Mushroom Coffee Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you make mushroom coffee? ›

For the coffee:

Add mushroom powder, maple syrup, cacao powder (optional), cinnamon, and sea salt to a small blender (we like the NutriBullet). Steam or heat dairy-free milk until hot and add to the blender along with the espresso or coffee. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until frothy and well-blended.

Contains Protective Plant Compounds

This means that drinking mushroom coffee over regular coffee may help increase your intake of certain antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds, such as polyphenols and β-glucans.

The FDA has cited 400 milligrams as a generally safe level of daily caffeine consumption for most people, not associated with adverse health effects. Depending on the brand or blend, around three cups of mushroom coffee per day will equate to a little less than the FDA's recommendation.

Most people will add 1-2 grams of mushroom extract to a single cup of coffee.

Can I put mushroom coffee in my coffee machine? Yes. You can brew mushroom coffee the way you brew your morning coffee. Just be sure about the grind size for a perfect taste.

Potential downsides of drinking mushroom coffee

People who have kidney issues or digestive troubles might be more vulnerable to these effects. In addition, certain types of mushrooms often used in mushroom coffee (notably, the chaga variety) contain high levels of compounds called oxalates.

Benefits. With less than half the amount of caffeine in normal coffee, mushroom coffee offers a plethora of health benefits like calmer, sharper focus, no jitters, sustained energy without the crash, immune support, gut health and a calm digestive tract.

Reishi Mushroom as a Fatigue Fighter

Ashwagandha is often touted as the miracle herb to defeat low energy, but reishi is also worth trying. It has an active compound called adenosine, which decreases blood pressure and improves blood oxygen supply.

Plus, mushroom coffee is costly. It often costs double the price of regular coffee for a 12 oz (340 g) bag. A potential cause for the higher price point is that medicinal mushrooms are grown in their natural habitats and are generally not commercially farmed. This means they may be hard to come by.

Some of these medicinal mushrooms have a bitter taste that complements coffee, and some have a subtle, earthy flavor. You can adjust your mix of mushrooms to get the flavor you want, and add cream and sugar if you want. So take a moment in the morning to drink your mushrooms!

Can I mix Ryze coffee with regular coffee? ›

You can mix it into hot water, or if you're really hardcore like the Healthy Ballerina, you can add it to brewed coffee ;) It dissolves really nicely in hot or cold beverages, so you can even add it to an iced latte or smoothie for an on-the-go meal.

“There's really nothing wrong with mushroom coffee as long as you're not adding in a ton of sugar or creamer,” she adds. “But you'll also experience the same benefits — and more, including the fiber — if you just eat mushrooms normally in your diet.”