As this category continues to expand its flavorful reach, I’m hoping the term magic mushrooms will soon gain the meaning it truly deserves instead of the nefarious one it currently carries. Because, at this point, it seems as if you could add mushroom to just about anything, and consumers will be on board.
The latest territorial takeover to cross my desk, nay, my virtual shopping cart, was mushroom teas.
To start, I love tea already. So, I was completely on board to order some—in the name of research, of course—out of sheer curiosity, as umami is not a flavor heavy in my tea cabinet.
Mushrooms are becoming increasingly available in this rising space, of which I can say there is a die-hard following that continues to grow. The versatility of tea options and occasions rivals that of wines and brandies, something all shopping generations are catching on to.
It turns out, too, that, like many other produce items of variety, mushrooms provide different flavor profiles to enhance the drinker’s experience. The most popular seemed to be chais, with sweeter options showcasing Lion’s Mane mushrooms and richer ones with Reishi mushrooms.
Celebrated with a history of being used for health benefits among various cultures for thousands of years, if you think yoga and Thai massage have gripped the West, just wait to see what this tasty trend does.
I, for one, will be watching over the rim of my absurdly large mug. And that’s the tea. 
