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Mushroom Tea-detox tea

How to Make the Best Mushroom Tea for Your Health

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 2
Calories 5 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer (for removing mushroom pieces)
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Teapot or mug for serving

Ingredients
  

  • Water Helps extract beneficial compounds from mushrooms and keeps youhydrated.
  • Honey or Maple Syrup (optional) Adds sweetness while offering antioxidants and minerals.
  • Cinnamon or Ginger (optional) Provides a warming spice with anti-inflammatory benefits and digestive support.
  • Lemon (optional) Brightens the flavor and adds vitamin C to support immunity.These ingredients combine to create a nourishing,flavorful tea packed with health benefits.

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Choose Your Mushroom Variety
    Begin by selecting your mushrooms. For this recipe, werecommend a blend of Reishi, Lion’s Mane, and Chaga. Reishiis great for relaxation and immune support, Lion’s Mane enhancescognitive function, and Chaga is full of antioxidants. You can use driedmushrooms, powdered extracts, or tea bags based on availability.
    Mushroom Tea
  • Step 2: Measure the Mushrooms
    If you’re using dried mushrooms, measure about 1-2teaspoons per cup of water. For powdered extracts, 1/2 teaspoon is sufficient.Adjust based on how strong you want the flavor. Start with a small amount ifyou're new to the taste, especially for bitter varieties like Reishi.
  • Step 3: Boil the Water
    Bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil in a saucepan.Reduce the heat to a simmer to prevent overboiling. This helps extract themushrooms' beneficial compounds without losing potency. For a stronger brew,simmer for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Step 4: Add the Mushrooms
    Add your mushrooms, tea bags, or powder to thesimmering water. Stir gently to distribute the mushrooms evenly. Let the teasteep for 15-20 minutes to fully extract the flavor and health benefits.
  • Step 5: Strain the Tea
    After steeping, remove the pot from the heat. Strainthe tea to remove any solid bits. If you use tea bags, simply remove anddiscard them.
  • Step 6: Add Sweetener and Flavor (Optional)
    Customize your tea with sweeteners like honey or maplesyrup, or add spices such as cinnamon or ginger. A squeeze of fresh lemon canadd a refreshing twist.
  • Step 7: Enjoy!
    Your mushroom tea is ready to enjoy. Sipslowly, savor the flavors, and let the benefits of medicinal mushrooms worktheir magic!