Reishi mushroom is an edible medicinal fungus found growing at the bases of wooded trees, particularly maples, in China, Japan and Korea where forest conditions provide ideal environments for its cultivation.

Reishi mushrooms can be prepared into an herbal tea that captures many of their medicinal properties, but this process takes too much time and produces a bitter-tasting drink. As an alternative, the mushrooms can be ground into powder form for easier incorporation into foods and drinks; in fact, Reishi mushroom coffee contains significantly less caffeine than standard coffee, making it perfect for those sensitive to caffeine as well as those seeking an energy boost without sudden surges or drops in caffeine consumption.

Reishi mushroom coffees and cappuccinos that excel are those containing high concentrations of Reishi mushrooms, low in sugar and fat content, non-dairy milk for smoothness, as well as ingredients such as Ginseng, Prickly Pear Cactus Extract Grape Seed Extract Moringa Moringa Coenzyme Q10 which help improve performance, increase energy levels and support gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria within our digestive systems.

Finding the appropriate dosage of Reishi will require some experimentation. A higher dosage is often associated with greater stress and fatigue relief, but to avoid adverse side effects it is wise to start off at a lower dosage level. A great way to track intake accurately is with products equipped with built-in dosing systems – capsules or tablets provide accurate dosage every time!