Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is one of the most beloved functional mushroom extracts available. Widely considered “the mushroom of immortality,” reishi helps alleviate fatigue, promote restful sleep and soothe frayed nerves – creating an enjoyable beverage while soothing frayed nerves at once! Add it to a cup of coffee and you have both delicious and relaxing beverages in one go.

Reishi coffee can be prepared several different ways. A common method combines reishi mushroom extract powder with instant or ground coffee and sold in single-serving packets for convenient consumption. Reishi coffee tends to contain low amounts of caffeine, making it suitable for those with caffeine sensitivities.

Addition of mushroom powders adds an earthy taste and numerous health benefits, particularly Reishi mushrooms which are known for their anti-ageing, stress reduction and immune support properties*.

Reishi coffee often features cordyceps, chaga and lion’s mane mushroom extracts for their supposed immune-enhancing benefits, balance in blood sugar levels and relief from allergies or eczema*.

When selecting mushroom extracts for reishi coffee, it is crucial that they come from fruiting bodies rather than mycelium grown on grain. According to research, polysaccharides, sterols and beta-glucans found in fruiting body-sourced mushrooms are more bioavailable than those obtained through mycelium grown on grain.