Reishi coffee is a combination of coffee and mushroom powder that’s often prepared using instant coffee, though other methods (ground beans or special pods for Reishi coffee) may also work. Reishi can help boost immunity, relieve anxiety and decrease stress symptoms; however there may be potential interactions with medications or even cause blood sugar levels to drop drastically.

Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) are widely used to make Reishi coffee due to their health-boosting constituents such as polysaccharides, proteoglycans, and beta-glucans. Reishi mushrooms also act as adaptogens which reduce stress while encouraging relaxation.

Mushroom coffee typically includes many functional mushrooms such as chaga, cordyceps, turkey tail and lion’s mane which boast various antimicrobial, antioxidant and inflammatory properties that can help reduce stress, increase energy and improve sleep quality*.

Mushroom coffee may be prepared from various kinds of mushrooms, with Reishi mushroom extract typically being the one most frequently used due to its medicinal benefits*. Reishi has been found to support liver function, regulate blood pressure and cholesterol, reduce inflammation, ease allergies, eczema and insomnia symptoms as well as lessen anxiety levels.

Reishi coffee may sound weird, but it can be deliciously satisfying with the right ingredients. To create the ultimate reishi experience, start with quality instant or ground coffee, add organic reishi mushroom powder, cinnamon, ginger and nut butter; mix in a blender before topping off your cup with coconut or cashew nut shreds as an attractive presentation!