Wunderground was established by Cupcake Royale star Jody Hall to combine roasted beans from small farms with adaptogenic mushrooms in order to improve focus and boost immune systems. They offer whole bean, ground and instant coffee plus tea infused with Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga and Reishi mushrooms for sale.

At this Capitol Hill cafe, everything about it oozes fungal. From its mushroom-themed wall sculpture and retail shelves stocked with mushroom-shaped products to the menu’s selection of mushroom mochas and grain bowls.

Adaptogenic Mushrooms

Adaptogenic mushrooms (such as lion’s mane, cordyceps and chaga) have quickly become the darlings of the wellness world, often touted to help balance stress levels by decreasing cortisol, improving focus and overall immunity levels; increasing longevity while supporting our bodies natural ability to handle stress.

Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines have utilized these herbs for centuries; only recently has science begun to understand their value. Studies have discovered that reishi, turkey tail and lion’s mane all possess anti-inflammatory properties which help shield the brain against age-related conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Mushrooms may help to promote heart health and lower blood pressure due to their rich source of beta-glucans and antioxidants. Reishi has also been proven to lower cholesterol and prevent arrhythmias.

Chaga mushroom, an adaptogenic mushroom which is quickly growing in popularity among coffee shop goers and home users, has long been acknowledged for its ability to strengthen immunity, increase energy, reduce inflammation, improve cardiovascular health and even help with weight loss by stimulating metabolism and helping the body burn fat faster.

Wunderground Coffee Company in Seattle provides blends that combine smallholder farm coffee beans with adaptogens such as chaga, reishi, lion’s mane and cordyceps for optimal wellness. Their most recent launch “Brainwash”, is designed to manage stress effectively by decreasing anxiety levels and improving concentration.

At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), this pop-up shop will sell mushroom coffees and teas, merchandise from their brand partners, cupcakes from Cupcake Royale which Hall started back in 2010, as well as merchandise. Hall has plans to open her flagship cafe/roastery on Capitol Hill later this winter – likely during Halloween weekend!

Energy

Mushrooms provide a sustained and balanced energy boost. Unlike caffeine, mushrooms promote alertness and concentration without producing the inevitable crash. Furthermore, mushrooms contain many essential B vitamins, potassium, zinc, copper, and magnesium nutrients which support brain function, immune health and overall wellness.

Many brands provide mushroom coffee as whole beans, ground coffees, instant pods or whole bean. Four Sigmatic stands out in this industry with blends featuring Lion’s Mane for focus and Cordyceps energy; as well as Chaga for immunity. Their products make an excellent addition to busy lifestyles by providing functional wellbeing while on-the-go.

Golden Bloom stands out as another leading brand, providing premium coffee experiences featuring ground coffee paired with Lion’s Mane, Reishi and Chaga for increased focus and stress relief. Their eco-conscious packaging and ethically sourced ingredients attract eco-minded consumers who value sustainable practices and reduce caffeine or sugar intake as stimulants. Their product is now sold in Sea-Tac Airport as well as PCC Markets; many customers raved about its taste being subtler than similar mushroom products they had tried.

Focus

Coffee with added mushrooms has recently caused quite the buzz; but these aren’t psychedelic ones – rather, these adaptogenic mushrooms offer various cognitive and somatic health benefits that help reduce stress, improve concentration and boost immunity. As their popularity spreads further, so too has interest in mixing these adaptogenic mushrooms into our favorite beverage: coffee.

This new trend combines wellness trends with our love of coffee, creating an intoxicating combination that has quickly caught on among health-conscious consumers1. It combines premium coffee beans with medicinal mushrooms like lion’s mane, chaga, cordyceps and reishi to provide you with an energy boost without the jitters or crashes2.

Wunderground founder Jody Hall spent two years searching for the right supplier to craft mushroom infusions that she uses to flavor ground and instant coffee sold at her Capitol Hill flagship store, as well as sandwiches, grain bowls and bone broths served there.

Hall was determined to create a product that would be tasty and simple to incorporate into daily routines, and she accomplished that goal. Her mushroom coffee tastes just like any other blend; in fact, you likely wouldn’t even know it contains mushrooms from a blind taste test!

A key to the company’s success lies in its stringent sourcing and extraction procedures: mushrooms are carefully dried and extracted so that their unique properties remain intact before mixing them with premium coffee beans to form an exceptional blend. Furthermore, they utilize an innovative immersion brewing method which is gentle on both mushrooms and coffee14.

Immune Support

An effective immune system protects you against pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and toxins; however, stress, poor diet and lack of sleep can weaken this natural defense mechanism. Immune-boosting mushrooms such as chaga and cordyceps can help your body’s natural defenses by increasing oxygen uptake and stimulating the release of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency for cells. This boost in energy means more focus, stamina and endurance without the typical coffee jitters!

As health-conscious people seek delicious caffeine-free beverages to improve their wellness, an increasing number are turning to mushroom coffee as an enjoyable beverage option. These thoughtful drinks combine ground coffee with extracts from medicinal mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane, Chaga and Cordyceps for improved brain-boosting benefits and energy enhancing effects – providing an invaluable combination of nutrients that provide improved focus, jitter-free energy and immune support.

Wunderground offers one such product, pairing a blend of four mushrooms – including lion’s mane, chaga, cordyceps and maitake – with medium-roast coffee from Peru for an earthy and mushroomy latte that provides a smooth yet sustained energy boost.

Other brands offering mushroom blends include Golden Bloom, MudWtr and Four Sigmatic. Each blend aims to promote specific health benefits through organic ingredients and sustainable practices; Lion’s Mane aids cognitive function and memory while Chaga provides stress relief, immune-boosting antioxidants and boosts overall immunity; Cordyceps helps with oxygen uptake while simultaneously stimulating release of ATP; making it a favorite among athletes.

Hydration

As mushrooms help hydrate your body, drinking plenty of water when eating mushrooms is also advised as this will ensure optimal hydration levels. Mushrooms are low-cal and provide essential minerals and B vitamins like riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid – though amounts may differ – it’s wise to consult your healthcare team if taking medications or have medical conditions before beginning consumption of mushroom coffee.

Seattle-Tac Airport now features adaptogenic mushrooms as a coffee alternative, thanks to Jody Hall, founder of Cupcake Royale and Goodship high-end edibles brand. Wunderground Coffee debuted last Friday at C Concourse of Sea-Tac Airport with storefront, cafe and retail offerings.

Hall says her inspiration for mushroom-infused coffee arose from working closely with customers at both her coffee shops and cannabis businesses, taking an approach focused on customer needs in each. With that in mind, Hall set out on a journey to deliver mushroom benefits seamlessly into everyday products, like Brainchild which contains Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps for cognitive support or Strange Magic that increases immunity boosting properties.

Wunderground offers an assortment of whole bean, ground coffees, instant pods and latte mixes – you can order online and Hall is hoping to expand Wunderground beyond airport boundaries in order to reach “high stress, high performance’ people–those that could use some extra “Wunder” in their lives.” She partners with local farms and brands for sourcing purposes as well as to further her earthy ideals; all mushrooms used are non-hallucinogenic!