Welcome! Whether you are already acquainted with mushroom tea‘s power or coming here from being directed here by your wellness guru in WhatsApp group, mother nature has an answer for your focus, clarity, and energy levels that is sure to improve them significantly.

Join Anderson Japanese Gardens and Kimiko Gunji, Tea Master of the Urasenke Tradition of Tea for a special tea ceremony dedicated to Sen Rikyu.

Connect with the Spirit of the Mushrooms

Indigenous cultures have long relied upon mushrooms as spiritual and medicinal tools, typically administered by shamans or curanderos. Mushroom-infused rituals aim to maximize the psychoactive molecule psilocybin’s benefits while mitigating adverse reactions like nausea or confusion; furthermore they aim to create a sacred space and honor its spirit through this experience.

Participants connecting with the spirit of mushrooms through tea enter into a state of openness and reverence that can bring transformation and unity. Mushrooms help us see new perspectives on life and our relationships with one another, leading us towards developing more holistic views of wellness. Tea with its centuries of health benefits is a soothing tradition that makes this powerful experience all the more enriching.

Mushroom tea is an ancient beverage infused with the spirit of medicinal mushrooms that, when consumed, opens the way for profound transformation and healing on physical, emotional, mental, and energetic levels.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is an adaptogenic mushroom with highly esteemed stress-relieving and immune-enhancing qualities, making it one of the premier stress management agents. Widely considered a symbol of immortality, Reishi can assist your body in managing stress-related responses that could threaten romantic relationships.

Preparing mushroom tea requires carefully selecting and sifting dry herbs into a bowl, with special consideration of their varied textures and forms. Running your fingers over each dried leaf allows you to connect with its spirit – before slowly sipping and enjoying its healing qualities – the effects should begin showing within 20-30 minutes depending on your method of consumption.

Steep the Tea

Tea has a rich tradition in many cultures around the globe and can be enjoyed hot or cold depending on its water temperature, steeping time and brewing method. Mastering its preparation requires practice but will result in tasting tea just how you prefer it!

Before beginning, find a comfortable place where you can enjoy your tea ceremony in peace and create an ambiance of calmness and openness. Some prefer lighting candles or incense, and playing soothing music to heighten their experience while others may wish for solitude when sipping their beverage of choice. Once the perfect atmosphere has been created, follow any recommendations given for that type of tea you are brewing.

Assuring fresh, clean water to make tea is of utmost importance in order to prevent mineral buildup that could impact its taste and nutritional content. Filtered or spring water may be preferable over tap as tap contains chemicals and minerals which could negatively alter its quality and flavor profile of your beverage.

Ideal, only boil the water once to ensure optimal flavor of the tea you are steeping, preventing double boiling which may ruin its natural flavors. Keep in mind that all types of tea can be steeped hot or cold – cold brew should be steeped for up to 12 hours for best taste and antioxidant content, whereas hot brewed tea may be enjoyed immediately upon completion, although for optimal temperature stability it should cool off first before being enjoyed.

Drink the Tea

Once steeping for an appropriate period, remove your tea infuser and pour another portion of hot water over the mushrooms to ensure you receive a full dose of the psilocybin compounds present in your tea.

Once your tea is complete, find a comfortable spot and relax as you sip slowly and mindfully, taking note of its subtle flavors and fragrances with every sip. This will also allow your body to better absorb any of its components such as mushroom metabolites.

If desired, additional ingredients can be added to your tea. Reishi mushrooms have an earthy, bitter tree bark flavor that pairs nicely with spices in our Chai Mushroom Tea blend – adding these extra touches can really elevate its taste; mushrooms alone may sometimes be rather bland tasting!

No matter which mushroom variety you select for use in tea making, always start by boiling your water before adding any other ingredients. Heating activates their healing properties while neutralizing any potential toxins found in commercially produced mushrooms.

Once your cup of tea is finished, take a moment to acknowledge and thank the spirit of mushrooms for their curative and transformative powers. Express your thanks either out loud or simply let your heart open wide with love as your expression. After this profound connection is established, slowly rise from your tea ceremony and carry this meaningful connection throughout your day – creating a mindful lifestyle while honoring ancient wisdom of mushrooms! This ritual should be performed whenever feeling rejuvenated or revitalized is needed in life.

Rise

A mushroom tea ceremony can be an incredible way to connect with their spirit. Through ritual, this practice opens up opportunities to explore liminal spaces within your consciousness – realms where growth and change thrive. As you connect with their energy, envision their light spreading throughout your body and mind and illuminating dark corners of your soul – accepting this energy with open arms as it helps your inner transformation take place while showing it to the universe through this heart-centered healing ritual.

Start by mixing your tea blend in a large mug or cup and setting it aside to steep. While your tea steeps, create an atmosphere of serenity and relaxation by lighting candles or burning incense to set an atmosphere conducive to inner reflection and inward growth. Once ready, take time sipping slowly savoring every flavor and fragrance of herbs as you consider the depths and complexities of this elixir’s multidimensionality and depths of meaning.

Once your first few sips have passed, remove your tea from the heat and pour out (known as “washing”) its liquid into a separate container before returning it to your teapot along with fresh mint leaves and sugar for a final blend. Each guest then enjoys small cups filled with your delicious creation.

Sipping mushroom tea allows you to reflect on the interdependency of all existence, including yourself. Think about what changes or improvements you want to see happen in your life and make a promise aloud or privately within.