Mushroom coffee has become an increasingly popular way of adding functional mushrooms into one’s diet, often by mixing mushroom extracts with instant or ground beans to produce a drink which may increase energy, decrease inflammation and promote restful sleep. Common mushrooms used include cordyceps, chaga, lion’s mane maitake and turkey tail and are believed to support liver health while stabilizing blood sugar and counteracting any acidity found in coffee*.

Make Your Own Reishi Coffee You can make your own reishi coffee using Ganoderma lucidum mushroom powder that has been ground to a fine powder and mixed with coffee grounds or pods. Although single-use plastic packets of such products exist online retailers, for the sake of the environment it would be wiser to purchase bulk from companies offering organic mushroom supplements.

Reishi mushroom powder made from fruiting bodies is important when selecting the appropriate variety, as mycelium-grown varieties contain significantly fewer beneficial constituents such as polysaccharides and proteoglycans compared with those sourced directly from actual fruiting bodies, as well as having lower caffeine contents which is beneficial for those who struggle with caffeine sensitivity.