Mushroom Coffee Latte
GB Mushroom Coffee it’s a morning cuppa or an afternoon pick-me-up, coffee is a beloved and often ritualized beverage that sets the tenor of our day. But now there’s another option that’s taking the brew by storm—mushroom coffee. The popular trend is made with blends of regular coffee and extracts from functional mushrooms like chaga, cordyceps, lion’s mane and turkey tail. Medicinal mushrooms are rich in antioxidants, have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties and contain compounds that support healthy hormone levels.
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Marketers of mushroom brews claim that their drink can help reduce stress, enhance energy, increase cognitive function and bolster the immune system. But, despite its popularity, there isn’t enough research to support the health claims of these new fungi-infused elixirs.*
The process for making mushroom coffee involves drying, pulverizing and extracting the beneficial components of various medicinal mushrooms before adding them to regular coffee grounds or powders. Then, they’re sold in premade lattes and instant packets that look, smell and taste just like your average cup of joe.
The nutty, earthy flavors of the mushrooms are added to the normal taste and aroma of the coffee. To make a latte, add your preferred amount of mushroom coffee powder to hot water and enjoy. If you want to spice it up, you can also add spices such as cardamom, nutmeg or ginger.