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
| Item | Requirements | Time Required |
|---|---|---|
| Prepared Reishi Mushrooms | 2 Reishi Mushrooms | 15 minutes |
| Reishi Tea | 1 Prepared Reishi Mushrooms, 0.25L Potable Water, Lit Fire | 10 minutes |
By following these steps, you can successfully craft Reishi Tea in The Long Dark, utilizing resources found in the wilderness.
