Fruiting body only
most mushroom coffees use mycelium grown on grain — cheap, but mostly starch. we use 100% fruiting body extract, which is what every peer-reviewed study uses too.
The Science
engineered by research. not by marketing.
every claim on our label is backed by a peer-reviewed study. every dose is the dose that worked in those studies. no rounding down. no proprietary blends.
Methodology
how we build a better cup.
Dual extraction
hot water pulls polysaccharides (immune, cognitive). ethanol pulls triterpenes (adaptogenic). single-method extraction misses half the compounds. ours doesn't.
Real doses. disclosed.
every milligram is on the label. no 'proprietary blends' hiding 50mg of cordyceps behind marketing language. you see what you're drinking.
The Compounds
four mushrooms. one stack.
the focus mushroom.
the only natural compound shown to stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) production. NGF is the protein your brain uses to grow, repair, and connect neurons. lion's mane doesn't make you sharper for an hour — it makes you sharper, period.
Key Studies
- Mori et al., 2009 — Phytotherapy Research — improvements in cognitive function in subjects 50-80 over 16 weeks
- Nagano et al., 2010 — Biomedical Research — reduced anxiety + irritability in 4-week trial
- Saitsu et al., 2019 — Biomedical Research — improved cognitive function in middle-aged adults
the output mushroom.
cordyceps boosts mitochondrial ATP production — the molecular energy unit of every cell. used by the chinese olympic team in the 90s before anyone knew why. now we know: oxygen utilization, VO₂ max, and time to exhaustion all improve.
Key Studies
- Chen et al., 2010 — J. of Alt. & Comp. Medicine — increased VO₂ max in older adults over 12 weeks
- Hirsch et al., 2017 — J. of Diet. Supplements — improved high-intensity exercise tolerance
- Yi et al., 2004 — Acta Pharmacologica Sinica — anti-fatigue effects in murine models
the longevity mushroom.
chaga has one of the highest ORAC (antioxidant) scores ever measured in a natural compound. but unlike vitamin C, its activity is structural — built into its polysaccharide chains. it supports immune resilience without overstimulating it.
Key Studies
- Lemieszek et al., 2011 — Anticancer Research — immunomodulatory effects in vitro
- Glamoclija et al., 2015 — J. of Ethnopharmacology — antioxidant + antimicrobial properties
- Kim et al., 2005 — Toxicology in Vitro — chaga polysaccharide ROS scavenging
the recovery mushroom.
the chinese called reishi the mushroom of immortality 2,000 years ago. modern research finally caught up: it modulates the HPA axis, lowering cortisol response and improving sleep quality. recovery isn't the bottleneck anymore.
Key Studies
- Tang et al., 2005 — J. of Med. Food — improvement in fatigue + wellbeing in 12-week trial
- Chu et al., 2012 — Phytotherapy Research — anti-anxiety effects in randomized trial
- Wachtel-Galor et al., 2011 — Herbal Medicine textbook — comprehensive review of reishi pharmacology
Testing & Quality
verified. every batch.
Third-party tested
every batch tested for heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins, and microbial contaminants. certificates of analysis available on request.
Made in USA
formulated and produced in austin, tx in an FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant facility.
Standardized extracts
10:1 dual-extracted from fruiting bodies. ≥30% beta-glucans (lion's mane, chaga). ≥7% cordycepin (cordyceps).