Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) are medicinal mushrooms used to treat various conditions, including cancer, chronic fatigue and high blood pressure. Reishi has anti-inflammatory properties as well as increasing immune function and energy levels. Although further research needs to be conducted, lab studies indicate reishi could potentially help decrease tumor growth while simultaneously treating chronic fatigue syndrome by stimulating natural killer cells that attack cancerous cells and abnormal ones that stimulate immunity and energy levels.

Reishi can be enjoyed most commonly as a powder, mixed with coffee to create mushroom coffee. Reishi powder can be purchased in capsules, instant coffee pods and specialty pods; to make mushroom coffee simply combine the powder with hot (not boiling) or organic miso water and stir to release its active ingredients. Cold brew coffee is recommended since it has less caffeine than traditional drip or espresso coffee and also is low acidity– making it suitable for people suffering from acid reflux and GERD digestive conditions.

Reishi mushroom coffee beverages typically combine mushroom extract powders derived from cordyceps, chaga and turkey tail mushrooms with cordyceps tincture to provide additional health benefits. Some mushroom coffee products are sold individually while bulk products from reliable sellers will offer accurate dosing guidelines to maximize benefits without overdoing it.