Mushroom coffee is an increasingly popular trend that marries coffee with functional mushrooms like Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom). Although the combination may sound strange, its final product tastes very much like traditional cups of java; simply enjoy black or add milk, honey, or sugar for your own personal preference. Mushroom coffee provides an energy boost without caffeine that may also support healthy blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as reduce inflammation and stress while balancing hormones, improving sleep and more!

Reishi mushrooms have long been revered in Asian cultures for their health-boosting properties and are among the most thoroughly studied mushrooms on Earth (Jin, 2016). Reishi mushroom supports balanced immune function and serves as an adaptogen – meaning it helps the body adapt to stressors more easily while normalizing homeostasis in its entirety. Reishi also acts as an antioxidant which fights free radicals while protecting liver tissue.

Reishi mushroom coffee can be purchased from various vendors, but making your own at home is easy too! Simply combine reishi mushroom powder with your preferred ground or instant coffee and brew as usual – add extra ingredients such as turmeric or ginger powder if desired for a more flavorful drink.

While some vendors sell flavored mushroom coffee with peppermint or anise flavorings, making your own allows you to experiment with various flavors and types of mushrooms – for instance you might try pairing reishi mushroom powder with adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha root or maca root to make an exciting combination drink!