The mushroom coffee or mushroom coffee it is a drink obtained by mixing coffee beans with powders obtained from dried medicinal mushrooms. In this way the flavor of the coffee is not radically altered but the drink is enriched with the bioactive compounds typical of functional mushrooms. These are not mushrooms used in cooking, but different products that include species such as Reishi, Chaga, Lion’s mane and Cordycepstraditionally used in oriental medicines to support vitality, concentration and general well-being.
The result is a coffee that remains familiar in aroma and tastealthough some consumers perceive a slightly softer or earthier aroma. In commercial products, the percentages of fungal extract they can vary significantly, and for this reason each blend can offer a different sensory experience. The Mushroom coffee has become popular among athletes, students and professionals who are looking for an alternative to traditional coffee, with a functional profile more oriented towards psychophysical balance.