Lion's Mane Tea or Broth
Lion's Mane Tea or Broth is a warm beverage made by simmering or steeping the Lion's Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) in water, often with optional additions like ginger, goji berries, or a touch of honey. Originating from traditional East Asian culinary and herbal practices, particularly in China and Japan, it's valued as a comforting, functional drink.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a very low-calorie, virtually carb- and fat-free beverage, with the mushroom itself providing a small amount of plant-based protein. Its key nutritional appeal lies in its content of bioactive compounds like hericenones and erinacines, which are studied for their potential benefits to nerve and brain health.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 25 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a modern take on using a fungus revered in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries as a 'nourishing' tonic. What makes it unique nutritionally is the focus on its specific compounds that may support cognitive function and nerve growth, setting it apart from typical herbal teas.
