More people are opting for mushroom-infused coffee as part of their morning ritual, including cordyceps, chaga, lion’s mane and turkey tail mushrooms for stress reduction, immunity support and more. Their earthy flavors pair nicely with coffee’s earthiness while adaptogenic herbs may help ease caffeine-related jitters.

Mushrooms contain polysaccharides, fatty acids and amino acids which provide energy without the usual caffeine high or crash. Mushrooms contain antioxidants which may lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation – Reishi being one of the best-known medicinal mushrooms known for balancing body and mind while helping prevent premature aging.

To create your own reishi coffee, first gather up dried reishi mushroom pieces and ground or instant coffee – both available online or at stores – then combine the two together. Reishi coffee can also be found mixed with other mushroom extracts like chaga, maitake, shiitake etc – though many of these blends come in single serving packets that may not be good for the environment and end up more costly over time than purchasing the ingredients individually.

To create your own reishi mushroom coffee, begin with a clean quart-sized mason jar filled with dried reishi pieces. Seal and store in a dark cabinet; give the jar a shake once or twice daily while giving it time for fermentation for two or three months; strain into another clean jar when finished and store in cool, dark conditions for storage.