Caffeine is the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance, known for enhancing alertness and cognition in healthy individuals. Yet some coffee drinkers desire something beyond the regular morning caffeine buzz: nootropic coffee offers an alternative combining caffeine with cognitive enhancers for an added dose of brainpower and mental acuity.

Nootropics are compounds which may enhance nerve cell communication, boost energy production, reduce inflammation and neuronal damage and provide other potential advantages to mental health. When combined with caffeine in nootropic coffee form, nootropics may improve how our brains work and think by increasing alertness, decreasing stress levels and providing mood stability.

Beneve Xcelerate stands out on this list because of its combination of nootropics with an effective blend of ingredients to provide a comprehensive cognitive enhancement experience, including stress reduction and mood stability from Rhodiola Rosea; increased focus and mental agility from L-Theanine; as well as better memory retention through B vitamins.

vybey Braincare Smart Focus combines nootropics and adaptogens for an integrative mind-body experience that goes beyond caffeine rush. This includes omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation and support neuronal health as well as Rhodiola rosea extract to ease stress management and enhance mood.

Mastermind Coffee provides a decaf option of their nootropic coffee for those who don’t care for full-strength beverages, using a gentle water process to remove caffeine without altering flavor or potency of its nootropic ingredients. This makes the decaf option suitable for people who struggle to tolerate caffeine due to stomach issues or have medical reasons to avoid it altogether.