Is mushroom coffee an ingenious way to reduce stress? Coffee + mushroom is more "beneficial"?

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Coffee with mushrooms is more "beneficial"?

You may have tried adding mushrooms to Pizza, spaghetti or sandwiches, and it's a pretty good match, so how about getting up in the morning for a cup of Mushroom Coffee?

According to the American Metropolis Daily, the main brand leading to the Fushion trend is Four Sigmatic, which was founded in 2012. Of course, the material is not usually used as a spaghetti side dish of mushrooms. The so-called "mushroom coffee" is actually instant black coffee with medicinal mushroom ingredients. Four Sigmatic currently specializes in producing four kinds of "mushroom coffee", including Reishi, Cordyceps, Chaga and Lion's mane. Mushroom mushrooms, which are fat-free and rich in protein, vitamins and antioxidants, have long been highly regarded in traditional Chinese cuisine as having dietary value, relieving stress, helping to lose weight, and helping to prevent heart disease and cancer. In instant coffee, Four Sigmatic claims that not only is it healthier, but it also has a relatively low level of caffeine, reducing the heartbeat and hand tremors of some people after drinking coffee.

According to official figures, Four Sigmatic's "mushroom coffee" contains about 50 milligrams of caffeine per 7 oz, half the amount of regular black coffee. Starbucks Pike Place, which contains about 155mg of caffeine per 8oz, is lighter.

The medicinal mushroom, which is zero fat and rich in protein, vitamins and antioxidants, has always been highly respected in traditional Chinese food.

Joanna Townsend, a psychotherapist, tried mushroom coffee for a month and later wrote that it was "better" than regular coffee, at least as refreshing as it did not cause anxiety, insomnia or rapid heartbeat. "I even feel that my sleep quality has improved. If I drink a cup of coffee between 3 pm and 4 pm on weekdays, there is a good chance that I will not be able to fall asleep at 10:00 and will keep my eyes open until midnight." In addition, to Townsend's surprise, "Mushroom Coffee" does not have the same nausea as regular coffee. One of the reasons is that in addition to caffeine, because fungi belong to slightly alkaline foods, such as the right mix, can neutralize the slightly acidic coffee beans themselves.

In theory, "mushroom coffee" is indeed good for humans, but at the same time, some medical experts question that it is purely one of the healthy eating gimmicks that have sprung up in recent years. Many unpopular ingredients and recipes that have never been heard of are now regarded as hidden medicines and superfoods (Superfood) to promote health. For example, in addition to "mushroom coffee", there are "turmeric coffee" rich in antioxidants, as well as "moringa juice" from India and Africa. However, Stephanie Schiff, a dietitian at Northwell Health Huntington Hospital, has reservations about the health index of Mushroom Coffee: "there is no actual research to prove that, generally speaking, when you decompose a complete ingredient, there is no guarantee that the extracted ingredients have the same nutritional value as the original ingredients."

Medical experts question that "mushroom coffee" is purely a healthy eating stunt that has sprung up in recent years.

It is difficult to determine whether mushroom coffee is good for health for the time being, but taste is also an important consideration. At present, several Four Sigmatic's "mushroom coffee" mixed instant coffee packages are priced at US $15-20 for 10 packs (about HK $117-156), which is not too expensive. As Townsend describes it, "it doesn't really taste like mushroom. It tastes like ordinary coffee." Coffee expert Joe Avella tried it first and commented that it tasted good (Not that bad), but sometimes he still seasoned it with cream. But his colleagues are clearly ungrateful for the new flavor: "if you're a coffee lover, I don't suggest you try it", "it tastes like a cup of coffee that's been cool for a while," and "it's hard to imagine me drinking a cup every time."

Beside the point, the long-standing debate about whether coffee causes cancer or prevents cancer has recently become a variable. Studies have shown that coffee contains acrylamide (Acrylamide)-also found in tobacco and fried foods. Acrylamide has been regarded as a carcinogen in recent years, and California in the United States is now assessing whether coffee products need to list these ingredients that may cause cancer, so that coffee producers are worried about driving away consumers. Although "mushroom coffee" tastes mixed and its nutritional value has not yet been proven, it may also have some placebo effects for those who are deterred by carcinogenic labels and can't quit coffee at the same time.

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