Amy Charnay and Lily Mazzarella made waves ten years ago when herbalists Amy Charnay and Lily Mazzarella surprised coffee purists by mixing powdered Reishi mushrooms directly with ground coffee, creating Reishi Roast and selling it commercially.

Reishi mushroom has long been one of the most revered medicinal mushrooms in Asia, where its history spans centuries. Used to promote radiant health and longevity while providing a centered state of being, Reishi is well known for its immune-enhancing qualities as well as acting as an antistress agent to enhance adrenal function, reduce stress levels and balance hormone levels.

Reishi has recently gained popularity in the US due to its medicinal properties, used in supplements, teas, soups and as an additive for coffee. Available as capsules, powders or whole mushrooms such as Chaga Shiitake Cordyceps Turkey Tail Lion’s Mane it can also be enjoyed roasted form when added into instant or ground coffee or specially designed pods for use brewing coffee beverages.

Mushroom coffee typically contains low amounts of caffeine, although there may be variations on the market that contain higher doses. Reishi itself has no known significant adverse reactions when consumed as food or supplement; however, some individuals may be sensitive to its components and may experience stomach upset, dry mouth or rash from eating too much reishi.

As there has been limited research conducted on humans using Reishi or mushroom coffee, it is best to consult a healthcare professional prior to beginning use of this product. That being said, most individuals seem to tolerate Reishi well.