Mushroom Coffee
Feel your productivity levels soar with our mushroom coffee. Backed by science, and carefully developed to improve focus, memory and cognitive function.
What Is Mushroom Coffee?
Mushroom coffee is a blend of ground coffee and medicinal mushroom extracts such as Lion’s Mane, Chaga, or Reishi. It provides caffeine with added adaptogenic benefits that support focus and immunity. Unlike regular coffee, mushroom coffee typically contains less caffeine and causes fewer jitters.
Also known as shroom coffee or adaptogenic coffee. It’s crafted from premium coffee beans infused with extracts from functional mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Chaga, and Cordyceps.
These nature wonders are packed with antioxidants and adaptogens that help your body handle stress while improving focus, energy, and immunity. To give you an idea, we covered an entire piece on mushroom coffee benefits.
While regular espresso provides a quick energy spike and crash, mushroom coffee offers a smoother, longer-lasting boost. The adaptogens work to balance your body’s energy levels and support mental clarity without the jittery side effects of high caffeine. It’s coffee reimagined for performance, focus, and wellbeing.
The Story Behind Balance Coffee’s Mushroom Blend
So, how did it all begin?
Balance Coffee founder, James Bellis, teamed up with Clemmie Rose to bring this innovative idea to life. Together, they combined their knowledge, expertise, and shared passion for functional foods to create one of the best mushroom coffees in the UK.
But like most good things, it all started with a problem. Many coffee lovers adore its taste but struggle with its high caffeine content, which can lead to jitters, anxiety, or afternoon crashes. That challenge inspired months of research into the functional food and drink sector.
The result was a carefully formulated blend of mushroom extract and naturally clean, healthy coffee, delivering a clean energy lift without the negative side effects.
After more than six months of testing recipes in the roastery, the final blend was perfected —a smooth, balanced cup that supports focus, productivity, and long-term well-being. No jitters. No crashes. Just clean, sustainable energy.
What Does Mushroom Coffee Taste Like?
You might assume mushroom coffee tastes earthy or strange, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
At Balance Coffee, we taste-tested hundreds of ratios to perfect the balance between flavour and function. The result? A rich, delicious brew made from high-grade speciality coffee and rare ancient mushrooms, without any odd or bitter aftertaste.
Each sip delivers smooth, full-bodied coffee flavour, subtly enhanced by the mushrooms' natural notes.
Want to learn how to make the perfect cup? Check out our recent piece on how to brew mushroom coffee.
Key Adaptogenic Mushrooms and Their Benefits
Every mushroom in our blend is chosen for its unique, science-backed health benefits.
Lion’s Mane
A true brain booster, Lion’s Mane supports focus, memory, and nerve health. It also helps reduce inflammation, supports mood, and may even protect against cognitive decline, according to the National Institute of Health.
Chaga
Known as the “King of Mushrooms,” Chaga has been used for centuries for its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps protect your cells and strengthens your body’s natural defences.
Cordyceps
This energising mushroom is perfect for those needing a natural stamina boost. Cordyceps enhances oxygen utilisation, improves endurance, and supports libido, making it a favourite among athletes and high performers.
Reishi
Often called the “Mushroom of Immortality,” Reishi helps calm the mind, balance hormones, and reduce stress. It’s one of the most common adaptogens in premium mushroom coffee blends, for good reason: it promotes calm, sustained energy without anxiety.
Where to Buy Mushroom Coffee Easily
Ready to experience the difference? Get your Lion’s Mane Mushroom Coffee here, freshly roasted and delivered to your door.
If you want to save money? We recommend joining the Balance Coffee Subscription to enjoy regular deliveries of your favourite mushroom coffee at a discounted rate.
Combine it with a Sage coffee machine or our premium brewing equipment to level up your morning ritual.
Start your day with focus, calm, and energy powered by Balance Mushroom Coffee.
Mushroom Coffee FAQs
No, mushroom coffee will not make you hallucinate. The mushrooms that are commonly used in adaptogenic coffee blends, such as chaga and lion's mane coffee, do not contain psychoactive compounds that would cause hallucinations.
They are used for their health benefits, including their anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.
Drinking adaptogenic coffee like lion's mane and other adaptogens may have potential benefits for reducing anxiety.
It's always important to consult with a healthcare professional before making any dietary changes.
Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for centuries and have been found to have a variety of health benefits.
They are high in antioxidants, which can help to protect the body against damage from free radicals.
They also have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and other chronic diseases.
Many mushrooms also contain beta-glucans, a type of carbohydrate that has been found to have immune-boosting properties.
There is some scientific evidence to suggest that consuming mushrooms, like lion's mane, in coffee or other forms may have potential health benefits.
However, more research is needed to fully understand the effects of mushroom coffee on the body and to confirm these findings.
The potential benefits of consuming mushrooms in coffee include:
- Improved cognitive function: Some preliminary studies have found that lion's mane mushroom may promote nerve growth and support cognitive function.
- Anti-inflammatory properties: Lion's mane mushroom has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties which can support overall health.
- Improved mood: Studies have found that lion's mane can improve mood and cognitive function.
