DIY mushroom coffee is an easy way to support your body’s functions while enjoying a beloved beverage. This is why brewing the right mushroom coffee recipe will be essential to a healthier lifestyle.
Functional mushrooms have a variety of nutritional benefits, whether they’re taken in dried mushrooms or mushroom powder form. These benefits include supporting the immune and nervous systems, increasing energy, helping maintain even blood sugar levels, and supporting brain health and cognition.
However, the health benefits of mushrooms can be diminished if there are unnecessary fillers present in the supplement like what we see with myceliated grain.
In This Article
- Selecting Your Mushroom Extract Powder
- 5 Reasons to Make Your Own Mushroom Coffee
- Simple Mushroom Coffee
- Mushroom Cacao Latte
- Tahini Adaptogen Latte
- Flu Season Mocha
- Spiced Mushroom Cold Brew Coffee
- Cocoa Butter Mushroom Coffee
- Iced Mushroom Coffee
- Dalgona Mushroom Coffee
- Affogato Mushroom Coffee
- Chocolate Ghee Mushroom Coffee
- Chaga and Lion’s Mane Iced Mushroom Mocha
- Use Our Mushroom Powders for Your Coffee Recipe
Selecting Your Mushroom Extract Powder
Many supplement companies sell functional mushroom products made from myceliated grain, a precursor to the mushroom (fruiting body). The mycelium (the “roots” of the mushroom) is grown on a grain substrate.
The result is a product high in grain starch and lacking many of the compounds these fungi are famous for. Supplements made from myceliated grain contain between 35-60% starch instead of beneficial fungal matter.
Several studies conclude that absent the fruiting body, what is commonly and simply known as the ‘mushroom’, the beneficial compounds in a mycelium-based supplement may be severely diminished. This is because the highest concentrations of health-supporting beta-glucans are found in the fruiting body as opposed to the mycelium.
The starch serves as nothing more than a filler and dilutes the beneficial compounds you get in your mushroom powder for coffee. You can learn more about how myceliated grain is grown and why it's not ideal for supplements.
By contrast, the organic mushroom extracts at Real Mushrooms are made from certified 100% organic mushrooms with no grain fillers. Using Real Mushrooms powder means getting a mushroom extract with some of the highest concentrations of active nutritional compounds on the market. This means you get real health benefits by adding Real Mushrooms power to your cup of mushroom-infused coffee.
Mushroom Coffee Blends: You can get the beneficial compounds of functional mushroom powders by mixing a spoonful or two into your freshly bewed coffee. On the other hand, you can purchase our Real Mushrooms Functional Dairy Creamer Powder to add to your DIY mushroom coffee.
5 Reasons to Make Your Own Mushroom Coffee
Ultimately, adding Real Mushrooms’ extracts through our mushroom powder products to your freshly brewed coffee will be better in flavor and nutritional quality than adding pre-made dietary mushroom packets to an instant coffee mix.
With full control over your beverage, you can adjust the quantity of extract and know exactly what you are getting. You can then guarantee you are getting a supplement that is NOT diluted with fillers.
Finally, buying in bulk tends to be more cost-effective and friendlier to the environment.
There are five distinct advantages to DIY mushroom coffee:
- You can choose your own high-quality mushroom extracts, such as those at Real Mushrooms, to maximize the functional compounds in your coffee.
- Skip the freeze-dried instant coffee and use fresh and local roasted coffee beans to enhance the flavor and experience.
- Trust all of the ingredients you are consuming and where they are sourced.
- Customize your coffee to enjoy the specific nutritional benefits and flavor profile you are after.
- Save money and go green: reduce the excess waste from premade, single-use mixed packets of coffee.
Here are eleven mushroom-infused coffee recipes that offer an easy way to incorporate the benefits of functional mushrooms into your daily diet.
1. Simple Mushroom Coffee
If you’re new to the mushroom powder-infused coffee craze, start off simple.
Since each mushroom powder variant provides different nutritional health benefits, add the extract powder with the functional properties you are seeking. For better flavor and fewer toxins, try using organic coffee beans or grounds, such as those found at Purity Coffee or your favorite organic blend.
- ½ 1tsp of mushroom extract
- A freshly brewed 8oz to 10oz cup of coffee
Directions: Stir the powder into your coffee until it is dissolved. Serve immediately.
