Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) and chaga are two adaptogenic herbs that help the body combat stress by providing relaxation, anti-inflammation, antibacterial, and antiviral benefits. Both have long histories of use in traditional cultures around the world and may help bolster immunity while also reducing inflammation levels and maintaining balanced blood sugar levels.

Mushrooms combined with coffee and other ingredients create an aromatic mushroom latte, offering all of the health benefits associated with coffee while tastelessly mimicking its flavour. You can buy pre-made mushroom coffee from various retailers, or make it yourself using mushroom extract powder mixed with instant or roasted beans from your own beans. However, due to being sold in single use plastic packets which isn’t eco-friendly it would be more environmentally sound to purchase bulk powder from a company offering certified organic powders.

Making your own mushroom coffee allows you to gain more control over both the quality and mixing process of functional fungi used. Choose from cordyceps, chaga, lion’s mane mushrooms, turkey tail mushrooms and shiitake extracts or combine multiple species according to your personal needs.

Reishi mushrooms have long been touted for their anti-cancer, anti-tumor and immunomodulatory properties; however, most research into them is conducted in Petri dishes or using mice and rats rather than on humans directly. Still, reishi mushrooms are widely popular for their immune-balancing benefits and used extensively throughout Asia to support energy and longevity.