Yes, mushroom coffee has caffeine if it's made with real coffee, and most is. The amount usually lands at or below a regular cup of coffee. Our Signature Mushroom Coffee Blend has about 90mg per scoop. The mushrooms themselves contain no caffeine, so mushroom "coffee alternatives" made without coffee are caffeine-free.
How much caffeine is in mushroom coffee?
It depends on how much coffee is in the blend. Many mushroom coffees use less coffee than a standard cup, since part of each scoop is mushrooms and other ingredients. Check the label: a good brand lists the caffeine per serving.
How it compares
- Our Signature Mushroom Coffee Blend: about 90mg per scoop
- A 12-ounce brewed coffee: often 130mg or more. The FDA puts 400mg at about two to three 12-ounce cups (FDA).
- Chaga tea or mushroom-only blends: no caffeine. See Chaga Tea.
Why mushroom coffee can feel smoother
Many people say mushroom coffee gives them steadier energy, with fewer jitters and less of a crash. There are a few likely reasons:
- Moderate caffeine. Less caffeine per serving than a large coffee.
- L-theanine. Many blends, including ours, add L-theanine, an amino acid from tea that's widely used to take the edge off caffeine.
- Cordyceps and lion's mane, mushrooms traditionally used for stamina and focus. See Cordyceps Benefits and Lion's Mane Coffee.
Those are mostly personal experiences rather than clinical findings, but they're the main reason people switch.
Is there decaf mushroom coffee?
Some brands make decaf versions or mushroom "coffees" with no coffee at all, often built on chicory, cacao or chaga. If you're avoiding caffeine completely, check the label for "caffeine-free."
When to drink mushroom coffee
Treat it like regular coffee: morning or early afternoon. Caffeine stays in your system for hours, so see How Late Can You Drink Coffee Before Bed?
Our Signature Mushroom Coffee Blend
About 90mg of caffeine per scoop from organic Arabica, paired with 150mg of L-theanine and 8:1 fruiting-body extracts of lion's mane, cordyceps, chaga and tremella, plus Alpha-GPC, organic ginkgo, organic cacao and a full gram of organic Irish sea moss. No sweeteners or fillers, and every batch is third-party tested for mold, mycotoxins, glyphosate and heavy metals.
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Frequently asked questions
Does mushroom coffee have caffeine?
Yes, if it contains coffee. Ours has about 90mg per scoop.
Do mushrooms have caffeine?
No. Functional mushrooms like lion's mane and chaga are naturally caffeine-free.
Is mushroom coffee less caffeine than regular coffee?
Usually. Ours has about 90mg per scoop, less than a typical 12-ounce brewed coffee.
Will mushroom coffee keep me awake?
It can if you drink it late. Keep it to the morning or early afternoon.
Can I drink mushroom coffee if I'm sensitive to caffeine?
Many sensitive people do well with half a scoop. Our blend also includes L-theanine.