{"title":"Mushroom Drinks","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe crafted instant drink powders containing coffee, hot chocolate, cacao, and lion's mane mushroom powder. Whether you prefer a little or no caffeine, organic, or vegan, sweetened or not, there is something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mushroom-chocolate","title":"Brain Chocolate | Mushroom Hot Chocolate | Lion's Mane Brain Focus","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn instant mushroom hot chocolate with lion's mane: 30 g of organic certified lion's mane powder blended into 120 g of Fairtrade hot chocolate mix, in a 150 g bag. That gives about 1 g of lion's mane in each 5 g serving, and 30 servings per bag. It is the sweetest way we stock lion's mane and the one most likely to be drunk by the whole household.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand launched it at the Elsecar Wellbeing Event, where the first batch sold out in a few hours. It comes as a single bag or in 2 and 3 pack deals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the format for anyone who wants lion's mane in a drink but does not want coffee or an unsweetened cacao. It is an instant mix, so the powder dissolves in hot water without a pan or a whisk. The hot chocolate base already contains milk powder and sugar, which is why it tastes like a standard hot chocolate rather than a health drink. The lion's mane makes up one fifth of the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo teaspoons is about 5 g, which is a lighter cup than many hot chocolates suggest. Use more if you want it richer; the lion's mane goes up in proportion, so a 10 g cup carries about 2 g of mushroom. Lion's mane has a mild, savoury flavour that disappears entirely behind cocoa, so there is no mushroom taste to get past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it contains milk powder it is not vegan or dairy free. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-cacao\"\u003elion's mane cacao\u003c\/a\u003e is the zero sugar, dairy free alternative with the same 20% lion's mane, if that is what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herba Store UK own-label product. The hot chocolate mix is Fairtrade, as stated by the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to make it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd up to 2 teaspoons (about 5 g) to a mug and stir into hot water. Because the mix already contains milk powder, water alone gives a milky drink; made with milk it is richer still. It also dissolves in warm oat or almond milk, though the base itself still contains dairy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle pack: 150 g, 30 servings, £14.99 (about 50p a serving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pack: 2 x 150 g, £29.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pack: 3 x 150 g, £39.99 (£13.33 a bag, about 44p a serving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 1 g lion's mane per 5 g serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReseal the bag and keep it dry. Hot chocolate mix clumps if it gets damp; a clip or an airtight tin keeps it free-flowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane powder, 30 g per bag (20%), organic certified per the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairtrade hot chocolate mix, 120 g per bag (80%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sugar, milk powder and cocoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 1 g lion's mane per serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is the white, spined mushroom; here it is the dried powder. Cocoa is roasted, ground cacao bean with most of the fat removed. Milk powder is dried milk, which is what makes the drink creamy with water alone and also what makes it unsuitable for vegans. The brand has not published the full percentage breakdown of the hot chocolate mix itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want lion's mane as a sweet evening cup, families where a mushroom coffee would not get drunk, and anyone replacing a bedtime hot chocolate with one that carries something extra. It suits the hour before bed, a cold afternoon, or a child-friendly alternative to the coffees on the same shelf. The 3 pack is the saving if it becomes a nightly habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want no sugar or no dairy, the cacao is the one. If you want caffeine, the two mushroom coffees carry arabica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-cacao\"\u003elion's mane cacao\u003c\/a\u003e is the unsweetened, dairy free sibling. For a morning cup rather than an evening one, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brain-mushroom-coffee\"\u003eBrain Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e blends lion's mane with chicory and arabica. For the mushroom on its own, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lions-mane-powder\"\u003elion's mane powder\u003c\/a\u003e is 100% fruiting body. See the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushroom-coffee\"\u003emushroom coffee\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, everything under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teas-and-drinks\"\u003eteas and drinks\u003c\/a\u003e, and every lion's mane format under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lions-mane\"\u003elion's mane\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is mushroom hot chocolate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hot chocolate mix with mushroom powder blended in. This one is 80% Fairtrade hot chocolate mix and 20% lion's mane powder, made up with hot water like any instant hot chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes mushroom hot chocolate have caffeine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the trace amount naturally present in cocoa. There is no coffee in it, unlike the two mushroom coffees on our shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much lion's mane is in a cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 1 g, based on 30 g of lion's mane in a 150 g bag at a 5 g serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain dairy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, milk powder. Mix it with water and it is still a milky drink. The lion's mane cacao is the dairy free option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/mushroom-coffee-guide\"\u003emushroom coffee\u003c\/a\u003e explains how these instant blends are made and how the hot chocolate, cacao and coffee versions differ. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chic \u0026 Cheerful","offers":[{"title":"Single Pack 150g","offer_id":44192401653941,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Packs 2 x150g","offer_id":44192401686709,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Packs 3 x150g","offer_id":44192401719477,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-mushroom-chocolate-01-main.jpg?v=1794244925"},{"product_id":"mushroom-coffee-caffeine-free","title":"Cloud Coffee | Caffeine Free Mushroom Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn instant drink that tastes like coffee with no caffeine at all. Cloud Coffee is 80% roasted chicory, which gives the coffee-like flavour and aroma, and 20% lion's mane mushroom powder. It is zero sugar, vegan and gluten free, with nothing else added. Chicory coffee has been drunk as a coffee substitute for generations; this blend uses it as the base and adds the mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the base is chicory, the caffeine is not removed by processing; there was none to start with. It comes as a 100 g bag, single or in 2 and 3 pack deals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoasted chicory root is the traditional coffee stretcher. It was blended into coffee across France and the American South for generations and drunk on its own when coffee was scarce. Roasting gives it a dark colour and a bitter, slightly caramel flavour that reads as coffee to most palates, without being identical. Here it is four fifths of the blend, with lion's mane powder making up the rest. Both are instant, so the drink is a stir, not a brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote the serving size. The brand states 2 g of lion's mane per serving, and lion's mane is 20% of the blend, so a serving is a generous 10 g, about two heaped teaspoons. That makes this bag around 10 cups rather than the 30 or so in the 150 g coffee blends, and the most lion's mane per cup of any drink on our shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's reason for making it is simple: most drinks have a downside, too much caffeine, too much sugar, or heavy processing to decaffeinate. Chicory avoids all three. If you want the version with real arabica and some caffeine, Brain Coffee and My Kinda Coffee are the siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herba Store UK own-label product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to make it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 2 teaspoons per cup, stirred into hot or cold water or milk. It also blends into smoothies and milkshakes. Sweeten to taste if you like; there is no sugar in the bag. Chicory dissolves readily, so there is little sediment, though the lion's mane may leave a trace at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle pack: 100 g, £14.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pack: 2 x 100 g, £29.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pack: 3 x 100 g, £39.99 (£13.33 a bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 2 g lion's mane per serving and 20% lion's mane, a serving is about 10 g, so a bag is about 10 servings at roughly £1.50 each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReseal and keep dry. Chicory is hygroscopic and will cake if the bag is left open in a steamy kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted chicory root, 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane mushroom powder, 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g of lion's mane per 2 teaspoon serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero sugar, zero caffeine, vegan, gluten free; nothing added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChicory (Cichorium intybus) is a blue-flowered plant whose taproot is dried, roasted and ground. It is the same plant family as the salad leaf. Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is the white, spined mushroom, dried and powdered. Neither contains caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who have cut caffeine but miss the ritual of a coffee, and anyone who wants a late-afternoon or evening cup that will not keep them up. It suits pregnancy and other times when caffeine is off the table, shift workers winding down, and people who find even decaf too much. It is also the drink for anyone who wants the highest lion's mane content per cup of our drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want real coffee flavour with a little caffeine, Brain Coffee is the middle ground. If you want no coffee flavour at all, the cacao or hot chocolate are the alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brain-mushroom-coffee\"\u003eBrain Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e is the sibling with 15% arabica and some caffeine. