Mushroom extracts provide an extra nutritional boost while simultaneously adding to the flavor of your coffee blend. Many functional mushrooms contain complex B vitamins that work in concert with caffeine to release energy from fat for fueling activities, while others provide immune-enhancing benefits, aid digestion or counteract the acidity of coffee*.

Reishi mushrooms have long been used to improve sleep quality and strengthen the immune system, as well as providing relaxation benefits*. Reishi’s soothing qualities can create a feeling of well-being and deep relaxation*.

Reishi mushroom powder can boost both its nutritional and sensory qualities in coffee, while increasing taste. Reishi extract powder offers an earthy and bitter flavour which works beautifully with chocolate and coffee alike.

Some coffee blends that incorporate reishi mushroom powder may include added sugars and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, maltitol, stevia or erythritol which could affect your stomach sensitivity or diabetes management. Before purchasing such products it is wise to check the Nutrition Facts on packaging to make sure there are no artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, maltitol stevia erythritol.

Reishi mushrooms are an increasingly popular component of dietary supplements and have been promoted as possible treatments for diabetes, HIV, cancer, inflammation, colds and viruses. According to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center reports that long-term supplementation of reishi may cause side effects such as itchy skin irritations, increased bleeding or stomach distress – please check with your healthcare provider prior to taking reishi or any other supplement.