How to Make a Perfect Ryze Mushroom Coffee at Home

Making Ryze coffee is as simple as adding a spoonful of hot water…

July 17, 2025
Glass cup of mushroom coffee with Ryze coffee bags and sliced medicinal mushrooms.

Ryze coffee is a mushroom blend that combines six different functional mushrooms (lion’s mane, cordyceps, reishi, shiitake, turkey tail, and king trumpet) with 100% arabica coffee.

It’s an instant blend, meaning the powder can be dissolved in water without the need for brewing. 

In this guide, you'll learn how to make a cup of Ryze coffee, what the brew tastes like, and the potential benefits of mushroom coffee

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Brewing Specs: Ryze Coffee

  • Brew Time: 5 minutes
  • Coffee/Water Ratio: 1:40
  • Grind: N/A (instant powder)
  • Water Temperature: 170–190°F (77–88°C)

Brewing Summary: Ryze Coffee

  1. Boil a kettle of water.
  2. Add a scoop of Ryze to your cup.
  3. Pour over the hot water.
  4. Add milk and a sweetener (optional).
  5. Stir or froth with a milk frother.
  6. Serve and enjoy.

What Do You Need to Make Ryze Coffee?

Ryze mushroom coffee pack with milk, sugar cubes, water glass, empty cup, and spoon on a counter.

Ryze is an instant mushroom coffee blend, so you don’t need any brewing equipment. However, there are a few ingredients and pieces of equipment you’ll need — you should have these in your kitchen already. 

Here’s what you need to make a cup of Ryze coffee:

Ingredients 

  • Ryze Coffee — You’ll need one tablespoon of Ryze mushroom coffee per serving. 
  • Water — You’ll need 8 oz (240 mL) of water per serving. Opt for fresh, filtered water. 
  • Milk (Optional) — Add a splash of milk to make your Ryze mushroom coffee creamier if desired.  
  • Sugar or Sweetener (Optional) — Sweeten the brew with a spoonful of sugar, syrup, or a natural sweetener such as stevia. 

Equipment

  • Kettle — A stovetop kettle, pan, or electric kettle is needed to boil water.
  • Table Spoon — A tablespoon is needed to measure exactly six grams of Ryze coffee. Ryze sells six-gram acea scoops with its mushroom coffee welcome pack. 
  • Coffee Mug — Use a coffee mug with an 8-oz (240 mL) volume.
  • Milk Frother (Optional) — You can use a fine whisk or milk frother to whip the brew to form a latte-like microfoam on top. 

Step-by-Step Instructions: Ryze Coffee

Making Ryze coffee is a simple process. If you’ve made regular instant coffee before, you’ll be able to make this mushroom coffee. 

Here’s how to make Ryze mushroom coffee in five easy steps:

1. Boil a Kettle of Water

First, boil a kettle of fresh filtered water. You'll need around 8 oz (240 mL) per serving. Bring the water to a boil and let it cool for a few minutes before pouring. 

2. Add the Ryze Coffee to Your Mug

Add one tablespoon (six grams) of Ryze mushroom coffee powder to your coffee mug. Try to be exact with the measurement — too much or too little can result in a poor-tasting cup. 

3. Stir in the Water 

Pour the hot water over the Ryze coffee and stir well until the powder has dissolved. 

4. Add Milk and Sugar (Optional)

Add a splash of milk and a teaspoon of sugar, syrup, or a natural sweetener if you wish to cream and sweeten your coffee. The Ryze blend is naturally sweet, so make sure to try it first before adding sugar. 

5. Stir, Froth, and Enjoy

Stir your mushroom coffee or froth it with a fine whisk or electric milk frother to create a latte-like foam. 

Enjoy your brew while warm. 

What is Ryze Coffee?

Ryze mushroom coffee bag surrounded by various medicinal mushrooms including lion’s mane and reishi.

