Mushroom coffee may sound appetizing, but it has quickly become an in-vogue wellness trend with major fanfare. Crafted by mixing coffee with mushroom extract, mushroom coffee reportedly provides health benefits like reduced stress levels and enhanced immunity. These blends generally contain less caffeine than their regular counterparts – some varieties even go so far as being decaffeinated altogether – making it an appealing option for people seeking to limit caffeine intake but still get their daily fix.

Mushrooms are well known to possess anti-inflammatory properties and contain antioxidants that can fight free radicals that contribute to inflammation in the body. According to advocates of mushroom coffee, adaptogens and polyphenols found in mushrooms might also bolster your immune system while simultaneously relieving stress by lowering cortisol levels that often rise when under stress.

However, most of these claims remain unverified. Mushroom coffee should not replace your morning joe and has not been scientifically proven to treat or prevent any conditions; before beginning to consume mushroom coffee it would be prudent to consult a healthcare provider, particularly if you already have an existing medical condition or take medication for it.

Most mushroom coffee is a blend of traditional coffee with mushroom extract from either chaga, lion’s mane, cordyceps, or turkey tail mushrooms, chosen due to their medicinal benefits and dried, extracted and then blended into the coffee for consumption. The end product typically looks, tastes and smells much like regular coffee but with an earthy or nutty note.

Some brands add additional ingredients to their mushroom coffee, such as l-theanine (an amino acid), monk fruit sweetener and cinnamon. Before purchasing such products, always check their label to ensure they are gluten-free as some contain coconut products or allergens that could trigger an adverse reaction.

Mushroom Coffee has become increasingly available at supermarkets and cafes, including Holland & Barrett. According to this retailer, mushroom coffee’s growing popularity can be partially attributed to consumers looking to add more vitamins and minerals into their diet; their “heavily fortified” Mushroom Coffee comes packed with 15 supplements including lion’s mane, maitake and shiitake mushrooms for only PS40 per packet! Meanwhile Spacegoods offers more extensive offering featuring these fungi plus collagen and MCT oil – but with more expensive prices!

Some people report feeling better after switching from coffee to mushroom blend, and experts attribute the difference to lower caffeine levels. According to them, mushroom coffee typically contains 50-60 milligrams of caffeine compared with 150-200 milligrams in standard coffee beverages – potentially helping people feel less anxious or jittery and improving sleep at night. If considering making the switch yourself, make sure that each product includes an accurate list of its caffeine level either on its packaging or online so you know exactly how much is in each serving each day.