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Top 5 Mushroom Coffee Blends
Mushroom coffee may seem strange at first, but finding a blend that works can help keep you energized and focused throughout the day. Look for brands with clear labeling of active ingredients.
Ryze uses an extensive mushroom stack, including lion’s mane for cognition, cordyceps for energy, and reishi for stress balance – as well as turkey tail to support immunity balance.
Nootrum
Mushroom coffees have long been touted as nootropics and energy boosters, yet many varieties also help support cognitive function. The highest-rated varieties combine lion’s mane, chaga and cordyceps mushrooms with added amino acids for maximum effectiveness; others even provide mood boosting or improve sleeping patterns – making these blends the ideal solution for anyone wanting to avoid caffeine yet improve cognitive performance.
Most mushroom coffee products on the market are lifestyle drinks that combine lion’s mane or chaga with beans to produce beverages with labels promising cognition or immune support, yet do not disclose their active mushroom ingredients – leaving consumers clueless as to the actual cognitive or immune support provided, or when such details do become known, often too little for it to make a significant difference.
Nootrum stands out as the only instant coffee offering real functional strength with standardized extracts of chaga, lion’s mane and cordyceps – making it an excellent option for anyone seeking to reduce their dependency on coffee but still require an energy boost in the morning. Furthermore, its safe consumption avoids negative side effects like increased blood pressure and heart rate which are associated with regular coffee intake.
Though Nootrum boasts many positive attributes, its flavor may not suit every palette. Earthy and too sweet for some tastes, Nootrum often overpowers traditional coffee’s aroma and taste when consumed in larger amounts than usual – although this might still be worth giving it a try if its functional benefits outweigh its drawbacks.
MUDWTR
MUDWTR stands out as an organic and all-natural option with a taste reminiscent of regular coffee. Lion’s Mane mushrooms help improve mental clarity while Chaga and Reishi support immune function; prebiotic fibers improve gut health as well. In comparison to Four Sigmatic’s wide selection of mushroom-infused products, MUDWTR only sells one product — preground coffee sold as supplements, instant latte mixes, smoothie add-ins or capsules — making it simple for customers to find what suits them without signing up for subscription services or signing contracts!
MUDWTR’s adaptogenic blend features Lion’s Mane for focus, Chaga and Reishi for immunity and Cordyceps for natural energy. Together these ingredients form an earthy yet not mushroomy taste similar to chai tea with just a touch of spice!
The company claims its product stands out from competitors by using high-grade extracts without fillers or binders such as maltodextrin. Other brands may reduce costs by purchasing mushrooms grown and harvested in countries without regulation – this may compromise effectiveness; in comparison MUDWTR uses 2,240 mg per serving from USA grown mushrooms, more than what’s typically used by competitors.
This company’s website is one of the more user-friendly offerings on the market, and their subscription model enables users to select delivery frequency. Furthermore, they offer money-back guarantees and free shipping across most US states and Canada – however one major downside may be their inability to offer single serve packs; making implementing morning rituals challenging.
Ryze
While the effects of mushroom coffee depend on your dosage, many brands claim it can boost energy, focus, immunity and more. Although plenty of users vouch for experiencing these results there’s not enough research supporting most claims made for it – though a few brands do stand out as more promising than others.
Everyday Dose and Ryze offer an attractive, simplistic aesthetic and feature an array of functional mushrooms for gut health, immunity and cognitive support respectively. Both contain low caffeine levels with balanced mushroom extracts for a soothing energy boost without any unpleasant jitters – perfect additions to a morning ritual and productivity boosters alike!
As opposed to mushroom coffees made with instant or ground coffee, these mixes do not look or taste like coffee (though there may be a hint of earthiness). Instead, their powdered mix takes on the flavors from ingredients such as coconut milk powder, stevia, cacao or even dandelion root – making latte-style drinks easily at home! Plus they take less than one minute to mix with water or milk!
Both brands contain some caffeine, so it is important to assess your individual sensitivity and tolerance before beginning with either brand. If you are sensitive to caffeine or new to mushroom supplements, take small doses at first until building up gradually.
Think Coffee
Many mushroom coffee brands boast that their products can improve focus, energy, immune health and weight loss. Some studies even demonstrate this connection – however more research needs to be completed first and consumers should always consult their doctor before trying new supplements or functional foods.
Think Coffee is a NYC-based business offering mushroom coffee in various formats. Their products include bags of ground and instant coffee, ready-to-brew mugs, smoothie add-ins, capsules and Laird Superfood Perform blend. Each blend provides different benefits aimed at improving focus and mood;
Think Coffee’s approach is community-minded; working directly with farmers rather than brokers enables it to ensure a fairer, sustainable way of producing coffee beans. Think also emphasizes sustainability throughout its business practices.
Mushroom coffees generally share similar flavors to regular joe, though some varieties can be milder and less earthy. Those that contain ground coffee typically taste similar while caffeine-free varieties often take on the flavor of other ingredients like chicory root, dandelion root or cacao for example.
Most mushroom coffees contain significantly less caffeine than their coffee-equivalents, though amounts may differ by brand. Joe’sy, Atlas+ and Everday Dose each contain 50 milligrams per serving – or approximately half that found in traditional cups of coffee – plus they often come with added functional ingredients such as ashwagandha for stress reduction or reishi to enhance endurance.
Shroomi
Shroomi’s mushroom drinks combine chaga, turkey tail and reishi mushrooms with coffee and herbs like turmeric and stevia for an earthy yet smooth-tasting drink – Yuzu Honey contains turkey tail and the Mandarin Turmeric features both lion’s mane and chaga for maximum medicinal potential.
Shroomi offers ground mushroom-infused coffee that’s designed for both pour-over and drip machines, such as its Bold Coffee+ offering. Both options can also be mixed with milk and other ingredients to quickly create an authentic coffeehouse-esque drink – although be warned: most of these beverages do contain caffeine so are recommended only to those looking to reduce caffeine intake or have sensitivities to it.
Mushroom coffees made from ground coffee beans and extracts taste nearly the same as their conventional counterparts (or perhaps slightly earthier), while mushroom coffee mixes that include instant coffee or other ingredients can vary by brand.
Many of these blends are advertised as “adaptogens,” or substances that help the body adapt to stress, and improve mental clarity. There have been scientific studies supporting certain of these claims; others may rely on small sample sizes or lab settings (e.g. Petri dishes or mice).
As the mushroom wellness trend gains steam, it is essential that you find a mushroom coffee that best meets your individual needs and tastes. A functional coffee that contains adaptogens and herbs while being produced from premium quality ingredients would likely be best.

