Mushroom coffee taste · ★ 4.9 from 1,521 reviews
What does mushroom coffee taste like?
Short answer: it depends on the blend. Some mushroom coffees taste noticeably earthy. WakersHAPPYCoffee® tastes like a smooth mocha — real French roast coffee with cocoa and cinnamon — even though every scoop has chaga, cordyceps and shiitake.
Taste is the number one reason people give up on mushroom coffee, so here's what changes the flavor and how to get a cup you'll look forward to.
- Smooth mocha taste
- No earthy aftertaste
- Sugar free
- Real French roast coffee
Why some mushroom coffee tastes earthy
Dried mushrooms have a savory, woody flavor. When a blend uses a lot of mushroom powder, little or no real coffee, or no flavor balance, that earthiness comes through in the cup — which is why reviews of mushroom coffee are so mixed on taste.
Three things decide how a mushroom coffee tastes: how much real coffee is in it, what else is blended in, and how you prepare it.
How WakersHAPPYCoffee® tastes
Our blend starts with French roast coffee, so it tastes like coffee first. Cocoa and cinnamon round it out into a rich, smooth mocha. Chaga, cordyceps and shiitake are in every scoop alongside nine more superfoods, but you taste mocha — not mushrooms.
There's no sugar, yet most people drink it without a sweetener because the cocoa and cinnamon do the work. As Tonya C. put it in her Etsy review: “So DELICIOUS.”
How to make mushroom coffee taste even better
- Use the right amount of water: one scoop in 6–8 fl oz of hot water. Less water makes it bolder; more makes it lighter.
- Add creaminess: a splash of milk, oat milk or heavy cream makes it taste like a café mocha.
- Go iced: blend a scoop with cold milk and ice for a chocolatey iced coffee.
- Sweeten without sugar: try a few drops of stevia or monk fruit if you like it sweeter.
- Make it bulletproof-style: blend in MCT oil or grass-fed butter for a rich, frothy cup.
How to pick the best tasting mushroom coffee
- Look for real coffee near the top of the ingredient list — it carries the flavor.
- Look for flavor partners like cocoa or cinnamon that balance the mushrooms.
- Check the sugar. A blend can taste good without it — ours has none.
- Read customer reviews about taste specifically, not just about the ingredients.
Supplement Facts
Straight from the back of the bag: about 2 g net carbs and 165 mg of caffeine per scoop. Mix one scoop with 6–8 fl oz of hot water.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 scoop (10 g)
Servings Per Container: 30
Net weight per bag: 300 g (10.6 oz)
| Nutrient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7 g | 3%* |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 18%* |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% |
| Proprietary Blend | 5.6 g | † |
French roast coffee (60 mg caffeine), cocoa, caffeine anhydrous (105 mg caffeine), cinnamon bark, turmeric root, ginger root, Panax ginseng extract (aerial parts), shiitake mushroom extract, cordyceps mushroom extract, organic chaga mushroom, maca root, green tea leaf extract, green coffee bean extract, matcha tea leaf.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Fibersol®-2 (soluble corn fiber)
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Frequently asked questions
- Does mushroom coffee taste like mushrooms?
- Some do. Ours doesn't — French roast coffee, cocoa and cinnamon give WakersHAPPYCoffee® a smooth mocha flavor.
- Is mushroom coffee bitter?
- Ours tastes like a smooth mocha rather than bitter or earthy. If you like a milder cup, add a little more water or a splash of milk.
- Is it sweet if there's no sugar?
- It isn't sugary, but cocoa and cinnamon give it a naturally rich, rounded taste. Add a sugar-free sweetener if you want more sweetness.
- Can I drink it black?
- Yes. Stir one scoop into 6–8 fl oz of hot water. Many customers drink it just like that.
- Does it taste good iced?
- Yes — blend one scoop with cold milk or water until smooth and pour it over ice for an iced mocha-style coffee.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.