I love coffee. Real coffee.

But over the last couple of years, I started noticing the downside more and more. The jitters. The afternoon crash. That weird anxious feeling when I drank it on an empty stomach. And if I'm being honest, my gut did not love it either.

So I started looking for a healthier option that could still feel like coffee.

That's what led me down the mushroom coffee rabbit hole.

At first, I thought the whole thing sounded a little ridiculous. I assumed it would taste earthy, watery, or just plain bad. But after seeing these brands everywhere, I decided to actually test them myself instead of guessing.

So I tried 5 of the most talked-about mushroom coffees and compared them side by side. I specifically paid attention to taste, how I felt after drinking them, energy effects, and whether they felt worth the money.

Here are my top 5 mushroom coffees on the market:

I love coffee. Real coffee.

But over the last couple of years, I started noticing the downside more and more. The jitters. The afternoon crash. That weird anxious feeling when I drank it on an empty stomach. And if I’m being honest, my gut did not love it either.

So I started looking for a healthier option that could still feel like coffee.

That’s what led me down the mushroom coffee rabbit hole.

At first, I thought the whole thing sounded a little ridiculous. I assumed it would taste earthy, watery, or just plain bad. But after seeing these brands everywhere, I decided to actually test them myself instead of guessing.

So I tried 5 of the most talked-about mushroom coffees (according to the internet) and compared them side by side. I drank each for 14 days straight with a weekend of in between to reset my body and mind.

I paid attention to things like taste, how I felt after drinking, energy effects, and whether they felt worth the money.

Here are my top 5 mushroom coffees on the market:

Pros:

• The taste was a 10/10 for me! My favorite by far. It was a big surprise and honestly the reason this ended up at #1. It was rich, smooth, and actually tasted like real coffee instead of some watered-down 'health alternative.' Makes sense because the base is low-acid Arabica coffee extract. Maybe the only one that didn't feel like I was sacrificing taste just to get the benefits.
• This one gave me the cleanest energy by far. No jitters, no weird overstimulated feeling, and no crash a few hours later. I still felt alert and focused, but in a much smoother way. It was the kind of energy where I could actually get work done without feeling busy or anxious.
• I also noticed this was easier on my stomach than regular coffee. That was a big plus for me because one of the reasons I started looking into mushroom coffee in the first place was that normal coffee was starting to feel harsher on my gut, especially first thing in the morning.
• The ingredient quality also stood out to me. Neubrain uses 8:1 dual-extracted fruiting body mushrooms, a heavy nootropic stack, and natural patented ingredients none of the others seemed to offer.
• Creamy!! They use agood blend of collagen and it really helps the blend.
• ZERO and I mean zero grit. This was a big one. Ryze, Mud/Wtr and the others left sludge at the bottom of my cup and I hate that. I think it's due to them using higher quality ingredients. Either way, I loved it!
• This was by far the closest to the comfort and smell of coffee too with bold and nutty notes.
• It's available with a Starter Kit if it's your first time starting out.
• Offers one-time purchase
• Offers mooney-back guarantee
• Tested for mycotoxins, mold and heavy metals (most coffes aren't)
• They now have more! Smart Matcha which is pretty good, and Chai Latte which is AMAZING!! So creamy and the spice blend is perfect.

Cons:

I love coffee. Real coffee.

But over the last couple of years, I started noticing the downside more and more. The jitters. The afternoon crash. That weird anxious feeling when I drank it on an empty stomach. And if I’m being honest, my gut did not love it either.

So I started looking for a healthier option that could still feel like coffee.

That’s what led me down the mushroom coffee rabbit hole.

At first, I thought the whole thing sounded a little ridiculous. I assumed it would taste earthy, watery, or just plain bad. But after seeing these brands everywhere, I decided to actually test them myself instead of guessing.

So I tried 5 of the most talked-about mushroom coffees (according to the internet) and compared them side by side. I drank each for 14 days straight with a weekend of in between to reset my body and mind.

I paid attention to things like taste, how I felt after drinking, energy effects, and whether they felt worth the money.

Here are my top 5 mushroom coffees on the market:

• Not available on Amazon or any retail. (though I found their site extremely easy to purchase from)
• It's more of a premium product, so it's not the cheapest on the list. (but worth the money if I do say so myself) I'd keep an eye out for any new customer deals on the Starter Kit.

Pros:

• I understand why Four Sigmatic is one of the best-known names in the category. I liked the taste but it just wasn't as good as #1. Good coffee notes but very bitter flavor and you could taste the mushrooms
• Available in instant, grounds and whole bean.
• Wide selection of products. Supplements, creamers, lattes and other powders available.
• Tested for mycotoxins and mold, and all organic!
• Money-back guarantee
• Offers mooney-back guarantee

Cons:

• Biggest drawback for me was the taste. It definitely had more of that earthy, bold mushroom flavor that made it feel less like real coffee and more like a 'functional' drink. It wasn't terrible, but it didn't have that smooth, satisfying coffee taste I got from Neubrain.
• It also felt less complete from a performance standpoint. Compared to Neubrain, it just didn't have the same focus-enhancing formula or that same noticeable locked-in feeling.
• It made me feel jittery.
• Expensive ($1.58 per serving or $1.30 if you subscribe) + $8 shipping
• I found it difficult to understand the difference between products like 'Think' and 'Focus'. Lots over oveerlapping ingredients between the two so I wasn't really sure how they were different...

I love coffee. Real coffee.

But over the last couple of years, I started noticing the downside more and more. The jitters. The afternoon crash. That weird anxious feeling when I drank it on an empty stomach. And if I’m being honest, my gut did not love it either.

