Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has long been considered an emblem of vitality and longevity, revered in China as Lingzhi or King of Herbs/Mushroom of Immortality/Elixir of Life. Reishi is thought to help to harmonize natural rhythms within our bodies while simultaneously providing balance for mind, body and spirit.

Reishi powder must typically be simmered into teas or broths to release its medicinal benefits, which requires significant time, raw material, and expertise to prepare. Reishi extracts provide an easier and quicker way of adding the benefits of Reishi to drinks such as coffee; only five grams may be needed to produce the same effects as 50 grams of whole mushrooms!

Making mushroom-infused coffee using traditional methods such as percolators, French presses or pour over setups is possible using any number of mushroom powder combinations that match both their compatibility with coffee and flavor profiles. Lion’s mane, chaga and reishi medicinal mushrooms are popular choices for this task.

Select a Reishi mushroom extract that uses a dual extraction process in order to capture all the beneficial constituents, such as beta-glucans and triterpenes. Reishi mushroom extracts produced using this method have typically undergone analytical testing to confirm their content of these essential compounds – this way you can be assured you are reaping all of their potential health benefits.