An early morning cup of joe can set the pace for your entire day and spark action. Many coffee enthusiasts are also adding functional mushroom extracts into their cups of java to boost their health, such as Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) or Turkey tail (Clitoria mangifera) mushroom powder blend. This creates an elixir.

However, an online search of “reishi mushroom in coffee” yields dubious recipes featuring instant coffee-mushroom blends which may contain preservatives and unnecessary additives. To reap the full benefits of immune-modulating fungi such as Reishi mushrooms in cold brew form it’s best to mix real mushroom extracts with freshly harvested organically grown coffee beans.

Making your own mushroom-infused coffee is easy; the key is selecting and selecting in what ratio each mushroom to use. When purchasing reishi mushrooms for use in your brewing, ensure your supplement comes from their fruiting body rather than mycelium or grain substrate; this ensures you get immune-enhancing beta glucans and other bioactive constituents in your dosage.

Balance the coffee-to-water ratio before leaving it in your refrigerator overnight to steep. A cold-brew method reduces acidity of your drink, potentially helping avoid gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn, while using high-quality, USDA certified organic mushroom powder ensures you receive maximum benefit from each serving of Reishi mushroom coffee.