How to Make Reishi Tea with Reishi Mushroom Powder

Reishi tea is one of the easiest ways to add reishi mushroom to your day. Traditional reishi tea means simmering tough, woody mushroom slices for an hour or more. With a reishi extract powder, you can make a cup in about two minutes.

What you need

• 1 serving of reishi mushroom powder (about 1/2 gram, or a small pinch)
• 1 cup (8 oz) of hot water, just off the boil
• Optional: honey, a tiny scoop of stevia powder, lemon, cinnamon, or a splash of milk

How to make reishi tea

1. Heat water until it's steaming but not boiling hard.
2. Add the reishi powder to your mug.
3. Pour in a little hot water first and stir into a smooth paste, so there are no clumps.
4. Add the rest of the water and stir well.
5. Sweeten or flavor to taste, then enjoy.

What does reishi tea taste like?

Reishi is earthy and naturally bitter. That's normal. A little honey or stevia, a cinnamon stick or a slice of fresh ginger makes it smooth and cozy. Many people blend reishi into hot cocoa or a chai latte instead of plain water.

When to drink reishi tea

Reishi has a long history in calming, wind-down routines, so many people enjoy it in the evening instead of a caffeinated drink. It contains no caffeine.

Reishi tea variations

• Reishi latte: whisk reishi powder into warm oat milk with honey and cinnamon.
• Mushroom tea blend: combine reishi with chaga powder for a richer, earthier cup.
• Iced reishi tea: make it with a little hot water, then pour over ice with lemon.

Why use reishi extract powder?

Our reishi mushroom powder is a 100:1 dual-phase extract from wild-harvested fruiting bodies, freeze-dried to protect its natural compounds. A concentrated extract dissolves into tea easily, and one 8 oz bag makes about 454 cups.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before use.