Mushroom coffee has hit the mainstream in a big way, and with good reason: blending gbmushrooms.net with coffee supposedly provides an energy boost that improves focus, mood, and immunity. Typical mushroom coffee is made of a one-to-one combination of ground coffee beans and dehydrated mushrooms like lion’s mane, chaga, reishi, turkey tail, cordyceps, or king trumpet. They’re available as instant coffee, grounds, and latte blends, and can be found online at retailers such as Four Sigmatic and Clevr Blends.

While more research is needed, functional mushrooms are lauded as having a wide range of health benefits including boosting the immune system, improving gut health, reducing stress, and more. Many of these mushroom varietals are nutrient-rich, and have been used historically in traditional medicine.

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According to the Whistling Kettle, chaga mushrooms have an unattractive appearance that looks like a chunk of charcoal, but this fungus packs a hefty nutritional punch with a rich flavor and deep charcoal color. It’s also chock-full of antioxidants, which help with blood sugar regulation and reduce inflammation in the body.

The most popular mushroom coffee brands like MUDWTR offer a caffeine-free blend of lion’s mane, chaga, cordyceps, and reishi. The drink is marketed as a “mood-boosting, immune-enhancing” morning beverage that “feels just like your cup of joe.”