Not all that long ago, coffee was simple: beans, water, milk, sugar, etc. Of course, it’s since exploded into thousands of exotic, tasty, and sexy cold brew offshoots.

But shrooms?

7:17AM: “Um, yes, I’ll have a lion’s mane, coconut, and chaga latte with a dash of turkey tail flakes.”

While the birth of mushroom coffee goes back to ancient China, it wasn’t until recently that mushroom coffee became a trendy beverage option. This shift, mainly due to the work of Finnish entrepreneur Tero Isokauppila, who founded the company Four Sigmatic, which sells mushroom coffee and other mushroom-based products, is growing.

Mushroom coffee has gained popularity mainly due to its potential health benefits. This fungi-infused brew has been making serious waves, with the global mushroom coffee market expected to hit a whopping $4 billion by 2030. The medicinal mushrooms used in mushroom coffee are believed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Often advertised as a healthier alternative to traditional coffee, mushroom coffee is a beverage made from adaptogenic mushrooms and coffee beans. Adaptogens, which can come in the form of herbs and roots as well as mushrooms, are purported to help the body manage stress. The belief is that the way your body’s hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-gland axis interacts with the adaptogens helps achieve a restoration of balance.

Though mushroom coffee tastes similar to regular coffee (it tastes like coffee because it is coffee!), it contains less caffeine. However, mushroom coffee does have a distinctive flavor that can vary depending on the blend, but typically has an earthy, somewhat umami taste of mushrooms with the familiar bitterness of regular coffee. The mushroom notes are subtle and don’t overwhelm the coffee itself. The flavor isn’t as intense as a straight mushroom or a strong mushroom soup, but rather blends into the coffee base. Adding milk or sweeteners mellows down the earthy flavor. Mushroom coffee also has a lessened caffeinated kick which leads to sustained energy levels without the afternoon crash.

Today, coffee makers across the country are working with a myriad of mushrooms—chaga, cordyceps, lion’s mane, turkey tail, reishi, phellinus, agaricus—making it a dazzling new day for mushroom coffee drinkers. Here are a few of our favorites.

NEAUTROPICS GOURMET ORGANIC MUSHROOM COFFEE

Chock-full of chaga, lion’s mane, turkey tail, and reishi, this delicious gourmet coffee supports the brain, vascular system, immunity, and overall health. Produced by the same company that has taken the shroom edible market by storm with their 14 melt-in-your-mouth shroom chocolate bars, including cookies and cream, seafaring pretzel, strawberry shortcake, and horchata. NeauTropics.com

MUD\WTR MUSHROOM COFFEE

Containing multiple types of mushrooms with tons of health benefits—cognitive, sleep, relaxation—MUD\WTR is en vogue right now. In addition to coffee, they offer several mushroom matcha and tea blends, plus “mushroom boosts,” which you can easily mix into your favorite beverages. MUD\WTR also contains beneficial, anti-inflammatory ingredients, no fillers, and a small amount of caffeine from black tea. MudWTR.com

RYZE MUSHROOM COFFEE

RYZE uses six different types of functional shrooms to support your mental and physical health. The “friendly fungi” can help with cognition, inflammation, energy, and immunity. With robust flavors and vitalizing properties including lion’s mane, cordyceps, and chaga mushrooms, the coffee’s character is clean and balanced, with top notes of coconut and vanilla. RyzeSuperFoods.com

FOUR SIGMATIC MUSHROOM COFFEE

Known for its high-quality, natural mushroom coffee blend, Finnish-based Four Sigmatic is made with delicious Arabica coffee, organic chaga, and reishi mushrooms. Currently, Four Sigmatic is the go-to brand for most coffee mushroomites. The brand also offers blends with specific ingredients aimed at various health goals, including “Think,” “Defend,” or “Chill.” Great taste, no fillers, no additives—and the boxes are recyclable! US.FourSigmatic.com

EVERYDAY DOSE MUSHROOM COFFEE

Combining lion’s mane and chaga mushrooms with the invigorating properties of coffee and L-Theanine, Everyday Dose boosts immunity and provides a sustained energy boost throughout the day. The presence of adaptogens within the mushroom extracts may contribute to stress reduction and overall well-being, making it a favorable choice for those prioritizing health. Gluten, dairy, and sugar-free. EverydayDose.com

1 Lion’s Mane

Lion’s mane has nootropic properties that can promote brain function and nerve tissue development. It can help with focus, cognition, creativity, and productivity.

2 Cordyceps

This unique fungus grows on the larvae of insects, known for its antioxidant properties that help fight off harmful free radicals that can damage cells and DNA.

3 Chaga

Chaga contains beta glucans, which can help boost your immunity and taste most like coffee. It may also help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

4 Reishi

One of the most well-known mushrooms, reishi is known to help enhance the immune system, reduce stress, and improve sleep.

5 Turkey Tail

Turkey tail contains prebiotics known to help keep a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut to support the immune system.