Mushrooms in coffee are definitely a thing, and mushrooms are super amazing. We love using them in coffee. This recipe is part of our story on the Magic of Mushrooms, which discusses the various amazing qualities of mushrooms, how to grow them, and how to turn reishi into coffee. All you need to do, once you get your hands on some reishi, is dehydrate them. Instructions follow in the recipe below. You can’t really taste the mushrooms, but they help to get this healthy ingredient into your diet.
We sourced our mushrooms for this recipe from Primordia Mushroom Farm in Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania, but wherever you can find them is okay by us.
Reishi Coffee Latte
It’s easy to add some mushroom goodness to your coffee grounds, but if you’re feeling like an upgrade try this coffeehouse-inspired drink. Fresh reishi is available by special order from Primordia. Adjust the coffee amount based on your preference.Yield: 2 large servings
Equipment
- 1 dehydrator (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried reishi mushrooms (see drying instructions below)
- ⅓ cup ground coffee
- 2 cup coconut milk (or milk of your choice)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tbsp cardamom (or cinnamon)
- Large pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the reishi and coffee grounds in a French press or in the basket of your coffee maker. Brew the coffee as usual.
- Heat the milk and maple syrup on the stovetop over low heat. Whisk in the remaining ingredients until combined. Pour the brewed coffee into 2 large mugs and top each with half of the milk mixture.
Notes
HOW TO DRY MUSHROOMS
To dry mushrooms, slice them into thin pieces (about ¼ inch). If you have a dehydrator, place the slices on the racks and follow your manufacturer’s instructions (mine dried nicely overnight).
You don’t need a dehydrator, though: Turn your oven to its lowest setting, arrange the mushroom slices on a baking sheet, and dry them in the oven for 1–2 hours, checking periodically and flipping them over once. When ready, they should be crisp and snap like a potato chip. To use them in this recipe, grind them in a spice grinder. They will get fluffy instead of powdery.
MORE MUSHROOM MAGIC TO CONSUME
READ: Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
WATCH: Fantastic Fungi
EXPLORE: Mycologist extraordinaire Paul Stamets @paulstamets on Instagram