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-cacao\"\u003elion's mane cacao\u003c\/a\u003e is the other zero sugar, caffeine free drink, with a chocolate rather than coffee flavour. For a caffeine free brew that is not a powder, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hemp-tea\"\u003ehemp tea bags\u003c\/a\u003e sit on the same drinks shelf. Compare all three coffee blends under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushroom-coffee\"\u003emushroom coffee\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teas-and-drinks\"\u003eteas and drinks\u003c\/a\u003e, and see the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is chicory coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA drink made from the roasted, ground root of the chicory plant. It has a dark colour and a bitter, slightly caramel taste close to coffee, with no caffeine. It has been used as a coffee substitute and stretcher for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there any caffeine in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Chicory contains no caffeine and there is no coffee in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it decaf coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is roasted chicory, which tastes similar to coffee, with lion's mane added. Nothing has been decaffeinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much lion's mane per cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 g per 2 teaspoon serving, according to the brand, the highest of our drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/mushroom-coffee-guide\"\u003emushroom coffee guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how instant mushroom drinks are made and where chicory fits. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chic \u0026 Cheerful","offers":[{"title":"Single Pack 100g","offer_id":43859206537397,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Packs Deal 2x100g","offer_id":43859206570165,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Packs Deal 3x100g","offer_id":43859206635701,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-mushroom-coffee-caffeine-free-01-main.jpg?v=1794244925"},{"product_id":"coffee-blend","title":"Coffee Blend","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eINSTANT COFFEE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCHICORY \u0026amp; ARABICA 80\/20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost drinks have a downside, whether they have too much caffeine, too much sugar, not organic, not fair trade or are highly processed when decaffeinated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe created this product to help you get what you want and most importantly, help you own your energy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eless caffeine naturally, as we choose arabica beans that have 3 times less caffeine vs robusta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewe reduce the amount of coffee (20%) with the addition of chicory (80%) without taking away the gorgeous coffee flavours and aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enothing added, nothing taken away, 100% natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHOW TO USE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse up to 2 teaspoons and stir in hot or cold water or milk,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein smoothies, milkshakes, and anything else you prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChicory 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoffee 20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlucose Syrup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA white-space-prewrap text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e150g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest Before 26\/04\/2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBatch Kfh080324\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheerfulDrinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLondon WC2H 9JQ Tel +44 07729927372\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herba Store UK","offers":[{"title":"Single Pack 150g","offer_id":43859242156213,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Packs Deal 2x150g","offer_id":43859242188981,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Packs Deal 3x150g","offer_id":43859242221749,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/Untitleddesign_20.png?v=1712219477"},{"product_id":"mushroom-cacao","title":"Mushroom Cacao | Lion's Mane \u0026 Cacao","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn instant mushroom cacao with no sugar: 80% raw cacao powder and 20% lion's mane mushroom powder, both organic according to the brand. The cacao comes from the Peruvian Amazon, 75% Criollo and 25% Forastero and Trinitario beans. It is the unsweetened, dairy free way to drink lion's mane, and it doubles as a baking cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw cacao is unroasted and tastes darker and more bitter than cocoa. You add your own sweetener, or none. A 150 g bag is about 30 cups, and it comes single or in 2 and 3 pack deals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw cacao is cacao beans that have been fermented and dried but not roasted, then cold pressed to remove most of the fat and milled to a powder. It is darker, more acidic and more bitter than Dutch-process cocoa, with more of the bean's natural character. Here it is four fifths of the blend; lion's mane powder is the rest. Both are instant powders, so the drink is stirred rather than brewed, though cacao does settle and benefits from a second stir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bean varieties matter to cacao in the way grape varieties matter to wine. Criollo is the rarer, more delicate bean with a less bitter profile; Forastero is robust and full; Trinitario is a hybrid of the two. The brand's 75% Criollo blend leans towards the finer end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause there is no sugar or milk powder in the bag, this is the most adaptable of our hot drinks: sweeten it, make it with oat milk, drink it black, or use it in baking as you would cocoa. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-chocolate\"\u003elion's mane hot chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e is the sweetened, milky sibling if you want it sweet and ready-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herba Store UK own-label product. The brand describes raw powders, no excessive processing, and no preservatives, sweeteners, colourings or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to make it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 2 teaspoons per cup, stirred into hot or cold water or milk, or blended into smoothies and milkshakes. Add honey, maple syrup or a sweetener to taste. In baking, substitute it for cocoa powder weight for weight; the lion's mane disappears into brownies and cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle pack: 150 g, £14.