Top 5 Coffee Alternatives to Support Energy, Focus, and Concentration

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Mushroom coffee alternatives are popping up everywhere

This overview is aimed at helping you find THE ONE to be more productive, healthy, and focused without the jitters

TOP INGREDIENTS TO LOOK FOR

  1. Cordyceps Sinensis Mushroom

    Known to assist with stamina and good blood circulation.

  2. Lion's Mane Mushroom

    Shows promising research in supporting cognitive function.

  3. Chaga Mushroom

    Protects the gut and helps keep cholesterol levels in a normal range for healthy individuals.

  4. Reishi Mushroom

    Supports healthy heart function, blood pressure, blood circulation, and immunity.

  5. Prebiotics & Probiotics

    Aids in digestion, supports gut lining, and helps you absorb more nutrients.

WHAT TO AVOID

  1. Pure Mushroom Formulas

    If your coffee alternative is only comprised of mushrooms and nothing else, it's most likely going to taste awful. That's why we recommend formulas that contain additional flavor-enhancing ingredients that cover up the taste of mushrooms, like ginger or cacao.

  2. Excessive Caffeine

    Many formulas contain doses of caffeine that surpass 40 mg — roughly half a cup of coffee. If you struggle with sleep as so many people do, it's in your best interest to avoid this much caffeine, especially in the afternoon.

  3. Mushroom Extract (Fruiting Bodies) VS. Mycelium

    Mushroom extracts contain consistently high levels of beta-glucans, the nutritious part of the fungus. Extracts, especially ones with a 4:1 ratio, contain 30 to 40 percent of beta-glucans.

    By contrast, mycelium has consistently low levels, typically 5 to 7 percent (but sometimes none at all). That's why we recommend a product with mushroom extracts over mycelium.

Four Sigmatic 

Score: 52%

  • 500mg Mushrooms

  • Mushrooms: Chaga & Lion’s Mane

  • Instant Coffee

*Extract not specified, mixes well, tastes good, moderate caffeine, marginal ingredient quantity

RYZE    

Score: 45%

  • 2000mg Mushrooms

  • Mushrooms: Cordycepes, Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Shitake, Turkey Tail, King Trumpet

  • Instant Coffee

*Extract not specified, mixes well, tastes HORRIBLE, moderate caffeine, good variety of mushrooms

MUSH POWER    

Score: 85%

  • 2500mg Mushrooms

  • Mushrooms: Lion’s Main, Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, Shitake, Maitake, Tremella, Turkey Tail

  • Matcha

*Pure Mush Extract -No added starch, mycelium, grain, or fillers of any kind, high quality ingredients, LOW caffeine, tastes amazing

Laird Superfood

Score: 52%

  • ??mg Mushrooms

  • Mushrooms: Chaga, Lion’s Mane, and Cordyceps

  • Coffee

*Extract not specified, high caffeine

MUD/WTR  

Score: 73%

  • 2240mg Mushrooms

  • Mushrooms: Chaga, Lion’s Mane, Reishi and Cordyceps

  • rooibos chai

*Not extract, but mixed mycelium and fruiting bodies, high quality ingredients, low caffeine