If you haven’t tried mushroom in your coffee yet, now’s your chance.
There’s a coffee trend taking the world by storm – adding mushroom to coffee.
If you haven’t heard of mushroom coffee, you soon will. And if you’re not a fan of mushrooms, you’ll still want to give this a try. Mushroom coffee is not what you think it is. You won’t find any mushroom pieces floating around. It doesn’t taste like the fungus, nor are there earthy or musky flavors in your cup of joe.
Is Mushroom Coffee good for you?
Mushroom coffee gives you the health benefits of coffee along with the remarkable benefits of mushrooms. According to Dr. Mercola, mushrooms are:
great sources of protein, fiber, B vitamins (especially niacin), vitamin C, calcium, minerals, and selenium. They also contain antioxidants that are unique to mushrooms, such as ergothioneine, which according to studies is a highly powerful antioxidant.
Not all mushrooms are the same.
Different types of mushroom will produce different flavor profiles as well as various health benefits. Some are known to have medicinal value.
The most common types of medicinal mushroom are Chaga, Reishi, Cordyceps, and Lion’s Mane. The nutrients of different mushrooms often overlap but are slightly distinct. So you can experiment with different kinds to see which one you like the most.
According to studies, Reishi mushroom has one of the longest track records in traditional medicine usage. The mushroom has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties, which can help our immune systems and prevent and common illnesses. An article by WebMD stated, Reishi mushroom contain
chemicals that seem to have a variety of potentially beneficial effects, including activity against tumors (cancer) and beneficial effects on the immune system.
That sounds amazing!
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So, here is a recipe I created using Reishi mushroom. Click here to skip to a printable recipe, or I’ve also provided a step-by-step guide with photographs, making it easy for you to follow and make your own cup of mushroom coffee – the Reishi Mushroom Chocolate Latte.
What You’ll Need to Make a Reishi Mushroom Chocolate Latte
The Tools
- French press
- Mason jar
The Ingredients
- 1 tsp Reishi mushroom powder
- 2 tbsp ground coffee
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
- 3 oz milk
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 500 ml water
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Bring the water to a boil and let it sit for 30 seconds before pouring it into your French press. This will lower the temperature to around 200°F, which is the ideal brewing temperature.
Step 2
Pour ground coffee and Reishi powder into a French press.
Step 3
Add hot water to the coffee and Reishi powder. Let it steep for about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Heat the milk to about 150°F.
Step 5
Pour the milk into a mason jar. Shake the mason jar vigorously for 30 seconds to froth the milk.
Step 6
Press the French press plunger down.
Step 7
Pour coffee into a cup until it is half full. Stir in cocoa powder.
Step 8
Stir in honey. Pour in the frothed milk and create a little design.
Reishi Mushroom Chocolate Latte is ready!
Let me know what you think, and if you ever make one don’t forget to snap a picture and share it with us, @coffeesphere on Twitter and Instagram!
Reishi Mushroom Chocolate Latte Recipe
Reishi Mushroom Chocolate Latte
Materials
- 1 tsp Reishi mushroom powder
- 2 tbsp ground coffee
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
- 3 oz milk
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 500 ml water
Tools
- French press
- Mason jar
Instructions
1. Bring the water to a boil and let it sit for 30 seconds before pouring it into your French press. This will lower the temperature to around 200°F, which is the ideal brewing temperature.
2. Pour ground coffee and Reishi powder into a French press.
3. Add hot water to the coffee and Reishi powder. Let it steep for about 5 minutes.
4. Heat the milk to about 150°F.
5. Pour the milk into a mason jar. Shake the mason jar vigorously for 30 seconds to froth the milk.
6. Press the French press plunger down.
7. Pour coffee into a cup until it is half full. Stir in cocoa powder.
8. Stir in honey. Pour in the frothed milk and create a little design.
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Article and photos by Latte Art Guy
