The new trend: mushroom coffee

According to Women’s Health magazine, 98 million cups of coffee are consumed worldwide every day, and 75% of people drink at least one cup of coffee every day. However, with the spread of health-conscious lifestyles, many people are looking for caffeine-free or lower-caffeine alternatives. According to a study by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, caffeine consumption has decreased during the epidemic, and one in five coffee drinkers is currently trying to reduce their caffeine intake.

More and more people are sharing on Instagram and TikTok that mushroom coffee helps reduce stress. But how well-founded are these claims? Before we rush to buy, it is worth taking a closer look at this special drink.

Mushroom coffee is usually a mixture of traditional ground coffee and various medicinal mushrooms that have therapeutic properties, explains clinical dietitian Kate Hilton. Its preparation is similar to instant coffee, but the caffeine content of mushroom coffee is only half that of traditional coffee due to the addition of mushrooms, he added.