NorthTown coffee shop in Arcata, CA was my go-to place for mushroom mocha made with six types of mushrooms such as reishi, lion’s mane, and cordyceps. Plus they sell instant mushroom coffee which you mix with hot water to create your perfect cup of hot or cold brew coffee!

Mushroom coffee is an innovative functional coffee alternative that combines the flavor of regular coffee with adaptogens like Reishi, Lion’s Mane & Chaga mushrooms to offer the same benefits with less caffeine consumption or increased focus and energy levels. Mushroom coffee blends typically feature premium arabica beans combined with Reishi mushroom powder extracted from fruiting body rather than mycelium so as to maximize concentration of constituents that provide potential benefits, including polysaccharides and beta-glucans that may provide added benefits.

Reishi mushroom has been shown in animal studies to increase endurance and boost metabolism, while lion’s mane has been linked with improved digestion and nutrient absorption. Furthermore, cordyceps has been found to regulate blood sugar levels, suggesting that mushroom coffee could provide support in weight loss efforts as well.