Have you heard about mushroom coffee yet? Almost certainly if you’ve been on social media or listening to podcasts, or at least heard the buzz around it! Mushroom coffee is a blend of ground or extracted mushrooms such as lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps or turkey tail blended with coffee in some cases and other ingredients like chai spices, chaga or turmeric for additional flavor and health benefits.

Since last year, mushroom blend coffee and tea beverages have experienced exponential growth in terms of both their popularity and use across various fields – from relieving stress and anxiety to improving sleep and immune support. Partly due to less caffeine being contained within many mushroom blends than traditional coffee drinks – making these mushroom drinks appealing for people sensitive to stimulants such as coffee.

While more research needs to be conducted to support its many claims, functional mushroom coffee is widely regarded as a safe and nutritious beverage. Furthermore, its lower caffeine content makes it suitable for those who suffer from caffeine sensitivity such as jitters, stomach upset, or rapid heart rate.

Medical mushroom’s benefits are driven primarily by its adaptogenic properties, which have been demonstrated to treat various symptoms and conditions. Reishi mushrooms are widely known for increasing natural production of melatonin in the body – helping promote sleep quality and mood improvement; Reishi and Chaga mushrooms may have anti-ageing benefits by slowing cell degradation while Adriaticins found in Lion’s mane help reduce inflammation throughout the body.

Coffee enthusiasts have many choices available to them when it comes to coffee and mushroom blends. Aside from including mushrooms in these blends, these options may also contain ingredients like sage, rhodiola, ginger or ashwagandha to meet individual preferences.

Mushroom-infused drinks can provide an additional source of antioxidants in their diets. However, it should be noted that mushroom beverages should not be seen as a replacement for whole food sources or other health supplements that are more effective at improving overall wellness.

Those interested in trying mushroom tea or coffee should focus on purchasing products made with organic, whole food non-GMO mushrooms that have been sustainably sourced under optimal conditions and started off slowly before increasing serving sizes; especially if this is your first experience. It is also wise to start off small; starting with smaller serving sizes can help your body adjust without overdosing on taste and effects without experiencing nausea or diarrhea as could occur if overindulgence occurs. Alt Pro Expo and specialty health food stores can be great ways to find these products; many companies sell globally as they sell products internationally as well.