A new craze is taking over the coffee world – mushroom coffee. It’s made with a mix of ground coffee and mushroom extract and it’s a healthier option for those who don’t like the caffeine crash or are sensitive to it. Mushrooms are adaptogens that can help reduce stress and support the immune system. Plus, there’s less or no caffeine, so you may feel less jittery and experience better sleep.

Gb mushroom coffee ingredients make their version of this a little differently but the basic ingredients remain the same. The coffee part of the drink is usually a blend of pre-ground coffee and a specific mushroom extract like Chaga, Turkey’s Tail, Lion’s Mane, Reishi or Cordyceps, or a mixture of these mushrooms. This blend is mixed with boiling water and whisked until smooth. Most brands also offer options with added milk powder for a cafe-style beverage and some add in other flavors for different flavor choices.

GB Mushroom Coffee Ingredients: What’s Inside

Some mushroom coffees are available as a whole bean or ground option that gets brewed like regular pre-ground coffee in an automatic pot or with the pour-over method. Others come in instant powder form that’s simply dissolved in boiling water and stirred until smooth. It can then be drank hot or cold and sweetened with your favorite creamers or added sugar if desired.

If you have caffeine sensitivity or have kidney problems, you should be careful with mushroom coffee as it can contain high levels of oxalates which can cause kidney stones in some people9.