Ryze was established in 2020 to offer an innovative mushroom coffee blend designed to replace your regular morning cup of joe. Their six potent mushrooms provide similar health benefits with reduced caffeine.

RYZE differs from other mushroom coffee brands by using whole mushrooms such as Reishi and Shiitake rather than extracts as its main source of mushroom flavors. Furthermore, they focus on sustainability by choosing shade-grown coffee for production, and using MCT oil from coconuts instead of palm kernels (a major cause of deforestation).

Mushroom coffee has quickly gained in popularity as it can improve focus, increase energy levels, promote weight loss and help relieve bloating. Unfortunately, there is no scientific proof linking mushrooms with these health benefits; therefore, before adding any supplements that contain caffeine to your routine it would be wise to consult a medical provider first.

To test how well RYZE’s mushroom coffee tasted, we conducted taste tests with several consumers. They generally enjoyed it; most testers described its texture as creamy and mildly earthy with a balanced, less acidic coffee flavor; most didn’t experience bitterness or mushroomy aftertaste and this could easily be covered by creamer.

Speaking directly with RYZE’s mushroom coffee team helped us gain some insights. Their recipe incorporates whole mushrooms ground up into powder with MCT oil from coconuts (a more sustainable crop than palm kernels) for extra smoothness, and their coffee comes from certified fair trade suppliers.

RYZE’s mushroom coffee contains ingredients carefully chosen for their potential health benefits, and each one is designed to reach specific goals. Cordyceps has long been recognized for enhancing oxygen utilization for increased energy and stamina; Lion’s mane is said to help reduce inflammation and boost cognitive performance.

Each type of mushroom offers distinct advantages. Chaga mushrooms are known for their immune-enhancing and anti-inflammatory effects. Meanwhile, reishi is an adaptogen that supports your body in its ability to cope with physical and emotional stresses.

Lion’s mane is an adaptogen that helps reduce anxiety while improving cognitive function, and we were able to verify that RYZE’s mushroom coffee uses shade-grown coffee beans that reduce soil erosion and pesticide usage, producing sweeter tasting beans with reduced acidity levels. Overall, most people enjoyed its taste; some felt it lacked “the buzz” they expected from regular coffee, however. Taste may differ according to personal taste; therefore each person might respond differently.