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Red Mushroom Tea
Mushrooms–whether in whole form or as powder brewed in hot water–are an increasingly popular healthy drink trend, with red reishi (Ganoderma lucidum or Lingzhi) touted as the mushroom of immortality being one such example.
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Benefits
Functional mushrooms such as chaga, lion’s mane and reishi are becoming increasingly prevalent in teas and “mushroom coffee“, promising to enhance energy, ease depression and possibly cure cancer. These adaptogens may help your body cope with stress by supporting immune system support, improved sleep patterns and lower cholesterol levels – all benefits linked to their consumption.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum or lingzhi) has long been recognized for its powerful immune-supportive effects and widely researched properties. Research shows it to promote healthy cell growth, alleviate occasional stress levels and support an effective immune system.
Reishi tea may help improve health through its ability to alter the activity of white blood cells – these defense cells protect us against viruses and bacteria that cause illness – by increasing their number and function/activity. Reishi has even been found to increase their number in your body!
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Reishi has long been recognized for its antiviral and antibacterial properties, as well as for boosting your endocrine system. Reishi contains polysaccharides which have shown promising results for treating HIV/AIDS infections as well as tumors.
Kimszal recommends taking dried Reishi mushroom powder as a dietary supplement in its dried form by mixing it into hot water or your preferred beverage, for maximum benefits. She suggests opting for 100 percent organic products as this will prevent ingestion of any herbicides or pesticides present in the mushrooms; you can find this type of dried powder alone or combined with other herbs or superfoods; our Coco Dream powder provides such a warming mix containing Reishi, Ashwagandha adaptogen and raw Peruvian cacao!
Ingredients
Mushroom teas often include chaga and reishi mushroom powder, which has numerous health benefits. Unfortunately, their strong taste can often turn people off. This rooibos-based blend offers more palatable mushroom pieces for maximum flavor and nutrition.
This mushroom tea contains reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma Lucidum/Lingzhi), cordyceps mushrooms (Cordyceps Militaris), lemongrass leaves and Eleutherococcus Senticosus root for an aromatic and naturally healthy treat! Sweetened with Stevia Leaf as part of our natural approach to eating healthily! Additionally, for every two boxes sold by independent retailers NOW will donate one box directly to food pantries!
Preparation
If you want to make mushroom tea, there are multiple approaches you can take. From using whole mushrooms or extract powder – both options offer multiple health benefits but extract powder may provide even greater versatility by being added to various drinks and foods.
Mushroom tea is a liquid infusion created by steeping mushrooms in hot water to release their therapeutic compounds by dissolving their difficult-to-digest chitin coating. Proper steeping of this tea is crucial in order to get maximum benefit out of it.
When using whole mushrooms, be sure to steep them for at least 20 minutes for optimal absorption by your body. Blends should be allowed to sit for longer to experience all their benefits and flavor potential.
Making mushroom tea requires any variety of tea, though herbal blends tend to be preferred as they add an enjoyable taste and help disguise any unpleasant mushrooms flavors. Popular herbs used include hibiscus, licorice root and chai.
Before drinking tea made from whole mushrooms or mushroom extract, it’s recommended that it is strained before drinking to remove any solid particles that may remain. Furthermore, adding lemon juice or honey may enhance its flavor and help add sweetness.
Last but not least, mushrooms can also be used to make herbal tea by grinding them up into a fine powder and mixing with hot water. This allows you to take full advantage of all their health benefits – particularly those found in popular types like Reishi, Turkey Tail and Maitake mushrooms which offer anti-aging, immune system support and cognitive enhancement properties.
Taste
Mushroom teas are typically enjoyed iced and sweetened with honey, making it an easy-drinking beverage that contains less caffeine than coffee and black tea. Many varieties also combine other ingredients like ginger or rooibos to produce an appealing blend that’s easier for drinking.
Mushrooms possess an umami (savory) flavor, ranging depending on the variety. Mushrooms also tend to possess woody, bitter or earthy notes with some varieties resembling green tea while others can have more fruity tones.
Adaptogenic mushrooms have long been revered as immune boosters and body balancers, offering multiple health benefits in just one dose. Reishi and chaga mushrooms in particular have long been recognized for their anti-aging, immune modulating properties and high concentration of antioxidants – as well as being known to lower blood pressure and increase circulation. Chaga may also reduce stress while improving circulation. Lion’s mane is an immune enhancing mushroom packed with protein-rich nerve protection properties which helps support cognitive function. Rejuvenator contains Reishi Chaga Cordyceps for maximum effectiveness while Immune Warrior blends Cordyceps Maitake Red Reishi with cinnamon for an Immune Warrior Tea experience that’ll strengthens your immunity whereas Supreme Balance blends astragalus Ashwagandha Fo-ti with Chaga, Reishi Reishi Maitake and Shiitake to help offset daily stressors!