Many are switching from caffeine-filled coffee to mushroom coffee with cordyceps, chaga and lion’s mane mushrooms for the many health benefits they provide, including stress reduction, immune support and better focus. Caffeine provides temporary energy boosts but then comes crashing down, while mushroom blends provide sustained energy that help combat midday slumps.

Mushroom coffee is typically prepared by mixing instant coffee with various functional mushroom extracts, such as Ganoderma lucidum (reishi), shiitake, turkey tail, maitake or chaga mushrooms. Instant coffee-mushroom powder mixes are usually sold in single serving packets at health food stores but making your own DIY mushroom coffee may be easier and can allow you to customize its taste according to your individual taste as well as ensure you’re receiving maximum benefit from supplements.

To make mushroom coffee at home, simply combine your preferred cold brew coffee with mushroom extracts of your choice and blend. For an extra dose of flavor and health benefits, adding milk, nut butter or ginger may also increase its potency. To achieve optimal results we advise using high-quality cold brewed coffee as it has less acidity than drip or espresso-based versions – you’re likely to be able to find organic and non-GMO cold brewed varieties at health food stores nearby.