Mushroom coffee is an increasingly popular hot drink that blends regular coffee with extracts from medicinal mushrooms like chaga, cordyceps, reishi and turkey tail to provide purported immune-boosting and energy enhancing benefits. Yet more research on mushroom coffee and its effects is required before these claims can be fully supported.

Popularity of Chaga Coffee results from widespread belief that these mushrooms provide natural remedies for heart disease, cancer, inflammation and depression. Furthermore, anti-aging properties and antioxidants found in Chaga mushrooms help combat free radical damage to cells; hence its growing popularity as a beverage choice. Many have taken to sipping Chaga coffee combined with espresso, steamed milk (or plant-based alternative), cinnamon vanilla and monk fruit sweetener for an enjoyable beverage experience.

This strange concoction has recently made waves online, with users touting that it helps boost energy, reduce stress and enhance mental clarity and focus. While mushroom powder, extract, and tonics have long been part of traditional herbal medicine in Asian countries, one should use caution before trying anything that promises anti-ageing properties or stress relief; particularly something containing caffeine-like flavors like coffee.

Inonotus obliquus, commonly referred to as chaga, is a parasitic fungus found on various trees in the Northern Hemisphere and frequently harvested for its medicinal value. With high levels of antioxidants and known to strengthen immunity while helping prevent heart disease as well as treat various autoimmune disorders.

To create mushroom coffee, chaga is dried and ground into a powder before being mixed with ground coffee beans in a 1:1 ratio. Some products even add raw maple syrup for extra flavoring – producing an earthy and nutty beverage perfect for cold or warm beverages!

While mushroom coffee might sound interesting, its benefits do not outstrip those found in traditional coffee drinks. The primary difference is price – mushroom coffee tends to cost double what regular java would do and may present difficulty for those on limited funds. Furthermore, its consumption should not be recommended to people suffering from digestive issues as mushrooms contain oxalates that increase kidney oxalates levels and lead to abdominal discomfort; those experiencing such conditions should opt for whole mushrooms rather than drinking mushroom coffee.