Why I Ditched Trendy Mushroom Coffee Blends

I Tried the Hype. Then I Read the Label.

I’ll admit it, I got sucked into the mushroom coffee trend. It was everywhere. Earthy packaging, brain-boosting promises, calm energy, better mornings — all the things I’ve been focused on lately in my own wellness journey. I ended up trying two blends I found on Amazon: Republica Organic Mushroom Coffee and Max Fit 10 Mushroom Coffee. And honestly? As someone who’s been diving deep into the world of sleep health and natural remedies, I was curious.

So, I ordered a couple of blends from Amazon. I tried them. And pretty quickly, I started questioning everything.

The jars and bags were small. The taste was meh. And the ingredient labels… not exactly confidence-inducing. I started looking closer, and what I found didn’t really surprise me. Most of these trending quick fixes are just that: gimmicks. Marketing tactics designed to play off emotions, especially for anyone trying to quit coffee or feel like they’re doing something “better” in the morning.

So yeah… I had to hop down the rabbit hole and take matters into my own hands.

The first one is from Max Fit Wellness. Their products, such as the 10 Mushrooms Instant Coffee and various Sea Moss Gels, have received mixed reviews. While some customers praise the taste and energy benefits, others have raised concerns about product quality and authenticity. Notably, Fakespot has assigned Max Fit a grade of ‘F’, indicating a high percentage of unreliable reviews. If you’ve had a negative experience.

What’s Actually in These Mushroom Coffee Blends?

Here’s what most of these trendy products have going on:

• Instant coffee – lower quality, quick, and dehydrated. It’s fine in a pinch but not exactly nutrient-dense.
• Low mushroom content – often just trace amounts of functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane or Reishi. If they don’t tell you how much is in there, it’s probably not enough to matter.
• Filler ingredients – gums, “natural flavors,” sweeteners, or other stuff I don’t need in my body daily.
• Mycelium on grain – a cheaper, weaker form of mushrooms that’s used instead of the fruiting body (the part that actually has benefits).

It’s not that all mushroom coffees are bad. Some brands are doing it right using organic, full-spectrum extracts and keeping it clean. But a lot of what’s out there right now just isn’t it.

What I’m Doing Instead

I’ve decided to keep it simple. I’m still curious about a few of the better brands (I’ll probably test a couple), but mostly, I’ll be making my blends at home.

I already started adding my own extras, things like ashwagandha, vanilla bean powder, and Celtic sea salt, so it’s not a big leap to skip the pre-made jars and make something better myself. That way I can control the quality, the amount of mushroom extract I’m using, and the taste.

Let’s be real, though — sometimes convenience is key, and I’m not above keeping a decent grab-and-go option on hand. But overall, I’m more interested in building a few blends I can rotate based on how I want to feel.

Some DIY Blends I’m Trying

Morning Focus

• Lion’s Mane
• Cordyceps
• Raw cacao
• Maca
• Vanilla bean powder
• Celtic sea salt
• Optional: coffee, chicory, or warm nut milk

Evening Chill

• Reishi or Turkey Tail
• Ashwagandha
• Ceylon cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Vanilla bean powder
• Celtic sea salt
• Optional: warm oat or coconut milk, chamomile tea

Wrapping It Up

I’m not anti-mushroom coffee. But I am pro-awareness. A lot of what’s trending right now isn’t as “functional” as it seems, and once I took a closer look, it just didn’t feel worth it.

So if you’ve been curious too, or already spent money on one of these blends and felt kind of underwhelmed — you’re not alone. I’m still figuring out what works best for my body, and I’ll share more along the way as I experiment.

I just want to know what I’m putting in my body and why. That’s it.