The Day of the Mushroom is celebrated annually on April 16th, and is a time for mycophiles around the world to share their appreciation for these delightful decomposers. Mushrooms come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors, and they can be used in a myriad of recipes, from soups and stews to pasta and pizzas, and of course, tea! Let’s tip our caps to these magnificent little beings, and explore a bit of the past, present and future of how our lives intersect with our friends, the fungus.
Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a type of medicinal, adaptogenic mushroom. It’s been used in traditional Eastern medicine for thousands of years [1]. We love lion’s mane tea for many reasons. So, what’s so special about this fungi anyway? Studies & anecdotal evidence reveal thatlion’s mane mushroom benefitsrange from improved focus to improved brain health.