Lion’s Mane mushrooms make for an effective energy booster when combined with coffee without the jitters, anxiety, headache, nausea or stomach upset associated with caffeine consumption. Furthermore, these functional mushrooms promote brain health, mood regulation and immune function – as well as offering unique flavors which pair beautifully with coffee’s robust taste.

Mushroom coffee is an innovative beverage made by mixing dried and ground lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) with traditional black, green or white coffee to provide potential cognitive benefits and mental clarity benefits for health enthusiasts. Mushroom coffee has quickly gained widespread acclaim as part of the wellness community due to its potential cognitive enhancement properties and capacity for improving overall mental clarity.

Lion’s mane mushroom coffee can help improve focus, concentration, and productivity – perfect for students, professionals, or anyone wanting to get more done during the day. Plus, adding this functional beverage into your daily routine may also prevent memory loss and protect against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Lion’s mane mushroom offers numerous health benefits; however, certain situations warranting its consumption should not. Due to its blood-thinning properties, those taking blood thinners or planning surgery should avoid it; additionally it should not be consumed during pregnancy or breastfeeding as its use could compromise pregnancy/breastfeeding outcomes.

There are two methods for making mushroom coffee: whole lion’s mane powder or extract. Whole lion’s mane powder refers to ground up pieces of mushrooms while extract is made by subjecting them to hot water in order to dissolve their protective chitin coating and release its healthful beta-glucans that benefit our bodies.

Both varieties of mushroom coffee can be enjoyed either alone or combined with additional ingredients, such as cinnamon, nutmeg or cocoa powder for an additional layer of flavor and to mask bitter herbs or spices that don’t lend themselves as easily to enjoyment on their own.

To create mushroom coffee, start by brewing up your preferred type of coffee and mixing in some lion’s mane powder and honey/stevia for sweetness. Finally, garnish it off with honey/stevia for additional sweetness if desired and enjoy! Alternatively, try adding milk (non-dairy preferred) for creamy texture and an increased balance in taste; alternatively try grass-fed ghee/butter to the drink for less-sweet option that will provide heart healthy fats and add heartiness!