How to Make Mushroom Tea in The Long Dark

Making mushroom tea in The Long Dark, specifically Reishi Tea, involves two main steps: preparing the raw mushrooms and then brewing the tea at a fire.

Here's a breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Preparing Reishi Mushrooms

Before you can brew the tea, you need to process the raw Reishi Mushrooms.

• Ingredients: You need 2 Reishi Mushrooms.
• Action: Go to a crafting interface (like a workbench or simply in your inventory).
• Time: This preparation step takes 15 minutes (in-game time).
• Result: You will create Prepared Reishi Mushrooms.

Step 2: Brewing Reishi Tea

Once you have the Prepared Reishi Mushrooms, you can brew the tea.

• Requirements: You need a lit Fire. This can be a campfire, fireplace, or stove.
• Ingredients:
  • 1 Prepared Reishi Mushrooms
  • 0.25L of Potable Water (Water that has been boiled or is otherwise safe to drink)
• Action: Interact with the lit fire and select the crafting/cooking option.
• Time: Brewing the tea takes 10 minutes (in-game time).
• Result: You will create Reishi Tea, which is a valuable item for its medicinal properties and warmth.

Summary Table

By following these steps, you can successfully craft Reishi Tea in The Long Dark, utilizing resources found in the wilderness.