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Is Reishi Coffee Good For You?
Coffee is an increasingly popular drink around the world, yet excessive caffeine intake can have serious adverse health effects on users. These side effects may include headaches, nervousness, irritability, faster heartbeat and involuntary muscle movements called tremors. Thankfully, there are alternatives such as Reishi Mushroom Coffee – or Gano Mocha in Japanese – a delicious and nutritous beverage made by mixing Reishi mushroom powder with instant coffee to produce a low-caffeine yet nutritious beverage that provides health benefits without overdose of caffeine!
Reishi mushrooms (commonly referred to as lingzhi in China) have long been venerated for their healing properties. As an adaptogen that helps the body adapt to environmental stresses, this woody mushroom boasts polysaccharides, amino acids and antioxidants that support an active immune system – features prominently throughout Chinese art including tapestries, porcelain pieces and paintings for over two millennia! Reishi’s popularity can even be found woven into tapestries, porcelain works of art over two millennia!
Ra Hygge’s Reishi Coffee uses cold-water extraction to ensure that its reishi mushroom remains undisturbed and does not adversely impact its flavor. Incorporating functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps and Chaga enhance various body functions including brain health, exercise performance, immunity regulation and inflammation response.
At home, creating Reishi mushroom coffee couldn’t be simpler. Simply boil water, mix in powder from Reishi mushrooms, sweeten with raw honey or coconut sugar as desired and stir. Reishi coffee is perfect before bed as it will relax the mind and promote sleep quality.