Ingredients & science
Mushroom coffee: the guide
Mushroom coffee has become one of the big wellness trends. The idea: keep the pleasure of coffee while reducing its jitters, thanks to functional mushrooms. We explain what it is, its benefits, its taste and how to prepare it.
What is mushroom coffee?
It's a blend of coffee (often in reduced quantity) and extracts of functional mushrooms like Lion's Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps or Chaga. The goal: enjoy a little caffeine and the virtues of adaptogens in a single drink.
What benefits?
- Less jitters: less caffeine, so fewer jitters and palpitations.
- More focus: Lion's Mane supports mental clarity.
- More stable energy: less of the afternoon spike-then-crash.
- Antioxidants provided by Chaga.
What does it taste like?
Good surprise: the taste stays very close to a classic coffee, with slightly earthier notes depending on the mushrooms. Quality extracts go almost unnoticed on the palate.
How to prepare it?
The simplest way is to use a ready-to-use powder, to dilute in hot water or plant milk. You can also add a mushroom powder to your usual coffee. One cup in the morning is enough.
The BIEN alternative
Not a fan of the coffee taste? Our MushGlow powder combines Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Maca and collagen in a tasty, neutral-flavoured drink, to prepare like a latte. The same spirit as mushroom coffee, without necessarily the coffee. Discover our other alternatives to coffee too.
Where to start?
To try the world of functional mushrooms, explore the Performance & Vitality collection or take the BIEN quiz.
Frequently asked questions
Does mushroom coffee contain caffeine?
Yes, but generally less than a classic coffee. That's precisely what reduces the jitters while keeping a mild stimulating effect.
What does mushroom coffee taste like?
Very close to a normal coffee, with slightly earthy notes. Quality mushroom extracts are almost imperceptible.
Is MushGlow a mushroom coffee?
MushGlow is inspired by it but contains no coffee: it's a drink of functional mushrooms and collagen, neutral-flavoured, to prepare like a latte.