Mushrooms have long been revered as natural health remedies, both enhancing energy levels and aiding restful sleep. Functional mushrooms such as Reishi and Turkey Tail mushrooms are considered adaptogens because they assist the body’s response to stress by increasing or decreasing certain chemical reactions in order to return it back into balance.

Reishi is known to both promote longevity and strengthen immunity. With an extensive medical history dating back over 2500 years, Reishi’s traditional uses include treating asthma, dizziness and insomnia. Furthermore, its powerful antioxidant properties combat free radical damage, lower blood sugar and decrease risk for diabetes.

Reishi coffee has quickly become a trend, although more research on its health benefits needs to be completed. Yet many are using it for an energy and mental clarity boost in the morning. When selecting your blends look for whole-food ingredients such as chaga, cordyceps, lion’s mane or turkey tail to ensure you receive a range of constituents with various properties that benefit overall wellbeing.

Make a reishi-infused beverage at home using this recipe: Boil water and let it cool before combining instant coffee, organic reishi mushroom powder, cinnamon powder, grated ginger and raw honey in a blender until everything is combined smoothly and then add pinch of salt for extra earthy flavors to balance sweet. Ideally get high quality extract made from fruiting bodies instead of powder made from mycelium as this will provide more medicinal properties in your beverage.