Organo Gold coffee sold to consumers has been charged in a lawsuit filed by an individual alleging it contains an unknown mushroom with blood-thinning properties that was consumed for three weeks by him and caused severe side effects including loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fatigue. According to him he required multiple blood transfusions as well as emergency surgery and hospitalization; furthermore punitive damages as well as compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other damages are sought as part of this claim.

Coffee laced with Ganoderma Spore Powder was used for this experiment. Ganoderma Spores come from Ganoderma Lucidum mushrooms – or Lingzhi or Reishi in Japanese, according to Chinese, respectively – which have long been prized for their health benefits and have been used by Asian herbalists as part of traditional remedies, with “Lingzhi” often being known as the “King of Herbs” due to their spiritual potency and healing properties.

Each spore has a hard shell that protects and nurtures its contents, taking 5-7 months for Ganoderma to mature and release its spores into the environment. Once they’re ready, these hard-shelled spores must be carefully cracked open so only pure powder remains; 2 pounds worth of spores is necessary to produce 2 pounds of powder!

Spores are compressed into powder form and combined with premium quality arabica beans to produce an instant, convenient, ready-to-drink beverage that’s packaged in convenient sachets for instant drinking pleasure – whether hot, cold, with or without milk or creamer – offering rich, bold flavour with subtle earthy nuances perfect for those who appreciate full body coffee without extra sweeteners.