Instant mushroom coffee is a powder that combines instant coffee with functional mushroom extracts, so you can make a cup in seconds just by stirring it into water or milk. There's no brewer, no pods and no grounds, and it works hot or iced. Here's how it's made, how to make it taste great, and what to check before you buy.
How instant coffee is made
Instant coffee starts as real brewed coffee. The coffee is brewed, then the water is removed, either by freeze-drying or spray-drying, leaving soluble coffee crystals or powder. When you add water, it turns back into coffee. Functional mushroom extracts are already powders, so they blend right in.
Why people choose instant mushroom coffee
- Fast: a cup in under a minute.
- Travel-friendly: perfect for camping, hiking, hotels and the office.
- Consistent: the same strength every time.
- Versatile: hot, iced, in lattes, smoothies or protein shakes.
- Less waste: no filters or single-use pods.
How to make instant mushroom coffee: 5 ways
- Classic hot: stir one scoop into 8 to 12 oz of hot water. Use water just off the boil. See Does Boiling Water Ruin Mushroom Coffee?
- Frothy latte: dissolve a scoop in 2 oz of hot water, then top with frothed whole milk. Try our vanilla latte.
- Iced: dissolve in a splash of warm water, then pour over ice with cold water or milk.
- Mocha: add a spoon of raw cacao. See our cacao coffee recipe.
- Protein shake: blend a scoop with milk, protein, banana and ice. See our coffee protein shake.
What to look for in an instant mushroom coffee
- Organic coffee and organic mushrooms.
- Fruiting-body extracts with a stated ratio like 8:1, not mycelium on grain. See Fruiting Body vs. Mycelium.
- Every amount on the label, not a "proprietary blend."
- No fillers or sweeteners: you can add your own.
- Third-party testing for mold, mycotoxins and heavy metals. See Mold-Free Coffee.
Is instant coffee healthy?
Instant coffee keeps most of what makes coffee good for you. There are a few trade-offs worth knowing, which we cover in Is Instant Coffee Bad for You?
Our Signature Mushroom Coffee Blend
Our Signature Mushroom Coffee Blend is an instant mushroom coffee built on organic Arabica, with 8:1 fruiting-body extracts of lion's mane, cordyceps, chaga and tremella, plus Alpha-GPC, L-theanine, organic ginkgo, organic cacao and a full gram of organic Irish sea moss. About 90mg of caffeine and 5 calories per scoop, with no sweeteners or fillers. Every amount is on the label, and every batch is third-party tested for mold, mycotoxins, glyphosate and heavy metals.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you make instant mushroom coffee?
Stir one scoop into 8 to 12 oz of hot water or milk. For iced, dissolve it in a little warm water first, then add ice and cold water or milk.
Can you make instant mushroom coffee with cold water?
Yes, though it dissolves faster if you start with a splash of warm water.
Does instant mushroom coffee have caffeine?
Yes, if it contains real coffee. Ours has about 90mg per scoop.
Is instant mushroom coffee as good as brewed?
A quality instant made from good beans tastes great and keeps the mushrooms' benefits. The convenience is the bonus.
How long does a bag last?
Our bulk bag has 28 servings, about 4 weeks at one scoop a day.