Coffee brands are now offering mushroom-infused drinks, promising health benefits including improved concentration, stronger immunity and deeper sleep. While medicinal mushrooms have long been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic practices, most research conducted thus far on them has been limited to test tubes or animals and not human studies; furthermore combining medicinal mushrooms and coffee may potentially thwart some of their supposed effects on the body.

At Four Sigmatic, they pride themselves on sourcing ingredients tested on humans and remaining transparent about how and where their product is sourced and made. Four Sigmatic stands out among other mushroom coffee companies as being exceptionally transparent about their process; using ingredients sourced only from organic producers as well as only fruiting bodies of mushrooms grown rather than mycelium in their products.

“Mushroom Coffee” from this company offers multiple blends to choose from, each boasting different health benefits. Their “Think” blend contains organic coffee combined with lion’s mane mushrooms to improve cognitive function and focus, while chaga mushrooms may reduce stress and fatigue. There are also versions containing turkey tail and reishi mushrooms for immune support as well as cordyceps/shiitake mushrooms for anti-inflammatory benefits.

An increasingly popular option for mushroom enthusiasts is mixing mushrooms powders with coffee in a 1-to-1 ratio, usually including their name, species and place of growth. Some blends may also include sweetening agents like Stevia or Honey for additional sweetness while other options remain unsweetened.

Delicious blends may contain lots of added sugars and artificial flavors. Plus they can be expensive. If you want an affordable yet healthier solution, why not make your own mushroom coffee at home instead? To do so is easy; all that’s required to create delicious mushroom coffee at home is a blender, hot water, ground or instant coffee and one to two tablespoons of mushroom powder!

As opposed to regular coffee, mushroom brews contain less caffeine compared to their regular coffee counterparts and even significantly less than decaffeinated options. With such low levels of caffeine content available in mushroom coffee compared with its counterparts, it makes mushroom coffee an ideal solution for anyone seeking a caffeine-free option or experiencing its effects negatively.

As a dietitian and holistic nutritionist, I have witnessed mushroom coffee’s popularity grow significantly over time, particularly due to its link to improved mental performance, digestion, immunity and sleep. Many varieties contain low calorie counts that may assist those trying to lose weight. So I asked 10 nutritionists and 1 physician who regularly consume mushroom coffee or use mushroom supplements regularly about their favorite brews and brands; here are their picks: