Best Mushroom Coffee: What the Labels of Popular Brands Really Show

Part of our Mushroom Coffee guide library.

Mushroom coffee shelves are crowded with similar promises, so the label is the fairest way to compare. Here is what the official label records for Ryze, Om, Everyday Dose, MUD\WTR and Four Sigmatic actually show, what "proprietary blend" means, how caffeine compares with regular coffee, and who should check with a doctor first. We did not rank taste or price, which change often.

What you'll learn

• How to judge a mushroom coffee label in under a minute
• What the label records for Ryze, Om, Everyday Dose, MUD\WTR and Four Sigmatic show
• Why many labels list mushrooms but not how much
• Which products list caffeine, and how they compare with regular coffee
• Who should check with a doctor before trying mushroom coffee

What is the best mushroom coffee?

There is no single best one, but there is a best way to choose: favor labels that list each mushroom, the amount and the caffeine. The FDA does not approve dietary supplements before they are sold, and companies are responsible for making sure their products are safe and their labels are accurate (FDA). That makes the label your main tool.

Use these checks:

• Mushroom amounts: a number for each mushroom, or at least for the blend.
• Caffeine: a listed number in milligrams, so you can fit it into your day.
• What part of the mushroom: some labels say "fruiting body," others say the mushrooms were grown on oats. See how to choose mushroom extracts.
• Extras: collagen, herbs such as ginkgo, creamers or MCT oil change who the product suits.

How do popular mushroom coffee brands compare?

The label records differ most on how much they disclose. The table below uses the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and USDA FoodData Central.

Records were entered between 2020 and 2024, and the MUD\WTR record is from 2020 (NIH label database), so formulas may have changed. Check the current package before you buy.

Why do some labels not say how much mushroom is inside?

Because a "proprietary blend" is allowed to list only its total weight. Under federal labeling rules, ingredients in a proprietary blend are listed in order from most to least by weight, with one total weight for the whole blend (FDA, 21 CFR 101.36).

That is why the Everyday Dose label shows 2,275 mg for a blend that includes coffee extract, L-theanine and two mushrooms, without saying how much of each (NIH label database). The Om label goes a step further by listing its reishi extract separately at 100 mg (NIH label database). If you want a specific mushroom at a specific amount, a blend makes that hard to judge.

How much caffeine is in mushroom coffee?

It varies, and many labels do not say. According to the FDA, a typical 12-ounce cup of brewed coffee has 113 to 247 mg of caffeine (FDA). The Om label lists 120 mg per serving (NIH label database), and the MUD\WTR label describes about one-seventh the caffeine of coffee (NIH label database).

Ground mushroom coffee such as Four Sigmatic Think is mostly regular coffee with mushroom extract added, so expect caffeine in the range of brewed coffee unless the package says otherwise (USDA FoodData Central label data). For the full picture, see does mushroom coffee have caffeine.

Which mushroom coffee is best for different needs?

Based only on what the label records show:

• If you want caffeine numbers on the label: Om lists 120 mg per serving (NIH label database).
• If you want very little caffeine: MUD\WTR is a cacao and black tea drink rather than coffee, and its label describes one-seventh the caffeine of coffee (NIH label database).
• If you want collagen in your cup: Everyday Dose lists 4,725 mg of bovine collagen, which also means it is not vegan (NIH label database).
• If you brew ground coffee: Four Sigmatic Think is a ground coffee with lion's mane extract and green tea extract (USDA FoodData Central label data).
• If you want a creamy instant mix: Ryze includes coconut milk and MCT oil, but its label record does not list mushroom amounts or caffeine (NIH label database).

What do the mushrooms in mushroom coffee do?

Each mushroom has its own research, and most of it is early. We cover what studies do and do not show in separate guides: reishi, chaga, cordyceps and turkey tail. Because blends rarely list how much of each mushroom they contain (FDA, 21 CFR 101.36), it is hard to compare a cup of mushroom coffee with the amounts used in research.

