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In 1954 in Milan, Italy a mysterious fungus called Fungo cinese began spreading. People kept it as gifts from them to friends & family because selling it could bring misfortune.

Origins

Italy in the mid 1940s saw all cupboards, shelves and dressers being filled with brown liquid in glass jars – mushroom tea was all the rage, even among people who didn’t particularly care for its flavor. People were eating it as snacks!

Mushroom tea (Kombucha) is an amalgamation of yeast and bacteria which ferment sweetened black tea into an enjoyable beverage, taking on the shape of jellyfish-like organisms as its name implies.

The tea fungus first made its debut in German scientific literature in 1913. According to its author, Medusomyces Gisevii was native to Mitau (now Jelgava in Latvia) where it was widely utilized by service personnel as an effective remedy against disease.

James Wilder, an influential American novelist of his time, documented in his novel Farmer Boy the working class tradition of drinking saucers of mushroom tea as part of its working class culture. Blogger Geerte quotes Wilder to demonstrate that “saucering” remains prevalent today among working classes throughout America despite claims to miraculous healing properties of this trendy tea craze.

Health Benefits

Mushrooms have recently made headlines for their incredible natural health benefits: cognition-enhancing, stress-alleviating and immune-enhancing. While some may view them merely as delectable food items, many others see them as powerful medical solutions.

But why has interest in mushroom tea increased so rapidly? One factor may be people’s hunger for scientific evidence that mushrooms do good things, according to Dr. Leeming, a psychiatrist and mushroom tea advocate. But it’s important to remember that benefits of specific foods may be hard to demonstrate scientifically; just because chamomile tea makes you feel less stressed doesn’t make it legal medicine, says Leeming.

Mushrooms are packed with antioxidants that can help counteract free radical damage caused by environment, diet and lifestyle factors. Mushrooms contain vitamins A, C, E and K as well as minerals like potassium, calcium, iron magnesium zinc copper manganese. Beta-glucans, polysaccharides that strengthen immune function and increase resistance against diseases and infections, are found in various foods to support immunity. Other beneficial mushrooms include Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail), Cordyceps militaris (Cordyceps), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster Mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shitake), and Grifola frondosa (Maitake). Each variety offers distinct benefits; Turkey Tail may improve cardiovascular health while possibly preventing the occurrence of high cholesterol levels; Maitake is said to aid immune function while aiding weight loss;

Taste

While plain mushroom tea can be enjoyable, many people enjoy adding additional flavors. Chamomile, exotic hibiscus or traditional green tea are all deliciously refreshing additions that add an exciting psychedelic twist – don’t forget the addition of lemon either; not only will its acidity help your brain take in all that magic faster!

Some companies blend mushrooms with coffee or cacao for an invigorating combination, like Finnish company Four Sigmatic’s powdered mushroom drinks mixed with different kinds of tea; Seattle-based Choice Organic Teas offers sweet tulsi rose and matcha tea blends made with reishi mushrooms as an invigorating alternative to morning coffee – however the amount you drink determines its effects.