Reishi Mushroom Supplements

Reishi mushroom UK: capsules, powder and dried slices

What is Reishi?

Reishi is a hard, glossy, reddish bracket fungus that grows on hardwood. Its Latin name is Ganoderma lucidum. In Chinese it is called Ling Zhi, and Reishi is its Japanese name. Unlike most mushrooms you might cook with, Reishi is far too woody to eat. It also has a distinctly bitter taste. Its shiny, almost varnished surface makes it easy to recognise, even for beginners.

Reishi is a functional mushroom, not a psychoactive one. Research into Reishi is ongoing.

A long tradition of Reishi tea

Because it cannot be eaten like a normal mushroom, Reishi has traditionally been simmered in water to make a tea. That is still the classic way to enjoy it, and it is why we sell dried Reishi slices alongside our capsules and powder. Today you can choose between that traditional route and more modern formats, depending on how much time and taste you want to give it.

Our Reishi capsules: three sizes explained

We sell Reishi capsules in three pot sizes, and they are not all the same. Reishi 90 is described as 100% pure mushroom extract with no fillers, at £34.80. If you are searching for Reishi extract, this is the one to look at. Reishi 60 (£24.49) and Reishi 100 (£38.99) contain Reishi mushroom powder. All three use vegetable capsules, so they are vegan.

Capsules are the easiest way to take Reishi without meeting its bitter flavour. Compare them with other species in our mushroom capsules collection.

Reishi powder

Reishi powder is one product in two sizes: 60g for £26.99 or 120g for £44. Expect a bitter edge, so it works best in strong or rich drinks such as coffee or hot chocolate rather than a delicate smoothie. Browse the full mushroom powder range if you want a milder mushroom to pair it with.

How to make Reishi mushroom tea

Reishi tea is simple to make with dried slices. Put a few slices in a pan of water, bring it up to a gentle simmer and leave it for about 20 minutes. Strain out the slices and pour. The colour deepens the longer it simmers, and so does the bitterness. Some people like to add honey or a slice of lemon.

Our dried slices come in a 50g bag for £5.99, which is a cheap way to try Reishi tea, or a 500g bag for £26.95 if you brew it often. You will find them with the rest of our dried mushrooms.

Making Reishi taste better

Reishi is famous for its bitterness, so a little planning goes a long way. Pair the powder with flavours that can stand up to it. Dark hot chocolate, a mocha, or a spiced chai with cinnamon and ginger all work well. A spoon of honey or maple syrup softens the edge. In the kitchen, a pinch can go into a rich beef or mushroom stew, where deeper flavours hide it.

With tea, simmer for less time if you find it too strong, then work up. You can also brew a pot of Reishi tea and use it as the liquid for porridge or a chai latte. Store slices and powder sealed, somewhere cool and dry.

How to choose the best Reishi mushroom supplement in the UK

• Taste: If you dislike bitter flavours, capsules are the easiest choice.
• What is inside: Choose Reishi 90 for pure extract with no fillers, or Reishi 60 or 100 for mushroom powder in a capsule.
• Tradition: Dried slices let you make Reishi tea the traditional way.
• Flexibility: Powder can go into coffee, hot chocolate and other rich drinks.
• Value: The 500g dried slices and 120g powder give the lowest price per gram.

Delivery and how to take it

Whichever format you pick, follow the serving on the label. We deliver across the UK, with free shipping on orders over £30. Our products are lab tested. If you want Reishi as part of a wider mix, our mushroom gummies include it among seven mushrooms, and our functional mushrooms guide explains how Reishi compares with the other species we sell.