One online search reveals numerous recipes for mushroom coffee made with instant coffee and Ganoderma lucidum mushroom powders, often sold as immunity boosters during fall and winter seasons when seasonal changes or cold and flu season makes immune systems vulnerable. These brews may prove particularly helpful during these seasons when seasonal fluctuations and infection make the immune system vulnerable.

Reishi is an adaptogenic herb, helping your body cope with stress and fatigue more easily, and also features cortisol-lowering effects to reset the sleep-wake cycle. Reishi provides an natural alternative to caffeine which may interrupt restful slumber or cause jitters and restlessness for some people.

Mushroom powders may help strengthen immunity by modulating certain enzymes’ activities, and many are thought to possess antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties that may reduce blood pressure as well as increase circulation and oxygen flow.

Reishi has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate fatigue, promote sleep and ease frayed nerves. Furthermore, Reishi has been found to possess anticancer, antihyperglycemic, hepatoprotective and cytotoxic properties that may also prove helpful.

When selecting a reishi coffee product, it’s essential to select a high-quality item with a strong percentage of reishi and an unambiguous ingredient list. Sugar and animal milk products should be avoided as these can contribute to inflammation. Ayura coffees and cappuccinos use 3% reishi extract combined with high quality organic coffee beans, stevia extract, non dairy milk powder as well as non dairy milk powder which makes them suitable options for vegans or those following low-carb diets.