Who should be careful with mushroom coffee?

Check with a doctor or pharmacist before using any dietary supplement, especially if you take medicines, because some supplements interact with them (FDA). Pay extra attention if:

• You take a blood thinner: ginkgo, which is in the Om blend (NIH label database), may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants such as warfarin (NCCIH).
• You are sensitive to caffeine: most adults can have up to 400 mg a day from all sources, but sensitivity varies (FDA).
• You avoid animal products: collagen-based blends use bovine collagen (NIH label database).

For mushroom-specific side effects, see mushroom coffee side effects.

Is mushroom coffee better than regular coffee?

It is different, not clearly better. The main practical difference is usually caffeine, which ranges from coffee-level to much lower depending on the product (FDA) (NIH label database). See mushroom coffee vs regular coffee and what mushroom coffee tastes like.

Common myths (quick reality check)

• Myth: More mushrooms on the label means more benefit. Reality: A long list inside a proprietary blend tells you the order by weight, not how much of each mushroom you get (FDA, 21 CFR 101.36).

• Myth: All mushroom coffee is low in caffeine. Reality: Ground mushroom coffee is mostly regular coffee (USDA FoodData Central label data), and one instant blend lists 120 mg per serving (NIH label database).

• Myth: The FDA checks supplements before they go on sale. Reality: The FDA does not approve dietary supplements before they are marketed (FDA).

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is the best mushroom coffee brand?

There is no single best brand. Choose one whose label lists the mushrooms, their amounts and the caffeine, and that fits your caffeine needs and diet.

Which mushroom coffee has the least caffeine?

Of the products we checked, MUD\WTR describes the least, about one-seventh the caffeine of coffee. It is a cacao and black tea drink rather than coffee.

Is Ryze mushroom coffee good?

Its label record lists six organic mushrooms, coffee, coconut milk and MCT oil, but not the mushroom amounts or caffeine, so it is hard to compare with other products.

Does Om mushroom coffee have caffeine?

Yes. Its label lists 120 mg of naturally occurring caffeine per serving, along with a 2-gram mushroom blend and ginkgo biloba.

Is mushroom coffee safe to drink every day?

Many people drink it daily, but ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medicines, are sensitive to caffeine or have a health condition.

Should mushroom coffee use fruiting body or mycelium?

Labels differ: some say fruiting body, others say the mushrooms were grown on oats. Our guide to choosing mushroom extracts explains the difference.

Is instant or ground mushroom coffee better?

It depends on how you brew. Instant mixes often add creamers or other ingredients, while ground versions are mostly regular coffee with mushroom extract.

Related guides

• Does mushroom coffee have caffeine?
• How to choose mushroom extracts
• Mushroom coffee side effects
• Mushroom coffee vs regular coffee
• What does mushroom coffee taste like?
• Is mushroom coffee good for you?
• Reishi mushroom benefits
• What is cordyceps?

Disclaimer and when to seek help

This article is for general education and is not medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Ryze, Om, Everyday Dose, MUD\WTR and Four Sigmatic are trademarks of their respective owners. OurJrney is not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies. OurJrney sells its own mushroom coffee, which is not included in this comparison. Product details come from the government label records cited and may have changed; check the current package. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using mushroom coffee if you take medicines, especially blood thinners, or have a health condition.

References

1. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database. Label 305287: RYZE Mushroom Coffee (entered 2023).
2. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database. Label 318048: Om Mushroom Coffee Blend (entered 2024).
3. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database. Label 315153: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee+ (entered 2024).
4. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database. Label 240462: MUD\WTR (entered 2020).
5. US Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central, branded food record FDC ID 2451684: Four Sigmatic Dark Roast Think ground coffee (2023).
6. US Food and Drug Administration. 21 CFR 101.36: Nutrition labeling of dietary supplements
7. US Food and Drug Administration. "Questions and Answers on Dietary Supplements"
8. US Food and Drug Administration. "Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?"
9. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. "Ginkgo"