If you are new to mushroom coffee, it is advisable to start slowly by starting with just a quarter teaspoon for three days and gradually increasing it up to one teaspoon daily if your body responds positively. Always consult your physician prior to beginning any dietary supplements regimens.

Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) have long been considered “mushrooms of immortality.” Used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to reduce fatigue, promote restful sleep and soothe frayed nerves, Reishi is also an antioxidant which may protect immune systems against free radical damage.

Functional mushrooms have become an increasingly popular dietary supplement due to their purported ability to boost energy, lower cholesterol levels, relieve stress and fight inflammation*. Functional mushrooms contain many different nutrients including beta-glucan polysaccharides and triterpenes which may support immune function while attenuating chronic inflammation.

Instant coffee brands typically incorporate one or more types of mushroom extract powders – like cordyceps, chaga, lion’s mane or maitake- into their products, but it is much simpler and cost-effective to create your own homemade version by mixing cold-brewed coffee, reishi mushroom powder cinnamon ginger coconut or cashew nut shreds for your own DIY version of mushroom coffee.

Making mushroom coffee on your own allows you to take full control over its ingredients, eliminating added sugars and preservatives that might otherwise be present in store-bought instant coffee mixes. Plus, using cold-brewed coffee and reishi mushroom powder as opposed to low-quality instant coffee and mushroom powder packets sold individually could provide health benefits over their equivalents in single serving plastic packets.