Adaptogenic mushrooms have long been recognized for their many health advantages. Now more than ever before, consumers are seeking holistic wellness products that offer these advantages in an easily consumed beverage form.

Space Tea is the world’s first mushroom iced tea and lemonade beverage to use functional, adaptogenic Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms to provide energy, calm focus, and mood-enhancing benefits. Available as certified organic non-GMO gluten-free and kosher canned drinks in Original or Golden Mango flavors.

Reishi Mushrooms

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum or Lingzhi) mushroom, one of China’s oldest medicinal fungi, has long been considered an immortality symbol. Reishi’s reddish-brown, fan-shaped polypore fungus is often called the “mushroom of immortality”, while it also acts as a powerful adaptogen, helping to calm your mind and promote overall well-being.

Reishi tea has long been recognized for its immune enhancing effects and may help increase production of white blood cells, including natural killer (NK) cells to combat disease and infection. Reishi has also been found to lower blood pressure and balance cholesterol, making it effective at combatting viral infections like influenza (influenza), swine flu and bird flu; asthma/bronchitis/liver disease/insomnia/stress management.

Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of Reishi in helping those living with diabetes by helping regulate blood sugar levels and supporting liver health and cellular wellbeing. Furthermore, Reishi may help support healthy liver function as well as overall cellular wellbeing.

Studies have also revealed that reishi mushrooms can have a profound impact on cholesterol levels, helping prevent high blood pressure. Furthermore, studies have also demonstrated their interaction with GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) pathways – slowing neural activity down while encouraging restful sleep.

Reishi can be taken in powder, capsule or liquid form. Capsule and liquid formulations offer convenient dosage with an easily swallowable formula; making this an ideal option for those who do not wish to make tea themselves or who have difficulty swallowing large quantities of powder.

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Lion’s mane mushrooms have recently gained much interest, appearing as supplements and food sources due to the presence of heracinines and erinacenes that provide neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory benefits. Research indicates that these mushrooms help boost cognitive function, improve mood and aid nervous system repair while simultaneously decreasing anxiety and depression through serotonin production – an inherently mood enhancing compound found naturally within these mushrooms.

This mushroom has also been shown to help inhibit nerve cell degradation and improve cognitive abilities in those suffering from Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s diseases. This occurs because stimulating neural growth within the hippocampus helps alleviate symptoms associated with these disorders.

Note that this research is still early, and larger studies must be completed to verify these results. But it demonstrates that the brain-boosting properties of lion’s mane mushrooms are real and worth exploring further.

What sets lion’s mane apart is its abundance of heracins and erinacenes, which have been shown to stimulate new neuron growth. Thus it has come to be known as a brain-boosting mushroom; studies have even indicated its efficacy against dementia, MS and Alzheimer’s symptoms.

Lion’s mane compounds have been shown to induce hippocampal neurons to produce growth cones similar to those found on dandelions; these growth cones act like fluffy white seeds on dandelion heads and serve as receptors to signal other neurons to connect with them, making brain connections easier and improving its functionality. By having larger growth cones, the brain can form connections more efficiently and improve its functionality.

Lion’s mane mushroom not only boosts your immunity but has been demonstrated to significantly enhance gut health as well. According to one study, it increased the number of beneficial bacteria found in your digestive tract while simultaneously having anti-diabetic properties by blocking a-glucosidase enzyme activity.

Lemonade

Lemonade is a refreshing beverage made from lemon juice, sugar and water. You can drink it straight up, mix it with other beverages or use as the foundation of mocktails – an excellent summer beverage that serves as a healthy alternative to soda and other flavored drinks. Lemonade syrup can be found at many supermarkets; make sure that its label does not contain preservatives or artificial flavors before purchasing, check expiry date and storage instructions as keeping in fridge will extend shelf life of product.

Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient known for strengthening immunity, lowering risk of colds and flu infections, improving skin health, lowering heart disease risks, cancer risks and constipation symptoms. Furthermore, this fruit’s high level of soluble fiber aids digestion while its potent potassium content regulates blood pressure.

Lemonade can help keep you hydrated in hot weather. Staying hydrated is crucial for health reasons; dehydration can lead to numerous health issues including heat exhaustion and stroke. Plus, its delicious taste adds another bonus!

Lemonade is an iconic summer beverage, from homemade batches made at home or purchased in stores. Easy to prepare and keep refrigerated for multiple days. However, lemonade contains large amounts of sugar which could be detrimental to some people with diabetes or chronic illnesses; thus limiting consumption to once every so often may be best.

Flavors

Space Tea, one of the first adaptogenic mushroom iced tea and lemonade beverages available worldwide, has recently experienced unprecedented success as functional mushroom beverages become more mainstream. At Natural Products Expo West 2023 they will showcase their expanded product offering.

Gabriel and Isaac Heymann along with business partner Michael Goldberg launched Space Tea in 2020 with the mission of promoting mental wellbeing through music, meditation, and mushrooms. Space Tea drinks combine traditional blends of iced tea and lemonade with non-psychoactive Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms for enhanced energy, calm focus, mood-boosting effects and mental clarity.

Space Tea offers an original Arnold Palmer-style drink as well as zero-sugar varieties Golden Mango and Summer Watermelon; its Classic Tea lineup consists of lemon, hibiscus and matcha flavors; as well as low-sugar options featuring blueberry. Recently the company also introduced their BOOST line, boasting more caffeine per can than its standard 40mg offering.

Space Tea strives to establish its brand with authenticity by engaging the community through events and drawing on its passions for music and space exploration. Their packaging features imagery of planets, stars and astronauts – creating an authentic brand experience. The company has joined forces with Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing retailers nationwide, to bring its products closer to more people. Space Tea’s certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher functional mushroom beverages will now be sold at over 390 Sprouts locations nationwide as part of this partnership agreement. Grand View Research estimates the global functional beverage market will reach $208 billion by 2027 due to rising interest among people seeking ways to maintain or improve their health. Demand is projected to skyrocket owing to an increasing population looking for ways to maintain or improve it.