Mushrooms are prized for adding an umami flavour to savory dishes, and they’re rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. But they’ve never before made their way into a cup of joe. Enter mushroom coffee, a brew that’s been enjoying popularity in recent years due to its purported health benefits. Featuring extracts of medicinal mushrooms such as chaga, turkey tail, lion’s mane, and reishi blended with ground coffee beans, these drinks promise more energy, better focus, a calm mind, and immune-boosting properties.

But does it work? As a whole, the science is nascent. As a registered dietician, Ayla Gentiletti warns consumers to be wary of functional claims. “While fungi such as lion’s mane and chaga have long been used in Eastern medicine, more current research needs to be done on human subjects before these dietary trends can be fully embraced,” she says.

GB Mushroom Coffee: What You Need to Know

The GB Mushroom coffee market report provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, including market size, segmentation, competitive landscape, growth trends, and forecasts through 2031. The report segments the market by form (grounded, powder), mushroom extracts, and caffeination level. The report also analyzes the competitive landscape and profiles key players in the mushroom coffee market.

Whether it’s an energizing blend, an adaptogenic drink, or a decaffeinated option, the mushroom coffee market has something to offer for every palate. You can find a variety of brands, from the LA-based Four Sigmatic to the London-based Dirtea — which counts Boots, Ocado, Selfridges, and Planet Organic among its stockists. Its eight-strong range includes a chaga mix for energy, a lion’s mane blend for focus, and reishi drink to promote calm.