Immune Boosting Mushroom Coffee and Hot Cocoa Recipes

Try healthier coffee and hot cocoa alternatives that help boost the immune system with the benefits of mushrooms.

Mushroom Health Benefits

Scientific studies indicate that chaga, lion's mane, reishi and other types of mushrooms offer a number of health benefits. A group of researchers published an article in a 2015 issue of "Journal of Ethnopharmacology" that explained that the mushrooms used in mushroom coffee may help boost immunity. Mushrooms contain antioxidants in the form of ergothioneine and glutathione, which combat the free radicals that contribute to a number of medical ailments.

Hot Coffee Mushroom Drink

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of CafeCeps
• 4-8 ounces of hot water
• 1/2 tsp. of raw honey
• Splash of cream

Instructions:

1. Add 1 packet of CafeCeps to the hot water and stir to dissolve.
2. Sweeten with the honey.
3. Add the cream and stir to blend.
4. Enjoy the hot drink.

Hot Cocoa Mushroom Drink

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop of CocoCeps
• 6 ounces of coconut milk
• 2 ounces of hot water
• 1 tsp. of honey
• Dash of cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Heat the coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk continually until the milk boils.
3. Put the scoop of CocoCeps into a mug.
4. Add the hot water and stir to dissolve.
5. Add the honey and dash of cinnamon and stir.
6. Add the frothy coconut milk and stir gently.
7. Enjoy the drink.