Turkey tail tea is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the benefits of this medicinal mushroom. It’s also relatively easy to make, and with a little practice, you’ll be brewing up a perfect cup in no time.
What You’ll Need:
- 2-3 tablespoons of dried turkey tail mushrooms
- 1 quart of water
- A saucepan
- A strainer
- A teacup or mug
- Optional: Honey, maple syrup, or other sweetener
Instructions:
- Bring your water to a boil. You can use filtered water or tap water, depending on your preference.
- Add the turkey tail mushrooms to the boiling water. You can use whole mushrooms or chop them up into smaller pieces.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes. This will allow the mushrooms to release their beneficial compounds into the water.
- Strain the tea into your teacup or mug. You can discard the mushrooms or compost them.
- Sweeten to taste with honey, maple syrup, or another sweetener. This is optional, but it can help to improve the flavor of the tea.
Tips:
- You can also add other herbs or spices to your turkey tail tea, such as ginger, cinnamon, or turmeric.
- If you’re using fresh turkey tail mushrooms, you’ll need to use about twice as much as you would dried mushrooms.
- Turkey tail tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Benefits of Turkey Tail Tea:
Turkey tail tea is a great source of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that can support your immune system improve your gut health and reduce inflammation. It’s also a good source of vitamin D, which is essential for bone health.
Additional Resources:
- Blue Ridge Chaga Connection: https://blueridgechagaconnection.com/tag/turkey-tail-tea/
- YouTube video on how to make turkey tail tea: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=spoTAuuXus4
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How often can I drink turkey tail tea? You can drink turkey tail tea once or twice a day.
- Is turkey tail tea safe for everyone? Turkey tail tea is generally safe for most people. However, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications, it’s always best to talk to your doctor before drinking turkey tail tea.
- Where can I find turkey tail mushrooms? You can find turkey tail mushrooms online or at some health food stores. You can also forage for them in the wild, but it’s important to make sure you know how to identify them correctly.
Benefits Of Turkey Tail
Fresh turkey tail is available at natural, health food, and ethnic stores. It can also be found online, in health food stores, and in ethnic supermarkets as a powder, tincture, or component of a superfood mix called Organifi Gold.
Making tea with turkey tail is one of the best ways to take advantage of its health benefits. What makes it so fun is that there are several ways to make turkey tail tea!.
3 Ways To Make Turkey Tail Tea
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup chopped turkey tail mushroom
- 4 cups purified water
- 2 tsp Organifi Gold
- ½ tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Ingredients:
- Chop the mushrooms into small pieces.
- Add them to a large pot of water.
- After bringing the water to a boil, simmer it for one to one and a half hours.
- Strain the mixture.
- Add Organifi Gold, honey or maple syrup and lemon juice. Stir well and enjoy.
Turkey Tail Tea With French Press
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup of mushroom
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp loose leaf tea of your choice
- Optional: honey, maple syrup, lemon
Instructions:
- Chop the mushrooms into small pieces.
- Fill your French press with the loose leaf tea and the turkey tail.
- Add boiling water and let it sit for 45-60 minutes.
- Pour into cups. You can add as much honey, maple syrup, or lemon flavoring as you like.
Turkey Tail Tea
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup chopped turkey tail mushroom
- 4 cups purified water
Instructions:
- Chop the mushrooms into small pieces.
- Add them to a large pot of water.
- After bringing the water to a boil, simmer it for one to one and a half hours.
- Strain the mixture.
If you don’t have turkey tail mushrooms on hand, you can always make a cup of Organifi Gold. Turkey tail and a host of other superfoods, including turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, work together in Organifi Gold to support your immune system, reduce inflammation, relax your body, and soothe your mind. What else would you want?.
To help with sleep, healing, and recuperation, incorporate Organifi Gold into your nightly routine. You can also regularly consume turkey tail tea to reap its many health benefits.
Please share your experiences below; we always love hearing about your adventures and supporting you on your journey. Have you ever tried turkey tail mushroom tea or other medicinal mushroom teas? What benefits have you noticed since drinking Organifi Gold regularly?
And remember, were in this together.
Kat Gál is a multi-passionate writer, world traveler, nomad, runner, and cat-person. She is a lifelong learner who lives outside of her comfort zones stretching her boundaries and discovering beauty around the world. She is a Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach who encourages others to embrace their unique authentic selves, follow their heart and find their own version of freedom in life.
Since drinking turkey tail tea I have never gotten a cold, or sick. I drink it every single day. I drink ganoderma applanatum, as well.
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