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pack: 2 x 150 g, £29.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pack: 3 x 150 g, £39.99 (£13.33 a bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 1 g lion's mane per serving and 20% lion's mane, a serving is about 5 g, so a bag is about 30 servings at roughly 50p each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReseal and store in a cool, dry cupboard. Cacao keeps well but takes on smells from strong spices stored next to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw cacao powder, 80%, Peruvian Amazon beans (75% Criollo, 25% Forastero and Trinitario)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane mushroom powder, 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 g of lion's mane per 2 teaspoon serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero sugar; no preservatives, sweeteners, colourings or additives, per the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic, per the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCacao (Theobroma cacao) is the tree whose fermented seeds become chocolate; raw cacao powder is those seeds unroasted, pressed and milled. Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is the white, spined mushroom, dried and powdered. Cacao contains a small amount of caffeine and theobromine naturally, far less than coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want lion's mane in a drink without sugar, dairy or coffee. It suits an evening cup made with oat milk, a post-workout shake, a baking cupboard, and anyone following a vegan or low sugar routine who still wants something chocolatey. It is also the drink for people who find hot chocolate too sweet and coffee too strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want it sweet and creamy without doing anything, the hot chocolate is ready-made. If you want a coffee flavour, the chicory or arabica blends are the ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-chocolate\"\u003elion's mane hot chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e is the sweetened, milky version. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-coffee-caffeine-free\"\u003ecaffeine free chicory coffee\u003c\/a\u003e is the other zero sugar drink, with a coffee rather than chocolate taste. For the mushroom alone to add to your own cocoa, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lions-mane-powder\"\u003elion's mane powder\u003c\/a\u003e is 100% fruiting body. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushroom-coffee\"\u003emushroom coffee\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, everything in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teas-and-drinks\"\u003eteas and drinks\u003c\/a\u003e, and all formats under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lions-mane\"\u003elion's mane\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is raw cacao?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCacao beans that have been fermented and dried but not roasted, then pressed and milled. It is darker, more bitter and less processed than cocoa powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs cacao the same as cocoa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame bean, different processing. Cocoa is roasted and often alkalised; raw cacao is unroasted. Cacao tastes sharper and more bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it sweetened?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Zero sugar and no sweeteners. Add your own if you want it sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much lion's mane per cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 g per 2 teaspoon serving, according to the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/mushroom-coffee-guide\"\u003emushroom coffee guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers how these instant blends are made, including the cacao and hot chocolate versions. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chic \u0026 Cheerful","offers":[{"title":"Single Pack 150g","offer_id":43859270009013,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Packs Deal 2x150g","offer_id":43859270041781,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Packs Deal 3x150g","offer_id":43859270074549,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-mushroom-cacao-01-main.jpg?v=1794244927"},{"product_id":"brain-mushroom-coffee","title":"Brain Coffee - Mushroom Coffee | Lion's Mane \u0026 Arabica","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrain Coffee is an instant lion's mane coffee: 33% lion's mane mushroom powder, 52% roasted chicory and 15% arabica coffee, all organic according to the brand. Each 2 teaspoon serving carries 1500 mg of lion's mane, the highest of our three coffee blends, with less caffeine than a normal instant coffee because only 15% of the bag is coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chicory carries most of the coffee flavour, the arabica adds the real thing, and the lion's mane makes up a third. It comes as a 150 g bag, single or in 2 and 3 pack deals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMushroom coffee is ordinary coffee with mushroom powder blended in. In this blend the coffee is a small share by design: 15% arabica carries the coffee note, 52% roasted chicory gives body and bitterness, and 33% lion's mane makes up the rest. Arabica beans have about a third of the caffeine of robusta, which is why the brand chose them. It is sold as an instant powder, so you stir it into hot water or milk and drink; it also goes into cold milk or a smoothie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is lighter and less caffeinated than a mug of instant coffee. At 