Ryze coffee is a brand of instant mushroom coffee. It’s “powered by six mushrooms” and according to the brand, offers several benefits from improved energy and focus to gut health benefits and immune support. 

The brew combines instant arabica coffee with six different functional mushrooms:

  • Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
  • Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris)
  • Reishi (Ganoderma lingzhi)
  • Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
  • Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)
  • King Trumpet (Pleurotus eryngii)

Each serving of Ryze coffee contains around 48 mg of caffeine. The blend is made from 100% vegan ingredients that are non-GMO and sugar-free.

Ryze claims that its coffee provides “jitter-free energy that boosts gut health, immunity, and your mood.”

What Does Mushroom Coffee Taste Like?

Ryze Coffee has an earthy, smooth, and slightly nutty flavor with mild coffee notes. It’s made with functional mushrooms and relatively low-caffeine arabica coffee, so it doesn’t taste exactly like regular coffee.

However, it does have a bold, rich, grounding taste that’s somewhat familiar. 

Here are the typical flavor notes of Ryze coffee:

  • Earthy and Nutty — The reishi and lion’s mane in Ryze coffee give it earthy, nutty, woody notes.
  • Smooth, Mild Coffee — The 100% arabica in Ryze mushroom coffee gives it a familiar smooth, bold, sweet taste of coffee. 
  • Bitter Notes — Due to the coffee and functional mushroom blend, Ryze has slightly bitter notes.
  • Less Acidity — Ryze coffee is less acidic than regular hot-brewed coffee, giving it a pleasant smoothness. It’s also gentler on the stomach. 
  • Umami (Savory) Flavors — The mushrooms in the blend give this coffee an umami aftertaste.

Benefits of Mushroom Coffee

Mushroom coffee, like Ryze, boasts several potential benefits. Functional mushrooms such as lion’s mane and reishi offer a range of health benefits, according to studies [1]. Coffee also harbors several potential health benefits [2]. 

From sustainable energy and improved focus to inflammation relief to antioxidative effects, mushroom coffee could be a better choice over regular coffee.

Here are some of the potential benefits of mushroom coffee:

1. Smoother, More Prolonged Energy

Unlike regular coffee — which can cause jitters, anxiety, and caffeine crashes — mushroom coffee provides a more balanced, prolonged, sustainable energy boost. 

This is largely because it contains less caffeine. However, adaptogenic mushrooms like cordyceps may also provide an energy boost and enhance stamina and endurance without overstimulation [3]. 

If you’re prone to the midday crash or are particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine, mushroom coffee can make an excellent alternative. 

2. Enhanced Focus and Mental Clarity

Most mushroom coffee (including Ryze) contains lion's mane — a mushroom renowned for its brain-boosting potential. Research suggests that the lion's mane may support cognitive function, improve memory, promote mental clarity, and increase focus by stimulating NGF [4]. 

If you’re looking for a brew that can potentially improve your focus, mental clarity, and productivity, mushroom coffee could be worth a look. 

3. Boosted Immune Function

Certain mushrooms in mushroom coffee blends, such as turkey tail, reishi, and chaga, are high in beta-glucans, which may help strengthen the immune system [5]. 

These mushrooms have been used for centuries for their antibacterial and antiviral properties. Drinking mushroom coffee daily could help your body defend itself against potential pathogens and support overall immune health. 

4. Reduced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress

Mushrooms like chaga, reishi, and lion’s mane are packed with beneficial antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that reduce oxidative stress and “fight” free radicals [6].

Chronic inflammation and free radicals are linked to a number of health issues, including heart disease, arthritis, digestive issues, and even cancer. 

Reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in the body can contribute to better overall health, reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases, and improve recovery times.

Drinking mushroom coffee that’s high in anti-inflammatory and antioxidative compounds may help achieve this.

5. Improved Digestive Health

Ryze mushroom coffee cup and pack beside digestive system illustration, suggesting gut health benefits.

