3 Functional Mushrooms + Roasted Japanese Tea
Mushroom Hojicha
Roasted Japanese hojicha, stone-milled into a fine powder and blended with Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, and Reishi mushroom powder. Each bag brews about 28 servings at roughly 7-15 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup.
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How many bags?
3
Functional Mushrooms
28
Servings per Bag
7-15 mg
Caffeine per Cup
175°F
Brew Temperature
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What is Mushroom Hojicha?
Mushroom hojicha is a Japanese tea powder made from roasted green tea leaves, stems, and dried functional mushrooms such as Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, and Reishi. Stone grinding wheels slowly mill these roasted ingredients into a fine powder. Use mushroom hojicha as a low-caffeine alternative to tea or coffee. Hojicha contains less caffeine than brewed coffee and naturally contains L-theanine. Its lower caffeine content can reduce caffeine intake for people sensitive to coffee, while its tea base provides an alternative to coffee.
Hojicha mushroom coffee does not taste exactly like coffee, but its roasted, nutty, earthy flavor can resemble some of coffee's darker notes without tasting like grassy green tea. Its mouthfeel is generally lighter than brewed coffee or espresso and does not naturally produce espresso-style crema, although mushroom powders and milk can add body. Prepare it with dairy or plant milk and sweeteners to make a latte-style drink. Served hot in a mug as part of the same morning routine, it can also replace much of coffee's sensory ritual, although whether it provides the same psychological comfort depends on the individual.
Mushroom Hojicha vs. Other Drinks
Mushroom Hojicha vs. Matcha
Mushroom hojicha combines roasted green tea with functional mushrooms, while matcha is powdered, unroasted green tea. Mushroom hojicha has a roasted, earthy flavor and less caffeine, typically 7 to 15 mg per 8 oz cup. Matcha has a grassy, umami flavor, more caffeine at 60 to 70 mg, and a higher concentration of tea antioxidants.
Mushroom Hojicha vs. Plain Hojicha
Traditional hojicha is roasted green tea on its own, with a toasted, nutty flavor and the same low caffeine content, 7 to 15 mg per cup. Mushroom hojicha adds functional mushroom powder to that same tea base, contributing flavors and compounds that vary by mushroom type.
Mushroom Hojicha vs. Drip Coffee
Drip coffee brews roasted coffee grounds, generally delivering more caffeine at around 95 mg per cup, stronger bitterness, and greater stimulation. Mushroom hojicha's tea base keeps caffeine lower. Exact caffeine levels depend on the product and serving size.
Is Mushroom Hojicha Good for You?
Yes, mushroom hojicha can be good for you when it combines unsweetened hojicha tea with edible functional mushrooms. Hojicha contains antioxidant polyphenols, including catechins such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and epicatechin (EC), although roasting generally reduces catechin levels compared with unroasted green tea. It also contains other phenolic compounds and roasting-derived compounds, including pyrazines, which contribute to hojicha's characteristic aroma.
Beyond its chemistry, hojicha's effects on the body have also been tested directly. A 2024 study published in Scientific Reports by Kurosaka and colleagues tested 20 healthy young men who performed mental arithmetic tasks after drinking hot water, green tea, or hojicha, while researchers measured 11 physiological responses. Compared with hot water, hojicha was linked to lower physiological stress markers, including changes in heart rate variability, tissue blood flow, and near-infrared spectroscopy readings, along with better subjective scores for fatigue, stress, and mental flow after the task.
The mushroom species changes the nutritional profile and potential health effects. Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) contains beta-glucans, hericenones, and erinacines studied for neurological effects. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) contains beta-glucans and triterpenoids, including ganoderic acids, studied for immune and other biological effects. Cordyceps species contain polysaccharides and compounds such as cordycepin studied for effects on exercise performance, metabolism, and immune function.
Hojicha contains caffeine, though less than many green teas, so it is not caffeine-free. Check ingredients and potential interactions before regularly consuming concentrated mushroom powders if you take medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have mushroom allergies or relevant medical conditions.
The Three Mushrooms in Mushroom Hojicha
Lion's Mane
Lion's Mane, one of the three mushrooms in this blend, is traditionally used for its association with mental clarity and focus. A 2023 double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study by Docherty, Doughty, and Smith at Northumbria University, published in Nutrients, tested 41 healthy adults aged 18 to 45. A single dose improved speed on a cognitive task after 60 minutes, and 28 days of supplementation showed a trend toward reduced subjective stress, though the sample was small and that result fell just short of standard statistical significance.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps is traditionally used for stamina and vitality. A 2010 double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Chen and colleagues at UCLA's Center for Human Nutrition, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, gave 20 healthy older adults (ages 50 to 75) a cultivated Cordyceps sinensis strain for 12 weeks. Metabolic threshold rose 10.5% and ventilatory threshold rose 8.5% versus placebo, though the study found no change in VO2 max in either group. It's the stamina-focused mushroom in this blend.
