Searching online for “mushroom coffee” will most likely return questionable recipes that combine instant coffee with various functional fungi; for the best results, we suggest making your own cold brew at home using premium, organic, USDA-certified reishi mushroom extracts. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), known as the “mushroom of immortality,” has long been used by Traditional Chinese Medicine to combat fatigue, promote restful sleep and ease frayed nerves.

Reishi mushroom is an adaptogenic mushroom with potential benefits including helping reduce stress and fatigue, reduce cholesterol and blood pressure levels, boost immune function, prevent cancer, protect heart health, enhance cellular growth and repair processes, increase energy and endurance and support liver and kidney health. Reishi also boasts strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties.

To maximize the effects of reishi mushroom coffee, it’s best consumed on an empty stomach without additional ingredients that could prevent absorption of active compounds. For best results, take it either first thing in the morning before breakfast or just before bedtime.

Addicing mushroom powder to coffee or tea beverages may change their flavor, yet its earthy or nutty notes complement most beverages such as coffee and tea. For a true purist experience, simply mix mushroom powder into hot or warm water (not boiling), organic miso soup for an umami boost, or consider creating your own vegan mushroom coffee recipe using raw cacao powder and coconut milk as ingredients.