Certain mushrooms in mushroom coffee contain prebiotic compounds that may help feed beneficial gut bacteria and help maintain a healthy gut biome [7]. 

In particular, turkey tail and reishi have been studied for their potential ability to promote a healthy gut microbiome and support more efficient nutrient absorption [8].

If regular coffee upsets your stomach or you want a brew that can potentially improve your digestive health, mushroom coffee could be a good option.

6. Stress and Anxiety Relief

Mushroom coffee blends that contain reishi mushrooms may provide stress and anxiety-relieving benefits. Reishi is known as the “mushroom of immortality” — largely due to its adaptogenic properties. 

According to research, beta-glucans in reishi mushrooms help regulate the body’s stress response, providing a “resource” for managing anxiety, stress, and fatigue [9].

Drinking mushroom coffee daily may promote a sense of calm and help naturally reduce stress levels. 

FAQs: Making Ryze Mushroom Coffee

Want to learn more about making Ryze coffee and mushroom coffee in general?

Check out the answers to the FAQs below:

1. What is Mushroom Coffee?

Mushroom coffee is a beverage made by steeping dried, functional mushrooms such as lion’s mane, chaga, and cordyceps in hot water. A blend of powdered mushrooms is typically combined with coffee to provide a caffeine hit alongside the potential cognitive benefits of functional mushrooms. 

2. Is Mushroom Coffee Good for You?

Yes. Mushroom coffee can be good for you, depending on your personal goals and how your body reacts to the brewed mushrooms. Certain functional fungi in mushroom coffee may reduce jitters and anxiety (a common side effect of caffeine consumption), improve cognitive function, boost immunity, and aid digestion.

3. Is Ryze Coffee Safe to Drink Every Day?

Ryze coffee is not FDA (Food & Drug Administration) approved. However, it’s generally considered safe to drink daily when consumed in moderation. With that said, some people may experience side effects from some of the ingredients in the blend. If you encounter side effects, it’s best to reduce or halt your intake. 

4. Is Mushroom Coffee Better Than Regular Coffee?

It’s difficult to say whether mushroom coffee is “better” than regular coffee. It certainly has more potential benefits, but everyone reacts differently to coffee and functional mushroom blends.

5. Can You Make Mushroom Coffee With a French Press?

Ryze mushroom coffee with French press, filled cup on saucer, and spoon in front.

Yes. You can make mushroom coffee with a French press. It’s one of the best ways to steep raw, ground mushrooms. However, several mushroom coffee blends (like Ryze) are “instant,” meaning the powder dissolves in hot water — there’s no need to strain.

6. How Much Caffeine is in Ryze Coffee?

Ryze blends functional mushrooms with 100% arabica coffee. There is around 48 mg of caffeine per serving if you use the supplied scoop that Ryze sells as part of its starter package. 

7. Can You Make Mushroom Coffee Blends at Home?

Yes. You can make mushroom coffee at home by combining dried, functional mushroom powders with freshly ground coffee. Use a blend of lion’s mane, reishi, shiitake, cordyceps, and turkey tail with a high-quality coffee, such as Cafely's Saigon OG, in a 50:50 ratio. Homemade blends will require immersion brewing using a French press or pour-over device. 

8. What Are the Benefits of Black Coffee?

Black coffee made from freshly ground coffee may boast a range of benefits, the most obvious being an energy boost from the caffeine. You may also reap the benefits of antioxidants present in the beans — reduced inflammation, fighting oxidative stress, and improved immune function.

9. What’s the Most Popular Functional Mushroom?

The most popular functional mushroom is lion’s mane. This unusual-looking fungus is believed to improve cognitive health, support the immune system, reduce inflammation, and slow cognitive decline. 

10. What’s the Best Mushroom for Brain Function?

The best mushroom for brain function is lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus). This fungus contains hericenones and erinacines, which may stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) — important for brain cell growth and repair. 

References

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