Reishi
Reishi is often called the mushroom of balance and is traditionally used for calming and grounding qualities. A 2026 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Hisamuddin and colleagues, conducted across several Malaysian institutions including Universiti Sains Malaysia and Sunway University and published in Brain and Behavior, tested a mushroom blend containing Reishi in 50 participants. Over 12 weeks it found significant reductions in cortisol, ACTH, and CRP, along with improved anxiety, fatigue, and sleep quality scores. Alongside Lion's Mane and Cordyceps, it completes the three-mushroom blend in this hojicha.
Mushroom hojicha is a supplement beverage blend, not a drug. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is mushroom hojicha caffeinated?
Yes, mushroom hojicha contains caffeine, but much less than coffee or matcha. An 8 oz cup contains approximately 7-15 mg of caffeine, compared with roughly 95 mg in an 8 oz cup of drip coffee and 60-70 mg in a typical serving of matcha. The caffeine comes naturally from the Japanese green tea. Roasting hojicha at high temperatures reduces its caffeine content, making mushroom hojicha a lower-caffeine option for people who want tea without the stronger caffeine dose of coffee or matcha.
What mushrooms are in mushroom hojicha?
Mushroom hojicha contains three functional mushrooms: Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, and Reishi. Lion's Mane is commonly studied for cognitive function, Cordyceps for exercise performance and energy metabolism, and Reishi for its bioactive polysaccharides and triterpenes. The mushrooms are added as real mushroom powder rather than isolated extracts. They are blended with stone-milled Japanese hojicha to create a powdered tea that combines roasted green tea with functional mushrooms.
Does mushroom hojicha taste like coffee?
No, mushroom hojicha does not taste like coffee. Hojicha is roasted Japanese green tea with toasted, nutty, cereal-like, and mildly sweet flavor notes. Coffee generally has greater bitterness, acidity, and roasted intensity. The roasting process gives hojicha some of the warm and roasted characteristics associated with coffee without producing the same coffee flavor. The functional mushroom powders do not make the finished drink taste like brewed coffee.
How many servings are in a bag of mushroom hojicha?
One 3 oz (85 g) bag of mushroom hojicha provides approximately 28 servings when prepared with 3 g of powder per drink. Each serving can be whisked into approximately 8 oz of hot water or used as the base for a hot or iced latte. Using more or less than 3 g per drink will change the total number of servings available from each bag.
What is hojicha?
Hojicha is a Japanese green tea that is roasted at high temperatures after the tea leaves and stems are harvested and processed. Roasting changes the tea's flavor from the grassy, vegetal profile associated with many green teas to a toasted, nutty, mildly sweet profile. It also reduces the tea's caffeine content. Powdered hojicha is finely milled so the tea can be whisked directly into water or milk rather than steeped and removed like loose-leaf hojicha.
How do you make mushroom hojicha?
Mushroom hojicha takes four steps. First, scoop about 3 g of powder into a cup. Second, add about 8 oz of water heated to 175°F. Third, whisk in a zigzag motion until smooth and frothy with no clumps. Fourth, drink it hot, or pour it over ice for an iced version.
Is Lion's Mane in mushroom hojicha proven to improve focus?
No, Lion's Mane has not been conclusively proven to improve focus. Human research into Lion's Mane and cognition is still developing. A 2025 double-blind randomized controlled trial published in Frontiers in Nutrition reported acute cognitive benefits and improvements in perceived stress after 28 days in healthy younger adults. Other studies have investigated memory, mood, and cognitive function, but the overall evidence remains limited and mixed. Lion's Mane should therefore be viewed as an ingredient under active research rather than a proven treatment for improving focus.
Does mushroom hojicha need to be strained?
No, mushroom hojicha does not need to be strained. Unlike loose-leaf hojicha, the tea is stone-milled into a fine powder and consumed as part of the finished drink. Whisk or stir approximately 3 g of powder into hot water until evenly suspended. Because the blend also contains real mushroom powder, some particles may remain suspended or settle naturally instead of dissolving completely. A tea strainer is therefore unnecessary during normal preparation.
Why does mushroom hojicha have sediment at the bottom of the cup?
Mushroom hojicha can develop sediment because it contains real mushroom powder rather than only water-soluble mushroom extracts. Some of this natural material does not completely dissolve in water and can gradually settle at the bottom of the cup. This separation is normal and does not mean the product has spoiled or was prepared incorrectly. Stirring or swirling the drink before finishing it redistributes the settled powder.
Can mushroom hojicha be used in lattes?
Yes, mushroom hojicha can be prepared as a hot or iced latte. Whisk approximately 3 g of mushroom hojicha with a small amount of hot water until smooth, then add steamed milk for a hot latte. For an iced latte, whisk the powder with hot water before adding cold milk and ice. Dairy milk or a preferred milk alternative can be used. Mixing the powder with water first helps distribute the hojicha and mushroom powder evenly throughout the drink.
Is mushroom hojicha safe to drink daily?
Mushroom hojicha is formulated as a low-caffeine beverage for regular use, but individual suitability depends on health conditions, medications, allergies, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and caffeine sensitivity. It contains approximately 7-15 mg of caffeine per 8 oz serving and includes Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, and Reishi mushroom powders. People with mushroom allergies, medical conditions, or prescription medications should check with a qualified healthcare professional before regular use because functional mushrooms can have biological effects and potential interactions.