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Mushroom Tea: A Coffee Alternative

An Idea

Wow! This tea was a long time in the making. A few years ago, a few of our staff mentioned they really liked mushrooms and their healing nature. So we bought some chaga and started adding it to our blends. Chaga is a fungi that typically grows on birch trees in the northern climes of Alaska, Minnesota and Canada. But while chaga in its raw form is a good blend balancer and flavor absorber, it doesn’t offer the same health benefits you can get from the extracted form of chaga. In addition, it is a limited resource, so we cut back on chaga in our blends and decided to dig deeper into what a mushroom tea might look like.

Instant Mushroom Tea Development

At the same time, on our wholesale side of things, we had several companies asking us for a coffee alternative. Slowly, we started taste testing different mushrooms and instant teas. We found a mushroom extract source and ordered samples. And then we got excited about this powdered tea blend! The taste was extraordinary! The pieces started to come together, and we knew we were on to something.

The Final Product

What we ended up with was not where we started. This powdered tea is rich in mushrooms, or mushies, along with a good dose of cacao, black tea, and endurance aiding ashwagandha. A smidge of salt accentuates the flavor and a dash of pepper gives it a little pop.

The Mushrooms

There are four mushrooms in this blend, and each comes with healthy, desirable, sought after attributes. The descriptions scratch the surface of what they might offer:

  • chaga- anti inflammatory
  • cordyceps- immunity booster
  • lion’s mane- dementia and anxiety blocker
  • adaptogenic reishi- immunity booster and sleep enhancer

Loaded with Goodness

Drink a cup of our mushroom tea and see you how you feel. Be warned, you might find your self up past your bedtime! We found this rich brew both stimulates and intoxicates! With the sharpness and mouthfeel of coffee, but with the long-lasting calming yet focusing effect of tea, our mushroom tea hits the spot when you just want more.

Don’t take our word for it! Try Mushies Instant Cup out for yourself, and tell us what you think.

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2 thoughts on “Mushroom Tea: A Coffee Alternative

  1. This tea is amazing ! The perfect cup to start my day. Feels like just enough caffeine without the dreaded jitters that traditional coffee gives me. Whatever ingredient helps drive that focus has really helped me zone into my work and academics as a college student ! Do you have any other product recommendations? Additionally how much caffeine is it per serving I only ask as my sister has to watch caffeine intake and wanted to get an answer before I recommended 🙂

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Judy Hogg
Best store in Montana possibly in all of the United States. I don't know. This is the first Gong Fu tea shop I've ever been to. I came in for a matcha whisk because I donated mine to a museum. Before I left a random customer who was introduced to me as a regular bought me tea. I hugged him which isn't something I normally do. But I was incredibly thankful. Then the man behind the counter gave me a free sample. I went in looking for a simple tool and left with tea and a happy spirit. I am looking forward to making it back as soon as possible! I loved it. I think it will always hold a special place in my blood pumping organ.
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Brooke Blackler
I've been going to Lake Missoula Tea Company for years, and recently have had the privilege of putting some of their tea in my store. The quality of the tea is fantastic, and the blends are delightful. I have also attended one of their tasting / learning events and it was great. I highly recommend their downtown store for meeting with friends, family or even just for a nice place to go and have a cup of perfectly brewed tea.
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Sari Barnes
This atmosphere of this shop is so wonderfully cozy and pleasant. The menu has such a nice selection of to-go options and the loose teas to purchase for home brewing are phenomenal and in vast selection. The service was quick and friendly. I came here with my family and we bought many of the different teas to try, as well as some to-go teas. My sister and I really enjoyed their house Chai. It was the perfect amount of spice and tea, like a spicy hug for your soul. I will be recommending this shop to others in the future.
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Tim Specht
Amazing variety great prices and they'll brew top shelf teas you may be reluctant to buy before trying for a dollar more. Great selection for Missoula. Friendly knowledgeable staff and beautiful tea sets and accessories