1500 mg lion's mane per serving it carries more of the mushroom per cup than My Kinda Coffee (1.2 g), which is the main reason to choose it over that blend. It also has no added sugar; My Kinda Coffee contains glucose syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand does not publish a milligram caffeine figure for any of the three coffee blends. What it states is the proportion of coffee and the bean type, so if a number matters to you we cannot give one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herba Store UK own-label product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to make it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 2 teaspoons per cup, mixed into hot or cold water or milk, or blended into smoothies and milkshakes. It dissolves like an instant coffee with a little lion's mane sediment at the end. Sweeten and add milk as you would any coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle pack: 150 g, £14.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pack: 2 x 150 g, £29.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pack: 3 x 150 g, £39.99 (£13.33 a bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 1500 mg lion's mane per serving and 33% lion's mane, a serving is about 4.5 g, so a bag is about 33 servings at roughly 45p each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReseal and keep dry. Instant coffee and chicory both cake if left open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane mushroom powder, 33%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted chicory root, 52%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArabica coffee, 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1500 mg lion's mane per 2 teaspoon serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing added, per the brand; organic, per the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is the white, spined mushroom, dried and powdered. Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a roasted root with a coffee-like bitterness and no caffeine. Arabica (Coffea arabica) is the higher-grown, milder coffee species with roughly a third of the caffeine of robusta (Coffea canephora).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople replacing one of their daily coffees with something lighter, and anyone who wants the most lion's mane per cup in a coffee-flavoured drink. It suits a mid-morning cup, a desk routine, or a first coffee for someone cutting back on caffeine without giving it up. Because it contains real coffee it is still a morning drink rather than an evening one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want zero caffeine, the chicory blend is the one. If you want more coffee flavour and do not mind glucose syrup, My Kinda Coffee has 20% arabica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-coffee\"\u003eMy Kinda Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e is the sibling with more coffee (20%) and a touch of glucose syrup. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-coffee-caffeine-free\"\u003ecaffeine free chicory coffee\u003c\/a\u003e is the evening alternative. Many people take \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lions-mane-capsules\"\u003elion's mane capsules\u003c\/a\u003e alongside a mushroom coffee for a measured amount. Compare all three blends under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushroom-coffee\"\u003emushroom coffee\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teas-and-drinks\"\u003eteas and drinks\u003c\/a\u003e, and see every lion's mane format under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lions-mane\"\u003elion's mane\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is mushroom coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoffee blended with mushroom powder, sold as an instant drink. This one is 15% arabica, 52% chicory and 33% lion's mane. Our mushroom coffee guide explains how it is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs mushroom coffee good for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a food, not a medicine, and we make no health claims for it. What we can say is that this blend has less caffeine than regular coffee, no added sugar and 1500 mg of lion's mane per cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much caffeine does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLess than regular coffee: only 15% of the blend is coffee, and it is arabica. The brand does not give a milligram figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many cups in a bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 33, based on the brand's serving size of 2 teaspoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/mushroom-coffee-guide\"\u003emushroom coffee guide\u003c\/a\u003e for how these blends are made and how to compare them. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chic \u0026 Cheerful","offers":[{"title":"Single Pack 150g","offer_id":43859283443893,"sku":"100","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Packs Deal 2x150g","offer_id":43859283476661,"sku":"100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Packs Deal 3x150g","offer_id":43859283509429,"sku":"100","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-brain-mushroom-coffee-01-main.jpg?v=1794245014"},{"product_id":"mushroom-coffee","title":"My Kinda Coffee | Mushroom Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy Kinda Coffee is an instant mushroom coffee of 30% lion's mane mushroom powder, 50% roasted chicory and 20% arabica coffee, with glucose syrup. The brand lists the lion's mane, chicory and arabica as organic. Each 2 teaspoon serving carries 1.2 g of lion's mane. Of our two caffeinated mushroom coffees this one has the most actual coffee and a faint sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as a 150 g bag, single or in 2 and 3 pack deals, and it is the blend to start with if you want something that tastes most like the coffee you already drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf the three mushroom