Organic mushroom coffee is a delicate blend of ground mushrooms and coffee beans, with purported health benefits like reduced anxiety and improved immunity. It looks and tastes just like regular coffee, but the mushrooms undergo a dual extraction process to remove the spores before being mixed with ground coffee in a 1:1 ratio. The mushroom powders are often dried and blended with other ingredients, like cacao, cinnamon, turmeric, Himalayan salt or MCT oil, to enhance the flavor and boost potential health perks.

For example, Four Sigmatic’s THINK mushroom coffee blends organic, shade-grown Arabica coffee beans with chaga and lion’s mane functional mushrooms for a morning routine that can improve focus and brain function without the typical caffeine jitters or midday crash. It also contains adaptogens, which help reduce stress by regulating cortisol levels, Olszewski explains.

A few of the perks of mushroom coffee:

Mushrooms are rich in beta-glucans, which promote a healthy immune system and boost energy. When consumed, they can also help lower cholesterol and support the body’s ability to metabolize sugar, according to a study published in 2021 in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.

Other purported perks include potential cancer prevention, antiulcer, and immune system enhancement. However, more research needs to be conducted involving humans to confirm these claims. Meanwhile, consumers with nut or mushroom allergies may want to skip mushroom coffee, which could contain coconut products that could trigger symptoms. Additionally, high doses of unregulated supplements can be harmful, especially for certain groups, including people with kidney disease or heart conditions.