An early morning cup of coffee can help set you on your path toward success and wake you up, but what if instead of beans there were mushrooms instead? That is the concept behind mushroom coffee, an increasingly popular beverage which purports to offer health benefits. Mushroom coffee typically features ground coffee mixed with powdered medicinal mushrooms such as Reishi, Lion’s Mane or Chaga to produce its distinct fungus-rich drink which claims to bolster your immune system, reduce inflammation levels and even enhance cognitive performance.

Mushroom coffee, similar to instant, is made by mixing mushroom extract with ground coffee. However, when made at home it’s essential that the ratio between mushroom extract and coffee be adjusted until you find one that tastes perfect – Arabica beans offer superior taste for creating the best mushroom coffee taste!

Dependent upon the blend of mushrooms used, drinks made with mushrooms can have various flavors ranging from earthy to spicy. If the drink tastes bitter, try using natural sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup or agave nectar as natural sweeteners; plant-based milk or coffee creamers may also provide richer textures with extra boost of flavor!

Be wary of claims surrounding this new trend with coffee-flavored mushrooms. While there has been much talk of their purported health benefits, most have yet to be proven by research conducted in petri dishes or on animals rather than humans. Reishi mushrooms in particular have been noted for lowering cortisol levels which in turn helps decrease stress levels and improve sleep quality; the chaga mushroom found in coffee blends may possess anti-cancer properties.

While you may want to give this drink a try in order to try to live a healthier lifestyle, it’s still a good idea to consult your physician prior to making any dietary adjustments. They will be able to tell you if its mushroom ingredients are safe for consumption without interfering with any medications you are currently taking or causing digestive issues; then decide whether this beverage deserves trying or if your current coffee routine should continue uninterrupted.