Mushroom coffee has become a trendy health food trend on social media and in store aisles alike, boasting claims of immune-boosting and brain power benefits. Made up of ground coffee beans mixed with caffeine-free mushroom powder that can be mixed into hot water or milk to produce an easy cup-of-joe like beverage, the ingredients often come from medicinal mushrooms such as lion’s mane, chaga, turkey tail cordyceps or reishi for optimal results; available as ready-to-drink bottles or premade Latte mixes or instant packets.

RYZE’s formula differs from traditional coffee in several ways. First, its energy without crash formula does not contain any added sugars; furthermore, organic mushrooms grown using sustainable agriculture methods are used as well as being vegan and gluten-free. Finally, their proprietary blend does not reveal how many different species they include per serving; rather they say there must be at least 2g total in every bottle for consumption; but its precise meaning remains unknown as this amount may or may not equal what was used in studies to support health claims made for each of them species used by studies that support these health claims.

MUD/WTR and Sacred 7 mushroom coffee brands are more transparent about the exact quantities and percentages of different mushroom species found in their products, including beta-glucans which have anti-inflammatory properties and also provide information on their MCT oil sources such as coconuts or palm kernels (which can lead to deforestation).

No matter the ingredient amounts, RYZE’s proprietary blend remains an important aspect. Proprietary blends can be difficult to evaluate as doses don’t always correspond with studies that claim these herbs and natural ingredients have healing powers; furthermore, claims made about immunity-boosting effects are unsupported by sufficient evidence.

Although RYZE offers a 100% money-back guarantee on their initial subscription purchase, this does not extend to subsequent or non-subscribed purchases or non-subscriber purchases. Other companies such as Magic Mind and Thrive Market do offer refunds on all their products.

Consider also the price of RYZE. Compared to similar caffeine-free options like Four Sigmatic Productivity Shots or Thrive Market Mushroom Capsules, its premium price point can be off-putting to some consumers who may already spend money on other health and wellness products.