2. Mushroom Cacao Latte
This creamy mushroom-boosted latte features a blend of mushroom extracts that offer a host of benefits, including supporting the immune system and providing a healthy inflammation response.<1> It also includes cacao, which is known to be rich in antioxidants and trace minerals. <2>
- 32 ounces of pure water
- 1 to 3 Tbsp of Real Mushrooms Mushroom Hot Chocolate Mix
- 2 to 4 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 2 to 4 Medjool dates
- 1/2 tsp Real Mushrooms Chaga
- 1/2 tsp Real Mushrooms Lion's Mane
- 1/2 tsp Real Mushrooms Organic Cordyceps Mushroom Extract Powder
- 1/4 tsp Real Mushrooms Reishi 415
- 1/4 tsp Real Mushrooms Turkey Tail
- 1/4 tsp dried ginger
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
Directions: Blend all ingredients until frothy. Serve immediately.
(Original recipe post: www.realmushrooms.com/mushroom-cacao-latte/)
3. Tahini Adaptogen Latte
The Tahini Adaptogen Latte has chaga, a powerful antioxidant that grows on birch trees. This mushroom is used to support immune function.<3>
Adaptogens, like many mushrooms, are still being studied; however, they have been used in herbal remedies and are believed to help stabilize physiological processes and promote homeostasis in the body.
- French press of organic coffee
- A big dollop of tahini
- 2 soft dates
- 1/2 tsp Real Mushrooms Organic Chaga Extract Powder
- He Shou Wu
- Dash of cinnamon
Directions: Mix ingredients in a high-speed blender and serve immediately.
(Original recipe post: https://www.realmushrooms.com/tahini-adaptogen-latte/)
Photo credit: Jordan Bruce
4. Flu Season Mocha
Get your immune system back in gear with this mocha latte featuring chaga mushrooms, a potent antioxidant, offering a nourishing treat that can help get you stronger to stave off those seasonal colds and flu.
- 1 cup organic coffee of choice
- 1 scoop coconut creamer
- 1/2 tsp Real Mushrooms Organic Chaga Extract Powder
- 1/2 tsp organic cinnamon
- Stevia to taste (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Real Mushrooms Organic Cordyceps Mushroom Extract Powder, if you’re already sick
Directions: Brew coffee using your preferred method of choice. Add 1/2 of the coffee and all the other ingredients to a coffee mug and blend using an immersion blender or milk frother. Add the rest of the coffee and froth to the top of the drink.
(Original recipe post: https://www.realmushrooms.com/flu-season-mocha/)
Add Something Sweet: If you want something with more sugar than flu season mocha, you can add maple syrup or other sweeteners to your drink.
5. Spiced Mushroom Cold Brew Coffee
Boost your metabolism and support brain function with this cold brew beverage that features chaga, lion’s mane, and cordyceps.<4>
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- ½ cup coconut cream, almond milk or grass-fed dairy whole milk
- 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp almond or cashew butter
- 1 tsp of Real Mushrooms Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract Powder
- 1 tsp of Real Mushrooms Organic Chaga Extract Powder
- 1 tsp of Real Mushrooms Organic Cordyceps Mushroom Extract Powder
- 1 scoop of vegan or grass-fed whey protein powder
- 1 to 3 drops of vanilla stevia
- 1 handful of cashews and coconut shreds
Directions: Add everything to a blender and blend until desired consistency.
(Original recipe post: www.realmushrooms.com/spiced-mushroom-cold-brew-coffee/)
6. Cocoa Butter Mushroom Coffee
Rich and silky, cacao butter mushroom coffee contains lion’s mane mushroom extract, which has been shown to help ease the effects of anxiety, depression, and cognitive function.<5>
- Organic, shade-grown & mycotoxin-free coffee beans in 14 oz hot, filtered water
- 1 tbsp of MCT oil
- 2 scoops of coconut or vanilla collagen creamer (try PowerCreamer)
- 1 to 2 tbsp cacao butter
- 1 tsp organic maca
- 1 tsp Real Mushrooms Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract Powder
- 1 tbsp grass-fed unsalted butter
Directions: Add everything to a blender and blend for roughly 10 to 20 seconds. Serve immediately.
(Original recipe post: www.realmushrooms.com/omg-cacao-butter-mushroom-coffee/)
7. Iced Mushroom Coffee
Upgrade your regular iced coffee by adding 5 Defenders mushroom extract powder for immune strength.
