Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), commonly referred to as the “mushroom of immortality”, has long been used in Eastern medicine as an adaptogenic substance with remarkable benefits such as increasing mental clarity and immune support, relieving stress and fatigue and inducing restful sleep. Reishi mushroom coffee offers this same powerful combination: luxurious coffee combined with functional mushroom extracts for enhanced mental clarity and promoting restful restful sleep.

Mushrooms are packed with nutrients and contain thousands of bioactive compounds such as beta-glucans and triterpenoids, known as immunomodulators, anti-inflammatories, and antioxidants. Reishi mushrooms in particular have proven useful in treating asthma, dizziness, insomnia, high blood pressure and more; using their adaptogenic properties to balance body and mind while providing relaxation and overall well-being benefits is particularly popular.

Mushroom coffee usually contains extracts from various varieties of mushrooms, such as chaga, reishi, cordyceps and lion’s mane fungi. Manufacturers frequently include an adaptogenic herb such as ashwagandha to boost energy levels while decreasing anxiety and stress levels.

Mushroom extracts are processed to retain their essential nutrients and then combined into ground coffee for easy consumption at home or on-the-go. When selecting an organic mushroom extract it’s essential that it comes from fruiting bodies of mushrooms rather than mycelial growth on grain, as mycelium-grown extracts may lack many of the polysaccharides and beneficial compounds found in fruiting bodies.

When selecting a reishi mushroom coffee, look for one made with high-quality fair trade coffee and contains extract powder from fruiting bodies of mushrooms as the fruiting bodies may vary according to age or health conditions. Be sure to read the label thoroughly so you get an appropriate therapeutic dosage of reishi.