As moms, we’re expert multitaskers, so it makes sense to want the things you use, foods you eat, and drinks you drink to do some multitasking for you. A cup of yogurt counts as breakfast and a probiotic boost for the day, your moisturizer is loaded with SPF, taking at least one step out of your morning skincare routine and your nighttime sleepy girl mocktail helps you unwind and get a good night’s sleep. What happens when you mix coffee with powerful mushroom extract? A morning drink that will wake you up, support your immune system, and help you focus all morning long.
Mushroom coffee has taken the home brewing wellness community by storm over the past several years. Whether you prefer instant, drip, French press, or coffee pods, there’s a mushroom coffee for you!
What is mushroom coffee?
Mushroom coffee is essentially coffee, either ground beans or instant, that has been infused with mushroom extract. And I’m not talking about your typical shiitake or white button mushrooms.
Adaptogenic mushrooms like lion’s mane, reishi, chaga, cordyceps and turkey tail have medicinal properties that support immune health, cognitive function and stress. If you’re thinking, “yuck, mushroom-tasting coffee!” you don’t have to worry. Most mushroom coffees taste just like your regular coffee or have flavors added like mocha or vanilla to dress them up into a delicious brew.
Is mushroom coffee good for you?
Mushroom coffee often has less caffeine than regular coffee, sometimes with half as much cup-for-cup since dehydrated and the ground mushroom extract is added to the coffee beans. You’ll get the same antioxidant boost you get from your regular coffee beans in addition to the bioactive compounds found in mushrooms that can have various positive effects on the body. In addition to mushrooms, some of the coffee we’ve added below has additional benefits like vitamins, other adaptogens, or plant compounds like L-theanine added for an even stronger nutrient boost.
Mushroom coffee benefits
Starting your day with mushroom coffee adds a little boost of adaptogens, antioxidants, and other plant compounds while you get your caffeine fix. Some of the potential benefits of drinking mushroom coffee include:
Improved stress response: My favorite benefit of mushroom coffee is its ability to improve how your body responds to stress. Mushrooms like cordyceps, lion’s mane, and reishi have adaptogens that help the body better adapt to and handle stress, with beneficial effects against chronic inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic disorders.
Immune support: Mushrooms, including cordyceps, turkey tail, maitake and reishi, have the ability to stimulate cytokine production, which then signals your immune system to take action, fight off bacteria and viruses and keep you healthy.
Cognitive health: Research has found that mushrooms, including lion’s mane and reishi, have the potential to support cognitive health and improve depression and anxiety symptoms and focus.
Most adaptogens take anywhere from one to four weeks to begin working to a point where any differences can be noticed. I’m not sure about you, but adding something new to my routine and remembering to keep it up is no easy feat. Drinking coffee that has mushrooms added to it makes it easy to add something to my wellness routine since I’m drinking coffee every morning, anyhow!
Want to give mushroom coffee a try for yourself? Find our top picks below!
Four Sigmatic
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$12.19 (10 servings)
The little boost we all need to beat “mom brain,” this mushroom coffee uses lion’s mane and chaga mushrooms which have historically been used to help improve focus and improve immune function. I love that each serving has just 50 milligrams of caffeine (compared to 110 milligrams in a typical cup of coffee), so you can enjoy an energy boost without feeling jittery.
Everyday Dose
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$35.99 (30 servings)
The Mushroom Latte by Everyday Dose includes coffee extract, a blend of lion’s mane and chaga, collagen protein, and L-Theanine to help improve energy and focus. Each serving has just 45 milligrams of caffeine (less than half of that of a cup of coffee), but with L-theanine added, can still wake you up and keep you focused. It’s dairy-free and gluten-free and is made like an instant coffee, blending it into hot water.
Vitacup
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$26 (16 servings)
VitaCup’s Focus coffee includes lion’s mane and chaga mushrooms in addition to a hefty dose of daily vitamins. The medium roast coffee is infused with vitamins B1, B5, B6, B9, B12 and D3, elevating your morning cup of Joe.
Pella Nutrition
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$21.56 (60 servings)
A combination of seven mushrooms, including lions mane, reishi, chaga, cordyceps, shiitake, maitake and turkey tail, are infused into 100 percent fair-trade Columbian coffee. Just mix a teaspoon of the powder into a cup of hot water to enjoy a cup of this mushroom coffee.
Om
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$26.74 (30 servings)
This organic mushroom coffee powder uses lion’s mane and cordyceps to add an element of focus and immunity to their coffee. Each tablespoon serving has 110 milligrams of caffeine and includes ingredients like oat milk powder and coconut sugar for a smooth and slightly sweet finish when mixed with water or milk.
KOS
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$26.69 (28 servings)
An instant coffee mix with an organic mushroom blend of lion’s mane, cordyceps, turkey tail and chaga. Each scoop of mix has 50 milligrams of caffeine from organic coffee powder and a slightly sweet, dark mocha flavor that mixes well with hot water or milk.
MUD/WTR
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$29 (30 servings)
MUD/WTR has just 35 milligrams of caffeine per serving, along with 2,240 milligrams of mushrooms, including chaga, reishi, lion’s mane, and cordyceps. This is a coffee alternative, getting its deep flavor and caffeine from ingredients like cacao, turmeric, cinnamon, and masala chai, making it taste like a chocolate chai latte.
Clevr
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$25 (14 servings)
All you need to make this creamy latte is hot water and three tablespoons of Clevr SuperLatte powdered mix. It’s infused with mushrooms like lion’s mane and reishi, as well as ashwagandha root and probiotics for a daily dose of adaptogens and gut-friendly bacteria.
La Republica
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$19.29 (35 servings)
Organic Arabica instant coffee infused with lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps, chaga, maitake, turkey tail, and shiitake mushrooms. I love that this powder undergoes two rounds of third-party testing, so you know you’re getting exactly what’s on the label.
Laird Superfood
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$16.15 (12-ounce bag)
If you like to brew a pot of coffee the old-fashioned way, but want the added benefits of mushrooms like chaga, lion’s mane and cordyceps, then Laird Functional Mushroom Coffee is an easy and delicious choice.
Renude
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$44.99 (30-serving canister)
Another option for supercharging your regular cup of joe is the Renude Chaggacino. Made from a blend of just four ingredients–Wild Foraged Chaga, Organic Peruvian Cacao, Organic Ceylon Cinnamon, and Monk Fruit Sweetener–it’s designed to be added to your favorite coffee, tea, or even just milk to create a treat that’s totally café-level. It’s not overly sweet with a super smooth coffee ice cream taste which alone would have us coming back for more, but the extra focus it brings to our mornings? That’s the real hook.