- 1 cup of coffee at room temperature (try Rampage Coffee)
- ½ - 1 tsp of Real Mushrooms 5 Defenders Organic Mushroom Extract Powder
- 2 tbsp half and half*, or more, to taste
- Ice
- Syrup: ½ cup sugar, 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions: To make the simple syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely and stir in vanilla extract; set aside.
Mix the 5 Defenders Mushroom Extract Powder into coffee, pour coffee over ice with half-and-half and simple syrup, to taste.
(Source: damndelicious.net)
8. Dalgona Mushroom Coffee
Put a mushroom twist on a coffee trend that’s taking the internet by storm. Dalgona coffee, or whipped coffee, is a creamy treat that’s easy to customize.
Add reishi mushroom extract, which can help support the immune system, improve sleep, and reduce stress and fatigue.<6>
- 2 tbsp granulated instant coffee
- ½ tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp of Real Mushrooms Organic Reishi Mushroom Extract Powder
- 2 tbsp hot water
Directions: Combine the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a medium bowl. Whip, by hand or with a mixer. Continue mixing until the mixture turns from foamy to frothy to creamy.
Add the Reishi Extract Powder and stir until mixed. Spoon the fluffy blend over milk in a glass filled with ice. (You could also spoon it over warm milk for a hot drink.) Combine and serve.
(Source: nytimes.com)
9. Affogato Mushroom Coffee
This simple Italian dessert coffee is perfect on warm summer days. Get an extra boost by adding Lion’s mane to enhance cognition.
- 2 oz fresh brewed espresso
- 1 tsp Real Mushrooms Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract Powder
- 5 1/2 ounces vanilla gelato
Directions: Dissolve Lion's Mane Extract Powder into freshly brewed espresso. Place gelato in an old-fashioned glass and pour espresso over top. Serve immediately.
(Source: allrecipes.com)
10. Chocolate Ghee Mushroom Coffee
Creamy and delicious, this coffee includes reishi mushroom powder, which helps support longevity and helps manage physical and emotional stress.<7> It also has chocolate ghee, a clarified butter infused with cacao, which is a twist on the typical "bulletproof" coffee formula.
- 16oz of hot coffee
- 1 tsp Gold Nugget chocolate ghee
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (can be swapped for butter, regular ghee, or MCT oil)
- 3 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp cacao
- 1/4 tsp ashwagandha
- 1/2 tsp Real Mushrooms Organic Reishi Mushroom Extract Powder
Directions: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high for 1 - 2 minutes. The longer you blend, the creamier it becomes, and it has a great froth. Pour your freshly brewed coffee and enjoy!
Tip: adding the hemp seeds directly to the blender skips the step of having to make your own milk. They blend super smooth and you don’t have to strain hemp milk, plus added plant protein!
(Source: caitlincuriosity.com)
Coffee Alternative: If you’re not a morning coffee type of person, you can still enjoy the benefits of adding mushroom extract powders to your diet through a cup of hot chocolate. We’ve made it easier for customers to start their days with our Mushroom Hot Chocolate Mix.
11. Chaga and Lion’s Mane Iced Mushroom Mocha
Pack a nutritional punch with this mocha featuring chaga which can boost digestion and help to clear skin as well as lion’s mane which supports healthy brain function.<8> <9>
- 3/4 cup cold coffee (your choice: caffeinated or caffeine-free)
- 1 tsp Chaga mushroom extract
- ½ tsp Real Mushrooms Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract Powder
- ¼ cup plant-based milk (I use tinned organic coconut milk)
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- ¼ tsp MCT oil
- Optional: sweetener
- Ice (to add to your glass)
Directions: Mix the Chaga and Lion’s Mane Extract Powder with a very small amount of boiled water (just enough to dissolve them), cool it with some ice, or let it sit and cool. Add all ingredients into a blender and blend on high for a minute.
If you don’t have a blender try mixing your mushroom powder and the rest of your ingredients up in one of those protein drink shakers. Add the ice into your cup and pour in the blended mixture. Feeling decadent? Add some vanilla (plant-based) ice cream.
(Source: rawdealfoods.com.au)
Use Our Mushroom Powders for Your Coffee Recipe
The nutritional benefits of functional mushrooms are diverse and plentiful. It’s important to make sure you’re using organic mushroom extracts that are made from 100% mushrooms with no grain fillers.
Try out these DIY mushroom-infused coffee recipes with Real Mushrooms to enjoy different health benefits every day.
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