Mushroom Coffee: The Best Blends to Choose

Mushroom coffee is a unique blend of traditional coffee beans and medicinal mushrooms.

Instead of replacing the coffee beans entirely, medicinal mushroom extracts (such as Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and Chaga) are combined.

The result is a drink that retains the familiar taste of coffee while infusing the potential health benefits of the mushrooms.

How much caffeine is in Mushroom Coffee?

Mushroom coffee has slightly less caffeine than normal coffee blends – simply because the addition of mushrooms means a smaller ratio of coffee.

Four sigmatic, for example, claim 50 mg of caffeine in a cup of instant coffee, and 100 mg of caffeine in a brewed coffee (made from ground coffee).

The most popular mushroom coffee blends

1. Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee
   One of the most popular brands, Four Sigmatic typically combines Lion’s Mane and Chaga with coffee. With both ground and instant coffee, Four Sigmatic also has lower-caffeine blends (Balance).
2. Ryzē Mushroom Coffee
   Ryze is a global mushroom coffee seller with a variety of mushrooms in the blend: Cordyceps, Reishi, King Trumpet, Shiitake, Lion’s Mane, and Turkey Tail. Ryze is more of a drink mix: it’s powdered with coconut milk and MCT oil.
3. Neuroast Superfood Coffee
   Comes as ground coffee or instant, Neuroast also has a flavored hazelnut variety. Focuses on enhancing brain health, integrating Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps. USDA-certified organic.
4. Mud/Wtr
   While not a coffee per se, it’s a coffee alternative that has a lot of mushroom content (>500 mg per serving). It is flavored with a spice blend and has some caffeine from the black tea.
5. Pure Shrooms Mushroom Coffee
   Pure shrooms is ground coffee + Reishi, Cordyceps, and Lion’s Mane.
6. La Republica Organic Mushroom Coffee
   Very popular instant coffee. Utilizes USDA organic mushrooms: lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps, chaga, maitake, turkey tail, and shiitake mushroom.

What are the health benefits?

Mushroom coffees make claim to a lot of health benefits:

• Enhanced Cognitive Function
  Lion’s Mane, often present in mushroom coffee, is believed to boost memory and concentration.
• Immune System Support
  Mushrooms like Chaga and Reishi are known for their immune-boosting properties, potentially offering resistance against illnesses.
• Stress and Fatigue Reduction
  Cordyceps and Reishi, common inclusions, may act as adaptogens, helping the body manage stress more effectively.
• Improved Gut Health
  Certain medicinal mushrooms can foster better digestion and promote a healthy gut flora.
• Antioxidant Properties
  Mushrooms, particularly Chaga, have potent antioxidant capabilities, which can combat free radicals in the body.
• Lowered Acidity
  Adding mushrooms can make the coffee less acidic, which might be gentler on the stomach and beneficial for those sensitive to traditional coffee.

Should I drink mushroom coffee?

If you already drink coffee, there is nothing lost in trying out some mushroom coffee. However, the health benefits may be negligible due to the small amounts of mushroom extract in the drink.

You would then have to be drinking a lot of coffee to obtain the health benefits of the mushrooms!

Check the caffeine level in the blends carefully. Some are actual ground coffee, others are blends.

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