coffee blends on our shelf, this one leans furthest towards coffee: 20% arabica against 15% in Brain Coffee. Roasted chicory still makes up half the bag and lion's mane powder nearly a third. The glucose syrup gives a faint sweetness and helps the powder dissolve. It is an instant powder, so stir it into hot or cold water or milk and drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 1.2 g lion's mane per serving it sits between the caffeine free chicory blend (2 g) and the cacao (1 g), and just under Brain Coffee (1.5 g). If a milligram figure for caffeine matters to you, note that none of the three coffee blends publishes one; the brand states the coffee share and that it is arabica, which has about a third of the caffeine of robusta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's thinking behind the range is that most drinks have a downside, whether too much caffeine, too much sugar, not organic, or heavily processed to decaffeinate. Here the coffee share is reduced with chicory so the caffeine drops naturally, and the mushroom is added for its own sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herba Store UK own-label product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to make it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 2 teaspoons per cup, stirred into hot or cold water or milk, or blended into smoothies and milkshakes. It behaves like an instant coffee, dissolving quickly with a little mushroom sediment at the bottom. Add milk and sweetener as you like, though it already has a hint of sweetness from the glucose syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle pack: 150 g, £14.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pack: 2 x 150 g, £28.99 (£14.49 a bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pack: 3 x 150 g, £39.99 (£13.33 a bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 1.2 g lion's mane per serving and 30% lion's mane, a serving is about 4 g, so a bag is about 37 servings at roughly 40p each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReseal after use and store dry. The glucose syrup makes this blend slightly more prone to clumping than the others if left open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane mushroom powder, 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted chicory root, 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArabica coffee, 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlucose syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.2 g lion's mane per 2 teaspoon serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is the white, spined mushroom, dried and powdered. Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a roasted root that reads as coffee without caffeine. Arabica (Coffea arabica) is the milder coffee species. Glucose syrup is a sugar syrup used here for sweetness and solubility, which means this blend is not sugar free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want a mushroom coffee that tastes like coffee first and mushroom not at all. It suits a morning routine, an office desk, or anyone swapping one of several daily coffees for a lower caffeine cup. The slight sweetness means many people drink it without adding sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want no added sugar and more lion's mane per cup, Brain Coffee is the one. If you want zero caffeine, the chicory blend is the evening option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brain-mushroom-coffee\"\u003eBrain Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e has 33% lion's mane and no glucose syrup. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-coffee-caffeine-free\"\u003ecaffeine free chicory coffee\u003c\/a\u003e is for later in the day. For something sweet in the evening, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-chocolate\"\u003elion's mane hot chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e uses the same 20% mushroom share. Compare the three blends under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushroom-coffee\"\u003emushroom coffee\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teas-and-drinks\"\u003eteas and drinks\u003c\/a\u003e, and the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is mushroom coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoffee blended with mushroom powder and sold as an instant drink. This one is 20% arabica, 50% chicory and 30% lion's mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes mushroom coffee have caffeine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one does, from the 20% arabica, but less than a regular instant coffee because most of the blend is chicory and mushroom. The brand does not give a milligram figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference from Brain Coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore coffee (20% against 15%), slightly less lion's mane (30% against 33%), and this one contains glucose syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it sweetened?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlightly: it contains glucose syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/mushroom-coffee-guide\"\u003emushroom coffee guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how these blends are made and what to compare between them. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chic \u0026 Cheerful","offers":[{"title":"Single Pack 150g","offer_id":43859303268533,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Packs Deal 2x150g","offer_id":43859303301301,"sku":"","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Packs Deal 3x150g","offer_id":43859303334069,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-mushroom-coffee-01-main.jpg?v=1794244925"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/collections\/Strength_92_x_137_mm_1200_x_1200_px_1200_x_1200_px.png?v=1765739991","url":"https:\/\/www.herbastore.co.uk\/collections\/mushroom-drinks.oembed","provider":"Herba Store UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}