Reishi mushrooms have long been used in Eastern medicine as an aid to extend lifespan and promote good health, making them available as nutritional powder, supplement or tea.

Medicinal mushrooms like chaga and reishi contain adaptogenic properties that help the body adapt to stressors, and contain antioxidants and beta-glucans which may reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.

Ingredients

Reishi mushroom has long been used as part of traditional Eastern medicine to promote longevity, reduce stress, relax the body, and aid sleep. It is often combined with other mushrooms and adaptogenic herbs like chaga, cordyceps and lion’s mane to offer maximum benefit; mushroom coffee often contains less caffeine than traditional coffee to aid those who may be sensitive to its effects.

When making reishi coffee, only use high-quality ingredients. Aim for powder made from fruiting bodies of fungi instead of mycelium as this source contains four times more polysaccharides than its counterpart.

Reishi mushrooms are packed with essential nutrients that provide protection from disease and aging, including beta-glucans – complex sugars which slow tumor growth and inhibit cancer cells’ spread – as well as stimulating white blood cells that kill them and other abnormal cells. Studies have also demonstrated how Reishi may help ease chronic fatigue caused by infections, hormonal imbalances and stress – while simultaneously strengthening immunity and combatting free radicals to boost energy levels and increase vitality levels.

Preparation

Reishi mushrooms have long been used in traditional Eastern medicine to promote general health and well-being, whether fresh or dried and sold as nutritional powder, supplements, or teas. Reishi mushrooms contain multiple beneficial components including beta-glucans and triterpenoids – two sources of vital nutrition for overall wellness – along with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well as helping reduce stress levels, improve sleep quality, boost immunity levels, and enhance immune functioning.

Reishi mushroom coffee is made by grinding ground fungus into a fine powder and mixing it with ground coffee, producing a beverage with lower caffeine levels than traditional coffee drinks, potentially benefiting those sensitive to caffeine. Some manufacturers also add adaptogenic herbs like chaga, cordyceps or lion’s mane that have been shown to enhance relaxation and support sleep.

Reishi coffee gets its distinctive flavor from a fruiting body of the fungus, which contains higher levels of beneficial constituents than mycelium. According to Paul Stamets’ writings, fruiting bodies of Reishi mushrooms contain 41% beta-glucans while mycelium only has 14%. If possible, purchase organic non-GMO beans. Finally, it’s wise to check that your reishi coffee contains as much of its stated reishi extract content.

Brewing

Most coffees with reishi are created by mixing reishi powder into ground or instant coffee, advertising their lower caffeine content as an additional draw for those suffering from caffeine sensitivity. Reishi is added for its constituents such as polysaccharides and beta-glucans which have been described as helping boost immunity and energy, usually listed on the label along with percentage and daily dosage information. Reishi may interfere with blood sugar levels and is therefore not advised in combination with antidiabetic medication; additionally it may reduce clotting effects so should be avoided before surgery to ensure optimal health care for all involved parties involved.

Serving

Reishi coffee typically combines instant and ground coffee together, along with Reishi powder ground into powder form before being blended with the other ingredients to form a coffee-like drink. Mushroom coffee generally has less caffeine than its coffee-related counterpart, which may help those sensitive to stimulants; additionally it includes adaptogenic herbs which promote relaxation and can improve sleep quality.

Mushrooms used in making Reishi coffee contain beta-glucans that may inhibit tumor growth while simultaneously increasing white blood cell count and targeting abnormal cells, including cancerous ones. Reishi in particular appears to stimulate certain white blood cells known for attacking abnormalities.

Reishi may provide relief for chronic fatigue that isn’t alleviated with rest, while some studies indicate it could even help treat depression and anxiety.