As people seek ways to lower their caffeine consumption or add something different to their morning beverage routine, mushroom coffee has become increasingly popular. These blends combine regular coffee and extracts of medicinal mushrooms like chaga, cordyceps, lion’s mane turkey tail and reishi; research indicates these mushrooms may possess immune-enhancing and metabolic-regulating properties as well as help regulate metabolism; however more definitive clinical trials must take place first before making such claims credible; drying, extracting and brewing processes employed when making mushroom coffee products will retain all beneficial compounds which make these mushrooms so appealing in the first place.

Though the health benefits of mushrooms have yet to be proven, many consumers report an improvement in mood and energy after switching to this popular beverage. Mushroom-infused drinks have also been promoted as natural stress relievers and sleep aids; however, evidence supporting such claims remains mostly anecdotal; therefore we advise consulting your physician prior to making changes to your diet and fitness regime.

Mushroom coffee can be easily made using ground or instant coffee combined with mushroom extracts in a French press, pour-over filter, or reusable filter. These beverages usually feature mild earthy notes and may be enjoyed either hot or cold; some brands even provide mix-in versions that can add an extra boost of nutrition and antioxidants to iced coffee, tea, or matcha beverages.

When purchasing mushroom coffee, the ideal product should have low or no sugar. This can have less of an effect on blood sugar levels and make the product more plant-based. Furthermore, take care in reading through product labels for any ingredients such as coconut products, tree nuts or cinnamon that could trigger allergic reactions; organic mushroom coffee would be optimal as this would eliminate all additional additives.

Four Sigmatic’s four Sigmatine supplement contains 1,500 milligrams of functional mushrooms such as chaga and lion’s mane, along with caffeine-free ashwagandha for an energy boost. Samuels specifically recommended it due to its high concentration of mushrooms as well as USDA certification. Ryze’s blend also offers similar purportedly higher mushroom concentration; however it lacks chaga which Samuels recommends.

Real Mushrooms’ option for those trying to limit their caffeine consumption combines chaga with other mushroom extracts in a vegan, non-dairy base in order to ease withdrawal symptoms such as jitters and disrupted digestion. They claim it may provide relief against sudden caffeine withdrawal symptoms like jitters and sleep disruption.