So I started looking for a healthier option that could still feel like coffee.

That’s what led me down the mushroom coffee rabbit hole.

At first, I thought the whole thing sounded a little ridiculous. I assumed it would taste earthy, watery, or just plain bad. But after seeing these brands everywhere, I decided to actually test them myself instead of guessing.

So I tried 5 of the most talked-about mushroom coffees (according to the internet) and compared them side by side. I drank each for 14 days straight with a weekend of in between to reset my body and mind.

I paid attention to things like taste, how I felt after drinking, energy effects, and whether they felt worth the money.

Here are my top 5 mushroom coffees on the market:

Pros:

• 6 functional mushrooms - great variety compared to other mushroom coffees.
• Price ($0.90 per serving)
• Mixes well without a frother
• Available on Amazon
• If someone already likes earthy drinks and doesn't mind a more mushroom-forward profile, I could see why this would work for them.

Cons:

• Taste. This was the biggest issue. It hadavery earthy, mushroom-heavy flavor and honestly felt the furthest from actual coffee. If you're a real coffee drinker looking for something that still scrathes that itch, this one probably won't do it.
• I also wasn't impressed by how noticeable the benefits felt. On paper, six mushrooms sound great, but it didn;t feel as effective or complete as the #1 pick.
• Subscription only. Yes you can just purchase and then cancel right away but I hate the hassle.
• Tough refund policy, no money-back guarantee.

I love coffee. Real coffee.

But over the last couple of years, I started noticing the downside more and more. The jitters. The afternoon crash. That weird anxious feeling when I drank it on an empty stomach. And if I’m being honest, my gut did not love it either.

So I started looking for a healthier option that could still feel like coffee.

That’s what led me down the mushroom coffee rabbit hole.

At first, I thought the whole thing sounded a little ridiculous. I assumed it would taste earthy, watery, or just plain bad. But after seeing these brands everywhere, I decided to actually test them myself instead of guessing.

So I tried 5 of the most talked-about mushroom coffees (according to the internet) and compared them side by side. I drank each for 14 days straight with a weekend of in between to reset my body and mind.

I paid attention to things like taste, how I felt after drinking, energy effects, and whether they felt worth the money.

Here are my top 5 mushroom coffees on the market:

Pros:

• Mixes easily (without a frother) and little residue is left in the mug
• The collagen does make it creamy!
• Not too much of the earthy, shroomy taste that was present in Ryze.
• Lots of goodies with free spoon and frother

Cons:

• It didn't really taste like robust coffee. It leaned weaker and more watery that I wanted, so while it was creamy, it didn't feel satisfying in the same way a real coffee should.
• The dosing is super off. I went through a 30 serving bag in 16 days because they recommend 2 servings for just 8oz of water. It's a heavy ratio compared to the others, and when I looked up the customer reviews, this was a very common complaint.It basically makes the coffee twice as expensive as advertised.
• I felt like the collagen was way over-dosed. It will probably work for some people, but as a brand claiming additional benefits from Chaga and Lion's Mane, it felt like there was almost none in there.
• Their label isn't transparent... I have no idea how much of any ingredient they are including.
• Super sneaky with their subscription model. It's not obvious that you will be billed every 30 days. I prefer a clear opt-in and judging by the negative reviews... so do their customers.

I love coffee. Real coffee.

But over the last couple of years, I started noticing the downside more and more. The jitters. The afternoon crash. That weird anxious feeling when I drank it on an empty stomach. And if I’m being honest, my gut did not love it either.

So I started looking for a healthier option that could still feel like coffee.

That’s what led me down the mushroom coffee rabbit hole.

At first, I thought the whole thing sounded a little ridiculous. I assumed it would taste earthy, watery, or just plain bad. But after seeing these brands everywhere, I decided to actually test them myself instead of guessing.

So I tried 5 of the most talked-about mushroom coffees (according to the internet) and compared them side by side. I drank each for 14 days straight with a weekend of in between to reset my body and mind.

I paid attention to things like taste, how I felt after drinking, energy effects, and whether they felt worth the money.

Here are my top 5 mushroom coffees on the market:

Neubrain by a landslide!

It had the best taste by FAR, felt the most complete from an ingredient standpoint, mixed the cleanest, and gave me the smoothest energy and focus overall. Most importantly, it was the only one that still felt like a real coffee experience instead of a compromise.

If you want a mushroom coffee that actually tastes like coffee, has a stronger formula than mushrooms alone, and doesn't leave you with grit or sludge in the bottom of your mug, Neubrain is the one I'd pick.

#2 FOUR SIGMATIC

#3 RYZE

#4 EVERYDAY DOSE

#5 MUD/WTR

I love coffee. Real coffee.

But over the last couple of years, I started noticing the downside more and more. The jitters. The afternoon crash. That weird anxious feeling when I drank it on an empty stomach. And if I’m being honest, my gut did not love it either.

So I started looking for a healthier option that could still feel like coffee.

That’s what led me down the mushroom coffee rabbit hole.

At first, I thought the whole thing sounded a little ridiculous. I assumed it would taste earthy, watery, or just plain bad. But after seeing these brands everywhere, I decided to actually test them myself instead of guessing.

So I tried 5 of the most talked-about mushroom coffees (according to the internet) and compared them side by side. I drank each for 14 days straight with a weekend of in between to reset my body and mind.

I paid attention to things like taste, how I felt after drinking, energy effects, and whether they felt worth the money.

Here are my top 5 mushroom coffees on the market: