Amy Charnay and Lily Mazzarella surprised coffee purists 10 years ago by adding powdered reishi mushroom directly into ground coffee in order to improve energy peaks and valleys caused by caffeine while simultaneously improving mood balance – the result is now known as Reishi Coffee as an increasingly popular supplement.

Reishi mushrooms are among the many functional mushrooms that offer anti-ageing, wellness and immunity-enhancing benefits. Mushrooms contain antioxidants which fight oxidative stress and inflammation while at the same time acting as adaptogens to manage stress and promote relaxation in the body.

Mushroom coffees typically feature lower caffeine contents than regular coffee, making them an excellent alternative for those sensitive to caffeine or those looking to reduce their coffee consumption. Furthermore, mushrooms coffees may offer additional health benefits depending on which types of mushrooms and extracts are included in its blend – for instance maitake mushrooms can assist with blood sugar regulation while chaga can neutralize any acidity present in coffee; other beneficial strains include turkey tail, cordyceps and lion’s mane which have anti-ageing, immune boosting and energy enhancing properties respectively.

Follow these easy recipes to make Reishi Coffee at home using equal parts ground coffee and Reishi powder with hot water in a French press, Keurig or other brewing method, strain and serve. It is the perfect combination for morning relaxation or before bed, providing both calmness and sleepiness as well as stress reduction and digestion assistance.