Mushroom coffee has established itself as an influential player in functional coffee circles, providing nootropic benefits such as increased focus and energy support. Although this category remains small in terms of overall market share, brands offering clean sourcing practices and third-party testing often find more success among wellness-oriented consumers. When searching for your ideal mushroom coffee blend within budget, make sure it uses ground or instant coffee brewing methods, as well as being caffeine free or has low caffeine per serving amounts.

The best mushroom coffees are made with high-quality ingredients that are free from added fillers and sugars, synthetic chemicals and GMOs, as well as mushrooms sourced carefully with clear labeling as such on their packaging. Mushroom-infused coffees may use various species such as lion’s mane, chaga, reishi or cordyceps – look out for ones which list all these mushrooms used and their benefits, including how many mgs per serving there are of each one used in its blend and total mgs total per serving for best results!

When selecting a mushroom brew, be sure to read its ingredients list thoroughly in order to identify any fillers such as rice flour or starch used as fillers to bulk up and reduce production costs. Organic mushroom coffees with fruiting bodies (the reproductive structures of fungus) rather than extracts (which tend to be far more concentrated) make the best products.

If you prefer convenience over grinding their own beans or using a coffeemaker, consider purchasing an instant mix that can easily be mixed with hot water to brew espresso-style coffee on-the-go. These mixes come in flavors such as vanilla, caramel and hazelnut for maximum choice and convenience.

Four Sigmatic, Om Mushroom Superfood and RYZE Superfoods all provide ground and instant mushroom coffee as well as single-serve pods to meet consumer demands for immunity and mood support. Meanwhile, brands like MUDWTR and Everyday Dose specialize in adaptogens – herbs, roots, or mushrooms which help the body adapt to stressors by supporting normal metabolic processes in the body.

RYZE’s Original Mushroom Coffee was launched by two Harvard alumni in 2020 as a premium organic blend designed to promote focus and stamina. Their 2g proprietary mushroom blend contains wood-grown Lion’s Mane mushrooms as well as wild-harvested Chaga as well as Rhodiola for maximum effectiveness. ReNude Chagaccino offers organic ingredients combined with medium roast instant coffee for an efficient breakfast option, featuring one of our shorter ingredient lists (only ReNude Chagaccino has less overall inclusions). Everyday Dose and MUDWTR also provide 45-day money back guarantees, similar to what this brand provides. All three brands are located in the US. Unlike many mushroom-infused coffees with bitter or unpleasant flavors, this option has been described as earthy with rich notes of umami thanks to fulvic acid prebiotics which support healthy gut bacteria levels.