Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has long been celebrated in traditional cultures worldwide for its amazing health-promoting benefits, including its proven ability to balance immune responses during times of stress. When combined with adaptogenic herbs like Tongkat ali, Reishi mushrooms provide calm alertness that aid in maintaining balance among seasonal changes, aging or chronic illnesses.

Mushroom coffee has quickly become one of the hottest wellness trends that have spread through social media, food blogs and health podcasts. According to one Pinterest study, searches for “mushroom coffee” increased 144% year-on-year during Q1 2019. Our favorite cafes now offer beverages made with lion’s mane, chaga or reishi mushrooms along with oat milk lattes or CBD tonics for an unforgettable mushroom coffee experience!

Reishi is widely believed to be an elixir of immortality, having been utilized by ancient Chinese healers during the Han dynasty for over 2000 years. Some individuals may experience adverse reactions when taking Reishi depending on dosage; these could include stomach upset and dry mouth. Furthermore, taking Reishi alongside blood thinners or antidiabetics could cause significant drops in blood sugar levels.

Reishi mushroom coffee is made by grinding up dried mushrooms into a powder and mixing it with ground or instant coffee, along with ingredients such as ashwagandha root powder, raw cacao powder, medium chain triglyceride oil (C8 MCT). Reishi powder from its fruiting body provides four times more polysaccharides that support human immune health than mycelium or other types of mushrooms (Jin, 2016; Klupp, 2015).