Frequently Asked Questions

01) "How long until I actually feel something?"

Like all supplements this answer varies from person to person, however, most people feel something from our mushroom coffee within their first cup, while the deeper adaptogenic and nootropic benefits build with consistent use. Because we grow our own lion’s mane and source organic ashwagandha, clove, nutmeg, and organic Saigon cinnamon, you’re getting clean, potent adaptogens that actually do their job without any corporate or ingredient compromise. Here is a quick table that highlights common time tables on effects based off consistent use.

0-1 Hour	Smooth Energy, Digestive Comfort, Subtle Clarity
1-3 Hours	Mild Calming Effects
1-2 Weeks	Better Focus, Improved Stress Balance
4-8 Weeks	Full Adaptogenic + Nootropic Effects

 

2) Is This Fruiting Body or Mycelium on Grain?

The Short Answer: We use real lion's mane mushrooms - never mycelium grown on grain.

🍄We Grow the Lion's Mane Ourselves

Because we grew the Lions Mane we get to harvest it the right way - whole, mature fruiting bodies, picked when theyre actually ready. No bulk powders, no mystery blends.

🍄What about the Mycelium? 

 Before lion’s mane fruits, it forms a layer of mycelium tissue on the outside of the block.
This isn’t grain.
This isn’t filler.
It’s just the mushroom doing its thing.
We collect that clean mycelium, freeze‑dry it, powder it, and use it in our alcohol extract. It’s all mushroom — just a different stage of the same organism.

🍄Dual‑Extracted for Real Potency

Both the fruiting bodies and the pure mycelium tissue go through our dual‑extraction process.
That’s how we get a full‑spectrum lion’s mane extract — ~760 mg per serving — that actually feels like something.

3) Is it safe if I'm on medication / pregnant?

First things first: If you’re pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, it’s important to check with your doctor before adding any functional mushrooms or adaptogens to your routine. That’s the safest move for you and your baby.
Our coffee is made with organic adaptogens and lion’s mane we grow ourselves, but it still contains functional ingredients like ashwagandha, lion’s mane, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon — all of which can interact differently depending on your health situation.
Everyone’s body is unique, and your healthcare provider will know what’s right for you.

4) Does it actually taste like coffee or like dirt?

It tastes like real coffee — because it is real coffee.
We use Counter Culture Forty‑Six, which already has natural dark‑chocolate notes, and the organic adaptogens in our blend actually enhance the flavors forward instead of covering them up.
The lion’s mane doesn’t make it taste earthy or “mushroomy.” Most people don’t notice it at all.
We also add just a pinch of Celtic salt, which helps round out the flavor and keep the acidity low, so the cup comes out smooth, warm, and easy to drink.
If you like a smooth, chocolatey, low‑acid spiced coffee, you’ll feel right at home here — no dirt flavor, promise!

5) How much caffeine is in this vs regular coffee?

From how we brew the coffee and adaptogens; each 3g serving contains roughly 95mg-105mg of naturally occurring caffeine per serving. Similar to a drip.

 6) Can I add creamer / milk / sweetener? Can I Mix This Into Iced Coffee or Cold Brew?

Absolutely! You can dress it up however you like. We don’t add any sugar or sweeteners to the mix, so if you normally take your coffee with cream, milk, or a little sweetness, go for it, (we prefer honey over here). That said, a lot of people end up drinking it straight because the organic cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, chamomile, and lion’s mane give it a naturally smooth, chocolate‑spice flavor on their own.
And yes, you can mix it into iced coffee or cold brew. In fact, colder temperatures are actually great for preserving the heat‑sensitive compounds in lion’s mane (especially the alcohol‑soluble ones), so cold or room‑temp drinks are totally fair game. Hot coffee works too — just try to avoid boiling temperatures if you want to keep every bit of the mushroom goodness intact.

7) Has This Been 3rd Party Tested for Mold and Heavy Metals?

Right now, we haven’t had the chance to run full third‑party lab testing yet — we’re still a tiny, self‑funded operation, and those tests are expensive. But we take quality and safety seriously, and here’s what we do control:

We grow our lion’s mane ourselves

That means we control the substrate, the environment, the cleanliness, and the harvest. No mystery suppliers, no unknown growing conditions.

We use organic adaptogens

Our ashwagandha, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and chamomile are all organically sourced, which reduces the risk of contaminants compared to conventional bulk powders.

We brew and freeze‑dry everything in‑house

No co‑packers, no outsourced facilities. Every batch is brewed, strained, and freeze‑dried by us, which keeps the process clean and consistent.

We plan to add third‑party testing as we grow

As soon as we’re able, we’ll be adding full mold, mycotoxin, and heavy‑metal testing. It’s important to us, and it’s part of our roadmap as a growing small business. If you want to help expedite our 3rd party testing, please buy one of our BTH T-shirts today!